MLB - Yankees owner Steinbrenner dies at 80 on the Day of the 81st All-Star Classic - An All-Star win the National League thought was long overdue. And with it, home-field advantage in the World Series. McCann earned MVP honors with a three-run double in the seventh inning, right fielder Marlon Byrd alertly threw out David Ortiz to slow a ninth-inning rally and the NL captured its first Midsummer Classic since 1996 with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night.
NBA - FREE AGENCY - Ilgauskas to sign with Heat. Timberwolves to send F Jefferson to Jazz. King emerges as frontrunner for Nets job. Cavs fans back owner over James letter. Bower steps down as Hornets GM, Nets acquire Warriors G Morrow. Celtics' Allen finalizes 2-year contract. Bobcats trade Chandler to Mavericks.
NHL - FREE AGENCY - Flyers sign Carcillo to 1-year contract. Canadiens bring back Lapierre for 1 year. Blue Jackets' Boll re-signs for 2 years. Oilers re-sign G Dubnyk to 2-year deal. Chicago to match offer to D Hjalmarsson. Blackhawks name Kitchen assistant coach. Ducks sign LW Green from Swedish League.
NFL - The Eagles have turned their offense over to Kevin Kolb, but does the young quarterback have what it takes to succeed? Tom Brady's worry that an 18-game schedule will cause more injury can be eased by eliminating the preseason.
ESPN's Chris Berman was named the 2010 recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award on Monday.
NCAA - FOOTBALL - New Kentucky coach Joker Phillips believes he can build the Wildcats into an SEC football power. And he's not kidding. Florida State's Christian Ponder and Washington's Jake Locker are the top two senior quarterback draft prospects. National, the preeminent NFL scouting organization, has graded the 2011 prospects. It seems Christian Ponder
vs. Jake Locker will be the debate of the draft! is this the year that Iowa breaks Ohio St.'s grip on the Big Ten title?
NASCAR - Jeff Gordon racking up top-five after top-five is exposing a major flaw in how NASCAR resets the field when the Chase begins. Elimination Game-Not a big fan of the Chase? Obviously, you're not alone. HERE'S how to spice up Sprint Cup's annual playoff: An elimination system is the only way to go.
GOLF - Nobody in pro golf is as hot as England's Justin Rose, still in pursuit of his first major win. Will he get it this week at St. Andrews? Mickelson yearns to win at St. Andrews!
MMA - UFC champ St-Pierre would consider retirement!
BOXING - When a sports team struggles, they call it a "rebuilding year." Can the same be said for the sport of boxing in 2010? The Klitschko brothers have a stranglehold on the heavyweight division.
SOCCER - MLS - Henry's a Red Bull- Thierry Henry will make his debut on July 22 in an exhibition against Premier League club Tottenham, the Red Bulls announced Wednesday. Around the league: Kansas City vs. Columbus, 7:30 ET. Goal.com: MLS hopes to fill World Cup void!
TENNIS - Serena Williams will miss the entire World Team Tennis season after cutting her foot. It was not clear how she was injured, and her publicist had yet to comment. Pennetta, Rezai win at Palermo Open. Robredo moves into 2nd round in Sweden. Tournament action - Prague: High seeds Safarova, Dulgheru advance. Palermo: Top seed Pennetta wins in straight sets. Stuttgart: Mayer upsets No. 6 seed Kohlschreiber. Bastad: Two-time champion Robredo wins.
WNBA - Delisha Milton-Jones (right) scored 17 points to help the Sparks to a 87-71 win over Tulsa, L.A.'s first road victory of the year and the Shock's 12 straight loss.
HORSE RACING - Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who died Tuesday at 80, was as passionate about winning on the track as he was on the baseball field.
POKER - They're In The Money-Players have reached the money in the 2010 WSOP main event and among the leaders are some familiar faces including Adam Levy.
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