Galaxy 6, FC Dallas 5
July 31, 2007
With David Beckham out of action again, Landon Donovan scored a goal and assisted on three more to lead the Galaxy over FC Dallas 6-5 Tuesday night and earn Los Angeles a berth in the SuperLiga semifinals. Los Angeles finished the first round 2-0-1, despite playing without their new star midfielder in any of the three games.
A-Rod absent from Yankees’ 8-homer party
July 31, 2007
AP - Everybody but A-Rod. On the night the New York Yankees tied a franchise record by hitting eight home runs in a 16-3 rout of the Chicago White Sox, Alex Rodriguez had none. While A-Rod stayed stuck at 499 homers, he watched his teammates connect all game long.
Garnett excited about making NBA jump to Celtics
July 31, 2007
AFP - Superstar forward Kevin Garnett was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics in a National Basketball Association (NBA) blockbuster deal settled on Tuesday.
Rawlings becomes the latest to drop Vick
July 31, 2007
AP - Michael Vick lost another sponsor — Rawlings. The sports goods company said Tuesday it was ending its relationship with the Atlanta Flacons quarterback because of dogfighting conspiracy charges.
Police: Cocaine was found at Beck’s home
July 31, 2007
AP - Police found evidence of cocaine and drug paraphernalia at former major league pitcher Rod Beck’s home on the day he died. A police report released Tuesday indicated evidence in several places at Beck’s house, including the bathroom and the master bedroom in which the 38-year-old Beck, a three-time All-Star who saved 286 games, was found dead at his northeast Phoenix home on June 23.
Jury selected in punter attack case
July 31, 2007
AP - The backup punter accused of stabbing a teammate to take over the starting job was obsessed with meeting his mother’s expectations and “being a big man on campus,” prosecutors said in opening statements Tuesday.
JM Minor league players team up with Southern Illinois University-area host families
July 31, 2007
Rick Hill has been immersed in a new culture since two baseball players moved in with him.
SIU looks to improve on 2007 finish
July 31, 2007
The SIU baseball team is confident about its ability to compete better next season in both regular season and…
Iowa State alum connects to Bonds’ legacy
July 31, 2007
He’s in the record books, yet Mike Myers isn’t proud about why his name will be etched in baseball history…
Champions Tour prez: Okla. City ‘ideal’
July 31, 2007
Champions Tour president Rick George said Tuesday the senior tour would be interested in hosting a tournament in Oklahoma City, but would first need a sponsor to step forward with $2.5 million or more to back the event. George said the Champions Tour feels good about the market following last year’s Senior PGA Championship at Oak Tree Gold Club in suburban Edmond, and about Gaillardia Country…
