Spaniard Carlos Sastre of the CSC team retained the overall leader's yellow jersey after German Marcus Burghardt of the Columbia team won the 18th stage of the Tour de France here on Thursday. Other |
Thursday, July 24, 2008
 | Swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after testing positive for a banned substance, according to a person familiar with the test results. Pool |
 | Beijing will set up specially designated zones for protesters during next month's Olympics, a security official said Wednesday, in a sign China's authoritarian government may allow some demonstrations during the games. Olympics |
Carlos Sastre of Spain has won the 17th stage of the Tour de France, the hardest ride this year up three devastating Alpine climbs, to take the overall lead from teammate Franck Schleck. Other |
World Baseball Classic winner Japan, defending Olympic champion Cuba and a talented U.S. squad lead the chase for baseball gold at Beijing in what looks to be the sport's Olympic farewell. Baseball |
 | The Oakland Athletics emphatically snapped a six-game losing streak Tuesday, beating East Division leaders Tampa Bay 8-1 in the American League. Baseball |
As they look for ways to upgrade their starting rotation, the Yankees are considering both internal and external options. Baseball |
 | The Milwaukee Brewers left it late to record their sixth straight win, finally beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in National League action Tuesday. Baseball |
Asafa Powell took on the world's fastest man with every intention of beating him to the finish line. Other |  |
Candace Parker scored 21 points and DeLisha Milton-Jones added 19 before both were ejected after a scuffle in the final minute as the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Detroit Shock 84-81 in the WNBA on Tuesday. Basketball |
