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Dodgers stun Arizona with 5 runs in 9th (AP) -

Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp, top, pumps his fist as he crosses home plate on an RBI-single hit by teammate Andre Ethier off Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brandon Lyon in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 20, 2008, in Phoenix. The Dodgers scored five runs in the ninth to win 6-5.

Andre Ethier hit a go-ahead triple to highlight a five-run ninth-inning rally and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Sunday. The Dodgers took two of three from Arizona to pull even with the Diamondbacks in the NL West. Brandon Webb and the Diamondbacks had staked Brandon Lyon to a three-run lead, but the Diamondbacks closer, pitching in his third straight game, couldn't...


Redskins acquire DE Taylor from Dolphins (AP) - Jason Taylor is leaving the only NFL team he's known, going from the Miami Dolphins to the Washington Redskins in a trade Sunday. The Redskins gave the Dolphins a second-round pick in 2009 and a sixth-round choice in 2010 for Taylor. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive end -- who was the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year -- fell out of favor in Miami after spending his offseason on the TV show...
Giants trade 2B Durham to Brewers (AP) - The San Francisco Giants traded second baseman Ray Durham to the Milwaukee Brewers for two minor leaguers after the teams played Sunday. Durham was in a Giants uniform for the series finale against Milwaukee, but appeared prepared to leave town with the Brewers for St. Louis afterward. The 36-year-old second baseman, in his sixth season with San Francisco and the final year of a two-year contract,...
Braun's 5 RBIs help Brewers sweep Giants (AP) -

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Manny Parra watches his RBI single drop in against the San Francisco Giants in the second inning of an MLB baseball game, Sunday, July 20, 2008 in San Francisco, Calif.

Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high five runs, pitcher Manny Parra had an RBI single en route to winning his eighth straight decision and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a season sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 7-4 victory Sunday. Corey Hart added a solo shot for the Brewers, who took all six meetings with the Giants this year and are off to a nice start after the...


Miles hits slam in 9th, Cards sweep Pads (AP) -

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Isringhausen sits on the bench after being pulled out of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 20, 2008, in St. Louis. Isringhausen blew the save attempt, but the Cardinals went on to win 9-5.

Tony La Russa was hoping for a line-drive single or a sacrifice fly. Aaron Miles, too. Instead, he shocked the San Diego Padres with power. Miles' grand slam in the ninth inning, the first game-ending hit of his career, helped the St. Louis Cardinals recover from another blown save by Jason Isringhausen in a 9-5 victory over San Diego on Sunday that wrapped up a four-game sweep.


Briscoe wins, Penske ends up 1-2 in Ohio (AP) - Ryan Briscoe never doubted The Captain's call.
Harrington defends British Open title (AP) -

Padraig Harrington's son Patrick, right, and other children, look through photographers cameras during the trophy presentation after Harrington's win at the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Sunday, July 20, 2008.

Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in golf. He stopped Sunday to share the moment with Greg Norman, who knows this path all too well.


Schleck takes Tour lead after 15th stage (AP) -

Oscar Sio Pereiro of Spain grimaces in pain prior to being carried into an ambulance after he crashed in the descent of Agnel pass during the 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Embrun, France, and Prato Nevoso, Italy, Sunday July 20, 2008.

Frank Schleck of Luxembourg likes to attack. He also likes the look of his yellow jersey. He became the new leader of the Tour de France on Sunday. Whether that lasts remains to be seen. The race is now in the Alps, where countless riders have been broken. "Don't kick me while I'm happy," Schleck said. His jump to the front of cycling's showpiece event came on a day when Simon Gerrans of Australia won...