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July 18, 2008 - Move over Venus and Serena. The WNBA takes over center court at Arthur Ashe Stadium when the New York Liberty make professional basketball history playing host to the Indiana Fever in the WNBA's first regular-season outdoor game.
Beckham: MLS Is Better Than What People Think
While the quality of play in the MLS is better than people think, David Beckham said Friday that he believes the it will take time to catch up to some of the world's better leagues. Beckham said that he is enjoying his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy, noting that he had a tough time adjusting last year after arriving in the middle of the season and having to battle an assortment of injuries.
Chicago Tribune ends first round of bids for Cubs, Wrigley
The Chicago Cubs and their storied Wrigley Field home inched closer to finding new owners today. Tribune Co. - which has not publicly set a timetable for the sale - closed the preliminary round of bidding for the baseball team, stadium and the Cubs' 25 percent stake in a regional sports cable channel.
OMG - Abby Wambach to miss Olympics with broken leg
July 17, 2008 - It started out a friendly soccer game Wednesday night between the U.S. Women's National Team and Brazil in preparation for next month's Olympics.
U.S. Baseball Names Olympic Roster
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team was announced Wednesday with outfielder Matt LaPorta and pitcher Stephen Strasburg heading the list of 23 initial members.
Oklahomans obsessed with picking NBA team name
Nickname fever is sweeping the state, and no one is immune. With the impending arrival of Oklahoma's first major-league sports franchise - one that's leaving its name, colors and history behind - folks from Guymon to Gotebo are talking about what the team should be called.
No plans for Favre reinstatement
With Brett Favre potentially headed back to an even chillier reception than the below-zero conditions in his last game at Lambeau Field, the next step in the iconic quarterback's plan to maneuver his way out of ...
Air will be cleaner
A fan rides his Olympic decorated rickshaw near the National Stadium 'Bird's Nest' in Beijing on Wednesday.
French police detain Spanish rider after a positive test for EPO at Tour de France
Kurt-Asle Arvesen of Norway won the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, a ride largely overshadowed by the second doping bust to mar the race this year.
The long goodbye: AL wins in 15
Baseball's All-Stars came to say goodbye to Yankee Stadium -- and what a long, long goodbye it was.
UT employee sued for Web posting
A UT employee is learning that what is written online can have dangerous consequences.
All-Star Lincecum hospitalized with flu symptoms
Tim Lincecum was hospitalized Tuesday with flulike symptoms, preventing the young San Francisco Giants star from attending his first All-Star game.
Hamlin, Cowboys agree on 6-year, $39M contract
Dallas Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin won't have to wait until after the season for a long-term contract.
A-Rod's wife seeks evidence of spying
Alex Rodriguez's wife wants to know if he hired private detectives or even had wiretaps installed to spy on her.
NASCAR: Newman to leave Penske
MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Ryan Newman, projected as a possible teammate for Tony Stewart on the two-time NASCAR champion's new team, will leave Penske Racing at the end of the 2008 season.
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