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http://news.yahoo.com/sports/ Get the latest sports news headlines from Yahoo! News. Find breaking sports news, including analysis and opinion on top sports stories.en-USCopyright (c) 2013 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reservedThu, 11 Jul 2013 19:41:43 -04005http://news.yahoo.com/sports/ http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/nws/th/main_142c.gif<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-exits-tight-quad-yankees-win-204231380.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/KK5LXmlEDSDs6tdh2IMVqQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/09bdf357311e4c17370f6a7067009f42.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter reacts during a sixth-inning at-bat in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, July 11, 2013, in New York. The Yankees beat the Royals 8-4. Jeter left the game early with a tight right quadriceps. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" align="left" title="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter reacts during a sixth-inning at-bat in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, July 11, 2013, in New York. The Yankees beat the Royals 8-4. Jeter left the game early with a tight right quadriceps. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) ? Derek Jeter walked to home plate, toyed with his batting gloves, stepped into the batter&#039;s box as fans chanted his name and legged out an infield hit.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-exits-tight-quad-yankees-win-204231380.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 19:41:43 -0400Associated Pressjeter-returns-exits-tight-quad-yankees-win-204231380<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-exits-tight-quad-yankees-win-204231380.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/KK5LXmlEDSDs6tdh2IMVqQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/09bdf357311e4c17370f6a7067009f42.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter reacts during a sixth-inning at-bat in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, July 11, 2013, in New York. The Yankees beat the Royals 8-4. Jeter left the game early with a tight right quadriceps. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" align="left" title="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter reacts during a sixth-inning at-bat in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, July 11, 2013, in New York. The Yankees beat the Royals 8-4. Jeter left the game early with a tight right quadriceps. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) ? Derek Jeter walked to home plate, toyed with his batting gloves, stepped into the batter&#039;s box as fans chanted his name and legged out an infield hit.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/freeman-delabar-elected-stars-puig-misses-224745067.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/gTdpXrit2QdvWYCf3S5B0w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/76ffc7ed2d5e3b17370f6a7067004a3f.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Los Angeles Dodgers&#039; Yasiel Puig (66) and Mark Ellis high-five after scoring on a double by Hanley Ramirez during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)" align="left" title="Los Angeles Dodgers&#039; Yasiel Puig (66) and Mark Ellis high-five after scoring on a double by Hanley Ramirez during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)" border="0" /></a>So much for Puig-mania sweeping the country. Give this contest to Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/freeman-delabar-elected-stars-puig-misses-224745067.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 20:12:40 -0400Associated Pressfreeman-delabar-elected-stars-puig-misses-224745067<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/freeman-delabar-elected-stars-puig-misses-224745067.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/gTdpXrit2QdvWYCf3S5B0w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/76ffc7ed2d5e3b17370f6a7067004a3f.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Los Angeles Dodgers&#039; Yasiel Puig (66) and Mark Ellis high-five after scoring on a double by Hanley Ramirez during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)" align="left" title="Los Angeles Dodgers&#039; Yasiel Puig (66) and Mark Ellis high-five after scoring on a double by Hanley Ramirez during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)" border="0" /></a>So much for Puig-mania sweeping the country. Give this contest to Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/peace-lakers-waive-metta-world-peace-002306947.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/47T2kH_Hlnz_zEpdvRMkUA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/ba9b9dfa4bb25017370f6a70670006b2.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - in this March 5, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant during an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. The Lakers waived World Peace on Thursday, July 11, 2013, under the NBA&#039;s amnesty provision. He averaged 12.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 75 games last season, having joined the Lakers in 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)" align="left" title="FILE - in this March 5, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant during an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. The Lakers waived World Peace on Thursday, July 11, 2013, under the NBA&#039;s amnesty provision. He averaged 12.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 75 games last season, having joined the Lakers in 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)" border="0" /></a>EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) ? It&#039;s Peace out for the Los Angeles Lakers.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/peace-lakers-waive-metta-world-peace-002306947.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 21:31:51 -0400Associated Presspeace-lakers-waive-metta-world-peace-002306947<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/peace-lakers-waive-metta-world-peace-002306947.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/47T2kH_Hlnz_zEpdvRMkUA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/ba9b9dfa4bb25017370f6a70670006b2.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - in this March 5, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant during an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. The Lakers waived World Peace on Thursday, July 11, 2013, under the NBA&#039;s amnesty provision. He averaged 12.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 75 games last season, having joined the Lakers in 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)" align="left" title="FILE - in this March 5, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant during an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. The Lakers waived World Peace on Thursday, July 11, 2013, under the NBA&#039;s amnesty provision. He averaged 12.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 75 games last season, having joined the Lakers in 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)" border="0" /></a>EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) ? It&#039;s Peace out for the Los Angeles Lakers.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/patriots-dennard-accused-dui-nebraska-153509453.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7s4TYjEJbjJcz0AgOnWFCw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/f7c703f02faa4617370f6a70670021ae.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2013 file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard walks along the sideline during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass.Dennard has been arrested and accused of driving drunk in Lincoln where he once starred as a Nebraska defensive back. Lincoln police say 24-year-old Dennard was pulled over southeast of downtown Lincoln just before 2 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2013 file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard walks along the sideline during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass.Dennard has been arrested and accused of driving drunk in Lincoln where he once starred as a Nebraska defensive back. Lincoln police say 24-year-old Dennard was pulled over southeast of downtown Lincoln just before 2 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)" border="0" /></a>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) ? Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested and accused of drunk driving Thursday in Nebraska while on probation for assaulting a police officer, the second New England player to get in serious legal trouble this summer.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/patriots-dennard-accused-dui-nebraska-153509453.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 18:00:19 -0400Associated Presspatriots-dennard-accused-dui-nebraska-153509453<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/patriots-dennard-accused-dui-nebraska-153509453.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7s4TYjEJbjJcz0AgOnWFCw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/f7c703f02faa4617370f6a70670021ae.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2013 file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard walks along the sideline during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass.Dennard has been arrested and accused of driving drunk in Lincoln where he once starred as a Nebraska defensive back. Lincoln police say 24-year-old Dennard was pulled over southeast of downtown Lincoln just before 2 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2013 file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard walks along the sideline during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass.Dennard has been arrested and accused of driving drunk in Lincoln where he once starred as a Nebraska defensive back. Lincoln police say 24-year-old Dennard was pulled over southeast of downtown Lincoln just before 2 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)" border="0" /></a>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) ? Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested and accused of drunk driving Thursday in Nebraska while on probation for assaulting a police officer, the second New England player to get in serious legal trouble this summer.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/documents-point-ex-nfler-hernandez-gunman-131234156.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/jotTEu4n9jDvJvdfFu0uRw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/beb7743e0ff32a17370f6a70670057a9.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - Former New England Patriots football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court in this June 27, 2013 file photo taken in Fall River, Mass. An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the shots that resulted in the death of a semi-pro football player, according to documents filed in Florida. The records say Hernandez associate Carlos Ortiz told Massachusetts investigators that another man, Ernest Wallace, said Hernandez shot Lloyd in an industrial park near Hernandez&#039;s home in North Attleborough. (AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, Pool)" align="left" title="FILE - Former New England Patriots football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court in this June 27, 2013 file photo taken in Fall River, Mass. An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the shots that resulted in the death of a semi-pro football player, according to documents filed in Florida. The records say Hernandez associate Carlos Ortiz told Massachusetts investigators that another man, Ernest Wallace, said Hernandez shot Lloyd in an industrial park near Hernandez&#039;s home in North Attleborough. (AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, Pool)" border="0" /></a>ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) ? An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the shots that resulted in the death of a semi-pro football player, according to documents filed in Florida.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/documents-point-ex-nfler-hernandez-gunman-131234156.htmlWed, 10 Jul 2013 09:15:37 -0400Associated Pressdocuments-point-ex-nfler-hernandez-gunman-131234156<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/documents-point-ex-nfler-hernandez-gunman-131234156.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/jotTEu4n9jDvJvdfFu0uRw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/beb7743e0ff32a17370f6a70670057a9.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - Former New England Patriots football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court in this June 27, 2013 file photo taken in Fall River, Mass. An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the shots that resulted in the death of a semi-pro football player, according to documents filed in Florida. The records say Hernandez associate Carlos Ortiz told Massachusetts investigators that another man, Ernest Wallace, said Hernandez shot Lloyd in an industrial park near Hernandez&#039;s home in North Attleborough. (AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, Pool)" align="left" title="FILE - Former New England Patriots football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court in this June 27, 2013 file photo taken in Fall River, Mass. An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the shots that resulted in the death of a semi-pro football player, according to documents filed in Florida. The records say Hernandez associate Carlos Ortiz told Massachusetts investigators that another man, Ernest Wallace, said Hernandez shot Lloyd in an industrial park near Hernandez&#039;s home in North Attleborough. (AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, Pool)" border="0" /></a>ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) ? An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the shots that resulted in the death of a semi-pro football player, according to documents filed in Florida.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/cubs-city-chicago-agree-wrigley-jumbotron-202719931.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Xj2oxTZbxJvBw0R238W4ew--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/dfe17747309b4a17370f6a706700bc27.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE -This file photo shows an artist rendering provided May 1, 2013 by the Chicago Cubs showing planned renovations at Wrigley Field. The Cubs said that have reached an agreement with the city that would allow the team to build a Jumbotron in left field at the team&#039;s historic ballpark while adding another sign in right field. The agreement over the changes to Wrigley Field must be approved by Chicago&#039;s landmarks commission, which is meeting Thursday, July 11, 2013. A team spokesman said the Jumbotron is slightly smaller than what the Cubs initially wanted and the right field sign is significantly smaller. (AP Photo/Courtesy the Chicago Cubs, File)" align="left" title="FILE -This file photo shows an artist rendering provided May 1, 2013 by the Chicago Cubs showing planned renovations at Wrigley Field. The Cubs said that have reached an agreement with the city that would allow the team to build a Jumbotron in left field at the team&#039;s historic ballpark while adding another sign in right field. The agreement over the changes to Wrigley Field must be approved by Chicago&#039;s landmarks commission, which is meeting Thursday, July 11, 2013. A team spokesman said the Jumbotron is slightly smaller than what the Cubs initially wanted and the right field sign is significantly smaller. (AP Photo/Courtesy the Chicago Cubs, File)" border="0" /></a>CHICAGO (AP) ? The proposed modernization of historic Wrigley Field overcame an important hurdle Thursday when the Chicago Cubs and the city reached an agreement allowing the team to build a first-ever electronic Jumbotron and another sign above the ivy-covered outfield walls.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/cubs-city-chicago-agree-wrigley-jumbotron-202719931.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 20:18:05 -0400Associated Presscubs-city-chicago-agree-wrigley-jumbotron-202719931<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/cubs-city-chicago-agree-wrigley-jumbotron-202719931.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Xj2oxTZbxJvBw0R238W4ew--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/dfe17747309b4a17370f6a706700bc27.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE -This file photo shows an artist rendering provided May 1, 2013 by the Chicago Cubs showing planned renovations at Wrigley Field. The Cubs said that have reached an agreement with the city that would allow the team to build a Jumbotron in left field at the team&#039;s historic ballpark while adding another sign in right field. The agreement over the changes to Wrigley Field must be approved by Chicago&#039;s landmarks commission, which is meeting Thursday, July 11, 2013. A team spokesman said the Jumbotron is slightly smaller than what the Cubs initially wanted and the right field sign is significantly smaller. (AP Photo/Courtesy the Chicago Cubs, File)" align="left" title="FILE -This file photo shows an artist rendering provided May 1, 2013 by the Chicago Cubs showing planned renovations at Wrigley Field. The Cubs said that have reached an agreement with the city that would allow the team to build a Jumbotron in left field at the team&#039;s historic ballpark while adding another sign in right field. The agreement over the changes to Wrigley Field must be approved by Chicago&#039;s landmarks commission, which is meeting Thursday, July 11, 2013. A team spokesman said the Jumbotron is slightly smaller than what the Cubs initially wanted and the right field sign is significantly smaller. (AP Photo/Courtesy the Chicago Cubs, File)" border="0" /></a>CHICAGO (AP) ? The proposed modernization of historic Wrigley Field overcame an important hurdle Thursday when the Chicago Cubs and the city reached an agreement allowing the team to build a first-ever electronic Jumbotron and another sign above the ivy-covered outfield walls.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/baseball-union-head-assails-leaks-drug-inquiry-175636269.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/lkY43RCBIM4dnI4RjV0i.w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/4b36d67a11c73217370f6a7067004221.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees&#039; Alex Rodriquez drops the bat as he heads for first with a single in the sixth inning for the Tampa Yankees against the Dunedin Blue Jays in a minor league baseball rehab game in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, July 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)" align="left" title="New York Yankees&#039; Alex Rodriquez drops the bat as he heads for first with a single in the sixth inning for the Tampa Yankees against the Dunedin Blue Jays in a minor league baseball rehab game in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, July 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) ? The head of the players&#039; union said Thursday baseball&#039;s drug agreement could be undermined by leaks to the media about whether players are cooperating with an investigation by the commissioner.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/baseball-union-head-assails-leaks-drug-inquiry-175636269.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 13:56:36 -0400Associated Pressbaseball-union-head-assails-leaks-drug-inquiry-175636269<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/baseball-union-head-assails-leaks-drug-inquiry-175636269.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/lkY43RCBIM4dnI4RjV0i.w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/4b36d67a11c73217370f6a7067004221.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees&#039; Alex Rodriquez drops the bat as he heads for first with a single in the sixth inning for the Tampa Yankees against the Dunedin Blue Jays in a minor league baseball rehab game in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, July 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)" align="left" title="New York Yankees&#039; Alex Rodriquez drops the bat as he heads for first with a single in the sixth inning for the Tampa Yankees against the Dunedin Blue Jays in a minor league baseball rehab game in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, July 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) ? The head of the players&#039; union said Thursday baseball&#039;s drug agreement could be undermined by leaks to the media about whether players are cooperating with an investigation by the commissioner.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/johnson-tied-lead-john-deere-classic-001806741.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Gbkut8qaMSKj0pMp_l4jFA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/87b435564b9a5017370f6a706700491a.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Zach Johnson tees off on the 15th hole during the John Deere Classic golf tournament&#039;s pro-am in Silvis, Ill., Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/The Dispatch, Gary Krambeck) QUAD CITY TIMES OUT" align="left" title="Zach Johnson tees off on the 15th hole during the John Deere Classic golf tournament&#039;s pro-am in Silvis, Ill., Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/The Dispatch, Gary Krambeck) QUAD CITY TIMES OUT" border="0" /></a>SILVIS, Ill. (AP) ? It took years for Zach Johnson to feel comfortable at his hometown tournament.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/johnson-tied-lead-john-deere-classic-001806741.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 20:44:20 -0400Associated Pressjohnson-tied-lead-john-deere-classic-001806741<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/johnson-tied-lead-john-deere-classic-001806741.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Gbkut8qaMSKj0pMp_l4jFA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/87b435564b9a5017370f6a706700491a.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Zach Johnson tees off on the 15th hole during the John Deere Classic golf tournament&#039;s pro-am in Silvis, Ill., Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/The Dispatch, Gary Krambeck) QUAD CITY TIMES OUT" align="left" title="Zach Johnson tees off on the 15th hole during the John Deere Classic golf tournament&#039;s pro-am in Silvis, Ill., Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/The Dispatch, Gary Krambeck) QUAD CITY TIMES OUT" border="0" /></a>SILVIS, Ill. (AP) ? It took years for Zach Johnson to feel comfortable at his hometown tournament.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/devils-star-ilya-kovalchuk-retires-nhl-200625520.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/RoClfJ25nDXJ6xmqhXR5PQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/ae1446a431264d17370f6a7067003179.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this May 25, 2012, file photo, New Jersey Devils&#039; Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, celebrates in front of fans after scoring a goal during Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers, in Newark, N.J. Kovalchuk is retiring from the NHL and returning to Russia. The Devils announced the stunning news Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2013, in a statement, saying that the 30-year-old Kovalchuk had alerted general manager and president Lou Lamoriello earlier this year that he wanted to return home with his family after 11 seasons in the NHL. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this May 25, 2012, file photo, New Jersey Devils&#039; Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, celebrates in front of fans after scoring a goal during Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers, in Newark, N.J. Kovalchuk is retiring from the NHL and returning to Russia. The Devils announced the stunning news Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2013, in a statement, saying that the 30-year-old Kovalchuk had alerted general manager and president Lou Lamoriello earlier this year that he wanted to return home with his family after 11 seasons in the NHL. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)" border="0" /></a>NEWARK, N.J. (AP) ? Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, retiring from the NHL to return to his native Russia.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/devils-star-ilya-kovalchuk-retires-nhl-200625520.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 19:53:42 -0400Associated Pressdevils-star-ilya-kovalchuk-retires-nhl-200625520<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/devils-star-ilya-kovalchuk-retires-nhl-200625520.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/RoClfJ25nDXJ6xmqhXR5PQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/ae1446a431264d17370f6a7067003179.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this May 25, 2012, file photo, New Jersey Devils&#039; Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, celebrates in front of fans after scoring a goal during Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers, in Newark, N.J. Kovalchuk is retiring from the NHL and returning to Russia. The Devils announced the stunning news Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2013, in a statement, saying that the 30-year-old Kovalchuk had alerted general manager and president Lou Lamoriello earlier this year that he wanted to return home with his family after 11 seasons in the NHL. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this May 25, 2012, file photo, New Jersey Devils&#039; Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, celebrates in front of fans after scoring a goal during Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers, in Newark, N.J. Kovalchuk is retiring from the NHL and returning to Russia. The Devils announced the stunning news Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2013, in a statement, saying that the 30-year-old Kovalchuk had alerted general manager and president Lou Lamoriello earlier this year that he wanted to return home with his family after 11 seasons in the NHL. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)" border="0" /></a>NEWARK, N.J. (AP) ? Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, retiring from the NHL to return to his native Russia.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/belize-players-reject-offer-fix-gold-cup-game-200755776.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/rGPppzuvFvI3dKP5rY0kVA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/0ce325b00ea42417370f6a7067005c43.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Belize&#039;s Tyrone Pandy (23) looks to clear the ball out of the goal mouth after Belize goalie Shane Orio, second from left, blocks a shot during the first half of their CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer game against the United States in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, July 9, 2013.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)" align="left" title="Belize&#039;s Tyrone Pandy (23) looks to clear the ball out of the goal mouth after Belize goalie Shane Orio, second from left, blocks a shot during the first half of their CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer game against the United States in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, July 9, 2013.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)" border="0" /></a>SALT LAKE CITY (AP) ? A man who allegedly offered two Belize players large sums of money to fix a CONCACAF Gold Cup match against the United States has been identified by soccer officials, and he&#039;s believed to have tried to fix matches in other countries.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/belize-players-reject-offer-fix-gold-cup-game-200755776.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 18:27:06 -0400Associated Pressbelize-players-reject-offer-fix-gold-cup-game-200755776<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/belize-players-reject-offer-fix-gold-cup-game-200755776.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/rGPppzuvFvI3dKP5rY0kVA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/0ce325b00ea42417370f6a7067005c43.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Belize&#039;s Tyrone Pandy (23) looks to clear the ball out of the goal mouth after Belize goalie Shane Orio, second from left, blocks a shot during the first half of their CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer game against the United States in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, July 9, 2013.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)" align="left" title="Belize&#039;s Tyrone Pandy (23) looks to clear the ball out of the goal mouth after Belize goalie Shane Orio, second from left, blocks a shot during the first half of their CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer game against the United States in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, July 9, 2013.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)" border="0" /></a>SALT LAKE CITY (AP) ? A man who allegedly offered two Belize players large sums of money to fix a CONCACAF Gold Cup match against the United States has been identified by soccer officials, and he&#039;s believed to have tried to fix matches in other countries.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/power-game-helps-perry-seven-way-tie-lead-011423257.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Ag_nUlD3XTpV.vSKqYbTjg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-07-12T011423Z_1_CBRE96B03G400_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Kenny Perry of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the first hole during the third round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio" align="left" title="Kenny Perry of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the first hole during the third round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Kenny Perry&#039;s prediction that improved power and accuracy off the tee would put him in contention at the U.S. Senior Open proved correct as he split one fairway after another to move into a seven-way tie for the lead in Thursday&#039;s opening round in Omaha, Nebraska. Seeking a second successive major title on the over-50s Champions Tour, Perry birdied two of the three par-fives in challenging conditions on the way to a three-under-par 67 at Omaha Country Club. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/power-game-helps-perry-seven-way-tie-lead-011423257.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 21:14:23 -0400Reuterspower-game-helps-perry-seven-way-tie-lead-011423257<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/power-game-helps-perry-seven-way-tie-lead-011423257.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Ag_nUlD3XTpV.vSKqYbTjg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-07-12T011423Z_1_CBRE96B03G400_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Kenny Perry of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the first hole during the third round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio" align="left" title="Kenny Perry of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the first hole during the third round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Kenny Perry&#039;s prediction that improved power and accuracy off the tee would put him in contention at the U.S. Senior Open proved correct as he split one fairway after another to move into a seven-way tie for the lead in Thursday&#039;s opening round in Omaha, Nebraska. Seeking a second successive major title on the over-50s Champions Tour, Perry birdied two of the three par-fives in challenging conditions on the way to a three-under-par 67 at Omaha Country Club. ...</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/flawless-johnson-tie-john-deere-lead-003834268.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/_xRnexF8z2lpBz2H9nhbxw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-07-11T200233Z_1_CBRE96A1JOF00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach" align="left" title="Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Rejuvenated by improved form with his driver, Zach Johnson made a strong start to his title defense at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois as he surged into a share of the lead in Thursday&#039;s opening round. The 37-year-old American piled up seven birdies in a flawless display for a sizzling seven-under-par 64 at the TPC Deere Run, finishing joint top with Colombia&#039;s Camilo Villegas. Burly Zimbabwean Brendon de Jonge was a further stroke back, mixing four birdies with an eagle at the par-five 10th to end the round level with Americans Matt Bettencourt and Daniel Summerhays. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/flawless-johnson-tie-john-deere-lead-003834268.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 20:38:34 -0400Reutersflawless-johnson-tie-john-deere-lead-003834268<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/flawless-johnson-tie-john-deere-lead-003834268.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/_xRnexF8z2lpBz2H9nhbxw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-07-11T200233Z_1_CBRE96A1JOF00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach" align="left" title="Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Rejuvenated by improved form with his driver, Zach Johnson made a strong start to his title defense at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois as he surged into a share of the lead in Thursday&#039;s opening round. The 37-year-old American piled up seven birdies in a flawless display for a sizzling seven-under-par 64 at the TPC Deere Run, finishing joint top with Colombia&#039;s Camilo Villegas. Burly Zimbabwean Brendon de Jonge was a further stroke back, mixing four birdies with an eagle at the par-five 10th to end the round level with Americans Matt Bettencourt and Daniel Summerhays. ...</p><br clear="all"/>* Johnson ends first round level with Villegas * Opens with a seven-birdie 64 (Updates at end of round) July 11 (Reuters) - Rejuvenated by improved form with his driver, Zach Johnson made a strong start to his title defence at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois as he surged into a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round. The 37-year-old American piled up seven birdies in a flawless display for a sizzling seven-under-par 64 at the TPC Deere Run, finishing joint top with Colombia's Camilo Villegas. ...http://news.yahoo.com/golf-flawless-johnson-tie-john-deere-lead-003530366.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 20:35:30 -0400Reutersgolf-flawless-johnson-tie-john-deere-lead-003530366<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/phegleys-slam-leads-white-sox-over-tigers-6-215942984.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/z5CCKnU_j9z1OEFs4bE6XA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/03cba54e30c54b17370f6a70670094dc.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Chicago White Sox&#039;s Josh Phegley, (36) is congratulated by teammates Jeff Keppinger, left, and Gordon Beckham (15) after his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)" align="left" title="Chicago White Sox&#039;s Josh Phegley, (36) is congratulated by teammates Jeff Keppinger, left, and Gordon Beckham (15) after his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)" border="0" /></a>DETROIT (AP) ? It was hard to tell who was happier when Joshua Phegley&#039;s sixth-inning grand slam cleared the fence ? Phegley himself, or the pitcher who would benefit from those four runs.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/phegleys-slam-leads-white-sox-over-tigers-6-215942984.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 17:59:42 -0400Associated Pressphegleys-slam-leads-white-sox-over-tigers-6-215942984<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/phegleys-slam-leads-white-sox-over-tigers-6-215942984.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/z5CCKnU_j9z1OEFs4bE6XA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/03cba54e30c54b17370f6a70670094dc.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Chicago White Sox&#039;s Josh Phegley, (36) is congratulated by teammates Jeff Keppinger, left, and Gordon Beckham (15) after his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)" align="left" title="Chicago White Sox&#039;s Josh Phegley, (36) is congratulated by teammates Jeff Keppinger, left, and Gordon Beckham (15) after his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, July 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)" border="0" /></a>DETROIT (AP) ? It was hard to tell who was happier when Joshua Phegley&#039;s sixth-inning grand slam cleared the fence ? Phegley himself, or the pitcher who would benefit from those four runs.</p><br clear="all"/>NEW YORK (AP) ? Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman and Toronto reliever Steve Delabar have won the fan voting for the last spots in the All-Star game.http://news.yahoo.com/1b-freeman-rhp-delabar-elected-star-game-213629777.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 17:36:29 -0400Associated Press1b-freeman-rhp-delabar-elected-star-game-213629777<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/britains-parry-leads-way-scottish-open-210634793.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/bvqrHDtgw0jLJuWkTOlsmA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-07-11T210634Z_2_CBRE9691JM700_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-EUROPEAN-SCOTTISH.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Jeev Milkha Singh of India watches his shot from the second tee during the fourth and final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club" align="left" title="Jeev Milkha Singh of India watches his shot from the second tee during the fourth and final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Englishman John Parry built on a recent improvement in form to card an eight-under par 64 and take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the Scottish Open in Inverness on Thursday. His round featuring eight birdies put him ahead of compatriot Simon Khan with American Phil Mickelson and Thailand&#039;s Thongchai Jaidee among a group of seven tied for third on six under. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/britains-parry-leads-way-scottish-open-210634793.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 17:06:34 -0400Reutersbritains-parry-leads-way-scottish-open-210634793<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/britains-parry-leads-way-scottish-open-210634793.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/bvqrHDtgw0jLJuWkTOlsmA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-07-11T210634Z_2_CBRE9691JM700_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-EUROPEAN-SCOTTISH.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Jeev Milkha Singh of India watches his shot from the second tee during the fourth and final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club" align="left" title="Jeev Milkha Singh of India watches his shot from the second tee during the fourth and final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Englishman John Parry built on a recent improvement in form to card an eight-under par 64 and take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the Scottish Open in Inverness on Thursday. His round featuring eight birdies put him ahead of compatriot Simon Khan with American Phil Mickelson and Thailand&#039;s Thongchai Jaidee among a group of seven tied for third on six under. ...</p><br clear="all"/>July 11 (Reuters) - Englishman John Parry built on a recent improvement in form to card an eight-under par 64 and take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the Scottish Open in Inverness on Thursday. His round featuring eight birdies put him ahead of compatriot Simon Khan with American Phil Mickelson and Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee among a group of seven tied for third on six under. ...http://news.yahoo.com/golf-britains-parry-leads-way-scottish-open-210411578.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 17:04:11 -0400Reutersgolf-britains-parry-leads-way-scottish-open-210411578<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-helps-yankees-beat-royals-8-4-200524177.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/OudpeSM0dyxVVdqgUCpVCQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/f171c55c30714917370f6a7067004602.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter runs toward home plate on a Vernon Wells sacrifice fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" align="left" title="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter runs toward home plate on a Vernon Wells sacrifice fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) ? Derek Jeter was back, and the New York Yankees felt a whole lot better.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-helps-yankees-beat-royals-8-4-200524177.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 16:37:59 -0400Associated Pressjeter-returns-helps-yankees-beat-royals-8-4-200524177<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-helps-yankees-beat-royals-8-4-200524177.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/OudpeSM0dyxVVdqgUCpVCQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/f171c55c30714917370f6a7067004602.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter runs toward home plate on a Vernon Wells sacrifice fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" align="left" title="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter runs toward home plate on a Vernon Wells sacrifice fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) ? Derek Jeter was back, and the New York Yankees felt a whole lot better.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/moore-wins-13th-rays-sweep-twins-191919192.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/5gyeNyKvR5NBecjCpowrhQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/0a88837a30304817370f6a70670080ee.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Thursday, July 11, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)" align="left" title="Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Thursday, July 11, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)" border="0" /></a>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) ? Matt Moore pitched like an All-Star on the day he became one.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/moore-wins-13th-rays-sweep-twins-191919192.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 16:33:56 -0400Associated Pressmoore-wins-13th-rays-sweep-twins-191919192<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/moore-wins-13th-rays-sweep-twins-191919192.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/5gyeNyKvR5NBecjCpowrhQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/0a88837a30304817370f6a70670080ee.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Thursday, July 11, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)" align="left" title="Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Thursday, July 11, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)" border="0" /></a>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) ? Matt Moore pitched like an All-Star on the day he became one.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-leaves-early-tight-quad-202534098.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/k5wBTIxUrNU.MnVYYpR4PQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/eeb77685307b4a17370f6a7067008d49.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter, left, and Eduardo Nunez talk before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" align="left" title="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter, left, and Eduardo Nunez talk before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) ? Derek Jeter returned to the New York Yankees for the first time this season, then left early Thursday because of a tight right quadriceps.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-leaves-early-tight-quad-202534098.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 16:25:34 -0400Associated Pressjeter-returns-leaves-early-tight-quad-202534098<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-returns-leaves-early-tight-quad-202534098.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/k5wBTIxUrNU.MnVYYpR4PQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/eeb77685307b4a17370f6a7067008d49.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter, left, and Eduardo Nunez talk before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" align="left" title="New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter, left, and Eduardo Nunez talk before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) ? Derek Jeter returned to the New York Yankees for the first time this season, then left early Thursday because of a tight right quadriceps.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/salazar-wins-debut-indians-down-jays-4-2-201732485.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/m.UZOOm95RH_vWEme9GoLA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/caa7033330dc4b17370f6a706700dc59.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar pitches in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Cleveland. Salazar pitched six innings and gave up two hits and one run. The Indians won 4-2. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)" align="left" title="Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar pitches in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Cleveland. Salazar pitched six innings and gave up two hits and one run. The Indians won 4-2. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)" border="0" /></a>CLEVELAND (AP) ? Still soaked after being doused with beer, Danny Salazar picked up the official lineup card he was given as a memento of his first win.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/salazar-wins-debut-indians-down-jays-4-2-201732485.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 16:17:32 -0400Associated Presssalazar-wins-debut-indians-down-jays-4-2-201732485<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/salazar-wins-debut-indians-down-jays-4-2-201732485.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/m.UZOOm95RH_vWEme9GoLA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/caa7033330dc4b17370f6a706700dc59.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar pitches in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Cleveland. Salazar pitched six innings and gave up two hits and one run. The Indians won 4-2. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)" align="left" title="Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar pitches in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Cleveland. Salazar pitched six innings and gave up two hits and one run. The Indians won 4-2. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)" border="0" /></a>CLEVELAND (AP) ? Still soaked after being doused with beer, Danny Salazar picked up the official lineup card he was given as a memento of his first win.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/flawless-johnson-early-tie-john-deere-lead-200233124.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/_xRnexF8z2lpBz2H9nhbxw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-07-11T200233Z_1_CBRE96A1JOF00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach" align="left" title="Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Rejuvenated by improved form with his driver, Zach Johnson made a strong start to his title defense at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois as he surged into a share of the early lead in Thursday&#039;s opening round. The 37-year-old American piled up seven birdies in a flawless display for a sizzling seven-under-par 64 at the TPC Deere Run, finishing joint top with Colombia&#039;s Camilo Villegas. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/flawless-johnson-early-tie-john-deere-lead-200233124.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2013 16:02:33 -0400Reutersflawless-johnson-early-tie-john-deere-lead-200233124<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/flawless-johnson-early-tie-john-deere-lead-200233124.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/_xRnexF8z2lpBz2H9nhbxw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-07-11T200233Z_1_CBRE96A1JOF00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-PGA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach" align="left" title="Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Rejuvenated by improved form with his driver, Zach Johnson made a strong start to his title defense at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois as he surged into a share of the early lead in Thursday&#039;s opening round. The 37-year-old American piled up seven birdies in a flawless display for a sizzling seven-under-par 64 at the TPC Deere Run, finishing joint top with Colombia&#039;s Camilo Villegas. ...</p><br clear="all"/>July 11 (Reuters) - Rejuvenated by improved form with his driver, Zach Johnson ma

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