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U.S. women defeat Sweden

The U.S. women's national team defeated Sweden, 1-0, on a 39th minute goal from midfielder Carli Lloyd to complete a sweep of two matches in Scandinavia.
On Phelps' night, Hoelzer sets world record

OMAHA, Neb. — Margaret Hoelzer has set the ninth world record of the U.S. swimming trials, winning the 200-meter backstroke in 2 minute, 6.09 seconds.
KC's Guillen gets into heated exchange with coach

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Volatile Kansas City outfielder Jose Guillen got into a heated clubhouse exchange with pitching coach Bob McClure prior to Saturday night's game, knocking over chairs before several Royals stepped in to separate them.
Tyson Gay tumbles at Olympic trials, out of 200

EUGENE, Ore. — Tyson Gay accelerated through the first curve. Then, he started flying.
Ankiel caps rally in 9th to lift Cards past Cubs

ST. LOUIS — Rick Ankiel slapped a two-run, two-out single to right field in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a three-run rally and lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Stewart looks to snap bad luck streak at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart's freaky season of bad luck took another turn when the two-time NASCAR champion fell ill before the start of Saturday night's race at Daytona International Raceway.
Tom Pernice Jr. takes 1-shot lead at AT&T National

BETHESDA, Md. — Tom Pernice Jr. was easy to ignore Saturday in the AT&T National until he wound up in the lead.
Report: Rodriguez, Ramirez highlight AL All-Stars

NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez will highlight an American League All-Star team loaded with Yankees and Red Sox, according to a report on the New York Post's Web site.
Presious Passion and Notional garner Breeders' Cup spots

Presious Passion and Notional both picked up spots in this year's Breeders' Cup races with a pair of stakes victories at Monmouth Park on Saturday. The two races, United Nations Handicap and Salvator Mile, are part the of "Win and You're In" Breeders' Cup challenge races that guarantee the winners automatic entry into the 2008 World Championships.
Angela Park shoots 62 to move within 1 of leader

ROGERS, Ark. — Angela Park's final putt was as impressive as her round - an uphill birdie attempt from about 25 feet that capped a 10-under 62.
Pens add Cooke to mix

The Pittsburgh Penguins continued to restock their roster Saturday, signing forward Matt Cooke to a two-year contract.
Tulowitzki returns to DL after freak accident

DENVER — This trip for the 15-day disabled list cuts a little deeper for Troy Tulowitzki and the Colorado Rockies.
Pirates send Gorzelanny to minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned pitcher Tom Gorzelanny to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, a day after he struggled in his start against Milwaukee.
Recap: NY Yankees vs. Boston

Mike Lowell's three-run homer in the fifth inning broke up a tie game, and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 6-4 win in a rain-soaked Independence Day matchup with the New York Yankees.
Williams wins high jump, Gay pulls up lame in 200m

Jesse Williams earned his first trip to the Olympic Games by winning the men's high jump competition Saturday at the U.S. Track and Field trials from the University of Oregon's historic Hayward Field.