James Loney delivers final blow for Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:24:02 GMT+00:00
blow for Dodgers Los Angeles Times Perception-wise, first baseman James Loney was snubbed when he, Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp and Russell Martin joined the Dodgers in 2006. They had flash. ... Few Runs, Few Hits, No Explanations New York Times Ollie awful, Mets' offense even worse espn dodgers 3, Mets 2(13) espn the Star-Ledger - NJ.com  - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Green jersey at stake in Sunday's final stage - Reuters Canada
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:19:16 GMT+00:00
stage Reuters Canada ... been effectively decided but the green jersey for the best sprinter in the race will be at stake in the final 102.5-km stage to Paris later on Sunday. ... Alberto Contador Increases Lead Going Into Final Stage of Tour de France Bloomberg Victoria's Ryder Hesjedal now seventh overall heading into tomorrow's final ... Vancouver Sun I'll be back to win in 2011, says Schleck Times of India Universal Sports (blog)  - Christian Science Monitor  - Independent

Wilson leads heading into final round of RBC Canadian Open - TSN
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:51:30 GMT+00:00
round of RBC Canadian Open tsn even though he felt exhausted on Saturday evening, he was already looking forward to the final round. "If you're not nervous, you're not there," said Wilson ... Pettersson shoots record 60 Boston Globe Carl Pettersson shoots record for lead RTE.ie Dean Wilson takes command at Canadian Open Toronto Star Toronto Sun  - Sportsnet.ca

ANALYSIS-Old foes Chavez, Uribe in final showdown - Reuters Africa
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:45:24 GMT+00:00
showdown Reuters Africa caracas, July 24 (Reuters) - Latin America's most fractious relationship is going out with a bang and the fallout from the latest ...

BBC pundits on World Cup final - BBC Sport
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:56 GMT+00:00
BBC Sport It must have been an extremely tough decision to leave Fernando Torres on the bench, but he opted for Pedro in both the semi- final and final , and it proved ... World Cup final : World's press agree that Spain are worthy champions The Guardian

Grassley says he'll reject final Wall St. overhaul bill - Washington Post (blog)
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:16:56 GMT+00:00
Wall St. overhaul bill Washington Post (blog) Charles Grassley (Iowa), a potential Republican vote for the Wall Street overhaul, announced Wednesday that he would oppose the final legislation. ... Financial Overhaul Moves Closer to Final Vote New York Times (blog) Senate Takes Final Steps on Financial Bill Wall Street Journal Major banking bill faces final vote this week The Associated Press Reuters (press release)  - BusinessWeek  - AFP

Armstrong expects no gifts from peloton in final Tour - Reuters Africa
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:38:36 GMT+00:00
Tour Reuters Africa ... Seven-times champion Lance Armstrong is not expecting any presents from the peloton as he searches for a stage win in his final Tour de France. ... Armstrong going out with whimper, not bang msnbc.com Lance Armstrong Fraud Probe Leads To Steroids Lawyers Huffington Post (blog) Tour de France: Sad end for Armstrong who rides into sunset as 'tourist on a bike' Independent The Age  - Sydney Morning Herald  - AFP

World Cup final: Holland draw inspiration from past greats ahead of Spain clash - Telegraph.co.uk
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:33:19 GMT+00:00
: Holland draw inspiration from past greats ahead of Spain clash Telegraph.co.uk Holland reached the World Cup final in 1974 and 1978 but lost to West Germany and Argentina respectively despite playing their compelling brand of 'Total ... Refined recipe drives Dutch path to the World Cup final USA Today Skipper's stunning goal inspires Dutch surge into final The Australian Netherlands 3, Uruguay 2: Dutch Are in the Final Globe and Mail Sofia Echo  - TIME (blog)  - SkySports

The final season of 'Lost' earns 12 Emmy Award nominations - Washington Post
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:23:25 GMT+00:00
season of 'Lost' earns 12 Emmy Award nominations Washington Post The Dharma drama earned 12 nominations for its final season, the most the show has amassed since 2005, when it also scored a dozen nods and won six trophies ... Critic's Notebook: Emmy Nominations Seattle Post Intelligencer Emmy Nominations Are In With Tons Of Love For 'Lost' MTV.com (blog)

Washington begins paying final respects to Robert Byrd - Washington Post
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:52:14 GMT+00:00
respects to Robert Byrd Washington Post The flag-draped casket is brought to the Capitol so Washington can pay its final respects. By Krissah Thompson Senators spent Thursday morning paying their ... The Guardian Dies and a Senate Door Opens New York Times (blog) Robert Byrd lies in repose in his beloved Senate The Associated Press An appointed senator will succeed West Virginia Senator Byrd Washington Post Wall Street Journal  - The Associated Press  - Politico

Euro Stress Tests Not Very Stressful - Forbes (blog)
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:56:53 GMT+00:00
Forbes (blog) As we head into the final few hours of the US trading session, all three indices are pointing higher after the release of the European bank stress test ...

Montoya grabs pole for Brickyard 400 - Toronto Sun
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:47:11 GMT+00:00
Toronto Sun But Montoya was caught speeding on pit road during the final round of stops and had to serve a pass-through penalty. Johnson went on to claim his third ... motor sports - Montoya ready to finish the job San Francisco Chronicle Gordon needs a win, but he'll have tough competition at Brickyard SI.com

Sandra Bullock's divorce from Jesse James is final - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:59:21 GMT+00:00
Los Angeles Times (blog) File this one under "Don't mess with Texas": Sandra Bullock's divorce from Jesse James is final , TMZ reports. Unlike California, which has a six-month ... Divorce between Bullock and James is final , her rep says cnn universal city, Calif. -- Sandra Bullock's divorce from Jesse James is final ... Baltimore Sun TMZ: Sandra Bullock-Jesse James divorce final MiamiHerald.com Ottawa Citizen  - Sky News

AT&T National: Justin Rose's victory a culmination of effort - ESPN
Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:18:14 GMT+00:00
espn justin Rose calmly rapped in a short par putt to clinch the victory on the final hole at Aronimink Golf Club and celebrated not with a whoop and a holler, ... Rose gets another chance at holding a final -round lead Seattle Times Phil Sheridan: Justin Rose doesn't crumble Philadelphia Inquirer Rose trades a bad memory for a winning feeling The Associated Press New York Daily News  - Globe and Mail  - Toronto Sun

Karen Heller: Remaking AC: Why not go full-out Jersey? - Philadelphia Inquirer
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:03:44 GMT+00:00
Philadelphia Inquirer ... reclaim Atlantic City as state property, a tough-guy move out of On the Waterfront and the " Final Dinner" episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. ...

Last four at-large to play in first round - ESPN
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:56:32 GMT+00:00
espn the final four at-large teams and final four automatic qualifiers in the newly minted 68-team NCAA men's basketball tournament field will meet ... The NCAA just blew your mind ESPN (blog) March Madness will include 4 1st round games The Associated Press March Madness to include 4 first-round games next year | College basketball Seattle Times Salt Lake Tribune  - Detroit Free Press  - SI.com

Scherzer stops Tigers' seven-game skid - MLB.com
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:51:30 GMT+00:00
MLB.com Once David Murphy grounded out to second for the final out, they had a little sigh of relief. "I came to the park today knowing I wanted to end this losing ...

Lee's first Rangers win extends West lead - MLB.com
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:14:58 GMT+00:00
MLB.com Closer Neftali Feliz recorded the final two outs to pick up his 26th save of the season. "I felt like I had to battle a little more tonight. ... With big win over Angels, Rangers' efficient new ace shows why club dealt for him espn texas Rangers spotlight: Ticket sales Dallas Morning News

Mike Garrett helped make his fall such a high one - Los Angeles Times
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:01:48 GMT+00:00
Los Angeles Times Seventeen years could be boiled into two moments, the complicated legacy of Mike Garrett revealed in a final burst of arrogant bluster. ...

Liriano stops Indians streak, lifts Twins to win - The Associated Press
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:28:01 GMT+00:00
The Associated Press minneapolis francisco Liriano worked out of trouble while throwing seven effective innings and the Minnesota Twins salvaged the final game of a ... Liriano shows ace form against Tribe MLB.com