Kobe posts on his Web site about rift growing between himself, Lakers
[Jun. 18, 2007] LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant reposted a message on his Web page Sunday strongly suggesting the superstar wanted to be traded from the Lakers.

Edwards snaps 52-race winless streak with Michigan victory
[Jun. 18, 2007] BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- When Carl Edward was collecting four wins during his first Nextel Cup season, he challenged one of his team members not to shave between victories.

What was the worst that could happen? Tom Giacchi might have to go a couple of weeks without a razor? Try 19 months.

Oakmont's Open produces a surprise winner
[Jun. 18, 2007] OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) -- Possessing greatness is a necessity to win at Oakmont, so went the talk all week at the U.S. Open. The kind of over-the-top talent Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones and Jack Nicklaus displayed in winning championships there, that Johnny Miller owned for a day while shooting his record 63 in 1973.

So, with Tiger Woods ready to win the 13th major championship that would edge him closer to Nicklaus' record 18 majors, how could Angel Cabrera emerge from a tense final round Sunday as champion?

Nats bail out the bullpen
[Jun. 14, 2007] Consecutive two-out RBI singles by Austin Kearns and Ryan Church in the eighth gave the Nationals the lead, but Chad Cordero yielded a bloop single in the ninth and the game went to extras. Felipe Lopez's bases-clearing triple sealed it in the 11th.

Earnhardt to join Gordon, Johnson in Hendrick stable
[Jun. 14, 2007] MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s rock star image doesn't fit the corporate white shirt and black pants look that is synonymous with Hendrick Motorsports, but the organization's reputation for winning titles fit his.

A-Rod nails No. 25, Matsui drives in 3 runs as Yanks win 8th straight
[Jun. 14, 2007] Alex Rodriguez hit his major league-leading 25th homer, Hideki Matsui hit a three-run drive and Jorge Posada also connected as the Yankees beat the Diamondbacks to extend their season-high winning streak to eight.

Astros' Wheeler apologizes for blowup during Houston loss
[Jun. 14, 2007] Mark Ellis hit a two-run double in the eighth inning off Dan Wheeler as the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Houston Astros 7-3 on Wednesday night.

Selig may reportedly suspend Yanks' slugger Giambi
[Jun. 14, 2007] Bud Selig told Jason Giambi that he'd better cooperate with former Sen. George Mitchell's investigation of steroid use or else. The "else" might be coming.

Tigers' Verlander no-hits Brewers
[Jun. 13, 2007] DETROIT (AP) -- Justin Verlander threw 100 mph heat, crazy curves and a tantalizing changeup. No-hit stuff, indeed.

Jones drops appeal of one-year NFL suspension
[Jun. 13, 2007] NEW YORK -- Adam "Pacman" Jones accepted his yearlong suspension Tuesday, pledging to repair an image that made the Tennessee Titans cornerback the poster child for NFL misconduct.

His decision came after a third meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell.

Yankees win seventh straight, back to .500
[Jun. 13, 2007] NEW YORK (AP) -- Brandon Webb and Chien-Ming Wang went head-to-head, sinker for sinker, and even the NL Cy Young Award winner was unable to stop the surging Yankees

Earnhardt to address driving future
[Jun. 13, 2007] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Earnhardt and Gordon. Names best recognized as rivals, certainly not friends.

Best buddies they may never be, but NASCAR's two biggest stars would certainly learn to get along if joined under one roof at Hendrick Motorsports.

Spurs edge Cavs in Game 3 of NBA Finals, eye sweep
[Jun. 13, 2007] CLEVELAND -- Substance over style. That's the San Antonio way.
The Spurs may be boring. They might not make TV ratings soar. And they certainly aren't America's team.
Maybe they should be.

Time to look at Spurs' legacy?
[Jun. 12, 2007] We are left with a couple of major questions and a handful of minor ones to offer the few who watched the Spurs pound the Cavaliers 103-92 in Game 2 instead of the Sopranos finale.

Young, Guzman vying for All-Star spots
[Jun. 12, 2007] WASHINGTON -- First baseman Dmitri Young and shortstop Cristian Guzman are making strong cases to represent the Nationals in the All-Star Game this year.