Tigers ride hot first inning to a 7 2 win over Rangers
Victor Martinez extended his 14 game hitting streak with an RBI double in the second and drew a bases loaded walk in the first as Detroit jumped Texas rookie Justin Grimm for five runs. Doug Fister earned the win with two runs allowed in four innings. Detroit hitters Hunter Fielder Peralta and Cabrera contributed two hits each. Martinez raised July average to .438 while Cabrera drove in a run with a sac fly and Martinez doubled in the second.
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Pierce Garnett trade finalized to Nets
Brooklyn completes nine player three draft pick swap sending Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Nets. Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov calls it a bold move balancing veteran stars with young talent. Celtics GM Danny Ainge agreed to include Garnett after negotiations on draft night.
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Johnson keeps share of lead at John Deere Classic
Zach Johnson carded a 5-under 66 to maintain a share of the lead at 12-under 130 after the second round at TPC Deere Run. Patrick Reed shot 63 and Lucas Glover finished at 9-under, while Matt Jones stood one shot back at 11-under and Troy Matteson led a crowded 10-under group.
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Daring wind trap reshapes Tour stage as Froome holds edge
Stage 13 turned into a thriller as Belkin and Omega Pharma QuickStep used wind to break the peloton. Froome retained the yellow jersey though Valverde lost nine minutes after a rear wheel failure. Cavendish claimed his 25th stage win to move within three all time.
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