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Sports News from the New York Times Teaching Baseball as Second Language in China – Major League Baseball, hoping to build Chinese interest in the sport, is providing coaches for the national team.Williamses’ Rivalry Is Close and Compelling, if Not Classic – On Saturday, Venus and Serena Williams will be facing each other for the singles trophy at Wimbledon, shifting from sisters off the court to combatants on it. Red Sox 6, Yankees 4: Ball Sits on Wall, and Yanks Have Great Fall – The Yankees scored only once after the first inning in a rain-delayed loss that pushed them six games behind Boston in the American League wild-card standings. Phillies 3, Mets 2: Another Santana Start Wasted, This One in Phillies’ Last At-Bat – Shane Victorino drove Pedro Feliz in with a line single to right to propel the Phillies to victory in the opener of their four-game showdown with the Mets. Olympic Trials | Road to Beijing: At Age 41, Torres Qualifies for Fifth Games – Dara Torres locked up a fifth Olympic berth in the the 100-meter freestyle with a victory over the American-record holder, Natalie Coughlin. Beijing '08: U.S. Is Bound to Have Strong Men’s 200 Team – The runners competing for the three Olympic spots in the men’s 200 meters have run six of the nine best times in history. A Sport on the Move, a Rider Who Never Stops – Trevor Brazile endures long drives, short flights and saddle sores for a few seconds of joy and the chance to claim big prize money throughout the country. Rider Who Has Never Worn Yellow Is a Favorite – Cadel Evans will not be alone in seeking the Tour de France victory. No cyclists racing in this year’s Tour have ever won it. Mariners News from the Seattle PI Mariners bullpen keeps a cage around Tigers offense – Detroit didn't break through against starter Erik Bedard when the Tigers had a chance early, and the Mariners bullpen didn't yield a bit in a 4-1 win Friday at Safeco Field.Mariners Notebook: Avila could be on Seattle's list again – Although he's very well known in the baseball community, Detroit assistant general manager Al Avila isn't particularly well known in Seattle. Mariners drop opener – Justin Verlander threw six strong innings, Michael Hollimon hit his first big league home run and the Detroit Tigers hung on to beat the Mariners 8-4 Thursday night. Mariners Notebook: Vidro feels for Sonics – If Sonics players need any tips on how to handle franchise relocation, there's a guy on the other end of town who has been through it. Tigers get lift from farm hands – Eddie Bonine had made all of 13 career starts in Triple-A when the Detroit Tigers placed him in their rotation. |
Seahawks News from the Seattle PI Hawks sign Cal's Forsett – KIRKLAND -- Justin Forsett and the Seahawks have agreed to a multiyear contract. The running back from the University of California is the first rookie draft choice to sign with Seattle.Seahawks: Into the unknown – KIRKLAND -- It was been well documented that this will be Mike Holmgren's final season as coach of the Seahawks. But what kind of season will it be? There are reasons for optimism, but also concerns, for the defending NFC West champions. Hawks' Tatupu pleads not guilty – KIRKLAND -- Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Sports News from the Kitsap Sun | ||
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