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Red Sox Beat Yankees 5-2 in ALCS Opener
NEW YORK - The Boston Red Sox put aside curses and fatigue to burst ahead in the AL championship series. David Ortiz, Todd Walker and Manny Ramirez homered off a shaky Mike Mussina, and the Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-2 Wednesday night.

Sosa Heats Up As Cubs Crush Marlins 12-3
CHICAGO - Sammy Sosa struck again Wednesday night, launching a 495-foot shot that highlighted the Chicago Cubs' four home runs in a 12-3 romp over the Florida Marlins that evened the NL championship series after two games.

Bryant Deciding on Preliminary Hearing
EAGLE, Colo. - Security was tight around the courthouse for a hearing in Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case, with two metal detectors in place and armed guards prepared to stand watch.

Bruins Tie Devils 3-3 in Season Opener
BOSTON - Jeff Jillson scored twice in his Bruins debut, the second to tie the game with 3:58 left in regulation on Wednesday night as Boston opened the season with a 3-3 tie against the Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils.

Wakefield Baffles Yankees Batters
NEW YORK - Theo Epstein was an 18-year-old sophomore at Yale watching on television as Tim Wakefield sent frustrated batters back to the dugout wondering how to hit his knuckleball.

Cubs' Alex Gonzalez Gets His Groove Back
CHICAGO - There has been no mixup whatsoever between Chicago Cubs shortstop Alex Gonzalez and his Florida counterpart with the same name in the National League championship series.

Clijsters Routs Hantuchova at Porsche GP
FILDERSTADT, Germany - Her No. 1 ranking on the line, Kim Clijsters overwhelmed Daniela Hantuchova 6-1, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinals.

Flames' Iginla 1st Black Captain in NHL
CALGARY, Alberta - Jarome Iginla became the first black captain in NHL history Wednesday when the talented forward was tabbed to wear the `C' by the Calgary Flames.

Sorenstam Poised to Make Hall of Fame
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - For all the records Annika Sorenstam has set and history she has made over the last couple of years, one of her greatest feats of all comes Thursday in the first round of the Samsung Championship, her 15th tournament of the season, marking 10 years on tour.

Smoltz Says He's Done With Elbow Surgery
ATLANTA - One day after the fourth surgery on his right elbow, John Smoltz said he would retire before facing another such procedure.

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