Five Cubs elected to start in All-Star Game
By Ronald BlumAP Baseball WriterNEW YORK — The Chicago Cubs became the first team since the 1976 Cincinnati Reds’ Big Red Machine to have...
Lackey’s winless streak at 5, Maddon tossed, Reds top Cubs
By Andrew SeligmanAP Sports WriterCHICAGO — John Lackey’s winless streak stretched to five games, Chicago manager Joe Maddon was ejected and the Cincinnati Reds...
Venus rising: Williams back in Grand Slam semi six years later
By Howard FendrichAP Tennis WriterLONDON — In some ways, making it to a Grand Slam semifinal is rather been-there, done-that for Venus Williams.She is,...
Reds agree to minor league deal with Cuban shortstop
The Associated PressCHICAGO — The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a minor league contract with Cuban free agent shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez.The Reds announced the...
Scouts winning with confidence
By John [email protected] — An air of confidence can go a long way towards one’s success. And right now, the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate...
Dustin Johnson: His golf game and easy smile speak volumes
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterAKRON — Dustin Johnson is not one for many words, and he really doesn’t need to say much.The easy smile...
Federer, Murray, Williams sisters return to quarterfinals
By Stephen WilsonAP Sports WriterLONDON — Cruising into the quarterfinals without the loss of a set, Roger Federer is making it look easy as...
Like a ride in the park: Tour de France leaders take it slow
By Andrew DampfAP Sports WriterANGERS, France — Wearing the yellow jersey, Peter Sagan considered stopping at a cafe.Hardly pedaling, the overall leaders in the...
Triplets make their mark at US swim trials
By Paul NewberryAP National WriterOMAHA, Neb. — So much for a double take.The Litherlands left everyone seeing triple at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.Jay,...
