Milestones

Baseball: Before collecting his 500th career save, Mariano Rivera got his first career RBI after being walked by Francisco Rodriguez in the 9th. The Yankees went on to a 4-2 win, completing the three game sweep of the Mets...Also getting the sweep was the Rays who downed the Fish, 5-2...The Braves avoided a sweep by the Red Sox, 2-1. Tommy Hanson got his fourth victory in just his fifth career start despite battling the flu. Oh Tommy, you are so moving up my list...The Phillies edged the Blue Jays, 5-4...Roy Halladay is expected to return to Toronto's starting rotation on Monday...Brandon Inge hit a two run homer that put the Tigers in front of the Astros, 4-3...The White Sox blanked the Cubs, 6-0...Lou Pinella is sorry for blasting Milton Bradley on Saturday...Zach Geinke scored his 10th win of the season as the Royals beat the Pirates, 3-2...The Twins pounded the Cardinals, 6-2...The Cardinals line-up featured their newest addition, Mark DeRoas who St. Louis acquired from the Indians for Chris Perez and a player to be named later...Speaking of the Tribe, they were routed by the Reds, 8-1...Cleveland activated Asdrubal Cabrera from the DL...Are the Giants just hording young talented arms? Rookie Ryan Sadowski got his first major league victory in his first career start after blanking the Brewers, 7-0.

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Basketball: Shaq says he vetoed a trade that would have sent him to the Trail Blazers...Newly drafted Ricky Rubio skipped a T-Wolve's post draft news conference. That's not a good sign.

Football: The Bills are not rushing to play additional games in Toronto...Former Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius has sued Cleveland over a staph infection...Former Chief lineman Richard Baldinger was involved in a car accident that resulted in the death of a 61 year old woman. The accident is currently under investigation.

Hockey: John Tavares was selected first overall by the Islanders in this year's draft. His prize for being the #1 pick, Tavares threw out the first pitch before Sunday's Mets/Yankees Subway Series finale...Click here for a the complete draft...The Flyers traded Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa and two draft picks to the Ducks for Chris Pronger and Ryan Dingle...Also dealing were the Wild who got Kyle Brodziak from the Oilers for a fourth and fifth round pick...Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedemayer want to play next year...The Red Wings want a new arena lease from the city. And why not? They aren't in chapter 11 unlike a couple another big time Michigan company...A group lead by Jerry Reinsdorf has made a $148 million bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes.

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Nascar: Joey Logano became the youngest Cup Series winner after besting the field at a rain shortened New Hampshire...Click here for full results...And here for updated standings...Congrats also go out to Kyle Busch and Ron Hornaday on winning the Nationwide and Truck Series events respectively...If you watched this weekend's race you may have noticed a different guy sitting the booth. Ralph Sheheen took over announcer duties from Bill Weber who was absent due to private issues. It is not known if Weber will return to the booth for next weekend's race at Daytona. I have to be honest, I didn't mind the switch.
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Best of the Rest: It was a valiant effort for team US who was leading Brazil after the first half. Brazil bounced back with three goals in the second half to win 3-2 and take the Confederations Cup...Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Dinara Safina are all looking to make it to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon...Congrats to Kenny Perry on winning at the Travelers Championship...IRL drivers are sorry for their crappy race in Richmond. Well at least they are being honest...Former Duke basketball player Elliot Williams says he will transfer to the Unversity of Memphis. Duke released Williams on Wednesday to move closer to his ill mother.

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