Cubs' Baker Meets With Hendry Over Job Status
Cubs manager Dusty Baker met with general manager Jim Hendry on Wednesday and said he feels comfortable about his job amid reports of staff changes during the All-Star break. Chicago had lost 10 of 12 and stood 30-53 heading into the Houston finale. Baker expressed confidence in rescuing the season and emphasized the need to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Cubs
Dusty Baker
Jim Hendry
Hendry
Cubs
Houston
Braves overwhelm Suppan as Cardinals slump in 14-4 rout
Atlanta pounded Jeff Suppan for 10 runs en route to a 14-4 win over St. Louis. Rookie Chuck James improved to 3-0, Chipper Jones returned with three RBIs, and Edgar Renteria added two RBIs as the Braves extended their homestand dominance and Cardinals’ road woes continued. Suppan allowed a career high 10 runs across six innings while the Cardinals’ road mark slipped to 19-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
St. Louis
Cardinals
Braves
Jeff Suppan
Chuck James
James
Scott Rolen
Hector Luna
Rick Behenna
Chipper Jones
Edgar Renteria
Cincinnati
Suppan
Italy and France vie for World Cup title in Berlin
Berlin hosts a marquee World Cup final as Italy and France, each marred by doubt and controversy, seek the championship. Thierry Henry dismisses critics as the teams prepare for a dramatic showdown, with Italy aiming for a fourth world title and France pursuing another triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Italy
France
Thierry Henry
Zidane Sinks Portugal to Reach All-Blue World Cup Final
France edged Portugal 1 0 behind Zidane’s 33rd minute penalty as Italy awaits in Munich. Zidane, 34, extended his storied clutch performance credits, echoing a Euro 1996 semifinal win over Portugal and setting up a final against the Azzurri after a cautious, defense minded 1 0 win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Germany
Zinedine Zidane
France
Ricardo Pereira
Zidane
Portugal
Italy
Les Bleus
the Azzurri
Woods aims to rebound at Western Open after U.S. Open
Tiger Woods, who missed the U.S. Open cut, spent time with family and spearfished. He vows a stronger show at the Western Open starting Thursday. Phil Mickelson also seeks recovery after a final-hole meltdown at Winged Foot. field includes Vijay Singh and Jim Furyk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemont
Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelson
Winged Foot
Woods
Mickelson
Vijay Singh
Jim Furyk
Pro's Tips Find the fairway from the tee box
Pro's Tips, a weekly golf advice column by Paul Klee, will run on Thursdays all summer. Jason Drew fixes driver issues as most golfers do by hitting at the driving range. The Franklin County Country Club head pro is featured in this installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Drew
Franklin County Country Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baker
The
Associated Press
Maine
Thomas Maine
Carbondale
Chicago Athlete Magazine
Todd Hefferman
MLB
Braves Cardinals
Argentina
Www
Thesouthern.com
Astros
Padres
Phillies
Mets
Pirates
Marlins
White Sox
Orioles
Tigers
Athletics
Yankees
Indians
Devil Rays
Red Sox
Rangers
Claude Makelele
Helder Postiga
Paris
Ronald Blum
Andrew Seligman
Paul Klee