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Rockies, Marlins bring their own fireworks
July 5, 2008
Colorado beat the Florida Marlins 18-17 after trailing by nine runs in the biggest comeback in Rockies history on Friday.
Sister showdown: Venus vs. Serena for final
July 5, 2008
Venus and Serena Williams have a busy schedule Saturday. First they’ll be on opposite sides of the Centre Court net, each trying to beat the other for the Wimbledon singles title — their seventh all-in-the-family final at a Grand Slam tournament, but first since 2003. Then they’ll pair up to play side-by-side in the women’s doubles final, a berth they earned by winning in the semifinals Friday.
Phelps sets world record in 200 IM
July 5, 2008
Michael Phelps claimed a world record in the 200 IM with a time of 1 minute, 54.80 seconds, beating the mark of 1:54.98 he set while winning seven events at last year’s world championships in Australia.
Chestnut wins hot dog contest after eat-off
July 5, 2008
Joey Chestnut has reclaimed the top spot as winner of the annual hot dog eating contest in Coney Island after first tying with archrival Takeru Kobayashi in a 10-minute chow-down and then beating him in a five-dog eat-off.
'Croc Dundee' to tax man: 'Come and get me'
July 5, 2008
“Crocodile Dundee” star Paul Hogan challenged Australian tax authorities Friday to track him down in the United States.
Scandal scarred Tour missing top names
July 5, 2008
Here’s what victory will look like for Tour de France organizers: The riders reach the finish line in three weeks with no doping scandals.
Traditions, fun and solemn, mark July Fourth
July 5, 2008Read full story for latest details.
Sources: U.S. to block some food from Mexico
July 5, 2008Starting Monday, health inspectors will halt the shipment of ingredients common to Mexican cuisine from Mexico to the United States, sources familiar with the salmonella poisoning investigation said.
Poll shows warning signs for Obama
July 5, 2008One week after Sen. Hillary Clinton made a public show of unity with Sen. Barack Obama, a new survey suggests supporters of the New York senator are increasingly less likely to follow her lead.
41-year-old swimmer qualifies for Olympics
July 5, 2008Read full story for latest details.
