Miller
Voters did fine with many of their All-Star starters, but there are a few head scratchers. Several begin with undeserved East Coast favoritism in the AL infield, Scott Miller says in Weekend Buzz.
Yanks' Jeter, Teixeira finish atop AL voting
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is the fans' choice to start the 80th All-Star Game in St. Louis.The first baseman was announced as the top vote-getter Sunday by Major League Baseball. Teammate Yadier Molina also was elected to start at catcher.
Miller
Voters did fine with many of their All-Star starters, but there are a few head scratchers. Several begin with undeserved East Coast favoritism in the AL infield, Scott Miller says in Weekend Buzz.
Police: Homicide
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.
Prisco
Pete Prisco was a world away when he heard of Steve McNair's death -- and thatdidn't even remotely soften the blow. Prisco remembers the QB as a talent whoneeded to improve. Improve he did, leading the Titans to a Super Bowl.
Judge
As a Titan, Steve McNair built his NFL legacy of toughness and leadership.But those qualities were never more evident than in the late quarterback'sfirst season with the Ravens, Clark Judge says.
Jeter rallies N.Y. with 2-run homer
Derek Jeter had four hits including the a go-ahead two-run homer, Hideki Matsui homered and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run hole to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 on Sunday.
Woods a rude host, edges Mahan for title
Tiger Woodswon the AT&T National on Sunday, making a 20-foot birdie on the 16th and closing with a 3-under 67 to hold off Hunter Mahan for a one-shot victory at Congressional.
Spander
Tiger Woods overtakes Hunter Mahan with a birdie on 16 and finishes with a 67 and one-shot win at the AT&T National. Woods isn't at his best, but displays why he's a champ for the ages, Leonard Shapiro says.
Loney's solo shot wins it
James Loney led off the 13th inning with a homer to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 win Sunday over the San Diego Padres.
Oswalt strong; Unit leaves early
Roy Oswalt pitched eight solid innings in the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Wilson gives Dale Coyne Racing first victory
Justin Wilson passed pole-sitter Ryan Briscoe early, then dominated the IndyCar Series race on Sunday at Watkins Glen International to give team owner Dale Coyne his first victory after 25 years of trying.
Nolasco strikes out 12 in eight innings
Ricky Nolasco struck out 12 in eight innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and the Florida Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Sunday.
USA tops Canada for title
Bryce Petty threw three touchdown passes without throwing an incompletion and the United States won the gold medal at the Junior World Championship Sunday with a 41-3 victory against Canada.
Cavendish takes stage; Lance in pack
Britain's Mark Cavendish won the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, with seven-time champion Lance Armstrong finishing safely in the trailing pack.
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