Ellsbury, Yanks Beat Reds, 4-3
Jacoby Ellsbury hit a two-run homer and David Phelps pitched into the seventh as Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on July 18.
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Yanks’ Hurler Sabathia’s Season Over
CC Sabathia is scheduled for season-ending knee surgery, ending hope of returning to the New York Yankees’ ravaged rotation this year.
McIlroy Smoking at British Open
Northern Ireland’s Rory Mcilroy leads the British Open by 14 strokes while Tiger Woods continued to fade and limped to a 77.
Baseball Gets Back to Business
The All-Star game is over and now it’s back to the business of pennant races, with the New York Yankees still hoping to make the playoffs.
Lakers Win Bid For Boozer
A person with knowledge of the details says the Los Angeles Lakers have claimed Carlos Boozer after he was waived by the Chicago Bulls.
US Hoop Squad Plans Senegal Trip
The U.S. men’s national basketball team will visit the African continent for the first time, conducting a coaching clinic in Senegal next month.
Durant, Rousey, Top ESPY Awards
NBA forward Kevin Durant won two ESPY Awards and mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey earned female athlete honors.
Ex-Minor Leaguers Sue Baseball
Former minor league players from all 30 MLB teams are suing the game, alleging violations of federal wage and overtime laws. i
Sterling Holds On To L.A. Clippers
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says embattled L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling may still have the team when the season starts.
Jeter Leads AL Past NL, 5-3
The Yankees’ Derek Jeter had two hits in his final All-Star game, leading the American League to a 5-3 win, its 13th in 17 years.
