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Painful setback for Orioles

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Loewen reinjures elbow as O's fail in comeback bid

Orioles reliever Adam Loewen leaves the game with head trainer Richie Bancells after experiencing pain in his surgically repaired left elbow in the fifth inning. The former first-round pick will undergo a CT scan today in Baltimore. The Orioles hit four home runs and rallied for five runs in the final two innings, but they couldn't catch the Rangers, losing 11-10. It was the Orioles' 13th consecutive Sunday defeat. O's photos: July

O's closer Sherrill gets first All-Star nod

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Roberts still has shot to make AL roster through fan voting

Left-hander chosen for American League squad; Roberts one of five candidates for final AL spot All-Star Game rosters

After dominating trials, Phelps, Hoff set for Beijing

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

For Olympic swimmers Phelps (left) and Hoff, heartfelt hopes become big realities

Michael Phelps did not grow up a dreamer of small dreams. His reach, even from a very young age, always managed to exceed his grasp, as poet Robert Browning once wrote. • Phelps yearned to become a professional athlete like his idol Pablo Morales, and, in time, even though he made it so, it was not enough.

Nadal ends Federer's reign at Wimbledon, wins 5-set thriller

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:09:00 -0400

Spaniard dethrones five-time defending champ in five-set thriller

Spaniard dethrones five-time defending champ in five-set thriller

Track and field: B. Williams denied Beijing bid

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

EUGENE, Ore. // Bernard Williams's run of Olympic success is over.

23-year-old Kim rallies to win AT&T at Congressional

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

2-shot victory sheds more light on 23-year-old's star potential

If the PGA Tour were a Broadway show, Anthony Kim would be considered the perfect understudy for its starring role.

The Flip Side: Par sans star -- PGA Tour without Woods should look to other TV shows for hints on appeal

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

PGA Tour without Woods should look to other TV shows for hints on appeal

With the Tiger-less PGA Tour going through the doldrums - as detailed in yesterday's article by Don Markus in The Sun - Mr. Flip would like to offer his suggestions for increasing golf's appeal on television by borrowing from other programming.

Swimming: Torres sets record, now focused on medal

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

OMAHA, Neb. // Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics.

Tour de France: Hushovd wins 2nd stage; Valverde retains overall lead

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:36:00 -0400

Norwegian wins stage for sixth time in his career; Spaniard Valverde retains overall lead

Sprint specialist Thor Hushovd of Norway won the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, and Alejandro Valverde of Spain kept the overall lead on a windy, rain-splattered ride through the Brittany countryside.

Last-hole birdie gives S.H. Lee LPGA win

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

After a weekend of optimal scoring conditions, Seon Hwa Lee made one birdie on the back nine in the final round. That was enough.