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Bottom feeders, L.A., N.E. aim to gain ground

The Galaxy (3-3-9) are actually coming off an impressive 1-0 win over league leading Houston in their last league match on Sunday. “I thought for the first time this year our central backs played extremely well over 90 minutes,” Los Angeles coach Bruce Arena said. “They were pretty consistent. They didn’t make any mistakes.... [Read more of this article]

Lopez solid on the mound as Phils handle Mets

Lopez (1-0), who had not started a game in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2007, held New York to two runs on six hits and a walk in 6 1/3 frames for the Phils, who were coming off a 3-6 road trip. Jimmy Rollins, trying to put a season-long slump behind him, recorded two doubles and two RBI, while Chase Utley and Greg Dobbs... [Read more of this article]

Holdsclaw leads Dream past Mystics

Sancho Lyttle went for 16 points, while Angel McCoughtry poured in 14 off the bench for the Dream, who snapped a brief two game losing skid. Atlanta had dropped four of five coming into the contest. Alana Beard had a team-high 16 points for Washington, which had dropped three of four. Lindsey Harding donated 11 points and six rebounds in defeat.  Read More →

Wizards will try to make move vs. powerful Houston club

The Wizards (5-5-4) are keen on making a move up the Eastern Conference table, where they are currently in the bottom half. The team is coming off a strong effort in its last league match, topping New England 3-1 on June 13. They also coming off a couple disappointing results in the SuperLiga, with central defender Jimmy Conrad going out with... [Read more of this article]

Nash gets huge deal from Blue Jackets

The Columbus Dispatch reports Nash’s deal means an annual salary cap hit of $7.8 million for the Blue Jackets. He’ll earn $7 million for the upcoming season, the last year of his current contract.  Read More →

Diaz remains tied for Jamie Farr lead

Diaz carded a four-under 67 to complete two rounds at 11-under-par 131, where she shared the lead with Sarah Kemp, who fired an eight-under 63 Friday. Morgan Pressel, who shared the first-round lead with Diaz and Song-Hee Kim, shot three-under 68 to complete two rounds at minus-10.  Read More →

Bowyer captures pole for Daytona Nationwide race

Bowyer, the 2008 Nationwide champion, lapped the 2.5-mile oval at 180.701 m.p.h. (49.806 seconds) in his No.29 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. He recorded his seventh career pole in the series, but his first since November 2007 at Phoenix.  Read More →

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