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- Failed Test Trails Rider As He Races Into Lead
Stefan Schumacher was the fastest rider on every part of the wind-blown course, finishing 18 seconds ahead of both Kim Kirchen and David Millar.
- Two Concerns for Olympics: Air and Access
Pollution and media access remain uncertainties as Beijing hustles to get ready for the opening ceremonies.
- Yankees 5, Rays 0: The Yankees Take a Page From the Past
Derek Jeter does not move as quickly at 34 as he once did, but his dazzling play in the seventh inning punctuated a shutout victory over the Rays.
- Mets 7, Giants 0: Mets Are Back in the Thick of It
The Mets rode a splendid performance by Mike Pelfrey to a victory over the Giants, their fourth straight, moving within one and a half games of first place.
- A Road Rally for the Rich and Richer
The transcontinental jaunt known as the Bullrun allows participants to revive the notion of driving muscle cars across America like bats out of hell, for a $20,000 entry fee.
- Split Between Brothers Could Force Sale of Steelers
The Rooney family’s attempts to divest from its gambling interests to satisfy the N.F.L. commissioner may lead the family losing control of one of football’s storied franchises.
- Ultimate Fighting Tries to Gain a Foothold in Europe
The Ultimate Fighting Championship intends to step into European markets while also creating a fan base largely from scratch.
- Trial About Privacy in Which Not a Shred Remains
Unlike many caught in embarrassing sexual adventures, Max Mosley, the president of the International Automobile Federation, has chosen to make a public fight.
- Curlin Prepares to Face Another Tough Opponent: Turf
When Curlin makes his turf debut Saturday, the goal will not necessarily be to win, but to prove he belongs in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, France’s most prestigious race, on Oct. 5.
- Yankees Notebook: Yankees Plan Promotion in Support of Giambi
The Yankees, who ban facial hair below the lower lip, will celebrate hair above the upper lip with an impromptu promotion in honor of Jason Giambi.
- Mets’ Church Is Placed on Disabled List for the Fourth Time This Season
The Mets’ right fielder complained of exhaustion and a feeling he described as his brain “swishing around a little bit,” symptoms the team did not link to a recent concussion.
- Phillies’ Game Gave Mets a Glimpse of Their Past
The Mets chose Monday night essentially to relive one of the more bizarre games in their history — another 10-9 victory in Philadelphia that took place 18 years ago.
- Cubs Counter Brewers by Acquiring Harden
The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed C.C. Sabathia.
- Original N.F.L. Franchises Fading as a Family Business
If the Rooney family sells the Pittsburgh Steelers, the N.F.L. would still have a few ownership families whose league roots date to the 1920s and ’30s.
- Already Tops in U.S., Lagat Eyes Beijing
Bernard Lagat, a favorite in the 5,000 and 1,500 meters at the Beijing Games, could become the most celebrated track and field athlete in America.
- Memorable Wimbledon Final Signals an Era’s End
The five-set epic that ended with Rafael Nadal dethroning Roger Federer will usher in a new phase in men’s tennis, just as Wimbledon prepares to embark on a more resolutely modern era of its own.
- Top Recruit Weighs the Benefits of a Trip of Europe
Brandon Jennings is considered the best point guard prospect of the high school class of 2008. And if he opts to play in Europe next season, it could cause a ripple effect.
- Church’s Status, and His Ailment, Remain in Question
Ryan Church underwent neurological testing Monday to determine whether his recent episodes of dizziness and nausea were related to postconcussion syndrome.
- Vick Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Michael Vick, serving a 23-month sentence in federal prison, filed for bankruptcy protection saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors.
- In San Francisco, Mapping Out a Trail on the Water
The idea of establishing a path on water may seem odd. But it hasn’t stopped the states of Washington and Maine, among other entities, from building extensive water trail systems.
- Vital Signs: Patterns: The Sound of Victory?
Does it matter which runner is closest to the starter’s pistol at the beginning of a race? It just might, a new study says.
- Extra Time: Back Home and Feeling Wunderbar
The return of Josh Wolff, 31, a striker who has scored 64 goals in 10 M.L.S. seasons, cannot come soon enough for the Kansas City Wizards.
- Economy Takes Nascar Along for Ride
These are tough economic times, and the sagging market is affecting Nascar in nearly every facet of the sport.
- Looking to Postseason, Brewers Trade for Sabathia
The Brewers hope their acquisition of C. C. Sabathia from the Indians on Monday will help lead to their first playoff appearance since 1982.
- Rooneys Are Considering Selling Part of the Steelers
Since 1933, the Rooney clan has been among the league’s grand old families. But a statement released Monday cast doubt on how much longer that will be true.
- Prosecutors Trying to Block Effort in Donaghy Sentencing
Federal prosecutors are opposing efforts by Tim Donaghy, the disgraced former N.B.A. referee, to have a retired F.B.I. agent testify about Donaghy’s cooperation with the government.
- Alex Rodriguez’s Wife Files for Divorce
Cynthia Rodriguez filed for divorce from Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez on Monday in Miami, alleging the slugger engaged in “extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct.”
- Major League Roundup: Dodgers’ Kuroda One Hit Short Of Perfect Game Against Braves
The Tampa Bay Rays’ seven-game winning streak ended Monday when John Buck and Mike Aviles hit 10th-inning homers to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 7-4 victory.
- Sports of The Times: Williamses’ Wimbledon Final Was Also a Classic
Lost beneath the majesty of the Wimbledon’s men’s final was the significant match that allayed concerns that the Williams sisters would never play tough tennis against each other.
- Food Stuff: Barbecue and More for Mets Fans
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group will open a number of eateries at the Mets’ new stadium.
Headlines last updated at Jul 08, 2008 22:29:02pm.
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