SAN FRANCISCO: Much of the talk in the right-field stands at AT&T Park on Tuesday night concerned how much a collector might pay for the historic 756th Barry Bonds home run ball.
SAN FRANCISCO: Barry Bonds hit the 756th home run of his career to set a new Major League record on Tuesday, sparking wild celebrations among his hometown fans and a mixed reaction elsewhere in the wake of past steroid allegations.
MONTREAL: Marat Safin is steering well clear of the ATP's gambling probe currently centered on a match last week in which Russian compatriot Nikolay Davydenko withdrew injured.
WASHINGTON: John Isner's unprecedented dream run of five consecutive third set tie-breaker triumphs to reach an ATP final after just one prior tour match has sparked talk of a resurgence in American tennis.
TULSA, Oklahoma: Tiger Woods, despite being widely regarded as the world's best-known sports figure, believes England soccer player David Beckham probably has a higher global profile.
LONDON: England's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008 have been hit by a spate of injuries to their central defenders, including captain John Terry.
YOKOHAMA, Japan: Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has warned the club's league and European rivals he plans to win everything on offer this season.
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