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Posted By Admin on June 30, 2011
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TOP STORIES:
BBN–DODGERS BANKRUPTCY
LOS ANGELES – The storied team that was home to Jackie Robinson and Duke Snider, Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax is bleeding red ink, not Dodger blue. The club files for bankruptcy protection, blaming MLB for blocking a multibillion-dollar TV deal owner Frank McCourt was counting on to keep the team afloat. By Beth Harris and Greg Risling.
AP Photos. AP Video.
TEN–WIMBLEDON
WIMBLEDON, England – On as topsy-turvy a day of Grand Slam tennis in recent memory, both Williams sisters lose in the fourth round, cutting short their comebacks, and top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki exits, too, while Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal find themselves in tight matches. By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich.
AP Photos. AP Video.
- With:
- TEN–Wimbledon-Tomic. By Chris Lehourites. Sent.
- TEN–Wimbledon-Wozniacki. By Mattias Karen. Sent.
- TEN–Wimbledon-William and Kate. By Caroline Cheese. Sent.
- TEN–Wimbledon Glance.
COMMENTARY:
BBO–JIM LITKE-062711
Commissioner Bud Selig is rarely at a loss for words when asked about baseballs role as a force for social change. But hes been quiet for too long about holding the All-Star game in a state where as many as a third of his players have reason to worry that a routine traffic stop could turn into a papers please interrogation. By Sports Columnist Jim Litke.
AP Photos.
CAR–NASCAR-IN THE PITS
SONOMA, Calif. – Tony Stewart understands why Brian Vickers wrecked him at Infineon Raceway. What Stewart doesnt understand is that too much time spent monitoring others etiquette could cost him a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer.
AP Photos.
NEW/DEVELOPING:
BKN–NBA LABOR
NEW YORK – Commissioner David Stern agrees with his players: NBA teams need to do a better job sharing revenues. They disagree over when that should happen, and what input the players should have in the system. The disagreement comes as the prospect looms of a lockout Thursday. By Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney. Sent.
FBN–NFL LABOR
As the two sides in the NFL labor dispute work toward ending the lockout, a small group of players meets with lawyers in Minneapolis, the AP learns. The players have an antitrust suit against the league that was filed in Minneapolis. Its also where the sides met for mediation in May. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. Sent.
BBO–NATIONALS-ANGELS
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Davey Johnson works his first game with the Washington Nationals, returning to the majors as a manager for the first time since 2000. He joins a team that has won 13 of 15. Game starts 10 pm
AP Photos.
BBC–CWS FINALS
OMAHA, Neb. – Southeastern Conference rivals Florida and South Carolina open the best-of-three College World Series finals. Hudson Randall starts for the Gators against Forrest Koumas of the defending national champion Gamecocks. By Eric Olson. Game starts 7 pm
AP Photos.
SOC–RIVER PLATE-RIOTS
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The mayhem that swept River Plates stadium following the famed soccer clubs relegation to the second division left 89 people injured and is threatening the upcoming Copa America tournament. By Stephen Wade. Sent.
AP Photos.
WOMENS WORLD CUP:
SOC–WWCUP-US-NKOREA AGAIN
DRESDEN, Germany – After first-round games at the last three Womens World Cups, the US and North Korea play again Tuesday. By this time, the Americans should know everything there is to know about North Korea. Not even close. Then again, nobody else knows much, either. By National Writer Nancy Armour. Sent.
AP Photos.
SOC–WWCUP RDP
FRANKFURT, Germany – On a day of wonderful goals and woeful goalkeeping, Mexico comes away the big winner at the Womens World Cup. A 30-yard blast by Monica Ocampo gives Mexico a 1-1 tie against England. A superb curling free kick by Aya Miyama sends Japan over New Zealand 2-1. By Raf Casert. Sent.
AP Photos.
- With:
- WOLFSBURG Germany – SOC–WWCUP-England-Mexico. By Ciaran Fahey. Sent.
- BOCHUM, Germany – SOC–WWCUP-New Zealand-Japan. Sent.
FEATURES:
BBA–VERLANDERS RISE
DETROIT – With a calmer approach and a mature attitude, Detroits Justin Verlander is making the jump from mere staff ace to one of baseballs most dominant pitchers. He is 10-3 – tied for major league lead in wins – with a 2.38 ERA. By Noah Trister.
AP Photos.
BBO–RED SOX-PHILLIES
PHILADELPHIA – Theres more than half the season to play. Still, the Phillies-Red Sox series starting Tuesday is billed as a World Series preview. And with good reason. The Phillies have the best record in the majors. The Red Sox, despite a slow start, are third best, just a half-game behind the Yankees. By Rob Maaddi.
AP Photos.
BKN–WARRIORS-TYLERS CHANCE
OAKLAND, Calif. – Jeremy Tyler was the first American-born player to drop out of high school for a pro basketball career overseas. The Golden State Warriors paid Charlotte $2 million to select Tyler with the 39th overall pick and believe the former phenom can finally live up to the hype. By Antonio Gonzalez.
AP Photos.
BKN–HORNETS-WEST
NEW ORLEANS – Hornets leading scorer David West has decided to test free agency, but wont rule out returning to New Orleans. The two-time All-Star averaged 18.9 points and 7.6 rebounds last season before tearing a knee ligament March 24. By Brett Martel.
AP Photos.
FITNESS-BILLIE JEAN KING
NEW YORK – Billie Jean King is back playing tennis in Central Park with gusto after double-knee replacement surgery. And at 67, shes encouraging all ages – especially baby boomers – to stay fit. But she also says its OK to forgive yourself if you cant match the workouts you did when you were young. By Melissa A. Murphy. Sent.
AP Photos.
OTHER NEWS:
- LEXINGTON, Ky. – BKC–Kentucky-Calipari Contract. Kentucky gives coach John Calipari an eight-year contract worth $36.5 million. Sent.
- BOSTON – BKC–Boston U-Jones. Joe Jones introduced as basketball coach at Boston University.
- EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Giants quarterback Eli Manning discusses lockout and new video with brother Peyton. By Tom Canavan.
- MADRID – TEN–Davis Cup-Nadal. Rafael Nadal will skip Spains Davis Cup quarterfinal against US in July, citing poor scheduling by tennis authorities. Sent.
- HAMBURG, Germany – BOX–Klitschko-Haye. WBA champion David Haye promises a brutal execution of Wladimir Klitschko in their heavyweight fight Saturday. Sent.
- LONDON – GLF–World Rankings. British golfers hold the top three spots in the world rankings, the first time thats happened in the 25-year history of the rankings. Sent.
- ZURICH – SOC–FIFA-WCup Draw-Politics. FIFA aims to limit political problems in 2014 World Cup qualifiers by separating Russia-Georgia and Armenia-Azerbaijan in draw. Sent.
- WROCLAW, Poland – SOC–Poland-Corruption. Eleven soccer players draw fines, suspended prison sentences for role in game-fixing in Poland. Sent.
- LAUSANNE, Switzerland – OLY–IOC-Social Media Rules. IOC sets guidelines on athletes using social media at London Olympics. Sent.
- LAUSANNE, Switzerland – FIG–Grand Prix Assignments. After taking last season off, Olympic champion Evan Lysacek is back on the Grand Prix schedule. Sent.
- BBO–Baseball Capsules.
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Mondays Time Schedule (EDT):
Interleague Baseball
Cincinnati at Tampa Bay, 7:10 pm
LA Dodgers at Minnesota, 8:10 pm
Cleveland at Arizona, 9:40 pm
Kansas City at San Diego, 10:05 pm
Washington at LA Angels, 10:05 pm
Atlanta at Seattle, 10:10 pm
American League
Toronto at Detroit, 6:05 pm
National League
Colorado at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 pm
College World Series
Game 1 of Best-of-3 – Florida vs. South Carolina, 8 pm
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