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Weekly MLB Report: Ron Santo and Barry Larkin Lead Hall of Fame Class of 2012
The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. welcomed its 2012 class on Sunday, while pennant races tightened in the Central division of both leagues. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball:
MLB Weekly Report: Ben Sheets Wins First Game Since 2010
The All-Star break made for a short week around the big leagues. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball:
This Weekend in Sports — Wimbledon, UFC 148 and the Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry Renewed
Wimbledon ends the fortnight by crowning its champions, ultimate fighting has a stellar card and baseball’s best rivalry gets the national spotlight. Here’s what’s happening in sports this weekend.
‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius Will Be First Amputee to Compete in Olympics [VIDEO]
South African sprinter and double amputee Oscar Pistorius was named to his country’s Olympic team on Thursday, becoming the first amputee ever to compete in the Games.
This Weekend in Sports: Wimbledon, MLB Action and Euro 2012
The most prized tournament in tennis, a clash of Major League Baseball division leaders and Europe crowns its football champion. Here’s what’s happening this weekend in sports:
MLB Weekly Report: Boston Red Sox Trade Kevin Youkilis To Chicago White Sox
The Boston Red Sox traded a fan favorite and the New York Yankees solved the mystery of hitting R.A. Dickey on Sunday. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball:
LeBron James’ Gets Triple-Double to Lead Miami Heat Past Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to Win the NBA Title
LeBron James recorded a triple-double, and the Miami Heat won the 2012 NBA title with a 121-106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Miami on Thursday night.
Who Is the World’s Highest Paid Athlete? [PICTURES]
Baseball, football and basketball player salaries keep rising, but a competitor outside of those popular team sports is the world’s highest paid athlete.
Roger Clemens Verdict: Not Guilty
A jury acquitted Roger Clemens on all charges Monday in his federal perjury trial, deciding the seven-time Cy Young Award winner did not lie when he denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs in front of a Congressional committee in February of 2008.
MLB Weekly Report: Streaking New York Yankees Sweep Washington Nationals For Ninth Straight Win
The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers are the best teams in the American League thus far, while the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals lead the National League. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball this week: