Griffey homers twice to pass McGwire
[Jun. 25, 2007] SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr. enjoyed the final day of his Seattle homecoming so much he was still laughing in the Reds dugout and wearing a collared shirt and blue jeans 40 minutes before the first pitch.

Billups will become unrestricted free agent July 1
[Jun. 25, 2007] Chauncey Billups officially opted out of his contract Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent as of July 1.

Beckett out-duels Peavy
[Jun. 25, 2007] SAN DIEGO (AP) -- While Jake Peavy got dirty, Josh Beckett's stuff was simply filthy.

Federer runs through Gabashvili in straight sets
[Jun. 25, 2007] WIMBLEDON, England -- Roger Federer came onto Centre Court at Wimbledon dressed like a player from a bygone era. He then played like his usual modern-day great self.

Adam 'Pacman' Jones to face 2 felony charges in Las Vegas
[Jun. 21, 2007] LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Suddenly there is more at stake for suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones than the 2007 season.

Schilling put on 15-day DL
[Jun. 21, 2007] ATLANTA (AP) -- Boston Red Sox starter Curt Schilling is headed to the disabled list because of soreness in his right shoulder, though an exam found no major damage.

Oregon State ends Anteaters CWS run
[Jun. 21, 2007] OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- In one month, Oregon State has gone from uncertainty about making the NCAA tournament to taking the final step toward playing for a second straight national championship.

Barrett dealt from Cubs to Padres
[Jun. 21, 2007] CHICAGO (AP) -- Michael Barrett left the fighting confines of Wrigley Field for laid-back San Diego.

Sosa becomes fifth player to blast 600 home runs
[Jun. 21, 2007] ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Sammy Sosa's 600th homer resembled so many that came before -- except this time the Chicago Cubs were on the other side.

Former star LB Arrington hurt in motorcycle crash
[Jun. 19, 2007] CHEVERLY, Md. (AP) -- Former Pro Bowl linebacker LaVar Arrington was hospitalized Monday with serious but not life-threatening injuries after his motorcycle crashed on a highway ramp.

Thursday deadline for agreement on Giambi-Mitchell meeting
[Jun. 19, 2007] NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Giambi has until Thursday to agree to a meeting with steroids investigator George Mitchell or else face possible discipline from baseball commissioner Bud Selig.

Lakers don't appear ready to trade Bryant
[Jun. 19, 2007] LOS ANGELES (AP) -- While there seems little doubt Kobe Bryant wants out of Los Angeles, the Lakers don't appear ready to make a move.

Figgins six hits lead Angels over Astros
[Jun. 19, 2007] ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Chone Figgins had the game of his life, three weeks after struggling through the worst slump of his career.

Perlozzo out as skipper; MacPhail hired as COO
[Jun. 19, 2007] BALTIMORE -- Sam Perlozzo was fired as manager of the Orioles on Monday, the result of his inability to bring last-place Baltimore out of a lengthy funk culminated by an eight-game losing streak.

Bonds hits first Fenway homer in loss to Red Sox
[Jun. 18, 2007] BOSTON (AP) -- Barry Bonds added baseball's oldest ballpark to his longball list and was back on his way to the sport's most hallowed record.