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All-Star Game losing luster with lack of league identity

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:58:00 EST

The Midsummer Classic matters less to both the players and fans. Sadly, it's not so much about representing the AL and NL anymore due to free agency and interleague play. It's just not the same, Danny Knobler says.

Five-tool guide to fixing the Midsummer Classic

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:11:00 EST

The All-Star Game is broken, and Larry Dobrow is here to fix it. Start with holding it over a weekend, let players select their teammates and cap it all off with some playground-style rules.

Playoff ready? Pats plus five who might see January

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:53:00 EST

Tom Brady's back at the helm in Foxborough. Pete Prisco says that means the Pats cruise back to the playoffs, then adds five more teams he sees as postseason breakthroughs.

Humble Pujols flies high as ambassador of game, All-Star city

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:51:00 EST

St. Louis sure loves its baseball. So it's fitting that the game's best player dons a Cards jersey. Albert Pujols, a legitimate Triple Crown threat, carries the torch once held by Cardinal greats, Scott Miller says.

Prince steals show in St. Louis

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:23:00 EST

Prince Fielder beat the hometown boppers -- Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard -- on their own turf, winning the Home Run Derby on Monday.

Lincecum, Halladay named starters

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:01:00 EST

Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay were selected Monday as the starting pitchers for the All-Star Game.

'Hawks remove GM Tallon, tab young Bowman

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:28:00 EST

The Chicago Blackhawks ousted general manager Dale Tallon on Tuesday, less than two months after the team reached the Western Conference finals.

Stage to Cavendish; leaders hold

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:35:00 EST

Mark Cavendish won the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday, narrowly beating Thor Hushovd in a sprint finish on a flat stage.

Selig rejects collusion accusation from union

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:17:00 EST

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig denies that teams conspired against free agents after the 2008 season.

Gatti's wife petitions for release from jail

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:14:00 EST

The Brazilian wife of boxing champ Arturo Gatti -- suspected of strangling him with her purse strap as he drunkenly slept -- is petitioning to be released from jail.

Report: Clippers negotiating with Iverson

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:50:00 EST

Free agent Allen Iverson is in 'very serious' negotiations with the Clippers on a contract, according to a story in the 'Los Angeles Times.'

Lyle sorry for cheating comment toward Monty

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:37:00 EST

Sandy Lyle has apologized to Colin Montgomerie for bringing up a 2005 incident in which his fellow Scotsman was accused of cheating.

Magic match Mavs' offer, retain center Gortat

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:13:00 EST

The Orlando Magic have retained backup center Marcin Gortat, matching the $34 million, five-year deal offered by the Dallas Mavericks to the restricted free agent.

Ravens veteran Mason tells website he's retiring

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:01:00 EST

Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason told a sports website on Monday he's retiring from the NFL.