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Joe Posnanski: Mariano Rivera's a true Yankee, almost mythical in his dominance

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:40:57 EDT

With one pitch, Mariano Rivera has dominated like no closer in baseball history. Yet his prodigious numbers are not the only remarkable thing about Rivera, writes Joe Posnanski.

A excerpt from Grant Wahl's book: The Beckham Experiment

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:29:49 EDT

David Beckham wanted to conquer America. Instead, Becks' stint in MLS largely has fizzled. Grant Wahl details some of the reasons why the 'Beckham Experiment' has become a fiasco.

Report: Lakers close to reaching deal with Artest

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:03 EDT

ATLANTA (SI.com) -- The Lakers Lakers are close to reaching an agreement with Houston forward Ron Artest, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Another Serena-Venus final on tap

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:14:41 EDT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Serena Williams has rallied to beat Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 and reach the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row.

New Cav Shaq pledges to 'win a ring for the King'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:38:25 EDT

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: Bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

NFL suspends Jets' Pace for first 4 games of '09

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:58:01 EDT

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL has suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Cards sign hyped Dominican prospect

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:28:05 EDT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals gave a $3.1 million signing bonus to 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America.

Top priority? Gordon says Bulls never made offer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:54:39 EDT

CHICAGO (AP) -- A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon says the Chicago Bulls never made a contract offer even though general manager Gar Forman said re-signing him was the No. 1 priority.

CFL fines player for TD tribute to Michael Jackson

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:22:48 EDT

TORONTO (AP) -- The Canadian Football League fined Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce for "excessive actions" during his tribute to Michael Jackson after scoring a touchdown.

Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:54:49 EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Jeremy Mayfield has missed the deadline to enter his car into Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway.