Mickelson's Emotional Double Bogey

Phil Mickelson will be out indefinitely once again after learning of mother Mary's breast cancer diagnosis just six weeks after wife Amy was stricken with same disease. (Photo courtesy of BBC News)Phil Mickelson just can't catch a break, from his long journey to his first major to the debacle on the 72nd hole at Winged...

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Two Princes Headline Home Run Derby

Albert Pujols will undoubtedly be favorite in Monday's Home Run Derby in his home park of Busch Stadium. (Photo courtesy of USA Today) This year's Home Run Derby will have a hometown feel to it, not to mention an aura of baseball royalty. Headlining Monday night's affair at Busch Stadium will be Cardinals first baseman...

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An A-Bomb From A-Rod

Andy Roddick advances to third Wimbledon final after four-set semifinal win against Andy Murray. Next up for the American is Roger Federer, who beat Roddick in both of his previous final appearances. (Photo courtesy of BBC News)There will be an Andy on Centre Court Sunday, but not the Andy that many had hoped would be...

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Blazers Become Hedo-Nists With Turkoglu Signing

After leading Magic to NBA Finals appearance, Hedo Turkoglu takes his drive to Portland, agreeing in principle with Blazers on a deal that will be announced next week. (Photo courtesy of NBA.com)The acquisition of Vince Carter spelled the end of the Hedo Turkoglu era in Orlando, just weeks after Turkoglu carried the Magic...

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Andys To Meet In Semis; Sisters In Ladies' Final

After comeback five-set win in first indoor match on Centre Court, Andy Murray looks to pump up home country again tomorrow in semifinal match against Andy Roddick. (Photo courtesy of London Times Online)Most of Great Britain may not be as enthused as the rest of the world is about the latest Grand Slam final matchup featuring...

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Marian Means Big Money For Hossa, Gaborik

After playing in consecutive Stanley Cup Finals with Pittsburgh and Detroit but coming up short both times, Marian Hossa looks to hoist Lord Stanley in Chicago after signing 12-year deal with Blackhawks. Elsewhere, Marian Gaborik gets $37.5 million from Rangers over next five years. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)The Blackhawks...

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Two Mo Milestones For Rivera

Regarded as best closer in baseball, Mariano Rivera wraps up 500th career save and picks up first career RBI in Yankees' 4-2 win over Mets. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)The plaque that will follow him into both Monument Park in the Bronz and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown will certainly highlight many...

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A Cup Of Youth Is Served

Joey Logano wins yesterday's rain-shortened Lenox Industrial Tools 301, becoming youngest Sprint Cup Series winner at just 19 years old. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times)Many NASCAR fans expected Joey Logano to break through in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series when Joe Gibbs Racing announced that the youngster would replace...

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A.J. Puts Out Met Fire In Yankee Win

A.J. Burnett is pumped up at Citi Field last night after limiting Mets to just one hit in Yankees' 5-0 win. Bombers have taken four of five from Mets this season. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)When the Yankees picked up A.J. Burnett in the offseason, his career record of 5-0 with a 2.56 ERA against the Boston...

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Not Many Surprises In An Overhyped Draft

What everyone knew going into last night's NBA draft became reality when commissioner David Stern introduced No. 1 overall pick Blake Griffin as newest member of Los Angeles Clippers. (Photo courtesy of NBA.com)Aside from Blake Griffin, no one quite figured out what to expect from the NBA draft last night. Twenty-four...

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Subway Series Heats Up Citi

After Yankees took two out of three from Mets two weeks ago at Yankee Stadium, Bombers look to do the same at Citi Field in renewal of Subway Series this weekend. (Photo courtesy of WFAN's Mike McCann...you can see this and a lot more great baseball pictures at Mike McCann's Engaging Images)Let the rivalry begin once again;...

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King James Gets A Shaq In His Palace

After helping Penny Hardaway elevate his career and winning championships with Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal becomes new sidekick for LeBron James after being traded to Cleveland. (Photo courtesy of MSNBC)It is only a matter of time before speculation finally becomes reality, and the Cleveland Cavaliers...

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Curry Spicing Up A Bland NBA Draft

He won't go No. 1 overall, but Davidson guard Stephen Curry is by far the most talked-about player in this year's NBA draft, which takes place tonight at Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)All most NBA analysts can tell you about tonight's NBA draft is that Blake Griffin will be selected first...

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Wizard Of New Jersey Heads To D.C.

Randy Foye will be taking his act to nation's capital after being acquired by Wizards last night in a deal that gives Washington's 5th overall pick to Minnesota, who now has four first-round picks. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)Randy Foye rose from humble beginnings in an inner-city neighborhood in Newark, New...

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Dulko Feels Pretty Afrer Upsetting Sharapova

Argentina's Gisela Dulko advances to third round at Wimbledon after eliminating 24th-seeded 2004 champion Maria Sharapova. (Photo courtesy of Sporting News)Gisela Dulko had always been regarded as a second-tier player on the WTA Tour. Maybe that will change now that she is in the third round at Wimbledon. Then again,...

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Jefferson Movin' On Down (To San Antonio)

Former Nets and Bucks forward Richard Jefferson now has his best chance to win an NBA championship after being traded to San Antonio today, just two days before NBA draft. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)If the San Antonio Spurs didn't have enough weapons to win a fourth NBA championship of the decade last year,...

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Not Much Love For Glover

Lucas Glover picks up second career win and first major in U.S. Open, finishing at 4-under-par 276, two shots clear of a three-way tie that included Phil Mickelson. (Photo courtesy of Newsday)He's not as unheralded as past major winners that include the likes of Rich Beem, Ben Curtis, or Shaun Micheel; but Lucas Glover...

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Nadal Withdraws From Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal after his epic win over Roger Federer in last year's Wimbledon final; which will unfortunately not be replicated this year after Nadal withdrew from the tournament, which starts Monday at the All-England Club. (Photo courtesy of New York Times)What has gone down as quite possibly the greatest match in the...

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U.S. Open A Real Barnes Burner

Ricky Barnes, shown here winning U.S. Amateur Championship, is 36-hole leader of U.S. Open, shooting second-round 65 on his way to a record-low score of 8-under-par 132. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)When Ricky Barnes won the United States Amateur Championship in 2002, critics and rabid golf fans alike both concluded...

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On The Road Again

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series goes road racing for the first time this season on Sunday at Infineon Raceway in northern California. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)NASCAR may no longer go to the old Riverside Raceway, but they still road race in California, as the Sprint Cup heads to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma for the 21st consecutive...

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Back In Black

The last time Bethpage Black hosted the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods was last man standing, winning golf's national championship by three shots in 2002. Yesterday, Woods said he "liked his chances" returning to Long Island this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Newsday)After shooting a final-round 65 two weeks ago to win the Memorial...

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Cano, Yanks Rob Nationals

Yankee second baseman Robinson Cano shown here making one of many great plays in the field. Cano backed up his defense with four hits in Yankees' 5-3 win over Washington last night. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)After taking two out of three from the Mets in the Subway Series, including a 15-0 domination on Sunday;...

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The $131 Million Man

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was named FIFA Player of the Year while playing for world-famous Manchester United in 2008, will be taking his repertoire to Real Madrid after club paid a record $131 million transfer fee to Man U for his services. (Photo courtesy of New York Post)Who said big money only existed in the four major...

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Michael E-Vick-Ted From Atlanta

Disgraced quarterback Michael Vick (top) was released by Falcons today, (Photo courtesy of MSNBC) one year after Falcons moved on and replaced him with Matt Ryan, (bottom; photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated) who won Offensive Rookie of the Year Award while leading Falcons into playoffs.The Michael Vick era is officially...

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Lord Stanley Returns Tonight

Red Wings and Penguins battle one more time, as NHL season closes tonight with first Game 7 in Stanley Cup Finals since 2006, when Carolina defeated Edmonton. (Photo courtesy of CBC)One of the NHL's Original Six, or the future of the league. Either one will have a defining moment tonight, when the Detroit Red Wings host...

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Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors

A panoramic view of the new Yankee Stadium, site of first round of the 2009 Subway Series this weekend as Yankees host the Mets. Bronx Bombers come home off being swept by Boston, while Mets lost two of three in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of WFAN's Mike McCann...you can find this shot and other great pictures as well...

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Howard Makes Laker Brooms Disappear Like Magic

Dwight Howard takes flight en route to winning NBA's slam dunk contest wearing his now-notorious Superman cape. Howard provided some kryptonite last night in Orlando's 108-104 win over Lakers in Game 3 of NBA Finals, as Magic cut L.A.'s lead in half. (Photo courtesy of Chicago Sun-Times) The Orlando Magic are winless...

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Mr. Strasburg Goes To Washington

Stephen Strasburg winds up for Team USA during last year's Summer Olympics. Yesterday, the San Diego State phenom was the first pick in the MLB draft, selected by the Washington Nationals. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times) Before the Washington Nationals moved prior to the 2005 season, they were synonymous with letting...

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Tiger Uncages 65 To Win Memorial

Tiger Woods caps off yet another historic comeback with a 65 on Sunday to win the Memorial Tournament by one shot over Jim Furyk in his final tuneup before next week's U.S. Open. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)It's all part of the script on the PGA Tour, and has been since 1997. After all, what's the buildup to a major championship...

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Best Ever? Don't Roger That Just Yet

Roger Federer finally wins French Open Sunday, tying Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles; but comparing him to "Pistol Pete" still isn't as easy as it looks. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)The king of the tennis world did something his predecessor could never do, yet still is not being granted the throne yet. What did...

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A Look Back: 1973 Belmont Stakes

Secretariat is all alone in the stretch, winning the Belmont Stakes by a record 31 lengths in a world-record time of 2:24 to become racing's ninth Triple Crown winner. (Photo courtesy of BelmontStakes.com - You can see a video of this race by clicking here)Just like 1978, one part of the race call of the 1973 Belmont Stakes...

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A Look Back: 1978 Belmont Stakes

Affirmed (right) stakes his claim to Triple Crown with thrilling win over Alydar in 1978 Belmont Stakes in arguably one of the greatest races ever. (Photo courtesy of BelmontStakes.com - You can see a video of this race by clicking here)"We'll test these two to the wire!"Any thoroughbred racing enthusiast will recognize...

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A Look Back: 1998 Belmont Stakes

Victory Gallop and Gary Stevens catch Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Real Quiet at the wire to once again deny trainer Bob Baffert the Triple Crown for a second straight year. (Photo courtesy of BelmontStakes.com - You can see a video of this race by clicking here)After missing out on the Triple Crown by just three-quarters...

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A Look Back: 2004 Belmont Stakes

Birdstone (No. 4) and Edgar Prado catch Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones in shadow of the wire to win 2004 Belmont Stakes, denying Smarty Triple Crown and handing him his first loss. (Photo courtesy of CBC - You can see a video of this race by clicking here)He was America's horse; an undefeated feel-good...

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Nine To Prevent Borel From Three-Bagger In Belmont

If you're looking for a horse to beat Mine That Bird in Saturday's Belmont Stakes, it could be Kiaran McLaughlin's Charitable Man, shown here winning the Peter Pan Stakes four weeks ago. Charitable Man was installed as the 3-1 second choice for the 141st running of the Belmont, with Alan Garcia aboard. (Photo courtesy...

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A Look Back: 1997 Belmont Stakes

Touch Gold (left) wins 1997 Belmont Stakes under a masterful ride from jockey Chris McCarron, denying Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Silver Charm the Triple Crown. (Photo courtesy of BelmontStakes.com - You can see a video of this race by clicking here) The 1997 Belmont Stakes provided new racing fans with something...

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A Look Back: 1999 Belmont Stakes

Jockey Jose Santos after winning the Belmont Stakes ten years ago aboard Lemon Drop Kid, his first win in a Triple Crown race. Santos denied the Crown bid of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Charismatic in this race. (Photo courtesy of UPI - you can see a video of this race by clicking here)The 131st running of the...

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Nadal Loses For First Time At Roland Garros

Sweden's Robin Soderling, seeded 23rd in French Open, walks away with biggest upset in tournament as he knocks out top-seeded Rafael Nadal in four-set round of 16 matchup, handing Nadal his first loss ever in Paris. (Photo courtesy of London Times Online)The king is dead, long live the king. At least for another year.Rafael...

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#88 Team No Longer All In The Family

Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes to the track earlier in the season behind the wheel of his Hendrick Motorsports #88 Chevrolet. Earnhardt will have a new crew chief atop his pit box this Sunday at Dover, as former head wrench Tony Eury Jr. has been replaced. (Photo courtesy of Jayski.com)What was expected to be a move that defined...

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Rachel Out; Borel Back On Bird

Rachel Alexandra (second horse from left) holds off Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to take Preakness, but filly will not be back for an encore in next Saturday's Belmont Stakes. (Photo courtesy of BBC News)After riding him to an improbable Kentucky Derby win and then riding against him to win the Preakness, Calvin...

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Rockies Attempt To Jump Hurdle By Starting Over

Clint Hurdle, who led Colorado to its only World Series just two years ago, was fired by Rockies today. Bench coach Jim Tracy will replace Hurdle. (Photo courtesy of New York Times)Two years ago, the Colorado Rockies had a sensational end to the regular season, capped off by a win in their winner-take-all playoff game...

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Bird Looks To Take Flight In Belmont

Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird arrives at Pimlico with trainer Chip Woolley, eventually finishing second to Rachel Alexandra. With the filly undecided in regard to running in Belmont, Mine That Bird could be prohibitive favorite in Saturday's final leg of Triple Crown. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)No horse...

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Deja Vu In Motown

Henrik Zetterberg, who won Conn Smythe Trophy during Red Wings' march to Stanley Cup championship last year, must help his team overcome adversity and injuries as they meet Pittsburgh for second straight year in Cup Finals. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)Alexander Ovechkin doesn't play in the Western Conference...

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Stan The Man For Magic

Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy has every reason to enjoy life right now, as his Orlando squad is just one win away from franchise's second Eastern Conference championship. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)Ever since he broke into the NBA head coaching ranks with the Miami Heat, there are many people that still believe Stan Van...

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New York State Of Mind

Mark Teixeira makes his Yankee Stadium debut during his introductory press conference in January. Four months later, Teixeira is hitting .275 with 15 home runs and 39 RBI for Yankees, who are tied with Red Sox for first place in AL East. (Photo courtesy of Newsday)It took over a year, but the New York Yankees are back...

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Jay Talks To Sixers But Will Stay At 'Nova

After guiding Villanova to its first Final Four appearance since 1985, Jay Wright will return to the Main Line, despite speaking to Philadelphia 76ers regarding their head coaching vacancy. (Photo courtesy of Washington Post)Jay Wright flirted with the NBA, but apparently the chemistry isn't strong enough for a second...

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Nuggets Ready To Get Raw With WWE

WWE chairman Vince McMahon is in a real-life storyline, this time against the Denver Nuggets; who are preparing to play Game 4 of Western Conference finals on their home court as the Pepsi Center on Monday night, even though McMahon has booked the arena for "WWE Monday Night Raw." (Photo courtesy of USA Today)His past...

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