Trail Blazers take ex-Ohio State star Oden with top choice
[Jun. 28, 2007] NEW YORK -- The Portland Trail Blazers got Greg Oden and felt like they won a championship.

Roddick beats Udomchoke in straight sets on Centre Court
[Jun. 28, 2007] WIMBLEDON, England -- As if all the questions he gets about the recent lack of U.S. success at Grand Slam tournaments weren't enough, Andy Roddick tours the world with another constant reminder of his country's glory days: his coach, Jimmy Connors.

Buehrle works out of trouble as White Sox rally
[Jun. 28, 2007] Mark Buehrle, rumored to either get traded or sign an extension, worked out of jams and the White Sox rallied to beat the Devil Rays.

Streaking Royals blank Angels to complete series sweep
[Jun. 28, 2007] Mark Teahen singled home a run in the third inning and the Royals beat the Angels to complete a three-game sweep.

With victory, D-backs leapfrog Dodgers in NL West standings
[Jun. 28, 2007] In a matchup of two of the best pitchers in the National League West, Arizona's Brandon Webb got the best of L.A.'s Derek Lowe to lead the D-backs to a 2-0 victory.

Gordon, Johnson penalized; crew chiefs suspended 6 races
[Jun. 27, 2007] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR showed again it won't tolerate any modifications to its Car of Tomorrow by levying stiff penalties against Hendrick Motorsports drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and their crew chiefs Tuesday.

LeBron James to play for U.S. team this summer
[Jun. 27, 2007] AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- LeBron James will wear the red, white and blue this summer after all.

O's best Yanks, Proctor, snag win with walk-off walk
[Jun. 27, 2007] BALTIMORE (AP) -- Corey Patterson spent much of the night running the bases and sprinting after fly balls in center field.

At the finish, however, he won the game with a leisurely jog from third to home.

Venus Williams works out 'cobwebs' in first-round test at Wimbledon
[Jun. 27, 2007] WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- As a three-time Wimbledon champion, Venus Williams knows that getting through the early matches can sometimes be the tricky part.

Just making it past the first round this time almost proved too much.

Garnett talks now include Suns' Stoudemire and third team
[Jun. 27, 2007] There was a growing sentiment around the league Tuesday night that the Kevin Garnett sweepstakes are nearing a conclusion and that the Phoenix Suns are the most likely winners, with two trade scenarios emerging that could potentially land Garnett in the desert by draft night.

Bears decide to move on, waive Tank Johnson
[Jun. 26, 2007] CHICAGO -- Tank Johnson was released Monday by the Chicago Bears, who are "embarrassed" by the defensive tackle's legal troubles and say he "compromised the credibility" of the team.

Roddick only American male to advance on Monday
[Jun. 26, 2007] WIMBLEDON, England -- Let the record show that on Monday at 4:50 p.m., local time, an American man finally won a Grand Slam singles match.

Dodgers shorten D-backs' NL West lead to half-game
[Jun. 26, 2007] In the opening game of what Arizona manager Bob Melvin called the "biggest series of the year," Brad Penny stole the show, allowing one run and four hits in eight innings to win his 10th decision.

Soriano's single caps Cubs rally after blowing lead
[Jun. 26, 2007] The Cubs' 8-3 lead going into the top of the ninth turned into a 9-8 deficit, but Alfonso Soriano's single scored two in the bottom half of the inning to beat the Rockies.

Lakers, Wolves reportedly in talks regarding Garnett
[Jun. 26, 2007] If the Lakers are trying to get Kobe Bryant to change his mind about leaving, they're off to a good start.