Warning: include(/inc/left.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /usr/www/virtual/usdbet/www.sportsunit.com/article/SH_10.php on line 42 Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening '/inc/left.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /usr/www/virtual/usdbet/www.sportsunit.com/article/SH_10.php on line 42 Newly Inducted July 30 2007 Two-time Most Valuable Player Cal Ripken Jr. and eight-time batting champion Tony Gwynn were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Ripken received 98.5 percent of the vote, third-highest in the history of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, when he was elected earlier this year, while Gwynn's percentage of 97.6 ranks as seventh-best. "Today, my friend Tony Gwynn and I officially become members of the Hall of Fame," Ripken said, "and I congratulate Tony for all that he has achieved. "But this day, and all... Avoiding The Sweep July 29 2007 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim try to sweep the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium for the first time since the 2004 season, as the two clubs wrap up a three-game set tonight. On Saturday, Garret Anderson's three-run homer sparked a seven-run eighth inning as the Angels picked up a 10-3 win. Orlando Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a homer and Reggie Willits finished with three hits and an RBI for the Angels, who have won three in a row and four of six. Angels starter Joe Saunders went 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on eight... Dodgers visit Rockies July 28 2007 The National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers will try to gain some more breathing room in the standings when they resume what is now a three-game series with the division-rival Colorado Rockies tonight at Coors Field. This series was slated to be a four-game set, but Friday's contest was postponed due to rain. Los Angeles is one game ahead of the surging Arizona Diamondbacks in the division race and recorded a 5-4 win over the Rockies in Thursday's series opener. All-Star pitcher Brad Penny lasted six innings, but left in the... Keeping Barry Out Of The Bay July 27 2007 The Florida Marlins will take a crack at keeping Barry Bonds homerless when they open a three-game series this evening against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Bonds hasn't homered since going deep twice on July 19 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He is 3-for-18 at the plate since pulling within two home runs of tying Hank Aaron's all-time record of 755. Bonds, who finished 1- for-4 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves, owns 26 career home runs against Florida, including nine blasts against the Marlins... Home Sweet Home July 26 2007 The Seattle Mariners are hoping a return home can snap the club out of its recent funk. Tonight the postseason hopefuls start up a 10- game homestand with the first of four straight meetings with the American League West-rival Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field. Seattle comes in on a six-game losing streak, which matches the team's season- high for consecutive defeats. The Mariners were just swept in a four-game set by the cellar-dwelling Texas Rangers, who completed the whitewash with a 7-6 come-from-behind victory on Wednesday... Riding The Momentum July 25 2007 Jose Contreras will attempt to extend Chicago's momentum over Detroit and snap a personal five-game losing streak when the White Sox continue their five-game series with the Tigers tonight at U.S. Cellular Field. Contreras' current losing streak has dropped his record to 5-12 with a 5.76 earned run average on the year. He was shelled in his last start Friday at Boston, when he gave up 10 runs on 10 hits in 7 1/3 innings of a 10-3 setback. He is pitching to an 8.24 ERA over his skid. The right-handed Cuban has had success... Reds edge Brewers July 24 2007 Pinch-hitter Javier Valentin's run-scoring single in the 12th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a four-game set at Great American Ball Park. Grant Balfour started the frame for Milwaukee and immediately struggled with his control, walking Jeff Conine and Pedro Lopez. David Ross then laid down a bunt and Balfour attempted to get pinch-runner Norris Hopper at third, but his throw was not in time. Valentin then stepped up to the plate and drove the first pitch he saw from... Pluck Of The Irish July 23 2007 Padraig Harrington got a second chance and defeated Sergio Garcia in a playoff on Sunday to earn his first major at the British Open Championship at Carnoustie. Harrington took the aggregate, four-hole playoff 15-16. This was the first major championship for Harrington, who became the first European to win a major since Paul Lawrie titled here in 1999. "That's going to take a long time to sink in," said Harrington. "I've come a long way. I haven't proved anything, but I came a long way. I'm going to enjoy it." Harrington... Pushed to Playoff July 22 2007 Carnoustie, Scotland (Sports Network) - Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington are headed to a four-hole playoff to decide the British Open Championship at Carnoustie. The duo, who finished regulation at seven-under-par 277, will play the first, 16th, 17th and 18th holes. The conclusion conjured up the ghost of Jean van de Velde from 1999. The last time Carnoustie hosted the Open Championship, Van de Velde squandered a three-shot lead on the 18th hole. He lost to Paul Lawrie in a playoff and both competitors in this year's extra session made a mess of 18 as well. Tiger shoots a 69 in third round July 21 2007 Carnoustie, Scotland (Sports Network) - Tiger Woods shot a two-under 69 on Saturday and finished 54 holes at one-under-par 212 at the British Open Championship at Carnoustie. Woods currently trails Sergio Garcia by six shots as the Spaniard is finishing his front nine. Woods was erratic all day on Saturday, but was able to save some clutch pars. He missed a 15-foot birdie putt at the first, then drove into the rough at two and dropped a shot. Woods got it going with the flat stick at four when his 50-footer found the bottom of the cup for birdie. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10  Copyright © Sportsunit. All Rights Reserved. Contact webmaster for more information. Website designed by ITBoss - The IT Authority.