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Red Sox avoid Mariners sweep at Fenway

David Ortiz had a tying RBI single and Mark Kotsay added a key two-run hit during a five-run seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.

Record crowd watch Beavers fall to Sky Sox

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox defeated the Portland Beavers 4-2 in front of a near-sellout Independence Day crowd. Saturday’s turnout of 15,583 at PGE park was the fourth-largest for a Beavers game since the team returned to the Pacific Coast League in 2001.

Federer beats Roddick for record 15th Grand Slam

Roger Federer hoisted the trophy and celebrated making Grand Slam history, a year removed from an epic five-set final when he left Wimbledon a broken man, his title ripped away and his aura of invincibility shattered.

Mariners get second straight late win over Red Sox

Chris Woodward's bases-loaded pop up in the ninth inning dropped behind a partially draw-in infield to score the go-ahead run and lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

Sounders' Jaqua 'shocked' at rape accusation

Seattle Sounders forward Nate Jaqua denies a rape allegation by an Oregon woman who is seeking more than $10 million in damages in a civil lawsuit, says his attorney. "Nate Jaqua was shocked to learn of these allegations," his attorney said in a statement.

Former NFL quarterback, woman found dead

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown Nashville condominium. Police said a woman, not his wife, was also shot dead.

Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto

Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-10 forward helped Orlando to the NBA finals in June.

Sinisi, Antonelli highlight Beavers 8-4 victory

Vincent Sinisi and Matt Antonelli each drove in two runs and Brian Lawrence pitched six strong innings as the Portland Beavers defeated the Tacoma Rainiers 8-4 Friday night at Cheney Stadium.

Source: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers

Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.

ESPN.com: Magic's Turkoglu signs on with Blazers

ESPN.com cited unidentified sources and did not disclose terms. Turkoglu's agent, Lon Babby, did not immediately return calls or e-mails and Turkoglu himself did not say anything. Portland cannot comment on the agreement until Wednesday, when teams may sign free agents.