McLouth's two-run homer lifts Pirates over CubsNate McLouth hit a tie-breaking two-run homer off Carlos Marmol in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday even though Alfonso Soriano hit two home runs for the second straight day.
Federer, Nadal advance to Hamburg finalRafael Nadal fought off a challenge from Novak Djokovic 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 Saturday to set up another final against defending champion Roger Federer at the Hamburg Masters.
Sharapova pulls out of Italian Open semifinalMaria Sharapova pulled out of the Italian Open semifinals because of a strained left calf Saturday, two days before she is to assume the No. 1 ranking following Justine Henin's retirement.
Federer, Nadal roll into Hamburg finalRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal both won on Saturday, setting up a rematch of the 2007 final of the $2.955 million Masters Series Hamburg .
Briscoe and 2 rookies crash in Indy 500 practiceRyan Briscoe, a front-row qualifier last week, crashed hard in the second turn but was uninjured during practice Friday for the Indianapolis 500.
Amputee runner wins right to try for Olympic spotDouble-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius won his appeal Friday and can compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics.
Sonnanstine tames Cardinals in Rays' 3-1 victoryAndy Sonnanstine carried a shutout into the eighth inning and added two singles to a 12-hit outburst in the streaking Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 victory over the sagging St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Werth hits 3 homers as Phillies beat Jays 10-3
NFL owners may opt out of labor deal next week
Magowan stepping down as Giants' managing partner
Patriots' Belichick says Walsh isn't credible
Lakers hold off Jazz 108-105, reach West finals

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