Archive for July, 2009
A superstar real estate agent plots his comeback
MIAMI (AP) — It’s the perfect Miami morning at Carlos Justo’s penthouse – warm and bright, with luxury yachts powering through the sparkling blue Atlantic Ocean some 30 stories below. Justo, a 53-year-old real estate agent, has been awake since 3:30 a.m.
Quentin, Getz lead White Sox past Yankees 10-5
CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox made a big trade. Then they got a big win. Carlos Quentin homered and had a go-ahead RBI double and Chris Getz delivered a two-run, bases-loaded single Friday night as the White Sox beat the New York Yankees 10-5
Venus tops Sharapova; Serena loses to Stosur
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Venus Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 at the Bank of the West Classic on Friday night.
Vikings aren’t only ones trying to forget Favre
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — As June turned into July, Chris Brustuen was convinced. Brett Favre was definitely coming to play for his favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings
Dems win approval of health bill in committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a triumph for President Barack Obama, Democrats narrowly pushed sweeping health care legislation through a key congressional committee Friday night and cleared the way for a September showdown in the House. The 31-28 vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, along party lines, was weeks later than either the White House or Democratic leaders had hoped.
Angels score 6 runs in the 11th, beat Twins 11-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Howie Kendrick’s pinch-hit RBI single started Los Angeles’ six-run 11th inning and the Angels recorded their major league-leading 34th comeback victory of the season, 11-5 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The Angels, who have come from behind in 13 of their past 18 victories, had six hits and two walks against three Minnesota relievers before making an out in the 11th inning.
