The Toronto Blue Jays continue to climb the wild card standings by demolishing the New York Yankees 14 – 3.
Carlos Delgado continues his offensive surge, leading the New York Mets over the Atlanta Braves 5 – 4. The Mets now have a 2 1/2 game cushion over the Phillies.
The Philadelphia Phillies lost that ground on the Mets by allowing the Washington Nationals to stop their 12 game losing streak. The Phils lost to the Nats 4 – 3.
The Minnesota Twins move back to within 1/2 game of the Chicago White Sox as they beat the California Angels 2 -1.
The LA Dodgers kept pace with the Arizona D-Backs by beating the Colorado Rockies 3 – 1.
The US Woman’s Softball Team lead by Jenny Finch, take a second but turn down the sound, lost their first game since 2000, in a 3 -1 loss to Japan in the gold medal game.
the IOC is asking for an investigation of Chinese atheletes ages.
US Mens Indoor Volleyball Team, after early tragedy, are poised for a Gold Medal run.
Players Association President Gene Upshaw lost his short battle with pancreatic cancer.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed James Farrior to a 5 yr deal.
Philadelphia Eagles, in dire need of a wideout, have interest in Anquan Boldin.
St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson officially signs deal.
The New Orleans Hornets, which NEVER sounds right, unveiled their new logos.
The Miami Heat signed Dorell Wright and seem close on Jamaal Magloire.
NBA Teams have been cleared to attemp the signing of Iranian 7ft 2in Center Hamed Ehadadi.
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