Boston Globe

Games 135-136: White Sox at Red SoxBoston GlobeTicket update: Two separate admissions. Tickets from Friday's postponed game are good for today's first game. State of the (Red) Sox: The Sox have won two straight and start the day 8.5 games out first place, matching their largest deficit of the …Manny leads White Sox's power [...]

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Giants acquire backup QB Rosenfels, KR Reynaud from VikingsNFL NewsBy NFL.com Wire Reports The Giants gave up a 2011 fifth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 selection based on how much Rosenfels plays. They also received running back/kick returner Darius Reynaud in the deal. New York has been seeking a kick …With Backup Quarterback a [...]

Globe and Mail

Game, set, smoochNew York PostChelsea Clinton and her new hubby Mark Mezvinsky were caught smooching last night at the US Open. The pair took their romantic time-out while watching Venus Williams beat Mandy Minella of Luxembourg in straight sets. …Venus Williams Faces Toughest Task After Her Win Over Minella at US OpenBloombergVenus and [...]

Washington Post

US tennis standout John Isner tough to bring down, knock out of OpenThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comAndrew Gombert/EPAAmerican John Isner slams a forehand return to Frederico Gil during their first round match in the US Open. NEW YORK — The pass from the quarterback led John Isner closer and closer to the padless goalpost before [...]

Globe and Mail

Harrison falls, but provides hopeWashington PostRyan Harrison gives his all in a five-set loss to Sergiy Stakhovsky, providing a vocal crowd hope for the future of American men's tennis. (Andrew Burton) By Liz Clarke FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – The future of American men's tennis was on display at the US …Ryan Harrison gallant [...]

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Zach Johnson, Jason Day top leaderboard at Deutche BankDetroit Free PressZach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the course and beat the weather Friday at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Mass. Johnson strengthened his Ryder Cup case by rolling in putts from everywhere in easy scoring conditions ahead of Hurricane …Low Scores, Then [...]

The Canadian Press

To the victors goes a potential spoiler role as Dodgers beat Giants, 4-2Los Angeles TimesChad Billingsley pitches eight innings of two-hit ball and breaks a 2-2 tie with a two-run single as LA, its own playoff hopes on life support, puts a dent in archrival San Francisco's chances. Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley connects [...]

Los Angeles Times

Briefs: Zito doesn't last long in Giants' lossSan Jose Mercury NewsLOS ANGELES — Barry Zito has a reputation as a second-half horse. But as the pennant race reaches full gallop, Zito doesn't even qualify as second rate. Zito made critical mistakes at the worst times while matching the longest winless streak of his [...]

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Finally! NHL approves Ilya's new $100M deal with DevilsNew York PostEven the final act took forever, but just before 3 am today, the NHL officially approved the Devils' $100 million, 15-year contract with Ilya Kovalchuk. After working through the night, nearly 10 hours beyond their deadline, …With Kovy back, Devils look toward seasonNHL.comLeague approves Kovalchuk's [...]

Telegraph.co.uk

Rafael Nadal defeats a game opponent at US OpenLos Angeles TimesThe Spaniard is forced to play a number of fierce points against Denis Istomin in a three-set win. For Venus Williams, it's more about fashion in an easy victory. Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after defeating Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan during their …Nadal focused on [...]