2010 NBA free agents: Houston Rockets make early pitch to free agent Chris Bosh

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey met with coveted free agent Chris Bosh just after midnight Thursday, making a pitch to an available player at the exact moment free agency opened for the second straight year.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5345081&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Mets tip Marlins behind Wright's 2 doubles, RBIs

David Wright doubled twice and drove in two runs and the New York Mets salvaged the final game of their Caribbean trip, beating the Florida Marlins 6-5 Wednesday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300630128&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Free Agency Underway

Ric Bucher with the start of NBA free agency
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BBTN Web Gems For June 30th

A look at the top plays of the day
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Mets Hold Off Marlins, 6-5

David Wright doubled twice and drove in two runs and the New York Mets salvaged the final game of their Caribbean trip, beating the Florida Marlins, 6-5
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King Felix follows Lee with gem as M's top Yanks

Felix Hernandez followed Cliff Lee with a gem of his own to lead the Mariners past the Yankees on Wednesday.
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Sanya Richards-Ross could be out for season with injuries

EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Women's 400 meters world champion Sanya Richards-Ross could miss the rest of the season because of injuries, her coach said on Wednesday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/v6fL4_1LJdo/idUSTRE6600RF20100701

Source: Texas Rangers reach deal to acquire catcher Bengie Molina from San Francisco Giants

According to a source, the Rangers have agreed to trade for Giants C Bengie Molina.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5344813&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks to come off bereavement list Friday

White Sox closer Bobby Jenks will come off the bereavement list on Friday to join the club in Texas.
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Tsvetana Pironkova faces Vera Zvonareva in unlikely semi

LONDON (Reuters) - Tsvetana Pironkova has put Bulgaria back on the tennis map by knocking out Venus Williams to set up a Wimbledon semi-final showdown with Vera Zvonareva of Russia Thursday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/2K0LXOoUOls/idUSTRE6600R620100701

2010 NBA free agents: Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves, Nikola Pekovic agree to three-year deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves reached a verbal agreement on a three-year, $13 million contract with their 2008 second-round pick Nikola Pekovic, two league sources told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5344931&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

BBTN Minute: MLB Trade Deadline

BBTN Minute for June 30th
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Toronto obtain Versteeg from Stanley Cup winners Chicago

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired right wing Kris Versteeg from the Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Viktor Stalberg in a multi-player deal, the team said on Wednesday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/e3DgvnU0LgQ/idUSTRE6600P120100701

Garza solid, Rays get 6 in 8th to top Red Sox

Matt Garza turned in a strong start and the Rays erupted in the eighth to beat the Red Sox.
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Rays Roll Red Sox, 9-4

Matt Garza allowed six hits in seven innings and the struggling Tampa Bay Rays pulled away with six runs in the eighth inning to beat Boston, 9-4
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Ghana dreams depend on stifling duo

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Ghana's dreams of becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final will depend on their ability to keep at bay the formidable attacking duo which has propelled Uruguay into the quarters.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/oa1lFnK0v3k/idUSTRE6600PC20100701

Another cut: Chicago Blackhawks deal Kris Versteeg to Toronto Maple Leafs

The Blackhawks traded Kris Versteeg to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5344689&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Legendary coach Don Meyer to receive John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award

Don Meyer, second on the all-time wins list for all levels of men's college basketball, has been selected to receive the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5344663&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines

Sources: Byron Scott in negotiations to coach Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers are in negotiations with Byron Scott to make him Cleveland's next coach, according to league sources.
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2010 NBA free agents: San Antonio Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson opts out of final year of deal

Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent.
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2010 NBA free agents: Golden State Warriors extend qualifying offers to Anthony Morrow, C.J. Watson

The Golden State Warriors have extended qualifying offers to Anthony Morrow and C.J. Watson, making both guards restricted free agents.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5344476&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Political fallout from World Cup shame

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - World Cup shame had swift political repercussions on Wednesday when Nigeria's president suspended the national team and France's parliament held an inquest into their side's dismal failure.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/2RA3iBwMTTg/idUSTRE65T3KM20100701

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa supports Arizona immigration law

Tony La Russa says he supports Arizona legislation calling for tougher enforcement against illegal immigrants.
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Sources: Byron Scott in negotiations to coach Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers are in negotiations with Byron Scott to make him Cleveland's next coach, according to league sources.
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Grassroots rugby approach crucial to U.S. development: coach

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A burgeoning collegiate rugby competition and adoption of the 'Argentine model' could help the United States improve their standing in world rugby, according to coach Eddie O'Sullivan.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/DVTsfQqSimY/idUSTRE66001I20100701

2010 NBA free agents: Dwyane Wade awaits free agency as Miami holds rally

While hundreds of people yelled for him at a rally in Miami on Wednesday, Dwyane Wade was in Chicago, going through final preparations for a free agent period like no other in NBA history.
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Villanova's Scottie Reynolds to join Phoenix Suns' summer league

Undrafted first-team All-American Scottie Reynolds will play for the Phoenix Suns' entry in the Las Vegas Summer League.
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Koby Clemens goes homerless vs. dad Roger Clemens in Texas League Home Run Derby

Koby Clemens was among six batters who took 0-fers against the Rocket in the Texas League Home Run Derby.
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Dodgers Complete 3-Game Sweep Of Giants

Matt Kemp homered and drove in three runs and Vincente Padilla won his 100th game
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Tom Hicks paid $183,000 as Texas Rangers cut personnel

Tom Hicks received over $183,000 in compensation about the time the Rangers were cutting front-office personnel.
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Padres Roll Rockies, 13-3

The Hariston brothers combine to drive in six runs and Clayton Richard strikes out 10 to power Padres
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Barkley Talks LeBron, Free Agency

Charles Barkley talks LeBron James, free agency, Doc Rivers returning to Boston and Barkley's potential interest in the Suns' GM job
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5344248

Kemp steps up, helps Dodgers sweep Giants

Matt Kemp stepped up with a homer as the Dodgers completed a sweep of the Giants on Wednesday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300630126&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Devils re-sign Clarkson to multi-year deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils re-signed right wing David Clarkson to a new multi-year contract on Wednesday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/1H7oGP8cF9o/idUSTRE65T60Q20100630

Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton (sore right quadriceps) out vs. Boston Red Sox

B.J. Upton is not in Tampa Bay's starting lineup again against the Red Sox, but this time Rays manager Joe Maddon says the absence is injury-related.
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Play book? New York Jets' Rex Ryan has deal to pen thoughts

Rex Ryan will have a book coming out.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5344171&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

2010 NBA free agents: Rudy Gay receives qualifying offer from Memphis Grizzlies

Restricted free agent Rudy Gay has received a qualifying offer from the Memphis Grizzlies.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5344131&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (broken foot) was taking grounders

Dustin Pedroia was taking grounders on his knees Wednesday at Fenway Park
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Lucky break sends Murray to victory over Tsonga

LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray punished Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for one crucial error of judgment on Wednesday to storm into the Wimbledon semi-finals for the second consecutive year as hopes of a first British men's winner since 1936 soared.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/9aptjPLgKOY/idUSTRE65T5TE20100630

France chief felt helpless against revolt

PARIS (Reuters) - French Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes had felt helpless against a player revolt at the World Cup that led to him handing in his resignation, he said on Wednesday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/vDvtufRuZiE/idUSTRE65T2QJ20100630

Spain's Villa rallies behind strike partner Torres

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Spanish goal hero David Villa has rallied behind Fernando Torres after his strike partner turned in another disappointing World Cup performance in the European champions' 1-0 win over Portugal Tuesday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/WV3QCXjV-98/idUSTRE65T1JI20100630

Pujols' 5 RBI Lead Cardinals In Win

Albert Pujols hits two homers and Adam Wainwright improves to 11-5 as Cardinals blank D-backs, 8-0
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Lee masters Yankees in third straight complete game

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cliff Lee continued his domination of the New York Yankees by tossing a third straight complete game to spark the Seattle Mariners to a 7-4 win on Tuesday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/oUYDY0yQwiw/idUSTRE65T12P20100630

Guerrero Returns, Rangers Fall To Angels

Josh Hamilton extends hit streak to 22 as Rangers fall to Angels, 6-5
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Manny Exits Early, Dodgers Hold On, 4-2

Manny Ramirez injures his right hamstring as James Loney drives in three runs in Dodgers' win over Giants
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BBTN Web Gems For June 29th

A look at the top plays in the field
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Nowitzki Enters Free Agent Pool

Chris Broussard on Dirk Nowitzki opting out of the final year of his contract
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BBTN Minute: Upton/Kemp Benched

BBTN Minute for June 29th
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Baseball Tonight Clubhouse

A big reason the Reds are in the hunt in the NL Central is the veteran presence of Scott Rolen, who provides stability to go with a core of solid young players.
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Pujols' 5 RBIs In Cardinals' Win

Albert Pujols hits two homers and Adam Wainwright improves to 11-5 as Cardinals blank D-backs, 8-0
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Texas Tech football coach Tommy Tuberville skeptical about 10-team Big 12's future

Texas Tech football coach Tommy Tuberville says he doesn't think the 10-team Big 12 will last.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/news/story?id=5341756&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Congested World Cup schedule not a problem: O'Sullivan

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Playing all four of their rugby World Cup pool games inside the space of 16 days should not be a problem for the United States, coach Eddie O'Sullivan said Wednesday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/03ADSPypujo/idUSTRE65T0SJ20100630

Pierce To Hit Open Market

Marc Stein on Paul Pierce to opt out of final year of contract with Celtics
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Drug Enforcement Agency investigating San Diego Chargers, San Diego Padres doctors

The Drug Enforcement Administration says it is investigating doctors with the Chargers and Padres to verify the correctness of controlled substance inventories, records, reports and other documents required to be kept under the Controlled Substances Act.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=5341835&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

White Sox Edge Royals, 4-3

White Sox record 16th win in 19 games
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Drug Enforcement Agency investigating San Diego Chargers, San Diego Padres doctors

The Drug Enforcement Administration says it is investigating doctors with the Chargers and Padres to verify the correctness of controlled substance inventories, records, reports and other documents required to be kept under the Controlled Substances Act.
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Red Sox Hold Off Rays, 8-5

John Lackey pitches seven-strong innings, improving to 9-3
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Uggla delivers in 9th as Marlins escape Mets

Dan Uggla drove in the winning run in the ninth as the Marlins escaped the Mets on Tuesday.
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Soriano, Cubs Sink Pirates, 3-1

Alfonso Soriano hits two homers in Cubs' win
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Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span hits 3 triples against Detroit Tigers

Minnesota Twins center fielder Denard Span has tied a modern era record with three triples against the Detroit Tigers.
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Marlins Walk Off With Win Over Mets

Uggla leads Marlins past Mets
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez leaves game with hamstring injury

Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez has been removed from the Dodgers game against the Giants in the top of the first inning.


http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5341610&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Chicago Cubs put Carlos Zambrano on restricted list, John Grabow on DL

The Cubs have put pitcher Carlos Zambrano on the restricted list and placed lefty reliever John Grabow on the disabled list.


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Lee Tosses Third Straight Complete Game

Phil Hughes surrenders seven runs as the Yankees fall to the Mariners, 7-4
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M's Lee tosses third straight CG, stifles Yankees

Cliff Lee came into the Bronx and beat the New York Yankees again, pitching his third straight complete game to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 7-4 victory Tuesday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300629110&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis arrested for domestic incident

UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis, the second-leading scorer in the Mountain West Conference, was arrested Tuesday on multiple charges related to a domestic incident.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5341481&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines

Armstrong ready to sign off in style

PARIS (Reuters) - It has been a rocky road leading to the Tour de France but seven-time winner Lance Armstrong is ready to sign off in style in his beloved race.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/S5gD6LwDwhk/idUSTRE65T0AC20100630