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Rumors swirl around A-Rod, Madonna (AP)A-Rod and the Material Girl? That's a lot of hits. Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sporting world -- each a chatty bunch -- buzzing with questions about the two "friends." A third boldface name was added to the saga when Rodriguez's wife fled from New York to the...Braves option OF Francoeur to Double-A (AP)Slumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur has been sent to the minors to work on his hitting. Braves spokesman Brad Hainje said Friday that Francoeur was optioned to Double-A Mississippi. Francoeur heard boos as he went 0-for-4 Thursday night to drop his batting average to .234 with eight homers and 41 RBIs.Lester 5-hits Yanks 7-0, BoSox end skid (AP)
Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox talked about everything that went right. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi delivered a different message. After Lester pitched a sharp five-hitter and Boston stopped a five-game losing streak with a 7-0 victory Thursday night, Girardi closed the clubhouse for a 30-minute meeting. Giants' Lincecum 10-1 after beating Cubs (AP)
Tim Lincecum the cover boy soon could be Tim Lincecum the All-Star starter -- or at least All-Star. And in his second big league season no less. Lincecum increased his National League-leading strikeout total to 122 with eight Ks in six innings and also singled in a run and scored from first, helping the San Francisco Giants salvage a four-game split with an 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on... Selig: Feds threatened MLB drug testing (AP)
Baseball's drug-testing program was threatened when federal prosecutors seized player records and samples four years ago, baseball commissioner Bud Selig and union head Donald Fehr said in letters to Congress released Thursday. The seizure of the 2003 test results as part of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative drug investigation contributed to a delay in the start of testing in 2004, Selig and... |
Surprised by A-Rod? Then you haven't been watchingHe's gone from Seattle to Texas to NYC, and from the Mystery Blonde to Madonna. If you're still surprised, Kevin Hench isn't sure why.Twins' surprise run built on shaky foundationDespite the Twins' penchant for clutch hitting, Dayn Perry says percentages at the plate are working against a playoff run.Redefining baseball's top 10 rivalriesWith the Yanks and BoSox playing a four-game series this weekend, Jeff Moore says it's time to redefine baseball's best rivalries.Byrd says Mitchell Report was inaccuratePaul Byrd did HGH, but he's still not sure people know why. The Indians pitcher tells Ken Rosenthal the Mitchell Report got it wrong.Sources: Brewers making serious run at SabathiaThe Milwaukee Brewers are serious about trading for Indians left-hander C.C. Sabathia more serious, perhaps, than any other club. The Brewers' offer for Sabathia includes Class AA left fielder Matt LaPorta, according to sources with two other clubs that are interested in acquiring the pitcher.Kravitz denies affair with A-Rod's wifeCynthia Rodriguez bolted to Paris because she was convinced her Yankee hubby, A-Rod, was playing the field and making sweet music with Madonna, sources said yesterday.PicsBraves option Francoeur to Double-A affiliateSlumping Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur has been sent to the minors to work on his hitting. Braves spokesman Brad Hainje said Friday that Francoeur was optioned to Double-A Mississippi. Francoeur heard boos as he went 0-for-4 Thursday night to drop his batting average to .234 with eight homers and 41 RBIs. He hit only .206 in June and is 1-for-12 in three games this month. |
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