Quote of the Day
"I hate that 'most powerful man in golf' rubbish. I'm not powerful, I am lucky."-- Golf agent Chubby Chandler, on his client roster including Rory McIlroy, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and Lee Westwood. (GUARDIAN, 7/12)
Top Stories
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Swing And A Miss
Jeter one of 16 players selected to All-Star Game who will not play
Yesterday’s workout at Chase Field included more talk about the absence of players like Yankees SS Derek Jeter from tonight's MLB All-Star Game "than those actually playing,” fueling debate about "whether baseball needs to re-examine the game process,” according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. Brewers LF Ryan Braun, unable to participate in the All-Star Game due to a calf strain, said, “An event like this isn’t quite the same when you’re missing a guy like Derek.” Jeter is one of 16 players “selected who will not play, with six pitchers disqualified after pitching Sunday.” D’Backs President & CEO Derrick Hall said, “I’m disappointed in players, without i ...
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Here's To You, Mr. Robinson
ESPN earns a 4.8 overnight for the annual Home Run Derby, flat with '10.
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Forgive & Forget?
On third try, SMI’s KY Speedway apologizes; rival tracks' critical response raises eyebrows.
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Hall Pass?
NFL admits time is "running short" to salvage Hall of Fame Game.
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Talk Of The Town
Bud Selig addresses "constructive" labor talks, All-Star format.
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Come A Little Bit Closer
The Marlins close the upper deck at Sun Life Stadium for the remainder of the year.
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Jay Walking
Jose Bautista parlays success into deal with New Balance.
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Citizen's Arrest
Front-page WSJ piece looks at burden of Cincinnati stadiums on taxpayers.
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German Engineering
Can WPS capitalize on U.S. World Cup run?
