BUSINESS

• Treasury rise slightly on subprime woes
  U.S. Treasury bond prices rise slightly on subprime worries
• Wolfowitz moves to DC think tank
  Former World Bank chief Wolfowitz takes position at Washington think tank
• Dominion sells some ops to Linn Energy
  Dominion to sell some oil and natural gas operations to Linn Energy for $2.05 billion
• Bidding for Bell Canada may not be over
  Possible suitors unwilling to concede as parent of Bell Canada agrees to $35.1B buyout offer
• Virgin Media says it got a buyout offer
  Virgin Media receives buyout offer for up to $11.35 billion from Carlyle Group, people say
• NJ importer submits plan for tire recall
  NJ importer submits plan to recall thousands of light truck radial tires to the government
• Dollar drops to 26-year low vs. pound
  Dollar falls to 26-year low against British pound ahead of central bank meeting
• No deal for Trump's casino company
  No deal for Trump's 3 N.J. casinos; board says overtures didn't meet expectations
• Schwab to return $3.5B to shareholders
  Schwab to distribute $3.5 billion to stockholders by buying back more than 100 million shares
• U.S. manufacturing sector set to expand
  Group says manufacturing expanded faster in June, suggesting spending is boosting confidence
• Oil rises to close above $71 a barrel
  Oil rises to close above $71 a barrel on concerns about gas supplies and tensions with Iran
• Salmonella fears expand snack recall
  Salmonella fears cause Robert's American Gourmet to expand snack food recall
• Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart? 7-Eleven does
  Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart? 7-Eleven does; stores transformed in honor of 'The Simpsons'
• Metals rise as dollar weakens
  Dollar weakness drives precious, industrial metals prices higher
• Barclays gets OK to delay offer for ABN
  Barclays says it received approval to delay its offer for ABN
• Rates mixed at weekly Treasury auction
  Short-term Treasury bills auctioned Monday showed mixed interest rates
• Keg thefts rise with scrap metal prices
  AP Centerpiece: Beer makers say more kegs disappearing as metal prices rise
• BofA completes U.S. Trust acquisition
  Bank of America completes its $3.3 billion purchase of the U.S. Trust business from Schwab
• Thomson to sell testing unit to ETS
  Thomson signs agreement to sell Thomson Prometric to ETS for $435 million
• Nestle completes Novartis unit takeover
  Nestle completes takeover of Novartis Medical Nutrition
• China's surplus forecast over $100B
  Official: China's first half trade surplus with U.S. forecast to top $100 billion
• Data could give Wall Street direction
  Amid holiday week on Wall Street, data on manufacturing, jobs take spotlight
• Australia's Wesfarmers bids for Coles
  Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers offers $18.75 billion for retailer Coles Group
• Nissan stepping up response to defects
  Nissan stepping up quality and defect response in an effor to strengthen brand
• Japan stocks up for 3rd straight session
  Japanese stocks inch up for 3rd straight session, backed by machinery, trading company shares
• Major Japanese companies remain upbeat
  Major Japanese companies remain upbeat, key survey shows; confidence unchanged from March
• Decade after recovery, Asia faces risks
  Risks still lurk despite Asia's recovery from '97 financial crisis: Asian Development Bank
• GM inaugurates new engine plant in China
  GM inaugurates new engine plant at SAIC-GM-Wuling minicar factory in south China
• Older farmers changing rural communities
  Older farmers changing agriculture, rural communities; 1 in 4 is at least 65 years old
• WisdomTree's early returns lagging
  Many of WisdomTree's fundamental indexing ETFs lag conventional index funds in first year
• Black case comes down to troves of docs
  For all the sensational testimony in Black case, jurors must boil down thousands of documents
• Investors bet on commercial spaceflight
  Some investors see potential for big payoff in notion of flying ordinary people into space
• Uncertain times for N.J. horse industry
  Horse industry in N.J. may be in trouble because of development, waning interest in racing
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Opera star Beverly Sills dies of cancer
  Brooklyn-born opera diva and global icon Beverly Sills dies of cancer at age 78, manager says
• Goldman family buys rights to O.J. book
  Family of slaying victim Ron Goldman buys rights to O.J. Simpson's canceled book
• Paris couture week kicks off with Dior
  Paris couture week kicks off with Christian Dior holding catwalk show and party
• Woman finds $20K in bank deposit tube
  Ariz. woman finds $20,000 in bank deposit tube, then calmly walks into bank, turns over cash
• Dead camel found near Swedish highway
  Police in Sweden shocked after finding camel carcass on the side of a highway
• Report: Emmy nominees short list is out
  Report: Short list of potential Emmy nominees includes new hits `Heroes' and `Ugly Betty'
• Hair hackers chop off Brazil girl's mane
  Pair chop off Brazilian girl's waist-length mane, possibly to sell to wig maker
• Criss Angel's wife wants a divorce
  Criss Angel's estranged wife claims `Mindfreak' illusionist deserted her as he became famous
• For sale: 'Dracula's Castle' in Romania
  Habsburg heir puts Bran Castle, also known as `Dracula's Castle,' up for sale in Transylvania
• Live Earth aims to cause lasting change
  Can a global concert change the world? Live Earth, founded by Al Gore and Kevin Wall, hopes so
• Rushdie marital chapter comes to an end
  Marital chapter for Rushdie and 'Top Chef' wife Lakshmi to end in divorce, publicists say
• Hilton dog-food can fetches $305 on eBay
  Empty can of gourmet dog food taken from Paris Hilton's garbage fetches $305 on eBay
• Burglars steal bank's one-ton safe
  Burglars crash into Arkansas bank and use forklift to steal one-ton safe
• Pre-orders fly for Harry Potter No. 7
  Amazon.com logs more than 1.6 million Harry Potter pre-orders
• Woody Allen to begin work on new movie
  Woody Allen says he's looking forward to filming in Barcelona with `great, great enthusiasm'
• The Girl from Sao Paulo is CeU
  CeU, the Girl from Sao Paulo, brings her Brazilian sound to America on self-titled debut CD
• `Rat' leads box office with $47 million
  `Ratatouille' cooks up No. 1 opening at the box-office with $47 million in ticket sales
• Disney animator Art Stevens dies at 92
  Disney animator Art Stevens dies at 92; worked on `Fantasia,' co-directed `Fox and the Hound'
• T.I. battles alter-ego on new album
  T.I. aims for rap throne in battle against his alter-ego on new album
• Prince Edward's wife is pregnant
  Prince Edward's wife, Sophie, expecting couple's second child, due this winter
• Colin Ferguson returns with `Eureka'
  Colin Ferguson lays down the law _ and some humor _ as `Eureka' returns for 2nd season
• Lenny Wolpe is Broadway's new Wizard
  Veteran character actor Lenny Wolpe is Broadway's new Wizard of Oz in `Wicked'
• `Grey Gardens' closes July 29
  Despite its Tony-winning performances, `Grey Gardens' is closing July 29
• Thai police confiscate dried beetles
  Thai police confiscate shipment of hundreds of dried beetles destined for French collector
• Gandhi letter pulled from UK auction
  Gandhi's letter withdrawn from London auction, will be acquired by government of India
• Say `I don't' to `License to Wed'
  Movie review: Just say `I don't' to the lame, painfully strained `License to Wed'
• GM hopes movie will transform sales
  It's more than meets the eye for General Motors and its presence in`Transformers' movie
• B.B. King has busy summer schedule
  B.B. King's summer plans include blues fest tour, performance at Crossroads Guitar Festival
• Actor to help open Magna Carta exhibit
  James Earl Jones to read Declaration of Independence at opening of Philadelphia exhibit
• New Git-R-Done beer named for comedian
  Nebraska microbrewery launches Git-R-Done beer, named for Larry the Cable Guy's catchphrase
• Protesters chain selves to dog houses
  Dog care protesters chain themselves to dog houses to protest tethering of pets
• Kid Rock follows John Daly at Buick Open
  Rock-rapper Kid Rock makes an appearance at Buick Open, cheering on golfer John Daly
• Kerouac fans stage marathon reading
  Devotees celebrate 50th anniversary of Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' with marathon reading
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HEALTH

• Poor sense of smell may be Alzheimer's
  Trouble identifying common smells such as lemon and banana may signal Alzheimer's, study finds
• Labs mature eggs from girls with cancer
  Doctors bring young cancer patients' eggs to maturity, giving hope for future childbirth
• Study: Over 30 pct. report alcohol abuse
  More than 30 pct. of US adults have reported drinking problems, but few treated, study finds
• Could nerve-snipping spur weight loss?
  HEALTHBEAT: Could nerve-snip spur weight loss in people fearful of regular obesity surgery?
• Study links health to day care equipment
  Study: Better, but costly, equipment can cut illness at day care centers
• Judge orders OSHA to release toxic info
  Judge tells OSHA to release information on toxic exposures in the workplace
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POLITICS

• Bush commutes Libby prison sentence
  Bush commutes 2 1/2-year prison term of former White House aide I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby
• Putin tries anew to stop missile shield
  Russian president makes new bid to stop U.S. missile defense shield in Eastern Europe
• Clinton brings out husband for boost
  Hillary Clinton tries to boost her campaign by bringing out her husband in Iowa
• Study: FOIA requests plagued by delays
  Study finds Freedom of Information request still unanswered after 20 years
• McCain cuts staff after low fundraising
  John McCain lays off dozens of staffers after lackluster fundraising and low poll numbers
• Reaction to Bush's Libby decision
  Reaction to Bush's decision to commute Libby's sentence
• Gilmore recovers, suspends campaign
  Virginia's Gilmore recovers from eye surgery, cancels week of campaigning
• Legal workers lose chance at green cards
  Legal workers lose chance at green cards when govt. delays program
• Romney quickest on air with campaign ads
  Republican Mitt Romney bursts from pack to place more TV ads than all other 2008 candidates
• Army won't bury Holocaust survivor
  Family says Army rejected appeal for ground burial of Holocaust survivor advocate at Arlington
• Dodd tries to make waves in early states
  Dodd spends time touching base in New Hampshire and Iowa, but isn't finding much support
• Democrats: No child law needs overhaul
  Democratic presidential candidates say No Child Left Behind law needs overhaul
• Obama's successes dent Clinton candidacy
  Obama fundraising, donors put dent in Clinton's quest for inevitability
• FARC commander gets 17 years prison
  FARC comander gets 17 years in cocaine case as part of U.S. effort to fight Colombian rebels
• Medicare fraud rampant in LA, Miami
  Medicare officials attempt to slow fraud in Los Angeles and Miami
• Ethics reform bogged down in Congress
  Campaign promises collide with re-election concerns to stall ethics reform
• Audit: ATF ignored some gun buyer checks
  Audit: ATF abandons address checks for some gun show buyers, despite signs of illegal activity
• Jets shredded, kept away from 'bad guys'
  AP IMPACT: Pentagon orders old F-14 Tomcats shredded to keep them away from the 'bad guys'
• Timeline of events in CIA leak case
  Timeline of events in CIA leak case
• Text of Bush clemency order for Libby
  Text of Bush clemency order for Libby
• Putin outdoes Bush _ in fishing
  WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK:Putin 1, Bush 0, in fishing diplomacy
• Text of Bush, Putin remarks
  Text of Bush, Putin remarks after they met Monday in Kennebunkport
• Bush statement on Libby order
  Bush statement on Libby order commuting his sentence
• Comparative look at two ethics bills
  Comparative look at Senate, House ethics bills
• Chertoff: US should remain vigilant
  Chertoff: US safe, but vigilance necessary because of terrorist incidents in Europe
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SCIENCE

• Takeoffs a problem for giant bird
  Researchers say long flights possible for biggest bird, but getting off the ground a problem
• Organism ID'd that may be killing sheep
  Organism that might be killing bighorn sheep in the West isolated in a lab, biologists say
• Ancient hybrid scrub oak is ancient tree
  Hybrid scrub oak in Salt Lake City historical park is a rare and ancient tree
• China finds pyramid in ancient tomb
  Chinese researchers say they have found strange pyramid-shaped chamber in ancient tomb
• Va. commission to collect fish carcasses
  Va. commission to collect carcasses of elusive species to study health of fish populations
• Study: Northern Canada ponds drying up
  Ponds that have provided summer water in high arctic for millennia are drying up, study finds
• Study: Hurricanes may aid stressed coral
  Researchers say hurricanes may benefit coral reefs stressed by warming conditions
• Mo. professors host girls' science camps
  Mo. professors host science camps for girls to boost representation in technology, engineering
• Space shuttle heads back to Florida
  Jet carrying space shuttle Atlantis leaves Nebraska air base en route to Florida
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TECHNOLOGY

• Techies rush to dissect Apple's iPhone
  Techies who rushed to dissect the iPhone discover companies that supplied chips and components
• Universal seeks short-term iTunes deal
  Universal Music Group seeks month-by-month licensing deal with Apple's iTunes
• AT&T offers some customers free Wi-Fi
  AT&T gives broadband customers free access to Wi-Fi network
• Nintendo Wii outsells Sony PS3
  Nintedo Wii console far outsells Sony's PS3 6-to-1 in June in Japan
• Amazon.com to sell indie films on demand
  Amazon.com to sell indie films on demand in HD DVD format through on-demand printing service
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U.S.

• Crews gain ground on Utah wildfire
  As conditions improve, firefighters make progress in Utah, California wildfires
• Worker killed on ride wasn't at her post
  Investigators: Worker killed on N.Y. amusement park ride should have been at shutoff switch
• Attack survivor dies in cruise ship jump
  Survivor of hate-crime attack dies in jump from cruise ship; teen testified before Congress
• Obituaries in the news
  Obituaries in the news
• Hundreds evacuate as Plains rivers bulge
  Evacuations continue in flooded Southern Plains; oil slick glides down Kan. river
• U.N. report backpedals on Western Sahara
  U.N. secretary-general reissues report on Western Sahara without controversial recommendations
• Doctor pleads guilty to child porn
  Calif. doctor pleads guilty to child porn after videotaping young patients
• EPA unit probing Mo. reservoir collapse
  EPA criminal unit looking into reservoir collapse that unleashed flood in Missouri park
• Calif. air board leader quits in dispute
  California air board leader quits, citing meddling by governor's office
• NYC man held for reciting 1st Amendment
  Man arrested for reciting 1st Amendment in New York wants charges dropped
• Cops: Pregnant teen, beau killed parents
  Pregnant Tenn. teen, boyfriend, 2nd man charged in slayings of her father, stepmother
• Holiday travel begins amid high security
  Americans begin Fourth of July travel amid heightened security, planning for long weekends
• Doctor challenges Kan. abortion law
  Seeking to dismiss charges, Kansas abortion provider challenges late-term abortion law
• Marines investigated over 2004 actions
  Navy investigates Marines in fall 2004 action in Fallujah, Iraq, scene of 2 major battles
• Mo. conceals executioners' identities
  Mo. governor signs bill concealing executioners' IDs, allowing them to sue those who name them
• Military: Friendly fire killed Guardsman
  AP NewsBreak: Friendly fire killed soldier whose military motive was brother's disappearance
• Arizona OKs illegal-worker restrictions
  Arizona governor signs bill seeking to stem the hiring of illegal immigrants
• Benoit bought many steroids, papers say
  Pro wrestler Benoit bought excessive amounts of injectable steroids, papers say
• Judge dismisses New York Times lawsuit
  Federal judge dismisses New York Times' Freedom of Information lawsuit
• U.S. architect to head U.N. renovation
  American architect appointed to oversee $1.9 billion renovation of U.N. headquarters
• Family sues over delayed execution
  Ohio mother sues over son's delayed execution, saying procedure is cruel and unusual
• Cops plead not guilty in taped attack
  Chicago police officers plead not guilty to attacking 4 businessmen in taped bar fight
• Details revealed in pregnant woman case
  Woman helped suspect in killing dispose of pregnant woman's body, Ohio officials say
• Leaving health plan harder than joining
  Getting out much harder than getting in for some private Medicare plans, experts say
• Justices attend science training seminar
  Judges attend three-day seminar in science training to help them make decisions about evidence
• Padilla defense questions terror expert
  Defense in Padilla case chips away at U.S. terrorism expert for not talking about his work
• Body of Nev. gold miner recovered
  Body of Nev. gold miner recovered from underground mine 13 days after ground gave way
• Inmate accused of murder is in court
  Prisoner accused of killing guard appears in court to hear charges, is held without bail
• Katrina brought a wave of Hispanics
  Hispanic workers add to New Orleans' ethnic flavor; city still adapting to population increase
• Man saved after plunge from cruise ship
  Coast Guard: Man rescued after jumping from cruise ship off the Florida coast appeared drunk
• Pipe bomb-like device explodes at Disney
  Pipe bomb-like device explodes in trash can at Disney World, no injuries
• Lawsuit could unmask restaurant critic
  Lawsuit could unmask Philadelphia Inquirer restaurant critic; case hinges on cut of meat
• Bodies of missing priest, friend found
  Searchers in Oregon find bodies of missing California priest and traveling companion
• Nifong resigns, effective immediately
  Prosecutor from Duke lacrosse rape case submits new resignation letter, effective immediately
• Mass. seeks cheap health care for adults
  Mass. trying to get young adults to join health insurance plans by offering cheap premiums
• Levee work might imperil French Quarter
  Repairs to levee system could put French Quarter in greater peril than before Katrina
• Fiery crash closes NYC bridge; 1 dead
  Fiery tractor-trailer crash closes Tappan Zee Bridge in New York City, killing the driver
• N.Y. eateries in no hurry on new rules
  New York restaurants now must ban trans fats and post calories, but many in no rush to comply
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WORLD

• U.S. requests extradition of wanted man
  Lawyer: U.S. requests Hong Kong extradite American man wanted in child abuse case
• 3 doctors among arrested in British plot
  3 doctors among those arrested in Britain's car bomb plot, including detention in Australia
• Iran launches TV channel in English
  Iran officially launches English-language TV channel to counter Western influence on news
• U.S. implicates Iran in January attack
  U.S. alleges Iran was behind sophisticated January attack that killed 5 U.S. troops in Iraq
• Drug suspect accuses Mexican official
  Drug suspect says Mexican official forced him to stash ruling party millions in mansion
• Chadian president's son found dead
  Son of Chadian president found suffocated in Paris suburb, and police open murder probe
• Australia arrests suspect in UK plot
  Man wanted in British terror plot arrested in Australia
• Suicide attacker kills 9 at Yemen temple
  Police: Suicide bomber kills 9 outside ancient Queen of Sheba temple in Yemen
• Mexico may begin drug testing in schools
  President Felipe Calderon suggests Mexico may begin drug testing in public schools
• Iran president rejects Stone documentary
  Iranian president rejects offer from U.S. filmmaker Oliver Stone to make documentary about him
• Attacks lacked skill, but spread chaos
  Inept attacks spared lives in Britain, but plot raises specter of Iraq-style terror
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,583
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,583 Monday, according to count by The Associated Press
• Guatemalans riot after child abductions
  Guatemalan villagers riot, burn police station after alleged child kidnappings
• Somali elders search for peace
  Mogadishu's biggest clan meets, elders hold future in their hands
• Fire destroys Port-au-Prince marketplace
  Fire destroys marketplace in Haiti's capital; vendors blame city government
• U.S. diplomat found dead in rural Cyprus
  U.S. defense attache found dead in rural area of Cyprus 4 days after disappearing with car
• Widows suffer in Afghan village
  Widows in western Afghanistan village suffer consequences of war _ and drug smuggling
• Hindu shrine's icy stalagmite melts
  Icy stalagmite at Kashmiri shrine melts; officials blame body heat from Hindu pilgrims
• Olmert skips memorial for Lebanon war
  Olmert skips memorial ceremony for Lebanon war, drawing criticism from soldiers' families
• Key figures about Iraq
  Key figures about Iraq since the war began in March 2003
• Britons worry at terror attacks timing
  Amid bomb attempts and terror raids, Britons look nervously to anniversary of 2005 attacks
• Myanmar frees AIDS activist
  Myanmar frees AIDS activist after more than a month's detention
• Iraq replaces security panel in Basra
  Iraqi government replaces security committee in Basra in attempt to stabilize city
• Diana's sons pay her homage at concert
  Princes William and Harry join 70,000 at Wembley Stadium for Princess Diana charity concert
• Living on Cuban food ration isn't easy
  After a month on Cuban rations: 9 pounds lighter and a new appreciation for food
• US: Afghan civilian deaths 'unfortunate'
  Civilian casualties in Afghanistan 'unfortunate,' says U.S. envoy at Rome conference
• 6 U.S. troops killed in Iraq violence
  6 U.S. troops killed in Iraq violence, military announces
• Curtain falls on Iraq's `M.A.S.H.'
  Curtain falls on Iraq's `MASH' as new hospital opens, ready for years more wounded
• Vanunu ordered jailed for six months
  Israeli court orders nuclear whistleblower jailed for 6 months
• Pakistan eases curbs on atomic scientist
  Pakistan eases house arrest restrictions on nuclear scientist who sold secrets abroad
• Third GI charged in Iraq murder probe
  Third American soldier charged with murder in death of Iraqi
• Madrid train bombing trial wraps up
  Defense attorneys demand acquittals on last day of Madrid train bombing trial
• Hamas makes arrest in reporter's case
  Hamas arrests spokesman of shadowy group holding BBC reporter kidnapped in Gaza
• Rum Punch spikes Caribbean drugs
  Joint Operation Rum Punch bites into Caribbean drug flow
• China military getting trendier uniforms
  China promises troop new uniforms, giving world's largest military fresh look
• Court rejects file on Pakistani judge
  Supreme Court rejects government evidence against suspended Pakistani judge
• 7 Afghan police killed by roadside bomb
  Roadside bomb destroys police vehicle in Afghanistan, killing all 7 policemen on board
• Israel transfers taxes to Palestinians
  Israel transfers millions to Palestinians, workers to be paid full salaries
• Trial opens in Turkish reporter's death
  In Turkey, alleged killers of ethnic Armenian journalist go on trial
• UK highway reopens after chemical fire
  Explosions, fire at industrial unit prompts temporary closure of British highway
• S. Korean tycoon gets prison for beating
  S. Korean tycoon sentenced to 18 months for beating karaoke bar workers who scuffled with son
• Abe rips official for A-bomb comment
  Japanese PM Abe sternly reprimands defense minister, who said WWII A-bombings were inevitable
• Israel court delays president's plea
  Court orders state to defend plea bargain with president, dropping rape charges
• Chinese reporter's family seeks death
  Family appeals for death penalty for Chinese mine boss convicted in death of reporter
• Afghans: 62 Taliban, 45 civilians dead
  Afghan investigation finds 62 Taliban, 45 civilians killed in southern battle
• Beijing table tennis venue catches fire
  Venue for Beijing Olympic table tennis competition catches fire
• Today in history - July 2
  On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution for independence
• U.S. general: North Korea still a threat
  Top U.S. general in South Korea says North Korea still a threat because of missile tests
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BASEBALL

• Rocket rides into history with 350th win
  Roger Clemens rides into history with 350th victory in Yankees' 5-1 win over Twins
• Rockies cruise past the Mets 6-2
  Matt Holiday homers, Jason Hirsh throws 6 shutout innings as Rockies cruise past Mets 6-2
• Slumping D-Rays no problem for Indians
  Indians defeat slumping Devil Rays 10-2 to complete 4-game sweep
• Backup catchers continue to beat Pirates
  Backup catcher Damian Miller homers twice as Brewers defeat Pirates 10-3
• Orioles rally to defeat White Sox 7-6
  Kevin Millar's single helps the Orioles rally from four runs down and defeat the White Sox 7-6
• Rolen leads Cards past Diamondbacks 11-3
  Scott Rolen gets four RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the Diamondbacks 11-3
• Astros walk past Phillies 7-5
  Astros defeat Phillies 7-5 with help from 2 bases-loaded walks
• Twins overcome Big Hurt's 500th home run
  Frank Thomas hits 500th career homer before being ejected as Blue Jays fall to Twins 8-5
• Cubbies club slumping Nationals 7-2
  Soriano leads the way as Cubbies club slumping Nationals 7-2
• Red Sox top Texas to earn series split
  Hinske hits bases-loaded triple as Red Sox top Texas 7-3 to earn series split
• Tigers' Bonderman likes being overlooked
  Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman enjoys being under the radar
• Announcer aims to avoid Bonds goof
  Giants announcer hopes to avoid repeat of Bonds call heard nowhere in the world
• Lack of interest hurts baseball in China
  Baseball unlikely to grow in popularity in China because youth don't know sport's intricacies
• Reds hire Mackanin as interim manager
  Cincinnati Reds hire Pete Mackanin as interim manager after firing Jerry Narron
• Mariners top Blue Jays, boost win streak
  Seattle Mariners rally past the Toronto Blue Jays, 2-1, for their eighth consecutive victory
• Mystery surrounds Hargrove's resignation
  Mystery surrounds Mike Hargrove's resignation as Seattle Mariners' manager during win streak
• Rookie sparkles as Giants rout D-Backs
  Rookie RHP Tim Lincecum strikes out 12 to lead Giants past Diamondbacks 12-0; Cubs win again
• Flurry of votes puts Bonds in as starter
  Flurry of late voting puts Barry Bonds in as LF starter for All-Star game at home ballpark
• Thames helps Tigers win pitchers' duel
  Marcus Thames hits solo homer in the 8th as Tigers win pitchers' duel with Twins, 1-0
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BASKETBALL

• Fisher quits Jazz to help ill daughter
  Guard Derek Fisher leaves Jazz to concentrate on daughter's cancer treatment
• Iverson calls suit get-rich-quick scheme
  Allen Iverson calls lawsuit over 2005 fight in Washington club a get-rich-quick scheme
• Dupree leads Sky past Sparks in overtime
  Chicago Sky beat L.A. Sparks in overtime 74-71; Candice Dupree scores 24, forces OT with shot
• Monarchs make sure Boucek coaches West
  Monarchs down Lynx 76-68, ensuring that coach Jenny Boucek will coach West in All-Star game
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BOXING

• Klitschko, Brewster ready for rematch
  Klitschko, Brewster show respect before IBF title fight
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FOOTBALL

• Johnson under legal limit in DUI arrest
  Former Bears defensive lineman Tank Johnson under legal limit in DUI arrest
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GOLF

• For Bateman, paycheck means new cookware
  Brian Bateman, self-described PGA Tour 'underachiever,' wins in Mich., collects $882,000
• Kerr ends major drought; Ochoa must wait
  Cristie Kerr ends her 0-for-the-majors drought with U.S. Open victory; Lorena Ochoa must wait
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HOCKEY

• Rangers' free agents shared same number
  New York Rangers' free agents shared same number before signing with new team
• Another busy day in NHL free agency
  Bertuzzi headlines another busy day in NHL free agency
• Penguins perk up with Stanley Cup vets
  Penguins perk up with Stanley Cup vets by signing Petr Sykora, Darryl Sydor
• Penguins, Whitney agree to six-year deal
  Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Whitney agree to $24 million, six-year contract
• Smyth leaves Islanders for Avalanche
  Ryan Smyth, last of the top free-agent forwards available, leaves Islanders for Avalanche
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MORE SPORTS

• Alinghi hopes to sail away with Cup
  Alinghi looks to sail away with America's Cup as they lead challengers in best-of-nine series
• Monday's Sports Transactions
  Monday's Sports Transactions
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SOCCER

• Paraguay pummels U.S. soccer team 3-1
  Paraguay pummels U.S. soccer team 3-1 in Copa America competition
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TENNIS

• Serena hobbles to dramatic Wimbledon win
  Serena Williams hobbles to dramatic win at Wimbledon after collapsing with strained calf
• Nadal waiting to continue Wimbledon play
  Nadal waiting to continue Wimbledon play after match suspended because of rain, darkness
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