Greg Hansen: Party on: Amanda's back 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports OMAHA, Neb. - Judgment Day at the Olympic swimming trials has arrived for Caitlin Leverenz, and of all people getting in the way it is ancient Amanda Beard, who on Thursday joked that Leverenz is "still just a baby.'' Nymeyer blazes into 100 freestyle final with a personal best 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports OMAHA, Neb. — On the fastest day of her swimming career, Tucsonan Lacey Nymeyer burst into the finals of the 100-meter freestyle, one race from making the USA Olympic team. Improbable victory 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports PHOENIX — As Conor Jackson's two-run single bounced through Milwaukee's drawn-in infield, the Diamondbacks poured out of their dugout as if they had won a title. A familiar final for the Williams family 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports WIMBLEDON, England — A spot in her seventh Wimbledon final already secured, Venus Williams headed back to Centre Court to catch the end of the next match. Sidewinders' inconsistency an ongoing concern 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports After his team began the season with a 7-20 record, Sidewinders manager Bill Plummer has been encouraged by signs of improvement. Move afoot to revive spring training bill 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports PHOENIX — Although the attempt to salvage spring training in Tucson hit a foul ball at the Legislature last week, business leaders involved hope it's not the end of the ballgame. Olympic dream ends suddenly for Glenn 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports EUGENE, Ore. — Beneath her yellow sunglasses, a single tear fell down Brianna Glenn's right cheek. Around the AL 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports ● Tigers 8, Mariners 4: In Seattle, Justin Verlander threw six strong innings, Michael Hollimon hit his first big-league home run, and Detroit hung on to beat Seattle. NL inside pitch 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports • Giants hurler Tim Lincecum was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week under the headline "The Freak." Lucky for him, Lincecum is too young, at 24, to know much about the SI jinx. He said the only curse he knows of is from.. AL inside pitch 07/04/08 02:41 - Sports • Steroid paraphernalia turned over to federal investigators by the former trainer for Roger Clemens will test positive for the pitcher's DNA, according to a court filing by the trainer's lawyers. "Once the DNA results are revealed, there..
Russian club Avangard Omsk says it signed Jagr 07/04/08 13:24 Russian team Avangard Omsk says it has signed Jaromir Jagr, a day after the New York Rangers parted ways with the Czech winger. Venus vs. Serena in all-Williams Wimbledon final 07/04/08 08:32 The most dominant siblings in professional tennis are back in the Wimbledon final, reviving a rivalry that has been absent from the All England Club since Serena Williams beat older sister Venus in 2003. Willard sets US record in 3,000-meter steeplechase 07/04/08 08:31 Anna Willard has set an American record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Merritt upsets Wariner in U.S. Olympic 400 trials 07/04/08 06:51 Sanya Richards, Mary Wineberg and Dee Dee Trotter have qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in the women's 400-meter dash. Beasley returns to Heat's summer-league practice 07/04/08 02:55 Michael Beasley returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Thursday, one day after the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA draft was knocked out of his first official summer-league workout with a chest bruise. Red Sox end five-game slump, thump rival Yanks 07/04/08 02:07 Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Lester pitches 5-hitter, Red Sox end 5-game skid 07/04/08 02:07 NEW YORK (AP) -- Jon Lester pitched a sharp five-hitter while the Boston Red Sox roughed up Andy Pettitte, beating the New York Yankees 7-0 on Thursday night to end a five-game losing streak.... Rangers sign Naslund, Kalinin; say goodbye to Jagr 07/04/08 01:57 NEW YORK (AP) -- Just as the New York Rangers ushered in the Markus Naslund era on Broadway, they turned out the lights on the Jaromir Jagr show. Naslund, the longtime Vancouver Canucks captain, agreed to terms Thursday with New York on a t.. Recordholder Hansen upset in 200 breaststroke 07/04/08 01:23 Brendan Hansen deserves a gold medal for class. But it's hardly the medal he was looking for Thursday night at the Olympic swimming trials. Reports: Arenas, Wizards agree to $111M deal 07/04/08 01:21 Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday. Hornets, Paul agree on four-year, $68M extension 07/04/08 00:31 Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Just how close 'friends' are Madonna and A-Rod? 07/04/08 00:28 NEW YORK (AP) -- A-Rod and the Material Girl? That's a lot of hits. Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sport.. Cubs planning to take Zambrano off DL on Friday 07/03/08 23:49 The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Reed Johnson from the disabled list Thursday, and he was in the starting lineup batting leadoff and playing left field for the finale of a four-game series against the Giants. Pretty Tough Girls gunning for ESPY Awards 07/03/08 23:49 July 3, 2008 - In the midst of all that's happening this month, the annual ESPY Awards will take place in LA to honor the coolest & best star athletes and memorable moments from the past year. Major nods this year for Best Female Athlete i.. Red Sox visit Yanks, try to end 5-game slide 07/03/08 23:45 Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Marino leads AT&T National by one stroke 07/03/08 23:17 Steve Marino birdied three of his opening four holes, never had a par putt longer than 5 feet and finished off his round with an 8-foot birdie to be in the lead after any round for only the second time in his career. D-backs rally from 5-run 9th-inning deficit to win 07/03/08 23:03 Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Mauricia Grant speaks out about NASCAR lawsuit 07/03/08 22:42 Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Source: Stewart, Office Depot in sponsorship deal 07/03/08 22:23 Tony Stewart reached a deal that would make Office Depot a primary sponsor on his car if he finalizes a deal with Haas CNC Racing, a source close to the talks said on Thursday. Bush will attend opening ceremonies of Olympics 07/03/08 22:12 WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush will attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Beijing, the White House said Thursday. The announcement quashed any talk of a presidential boycott over China's violent crackdown after anti-government.. Rangers agree to terms with ex-Canuck Naslund 07/03/08 21:35 Longtime Vancouver Canucks captain Markus Naslund agreed to terms Thursday with the New York Rangers on a two-year deal. Georgia DE suspended from team following arrest 07/03/08 20:53 Georgia defensive end Michael Lemon was suspended from the team Thursday after he was charged with punching a student and breaking his eye socket. Penguins sign goalie Fleury for 7 years, $35M 07/03/08 19:24 PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal with one of their younger players in two days.... Montgomery pleads guilty to federal heroin charge 07/03/08 19:05 Tim Montgomery has pleaded guilty to a federal heroin distribution charge days before he was set to go to trial in Virginia. Randy Moss buys stake in Craftsman Truck team 07/03/08 18:52 All-Pro receiver Randy Moss is now a NASCAR team owner, announcing Thursday he's purchased 50 percent of a Truck Series team. Fleury signs 7-year, $35M contract with Penguins 07/03/08 18:40 The Penguins have signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract. Nomar, Andruw Jones to rejoin L.A. by the bay 07/03/08 18:39 Dodgers infielder Nomar Garciaparra and outfielder Andruw Jones will come off the disabled list Friday and join the Dodgers in San Francisco. Torres, 41, third-quickest in 100m free qualifying 07/03/08 18:36 Natalie Coughlin qualified fastest in the 100-meter freestyle preliminaries, with 41-year-old Dara Torres third-quickest at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Thursday. F1 eyes ways to slash budgets, improve fuel use 07/03/08 18:27 Formula One wants to cut team budgets in half and improve fuel efficiency by 2011 to improve racing. Moss buys 50 percent of truck team 07/03/08 18:26 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- All-Pro receiver Randy Moss is now a NASCAR team owner, announcing Thursday he's purchased 50 percent of a Truck Series team....
