 Sportsnet.ca | Agent: Johnson meeting with Hawks Washington Post AP ATLANTA -- Joe Johnson's agent says the four-time All-Star is meeting with the Atlanta Hawks at the start of the free-agent negotiating period. The Hawks are expected to do their best to keep Johnson, a free agent, by offering their ... Joe Johnson: Hawks Will Offer Maximum Contract Hawks To Offer Johnson MAX Deal Free-agent buzz: Johnson wants to stay |
 TSN | Jefferson opts out of final year with Spurs Washington Post AP SAN ANTONIO -- Spurs swingman Richard Jefferson has opted out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the nine-year veteran informed the team Thursday. Jefferson was due to make about $15 ... Jefferson Opts Out of Spurs Deal Surprise: Spurs' Jefferson opts out Spurs' Jefferson opts out of contract |
 TSN | Nets Throw First Bucket of Paint at Knicks New York Times The Nets new billboard, with Jay-Z with Mikhail Prokhorov, looms over Madison Square Garden. By HOWARD BECK Keep up with the latest news, on the court and off, with The Times's basketball blog. The LeBron James mural in Rucker Park, Harlem. ... Nets free agent pitch will have a little hip-hop Nets Flex Their Muscles as LeBron Sweepstakes Begin When The Clock Strikes Twelve, The LeBron James Gambling Will Begin |
 ESPN | Furcal, Kemp lead Dodgers to sweep MLB.com SAN FRANCISCO -- Rafael Furcal and Matt Kemp combined for seven hits with a home run each and Vicente Padilla earned his first victory since beating the Giants on April 16 as the Dodgers completed a series sweep with an 8-2 ... Kemp homer helps Dodgers sweep Giants Benched Matt Kemp has meeting with Joe Torre Giants' bats mostly dormant in loss to LA |
 New York Daily News | Randall Cunningham's son's death reminds parents of hot tub safety USA Today The death of former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham's young son in a family hot tub should draw attention to ways to keep children safe in the water, health experts said Wednesday. Cunningham's 2-year-old son Christian ... Randall Cunningham's son dies in hot tub accident Randall Cunningham's Son, 2, Drowns in Hot Tub Ex-NFL Quarterback Randall Cunningham's Son Dead In Hot Tub Accident |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | Richard fans 10 as Padres rout Rox MLB.com SAN DIEGO -- Clayton Richard struck out a career high 10 batters in seven innings and the Padres erupted for six runs in the fourth inning as they routed the Rockies, 13-3, on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 24519 at PETCO ... Clayton Richard: Richard strikes out 10 as Padres rout Rockies Rough outing for Francis spells Rox loss MLB: San Diego 13, Colorado 3 |
 Washington Post | Enright helps Diamondbacks beat Cardinals 4-2 The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Barry Enright gave the Arizona Diamondbacks five solid innings as the fill-in for Edwin Jackson and Chris Young hit a two-run home run in a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that avoided a three-game sweep on Wednesday. ... Carpenter doesn't expect to miss start Enright leads D-backs to win in debut Diamondbacks recall P Enright to make debut, option Rosa |
 msnbc.com | Comebacks becoming the norm for Reds MLB.com CINCINNATI -- As the calendar turns to July, the Reds have made it clear they're a team capable of pulling off improbable wins. There's something different about a late-game rally against an ace pitcher like Philadelphia's Roy ... John Clay: Reds enter July looking like true contenders Bruce's HR sends Reds over Phillies 4-3 Tenth Win Eludes Halladay in Phillies' Loss to Reds |
 CBC.ca | Goaltender Michael Leighton signs two-year deal to return to Flyers USA Today PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Goaltender Michael Leighton, who helped carry the Philadelphia Flyers to a berth in the Stanley Cup Final, signed a two-year deal to return to the team. "We are pleased to have Michael under contract for ... Flyers sign G Leighton to 2-year deal Flyers sign Leighton, eye free agent signings Flyers sign goalie Leighton to two-year extension |
 Kansas City Star | Wandy does it all in win against Brewers MLB.com MILWAUKEE -- Wandy Rodriguez did a little of everything to ensure the Astros ended the month of June on a good note. Rodriguez held the Brewers to one run in seven innings, drove in the go-ahead run with a suicide squeeze ... Rodriguez pitches 7 strong in Astros' 5-1 win Astros-Brewers Preview The Brewers hope to get to within six games of .500 |