Archive for July, 2008

Manny to L.A.: BoSox trade slugger to Dodgers

A baseball source has confirmed Manny Ramirez has been traded to the Dodgers, ESPN.com has learned....

 

A baseball source has confirmed Manny Ramirez has been traded to the Dodgers, ESPN.com has learned.

Griffey trade from Reds to White Sox made official

 

Ken Griffey Jr. approved a trade from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, paving the way for the future Hall of Famer to pursue a spot in the World Series for the first time in his career.

Goodell delays Favre reinstatement one day

 

The Packers, unable so far to trade Brett Favre and facing his arrival at training camp, are reportedly considering taking a step they desperately wanted to avoid: dealing him to a division rival.

Pudge debuts as Yanks’ host MLB-best Angels

 

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Artest moves to clear air with Yao, diffuse tension

 

Ron Artest tried to diffuse his first Rockets controversy Thursday, insisting that there will be no tension with Yao Ming.

Henry suspended for season’s first four games

 

Chris Henry was suspended by the NFL on Thursday for four games but may play the final 12 games of the regular season for any team that signs him.

Cubs rough up Brewers, complete 4-game sweep

 

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Shoulder injury forces Sharapova out of Olympics

 

Maria Sharapova is pulling out of the Beijing Olympics because of a shoulder injury. The three-time Grand Slam singles champion says on her Web site that medical tests taken Thursday show she has two small tears in her shoulder’s tendons.

Titans release former USC wide receiver Williams

 

The Tennessee Titans released wide receiver Mike Williams before Thursday afternoon’s practice.

LeBron scores 20 as U.S. beats Turkey in tune-up

 

LeBron James scored 20 points, helping U.S. Olympic basketball team overcome some early sloppy play to beat Turkey 114-82 in its first game in China.