The United States reclaimed its spot atop the basketball world on Sunday, as the Redeem Team found redemption in the form of an 11-point victory over Spain to capture the gold medal. The big lead had dwindled to two late in the game, but the Americans had enough firepower and a stopper in Kobe Bryant to hold onto the victory. While the U.S. regained the long-sought gold, the Spaniards hinted that the Americans may not ever be able to reclaim long-standing dominance, as the talent gap has clealry closed between these national teams.
Nice of Carl Pavano to drop by the Yankees clubhouse and actually make a start on Sunday in Baltimore. $39.95 million dolars for 20 starts in pinstripes. Nice.
According to Red Sox manager Terry Francona, pitcher Josh Beckett has inflammation in his right elbow. This could be a devastating blow for the Red Sox' playoff hopes and success, as the club is struggling to get quality starts as it is.
Right-hander Anthony Reyes may have found a rotation that he could stick in, as the former Cardinal has had a nice stretch of starts to begin his Cleveland career. And break up the Indians, who have now won seven in a row.
Cubs GM Jim Hendry absolutely committed robbery in acquiring Rich Harden from the A's. What dividends the injury-prone righty has paid.
The U.S. Open tennis tournament began this morning, and four-time defending champ Roger Federer looks to salvage his disappointing season by taking another hard court major title. Meanwhile, last year's women's champ, Justine Henin is probably relaxing by a beach somewhere.
37-year-old Kurt Warner won the starting quarterback job in Arizona after Matt Leinart endured a three-interception, 4-for-12 first half on Saturday night. The Cardinals are internally worried about Leinart's arm strength and consistency, and his relationship with Ken Whisenhurt almost looks irreparable. The NFC West is a very winnable division for the Cards this season--as it was last year--and Warner gives them the best chance to win. But this is a team with a future glaring hole at QB if Leinart can't get his act together after supposedly buckling down this offseason and becoming a better student of the game.
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