McGriff Traded to Cubs in Deadline Move
Fred McGriff joins the Chicago Cubs from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Manny Aybar and a player to be named later. McGriff, a 16 year veteran with 436 career homers, will join after the Rays faced St Louis while Chicago pushes for a playoff run.
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Injury to Ruiz halts title fight in Beijing
China's first heavyweight title bout between John Ruiz and Evander Holyfield was postponed after Ruiz strained a neck muscle during training. No new date set for the Aug. 5 Beijing bout. Ruiz described severe pain while promoter Don King and co promoter Niu Lixin promised the fight would still occur when feasible.
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Lo Duca's rise with Dodgers hinges on effort and timing
Dodgers catcher Paul Lo Duca, age 29, has become a key offensive force after stepping up despite a hamstring injury. He credits hard work and a renewed approach, recalling family pressure and a rocky path from Glendale CC to ASU to the Dodgers, where he beat long odds to win a starting spot.
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Kanaan Wins Pole After Castroneves Fuel Worry
Tony Kanaan grabs the pole for the Target Grand Prix at Chicago Motor Speedway with a lap of 160.052 mph after Helio Castroneves nearly clinched it but ran out of fuel on his final attempt. Castroneves, on 160.031 mph, finished just behind. Kenny Brack and Dario Franchitti trailed in the points race.
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Schottenheimer Tries To Tame Jeff George In Redskins Practice
Washington coach Marty Schottenheimer devised a points game to limit Jeff George’s long passes during spring practices in Ashburn Virginia. George edged ahead 6-3 before winning the round, as training camp looms in Carlisle Pennsylvania. George, 33, faces a crucial season after a 46-76 start and past controversies including a notable suspension.
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