Red Sox acquire Eric Gagne from Rangers
July 31, 2007
AP - Eric Gagne’s comeback has landed him a new role on a new team: helping the Red Sox close out the Yankees. Gagne, pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back surgery, was acquired by Boston for the stretch run on Tuesday from the Texas Rangers, who also unloaded first baseman Mark Teixeira to Atlanta in a seven-player swap.
Celtics acquire Garnett in 7-for-1 deal
July 31, 2007
AP - Kevin Garnett gives Boston a new Big Three that brings the Celtics much closer to what their old Big Three delivered — an NBA title.
Raiders have a backup plan — Culpepper
July 31, 2007
AP - Free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper signed a one-year contract with Oakland on Tuesday, giving the Raiders a backup plan for top draft pick JaMarcus Russell.
Japan, China games possible in 2008
July 31, 2007
AP - Major League Baseball is pushing ahead with efforts to hold exhibition games in China next year and open the 2008 season in Japan, and could know in September if it will be able to pull it off.
Fujikawa, 16, preparing for pro debut
July 31, 2007
As Tadd Fujikawa prepares for his professional debut at the Reno-Tahoe Open, the 16-year-old is more concerned about acting like a pro than cashing a check. “I think it’s more of a pride thing for me than the money,” Fujikawa said Tuesday after a practice round at Montreux Golf & Country Club on the edge of the Sierra Nevada.
U.S. teen star Adu joins Benfica
July 31, 2007
AP - Freddy Adu, the American phenom who was among the highest-profile stars of Major League Soccer, has agreed to play for Benfica and trained with the Portuguese club Tuesday. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder arrived in the Portuguese capital Monday to negotiate terms.
Andres Romero starting to dream big
July 31, 2007
Ian Poulter set the stakes at $20 a hole in a friendly skins game Tuesday afternoon at Firestone Country Club, but then he backed away from his tee shot and looked over at Andres Romero. “Hang on,” Poulter said. “You were third at the Open, won in Germany. Let’s see … that’s $1.5 million the last two weeks.
NASCAR fines Biffle for avoiding the media
July 31, 2007
NASCAR announced on Tuesday that it fined driver Greg Biffle $5,000 and placed him on probation until December 31 for failing to fulfill his post-race media obligations on Saturday following the NASCAR Busch Series race at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis.
Police: Cocaine found at Beck’s house
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.
Women’s British: Gulbis eager, Wie fearful
July 31, 2007
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland(AP) Natalie Gulbis arrived at the home of golf buoyed by a long overdue first victory. Michelle Wie may have to wait a little longer for hers after taking a look at the Old Course.
