California officials OK talks with Joe Montana (Yahoo! Sports)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Santa Clara officials have given the go-ahead for the city to begin negotiations with legendary quarterback Joe Montana for a hotel and entertainment complex across from the 49ers new stadium.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12mm1g5ff/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/california-officials-ok-talks-joe-190111894--spt.html

Jack Youngblood Norick Abe Hubert Abold

Alvarez slam boosts Pirates past Cardinals 7-3 (Yahoo! Sports)

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates stuck with Pedro Alvarez, and now it's paying off.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12la9afri/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/alvarez-slam-boosts-pirates-past-213247916--mlb.html

Bill Vukovich Syd van der Vyver Fred Wacker

Vilma files notice of injunction over suspension

If NFL commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't overturn his suspension, New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has informed a federal judge that he will file an injunction of his year-long ban.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8106696/jonathan-vilma-new-orleans-saints-files-notice-injunction-suspension

Marshall Teague Shorty Templeman Max de Terra

Grizzlies make qualifying offers to 2 forwards (Yahoo! Sports)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies have made qualifying offers to restricted free agent forwards Marreese Speights and Darrell Arthur.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12rim4lis/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-qualifying-offers-2-forwards-173724209--nba.html

Shorty Templeman Max de Terra Andre Testut

Court won't hear wardrobe malfunction appeal

The Supreme Court decided Friday not to consider reinstating the government's $550,000 fine on CBS for Janet Jackson's infamous breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction" at the 2004 Super Bowl.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8111715/court-hear-wardrobe-malfunction-appeal

Duilio Agostini Felice Agostini Giacomo Agostini

Serena advances at Wimbledon; Roddick ousted

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- While watching Serena Williams come from behind at Wimbledon, older sister Venus sat in the front row stifling a yawn.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20120630/wimbledon-day-6/?xid=si_topstories

Brian Adams Duilio Agostini Felice Agostini

Evans' comeback bid ends in 800 free at U.S. trials

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Janet Evans climbed out of the pool and was quickly handed her retirement papers. She was told she had to check temporarily retired or permanently retired.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/olympics/2012/06/30/evans-olympic-bid-ends.ap/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular

Tony Trimmer Maurice Trintignant Wolfgang von Trips

Most Sunday late games will start at 4:25 ET

Tim Tebow was leading the Broncos on yet another improbable last-minute comeback, and fans in New York, Dallas and other football-mad markets didn't get to see the end.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8107270/most-nfl-sunday-late-games-start-425-pm-et

Toni Ulmen Bobby Unser Jerry Unser

Rizzo's 1st HR of season lifts Cubs 3-2 (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) -- Anthony Rizzo hit his first homer with the Cubs, a two-run go-ahead shot in the fifth inning, and Chicago beat the Houston Astros 3-2 Saturday for its fourth win in five games.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12dp3lghf/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/rizzos-1st-hr-lifts-cubs-232155892--mlb.html

Alejandro de Tomaso Charles de Tornaco Tony Trimmer

Schwartz, Lions reach terms on multiyear deal

Coach Jim Schwartz and the Detroit Lions reportedly have agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8113576/jim-schwartz-detroit-lions-agree-multiyear-contract-extension

Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah  Terrance Aflague

Serena advances at Wimbledon; Roddick ousted

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- While watching Serena Williams come from behind at Wimbledon, older sister Venus sat in the front row stifling a yawn.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20120630/wimbledon-day-6/?xid=si_topstories

David Walker Peter Walker Lee Wallard

Grizzlies make qualifying offers to 2 forwards (Yahoo! Sports)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies have made qualifying offers to restricted free agent forwards Marreese Speights and Darrell Arthur.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12rim4lis/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-qualifying-offers-2-forwards-173724209--nba.html

Rodger Ward Derek Warwick John Watson

Riley eager to see how champion Heat can improve (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) -- Pat Riley's approach to free agency has changed considerably since 2010, simply because the Miami Heat have nowhere near the same amount of money left to spend as they did during the coup that brought LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh together.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12i8h68kh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/riley-eager-see-champion-heat-072137958--nba.html

Luiz Azeredo  Luciano Azevedo  Josh Freeman

Reports: KG, Celts agree on 3-year deal

Source: http://tracking.si.com/2012/06/30/kevin-garnett-celtics-sign-retire-free-agency/?xid=si_topstories

Andrei Arlovski  Ricardo Arona  Noboru Asahi

Sources: Garnett decides to return to Celtics

Kevin Garnett is returning to the Boston Celtics after considering retirement, multiple sources told ESPN.

Source: http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story/_/id/8115843/boston-celtics-kevin-garnett-returning-team-sources-say

Gilles Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve Sr

Williams returning to Jazz; Odom heads to LA (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Mo Williams will be reunited with the Utah Jazz as part of a four-team deal that will send Lamar Odom back to Los Angeles for a second chance with the Clippers.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12bbrnrrq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/odom-going-mavs-lac-mo-221341391--nba.html

Maurice Trintignant Wolfgang von Trips Jarno Trulli

Oilers agree with highly sought-after D Schultz

The Edmonton Oilers have won the Justin Schultz sweepstakes. The club announced it via its Twitter account.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8116848/edmonton-oilers-agree-free-agent-defenseman-justin-schultz

Kunimitsu Takahashi Patrick Tambay Luigi Taramazzo

Vikings sign DL Jeff Charleston (Yahoo! Sports)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive lineman Jeff Charleston to a one-year deal.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kf2ngsj/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/vikings-sign-dl-jeff-charleston-011018459--nfl.html

Dempsey Wilson Desire Wilson Justin Wilson

Silva-Sonnen II is another in a long history of intriguing UFC rematches

Chael calls Anderson a fraud and a dirtbag. Anderson rolls his eyes.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/jeff_wagenheim/06/29/chael-sonnen-anderson-silva/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular

Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo 

Smith says NASCAR needs mandatory cautions

Speedway Motorsports Inc. chairman Bruton Smith said NASCAR needs to implement mandatory cautions, or race stoppages, to bring more excitement to the races.

Source: http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/8117189/bruton-smith-says-nascar-needs-mandatory-cautions

Ricardo Arona  Noboru Asahi Marcus Aurelio 

Grizzlies make qualifying offers to 2 forwards (Yahoo! Sports)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies have made qualifying offers to restricted free agent forwards Marreese Speights and Darrell Arthur.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12rim4lis/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-qualifying-offers-2-forwards-173724209--nba.html

Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Ao Hailin 

Schwartz, Lions reach terms on multiyear deal

Coach Jim Schwartz and the Detroit Lions reportedly have agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8113576/jim-schwartz-detroit-lions-agree-multiyear-contract-extension

Noboru Asahi Marcus Aurelio  Mikhail Avetisyan

Phillies deal Thome to Orioles for minor leaguers

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Slugger Jim Thome has been traded to the Baltimore Orioles by the Philadelphia Phillies for two minor leaguers.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/06/30/jim-thome-orioles-phillies-trade.ap/index.html?xid=si_topstories

Peter Westbury Chuck Weyant Ken Wharton

Agent: Predators D Suter will test NHL free agency (Yahoo! Sports)

Ryan Suter's agent says the Nashville Predators defenseman will be hitting the NHL's free agent market.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12h7fkv2b/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/agent-predators-d-suter-test-180253239--nhl.html

Wolfgang von Trips Jarno Trulli Esteban Tuero

Overnight storm delays AT&T Nat'l play

Source: http://www.golf.com/ap-news/play-suspended-fans-kept-course?xid=si_topstories

Luigi Taramazzo Gabriele Tarquini Piero Taruffi

Cardinals demote Sanchez and Freeman, bring up 2 (Yahoo! Sports)

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals shook up their bullpen one day after four relievers were tagged for seven runs in four innings of a blowout loss to Pittsburgh.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12rlabvul/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cardinals-demote-sanchez-freeman-bring-171844948--mlb.html

Wayne Weiler Karl Wendlinger Peter Westbury

Brian Cazeneuve: Wieber, Douglas pave way for new stars at U.S. gymnastic trials

Nailing four routines, Jordyn Wieber took the lead while one familiar name stumbled at the U.S. gymnastics trials. A new generation of Olympians is emerging, says Brian Cazeneuve.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/olympics/2012/writers/brian_cazeneuve/06/30/gymnastics-trials/index.html?xid=si_topstories

Emilio Alzamora Kunihiro Amano Daniel Amatriain

Penguins sign Sidney Crosby to lengthy extension (Yahoo! Sports)

Sidney Crosby wants to be a Pittsburgh Penguin ''forever.''

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12o8f526n/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/penguins-sign-sidney-crosby-lengthy-174109949--nhl.html

Brian Adams Duilio Agostini Felice Agostini

Blake shocks Bolt in 100m final at Jamaican trials

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Yohan Blake runs 100 meters in 9.75 seconds to beat Usain Bolt in Jamaican Olympic trials.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/olympics/2012/06/29/bolt-loses-final.ap/index.html?xid=si_topstories

Emilio Alzamora Kunihiro Amano Daniel Amatriain

Mavs ship Odom back to Clips in four-team trade

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The agent for Mo Williams confirmed Friday that his client will be reunited with the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal that will send Lamar Odom back to Los Angeles for a second chance with the Clippers.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/nba/06/29/lamar-odom-mo-williams-nba-trade.ap/index.html?xid=si_topstories

Dempsey Wilson Desire Wilson Justin Wilson

Djokovic, Sharapova stage rallies, reach fourth round

A day after Rafael Nadal's shocking Wimbledon exit, Roger Federer barely avoided the same fate. After losing the first two sets, Federer rallied to beat 29th-seeded Julien Benneteau.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20120629/wimbledon-2012-day-5?xid=si_topstories

Eric Thompson Johnny Thomson Leslie Thorne

Williams returning to Jazz; Odom heads to LA (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Mo Williams will be reunited with the Utah Jazz as part of a four-team deal that will send Lamar Odom back to Los Angeles for a second chance with the Clippers.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12bbrnrrq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/odom-going-mavs-lac-mo-221341391--nba.html

Eric Thompson Johnny Thomson Leslie Thorne

McNabb says chances of return 80-90 percent

Free agent Donovan McNabb said Friday there's "an 80 to 90 percent chance" he'll play this season.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8111276/nfl-donovan-mcnabb-says-chances-return-80-90-percent

Derek Jeter Kunimitsu Takahashi Patrick Tambay

Close Call

Roger Federer almost joined Rafael Nadal on the Wimbledon sidelines. His win was deserved, but he'll need to improve if he expects to grab a seventh title, says Bryan Armen Graham.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20120629/wimbledon-roger-federer/?xid=si_topstories

Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez

Longtime NFL executive Eddie Jones dies at 74 (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) -- Former NFL executive Eddie Jones, who spent 10 years as president of the Miami Dolphins, has died. He was 74.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12nkuvi4m/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/longtime-nfl-executive-eddie-jones-184422518--nfl.html

Emilio de Villota Ottorino Volonterio Jo Vonlanthen

Tom Verducci: Hudson's injury latest sign of tough year for young pitchers

The news was terrible for Arizona on pitcher Daniel Hudson: After a breakout season in 2011, Hudson needs Tommy John surgery. He never was right this season, pitching to a 7.35 ERA in nine starts and plagued by shoulder trouble before the elbow blew. Pitchers break down and no one can know for certain why, but Hudson's blowout adds to an awful track record for the 14 young pitchers I tagged with a red flag before the season because of their increased innings workload last year.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/tom_verducci/06/29/managers-injured-pitchers/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular

Eppie Wietzes Mike Wilds Jonathan Williams

Viciedo hits 3-run HR in 9th, White Sox top Yanks (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Addison Reed knew Yankee Stadium's reputation for swallowing up easy flys for home runs. He also knew Derek Jeter had a knack for coming through in the clutch.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12a7feucr/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/viciedo-hits-3-run-hr-023433992--mlb.html

Syd van der Vyver Fred Wacker David Walker

Tim Layden: Memory of Prefontaine prevalent at trials as Rupp breaks 5,000 record

Steve Prefontaine's legacy lives on nearly four decades after his death -- both at the charcoal gray rock at the site of his accident and at the U.S. Olympic track trials, writes Tim Layden.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/olympics/2012/writers/tim_layden/06/29/track-trials-steve-prefontaine/index.html?xid=si_topstories

Piero Taruffi Dennis Taylor Henry Taylor

Booze sales OK for NHL game at Michigan Stadium (Yahoo! Sports)

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Alcohol sales have been cleared at Michigan Stadium on New Year's Day when the facility hosts a game between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12cuvro43/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/booze-sales-ok-nhl-game-235011043--nhl.html

Derek Warwick John Watson Spider Webb

Stewart Mandel: Six-bowl premium package will turn New Year's into nirvana

How do you usually spend New Year's Eve? Living it up at a club? Attending a friend's house party? Enjoying a quiet dinner with your spouse?

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/stewart_mandel/06/28/bcs-bowl-selection/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular

Vic Wilson Kyle Busch Tank Abbott

Veteran defenseman Hal Gill signs with Predators (Yahoo! Sports)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Veteran defenseman Hal Gill has signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Nashville Predators.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12m0bct70/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/veteran-defenseman-hal-gill-signs-214300439--nhl.html

Mitsuo Akamatsu Takashi Akita Kousuke Akiyoshi

Cavaliers select Dion Waiters with No. 4 pick (Yahoo! Sports)

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- The Cavaliers found a running mate for Kyrie Irving, just not the expected one.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12gent41s/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-dion-waiters-no-4-000700280--nba.html

Esteban Tuero Guy Tunmer Jack Turner

Penguins sign Sidney Crosby to lengthy extension (Yahoo! Sports)

Sidney Crosby wants to be a Pittsburgh Penguin ''forever.''

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12o8f526n/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/penguins-sign-sidney-crosby-lengthy-174109949--nhl.html

Leslie Thorne Bud Tingelstad Sam Tingle

Grant Wahl: Balotelli's electrifying performance lifts Italy into final

WARSAW, Poland -- Three thoughts after Italy's 2-1 victory against Germany in the Euro 2012 semifinals, which sets up an Italy-Spain final on Sunday:

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/grant_wahl/06/28/italy-germany-euro-2012-mario-balotelli/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular

Johnny Thomson Leslie Thorne Bud Tingelstad

Down Goes Nadal

Rafael Nadal is done at Wimbledon after a 6-7 (9), 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 100th-ranked Lukas Rosol. Fearlessness and a huge serve lifted the unknown Czech, says Courtney Nguyen.

Source: http://tennis.si.com/2012/06/28/rafael-nadal-lukas-rosol-wimbledon-2012/?xid=si_topstories

Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez

Stunner: Nadal upset in second round

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Rafael Nadal bumped into his unknown and unheralded opponent as they headed to a break between games. Perhaps it was incidental contact.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20120628/wimbledon-2012/#?xid=si_topstories

Hubert Abold Karel Abrahám Brian Adams

Grant Wahl: Balotelli, Italy stun Germany, reach Euro 2012 final

Italy is riding Mario Balotelli's brilliance to the Euro 2012 final, writes Grant Wahl. The Azzurri shocked Germany 2-1 behind Balotelli's two goals, setting up a showdown with Spain.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/grant_wahl/06/28/italy-germany-euro-2012-mario-balotelli/index.html?xid=si_topstories

Jos Verstappen Sebastian Vettel Gilles Villeneuve

Sam Amick: Mock 5.0: Draft-day edition

Editor's Note: This story was updated at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/sam_amick/06/28/nba-mock-draft-2012/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular

Jos Verstappen Sebastian Vettel Gilles Villeneuve

RG3 on extortion: 'There's vultures out there'

Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III said the arrest of a former Baylor basketball player for allegedly trying to extort money from the Heisman Trophy winner is a good lesson for NFL rookies.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8097536/robert-griffin-iii-washington-redskins-says-extortion-shows-there-vultures

Dennis Taylor Henry Taylor John Taylor

Wrist surgery for Devils defenseman Mark Fayne (Yahoo! Sports)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey defenseman Mark Fayne, a key cog in the Devils' run to the Stanley Cup finals, had surgery to repair a ligament in his wrist last week, and will be out up to four months.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12p46jv6k/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/wrist-surgery-devils-defenseman-mark-235738552--nhl.html

Robin Widdows Eppie Wietzes Mike Wilds

Detroit Lions' Aaron Berry faces DUI charge in Pa (Yahoo! Sports)

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Police in Harrisburg, Pa., say Detroit Lions cornerback Aaron Berry faces DUI and other charges stemming from a weekend accident in his hometown.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kdmarps/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-aaron-berry-faces-193125672--nfl.html

Mark Webber Volker Weidler Wayne Weiler

James, Bosh and Wade hit the TV circuit (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James got a standing ovation from the studio audience as he began his appearance on CBS' ''Late Show with David Letterman.''

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12b8pst21/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/james-bosh-wade-hit-tv-014457379--nba.html

Bob Veith Jos Verstappen Sebastian Vettel

Celtics get a Thunder pick in Green trade dispute (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA has awarded the Boston Celtics a 2013 second-round pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a trade disclosure dispute ruling involving Jeff Green, who sat out this season after heart surgery.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12lnb3537/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-thunder-pick-green-trade-235054171--nba.html

Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè 

ESPN The Magazine: Players-only mock

The Mag asks NBA players to draft for their respective teams

Source: http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2012/story/_/id/8093492/nba-draft-espn-magazine-holds-fourth-players-only-mock-draft

Ernie de Vos Bill Vukovich Syd van der Vyver

Points leader Kenseth to depart Roush Fenway

NASCAR points leader Matt Kenseth one of the longest-tenured drivers in the series, is leaving Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the season and will be replaced by Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Source: http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/8097532/matt-kenseth-leave-roush-fenway-racing-end-season

Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz

Vick's advice to NFL's rookies: 'Be accountable'

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick offered words of wisdom to his new peers Monday at the NFL's Rookie Symposium.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8096522/philadelphia-eagles-quarterback-michael-vick-speaks-rookies

Heini Walter Rodger Ward Derek Warwick

Report: Larry Bird leaving Indiana Pacers (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Larry Bird is leaving the Indiana Pacers.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12mb060m3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/report-larry-bird-leaving-indiana-154016392--nba.html

John Taylor Mike Taylor Trevor Taylor

Busy weekend for newlywed _ and new 'Cane _ Staal (Yahoo! Sports)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) It's been an unforgettable weekend for Jordan Staal. First a new bride, then a new team with his older brother.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12l9qub2n/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/busy-weekend-newlywed-cane-staal-184233492--nhl.html

Mitsuo Akamatsu Takashi Akita Kousuke Akiyoshi

Arizona brings end to S. Carolina's Omaha dominance

Arizona has captured its fourth national title and the first in 26 years. The Wildcats sank two-time defending champion South Carolina 4-1 to end the College World Series in two games.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/more/06/25/college-world-series-game-2.ap/index.html?xid=si_topstories

Bud Tingelstad Sam Tingle Desmond Titterington

Liriano, Twins top White Sox 4-1 in Youkilis debut (Yahoo! Sports)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Francisco Liriano faced runners at the corners with only one out in the seventh.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12gf3mp35/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/liriano-twins-top-white-sox-032404629--mlb.html

Justin Wilson Vic Wilson Kyle Busch

Furcal's double in the 10th lifts Cardinals (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) -- Joe Kelly didn't expect to figure into Monday night's game when he came to the ballpark.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12oieob47/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/furcals-double-10th-lifts-cardinals-033846345--mlb.html

Takashi Akita Kousuke Akiyoshi Raffaele Alberti

Dodgers' Kemp 'a long shot' for All-Star game

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have all but ruled out injured slugger Matt Kemp for next month's All-Star game in Kansas City.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/06/25/kemp-all-star-game.ap/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular

Kousuke Akiyoshi Raffaele Alberti Josef Albisser

Patriots re-sign S James Ihedigbo (Yahoo! Sports)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots have re-signed safety James Ihedigbo.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12h11h5r3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/patriots-sign-james-ihedigbo-001943322--nfl.html

Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade 

Bears' Forte 'optimistic' but may skip camp

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte said Friday he might hold out of training camp, but is optimistic about his ongoing talks with the team.

Source: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8085340/chicago-bears-matt-forte-optimistic-hold-out

Wayne Weiler Karl Wendlinger Peter Westbury

Lochte beats Phelps in 1st showdown at Oly trials

This round goes to Ryan Lochte. He beat out Michael Phelps in the 400-meter individual medley finals at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials as both earned a spot in London in the event.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/olympics/2012/06/25/us-swim-trials.ap/index.html/?xid=si_topstories

Dick Allen Rudy Allison Pedro Alvarez

Ben Reiter: Five-headed DH monster giving Yankees a powerful boost

Why have one designated hitter when you can have five? The Yankees may be at the forefront of a new era for the DH, writes Ben Reiter, employing an approach that has many benefits.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/ben_reiter/06/25/yankees-designated-hitter-chavez-jones-ibanez-jeter-rodriguez/index.html?xid=si_topstories

Fred Wacker David Walker Peter Walker

Fujita sees bounty probe as 'smear campaign'

Former Saints linebacker Scott Fujita, a union leader with a record of criticizing the NFL's player-safety record, sees elements of a "smear campaign" in a bounty investigation that has sullied his reputation.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8090950/scott-fujita-sees-bounty-probe-smear-campaign

Jacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve Sr Luigi Villoresi

Fujita sees bounty probe as part smear campaign (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Former Saints linebacker Scott Fujita, a union leader with a record of criticizing the NFL's player-safety record, sees elements of a ''smear campaign'' in a bounty investigation that has sullied his reputation.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12i55d8tf/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/fujita-sees-bounty-probe-part-180745481--nfl.html

Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade 

Cano HR lifts Yanks by Mets in Subway finale

Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and the Yankees touched up R.A. Dickey for five runs in a 6-5 victory over the Mets on Sunday night.

Source: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320624121

David Walker Peter Walker Lee Wallard

Fujita sees bounty probe as 'smear campaign'

Former Saints linebacker Scott Fujita, a union leader with a record of criticizing the NFL's player-safety record, sees elements of a "smear campaign" in a bounty investigation that has sullied his reputation.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8090950/scott-fujita-sees-bounty-probe-smear-campaign

Ronda Barber Terry Bradshaw Joe Montana

Fujita sees bounty probe as 'smear campaign'

Former Saints linebacker Scott Fujita, a union leader with a record of criticizing the NFL's player-safety record, sees elements of a "smear campaign" in a bounty investigation that has sullied his reputation.

Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8090950/scott-fujita-sees-bounty-probe-smear-campaign

Jos Verstappen Sebastian Vettel Gilles Villeneuve

White Sox acquire Youkilis from Red Sox (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) Kevin Youkilis took off his batting helmet, waved to the crowd and blew a kiss to his adoring fans.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12jv2e4pm/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/white-sox-acquire-youkilis-red-214849665--mlb.html

Julien Allemand Dick Allen Rudy Allison

Jury finds Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts

The jury in Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial has reached a verdict, and the panel was expected to announce it Friday evening.

Source: http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8087028/penn-state-nittany-lions-jerry-sandusky-convicted-45-counts-sex-abuse-trial

Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio