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Jackson to return as Lakers coach (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:24:41 PDT

Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season. The Hall of Fame coach turns 64 in September and said on the team's Web site Friday he got the go-ahead for another season after consulting the team doctor.

Federer, Roddick reach Wimbledon final (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:24:36 PDT

Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash. And now, after years of chasing Sampras, Federer is poised to surpass him.

Report: Turkoglu agrees to join Blazers (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:14:38 PDT

Hedo Turkoglu reportedly agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers after helping Orlando reach the NBA finals this season. ESPN.com on Friday cited unidentified sources and did not disclose terms. Turkoglu's agent, Lon Babby, did not immediately return calls or e-mails. Portland cannot comment on the agreement until Wednesday, when teams may sign free agents.

Woods takes lead at AT&T National (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:34:48 PDT

Tiger Woods has moved to the top of the leaderboard midway through the second round of the AT&T National with a 4-under 66. Woods made three birdies during a four-hole stretch Friday, and was more impressive when his swing left him. During a span of five holes when he had only one birdie opportunity and three times left himself tough par saves, he played them 1 under.

Report: Celts offer Rasheed Wallace deal (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:36:54 PDT

The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward, according to a published report on Friday. The Boston Globe reports the Celtics offered Wallace a deal during a three-hour meeting in Detroit on Thursday. Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce joined general manager Danny Ainge and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck...

Manny returns from 50-game suspension (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:59 PDT

Manny Ramirez will be back in big leagues on Friday night after a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. His return should be nothing short of a spectacle. It'll be the start of the Fourth of July weekend, and thousands of blue-clad Los Angeles Dodgers fans are expected to be at sold-out Petco Park to support the dreadlocked slugger in the opener of a three-game series...

Armstrong under doping watch at Tour (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:22:48 PDT

France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" for doping during the Tour de France. The seven-time Tour winner has come out of retirement to ride in cycling's showcase. The three-week race starts Saturday in Monaco. "The (doping) controls will be multiplied, and I tell Lance Armstrong that he will be particularly, particularly, particularly...

New league UFL to consider signing Vick (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:44:46 PDT

When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players. Michael Huyghue, the commissioner of the new four-team league, says the UFL is willing to give Vick a place to play -- provided there are no pending legal issues. His rights belong to the Orlando franchise. "One of the things that is important in our premiere season is to showcase the quality of talent...

NASCAR chairman defends drug policy (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:38:45 PDT

Brian France defended NASCAR's drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge's ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield's suspension.

Yankees bounce back, Burnett beats Jays (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:16:49 PDT

A.J. Burnett quickly got the New York Yankees back to their winning ways. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Wearing jarring red caps as part of Major League Baseball's Fourth of July weekend celebration, the Yankees rebounded from...