Truex joins Michael Waltrip Racing as team owner scales back 2010 scheduleCORNELIUS, N.C. — Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip will scale back to a partial schedule to make room for Martin Truex Jr. to join the team in 2010. Ponting challenges his bowlers to become Ashes heroesLONDON - In the absence of an injured Brett Lee, Australian captain Ricky Ponting has asked his inexperienced fast bowlers to become Ashes heroes. Somdev knows time has come for him to deliverNEW DELHI - Somdev Devvarman is fast getting accustomed to the pressure of being India’s No.1 tennis player. A year on the professional circuit, the 24-year-old has seen the highs and lows in equal measure. Obama Plans to Welcome World in 2016 Chicago Olympics
Ecclestone says his comments on Hitler have been misunderstoodLONDON - Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone has claimed that there has been a “big misunderstanding” over his comments about Nazi dictator Hitler that appeared in the press over the weekend. Wells gets fourth straight win, Lee homers as Cubs beat Braves 4-2CHICAGO — Rookie Randy Wells won his fourth straight start, Derrek Lee homered and the Chicago Cubs got their sixth win in eight games, beating the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Monday night. Jeter, Girardi and Yankees livid: No tag, but you’re out, anywayNEW YORK — Derek Jeter and Joe Girardi were livid. The Yankees captain was called out by umpire Marty Foster on an attempted steal of third base in the first inning of Monday’s 7-6 loss to Toronto, even though replays showed he got a hand on the bag before he was tagged by Scott Rolen. Person close to negotiations: Tribune Co., Ricketts family reach written Cubs sale agreementCHICAGO — The Tribune Co. has reached a written agreement to sell the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and other assets to the family of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts for about $900 million, a person close to the negotiations said Monday. Gun that Shot McNair was Bought by His Girlfriend Two Days Back : Police Reports
Relative told by police that woman found dead with McNair had recently bought a handgunNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve McNair’s 20-year-old girlfriend bought a gun a couple of days before she was found dead alongside the slain former NFL quarterback, her relative said Monday. Tribal children being trained as boxers in JharkhandDHANBAD - Several tribal boys and girls are being motivated to develop skills in boxing sport at a boxing club at Chalkari in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad region. Report: Ecclestone describes flap over reported Hitler comment as ‘misunderstanding’BERLIN — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says the furor over his reported comment that Adolf Hitler got “things done” is a misunderstanding. Federer is ‘happiest’ after becoming tennis’ great
Fourth of July shooting thrusts darker side of former NFL QB’s private life into spotlight
Armstrong plays it safe in scorching 2nd stage of Tour de France
Streaking Rangers sweep Rays, welcome back slugger Josh Hamilton for series vs. AngelsARLINGTON, Texas — The streaking Texas Rangers have been winning lately with some outstanding pitching and defense. Their offense is about to get a huge lift — and that’s bad news for opponents. Police rule shooting of ex-NFL QB McNair a homicide; death of girlfriend still unclassifiedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shot twice in the head and two more times in the chest, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was the victim of a homicide, police declared Sunday. But authorities wouldn’t say it was a murder-suicide — even with his 20-year-old girlfriend dead at his feet from a single bullet. Blanton outpitches Santana, Rollins and Utley homer in Phils’ 2-0 win over MetsPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies knew they had a great opportunity to get back on track with a hurting New York Mets squad in town. Knowles, Groenefeld win Wimbledon mixed doubles title over Paes, BlackWIMBLEDON, England — Mark Knowles of the Bahamas and Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany won the mixed doubles titles at Wimbledon on Sunday by beating top-seeded Leander Paes of India and Cara Black of Zimbabwe 7-5, 6-3. Ricky Nolasco strikes out 12 in fourth straight win, Marlins beat Pirates 5-0MIAMI — Apparently, all Ricky Nolasco needed to return to his winning ways was a trip to the minors. Police rule shooting of McNair a homicide; death of woman found with him still unclassifiedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair’s shooting death was a homicide, police said Sunday, but authorities stopped short of saying it was a murder-suicide committed by the 20-year-old girlfriend found dead by his side. US Olympic gold medalist Lezak skips Worlds to swim in Maccabiah GamesJERUSALEM — Triple Olympic gold medalist Jason Lezak will skip the upcoming World Swimming Championships and instead compete in Israel’s Maccabiah Games in tribute to his Jewish heritage. Wimbledon champion Serena irked over No.2 WTA statusLONDON - After lifting a third Wimbledon singles title and joining her sister Venus for the doubles crown, Serena Williams could care less that her WTA ranking will stay at No.2 behind Russian Dinara Safina Monday. Nestor-Zimonjic steal back top doubles rankingLONDON - Canadian Daniel Nestor and Serbia’s Nenad Zimonjic will regain the top doubles ranking from Bob and Mike Bryan after beating their hot rivals in four sets to claim a second straight Wimbledon title. Humiliating loss in 2007 behind Strauss’ bid to regain AshesLONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss has revealed that humiliation of the last Ashes defeat is the primary force behind his bid to regain the urn. Police: Pistol near 20-year-old woman found dead in condo with ex-QB Steve McNairNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair raised questions Sunday about his relationship with the 20-year-old woman whose body was found alongside his in his downtown condominium. I’m happy to be the most expensive player: Cristiano RonaldoLONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo insists that the $130 million (80 million pounds) Real Madrid paid for him is a “fair price” and he is delighted to be the “most expensive” player in the world. Last-lap wreck with Busch gives Stewart victory at DaytonaDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart led lap after lap around Daytona International Speedway, using a flawless pit-road performance to inch closer to his second win as owner of his race team. Then Kyle Busch slid outside in a last-lap bid to snatch the victory away from his former teammate. The frantic 2.5-mile chase Saturday night led to a violent wreck that sent Busch sailing into the wall while Stewart skirted by for a somber victory. Young US team opens Gold Cup with 4-0 rout of GrenadaSEATTLE — A young U.S. lineup easily beat up on Grenada in the Americans’ opener at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. IndyCar leaders say the open-wheel circuit, fresh from a leadership change, is doing wellWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Four days after Tony George was ousted as president and chief executive officer of the IndyCar Series, the president of the commercial division said the series was on sound ground. Presidential visit, impromptu picnic highlight Petty’s memorable 200th win 25 years agoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Twenty-five years after his final victory, Richard Petty has forgotten much about the race. A tie at the top between host Woods and defending champion KimBETHESDA, Md. — Anthony Kim finally gets a crack at Tiger Woods, and when he says he has been practicing for a moment like this all his life, Kim isn’t kidding. No rush: For now, Taylor Phinney content to sit home and watch the Tour unfoldTaylor Phinney woke up early Saturday, settling in to watch the Tour de France prologue from his couch in Boulder, Colo. Nestor and Zimonjic beat Bryan brothers to win men’s doubles title at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Daniel Nestor of Canada and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia won their second straight Wimbledon men’s doubles title Saturday, beating top-seeded American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6 (7), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-3. Roger Federer seeks 15th Grand Slam title when he faces Andy Roddick in Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — A year ago, plenty of people were feeling sorry for Roger Federer. |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police say the gun found at the scene where former NFL star Steve McNair died was bought by his girlfriend less than two days before the two were shot to death.
LONDON - With a first child on the way, Roger Federer finds it hard to say that winning his sixth Wimbledon title to become the most successful Grand Slam player in the game really counts as his most joyous moment.
Shooting unveils very different sides of McNair
Armstrong battles heat in Tour 2nd stage
