Slugger Barry Bonds Faces Key Test in SF Series
The two game set against San Francisco pits Barry Bonds against a wary pitching staff as the series hinges on his bat. Bonds aims to drive runs and spark a crucial win, while the opposing club seeks to slow his power and seize momentum.
Tiger Woods eyes Grand Slam at British Open start
Lineup reports Woods chasing golf's four majors in a season as Muirfield hosts the Open at 7 a.m. ESPN. Baseball notes include the Cardinals opening a three game series with the Pirates at 6 p.m. on Fox Midwest, Astros at Cubs in Chicago, White Sox at Orioles, and American Legion District 25 tournaments at Zeigler and Murphysboro with 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. games.
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Butler to retire after 12 seasons with Packers
Notable LeRoy Butler, a 12 year veteran who helped make the Green Bay Packers contenders, will announce his retirement today due to an injured left shoulder failing to heal. A news conference was scheduled for this afternoon as Butler, who turns 34 on Friday, said he preferred to retire on his own terms rather than be released.
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Tiger Woods eyes historic Grand Slam at British Open
Gullane Scotland AP Tiger Woods aims for the third major in the Grand Slam at Muirfield as he seeks to follow a Masters and U S Open title run. The course favors precision over power, with Woods considered the favorite despite pressure and hype surrounding his historic bid.
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Giants Rally Past Cardinals 5-4 in Ninth Inning
Dusty Baker chose Tino Martinez to face closer Robb Nen with bases loaded. Nen induced a game ending double play after walking Albert Pujols to load the bases, preserving a 5-4 comeback win as Benito Santiago homered in the ninth and Jeff Kent tied the game in the eighth.
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All-Star Game: from honor to irrelevance in baseball history
The All-Star game, once a revered event drawing top players and fan excitement, lawmakers its decline over decades. Changes to selection, money, and fan voting diminished peer recognition and real competitive meaning, leaving fans with a casual spectacle rather than a valued showcase.
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