SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Tiger Woods on crutches was supposed to be a chance for someone else to seize the spotlight at the British Open. Greg Norman wasn’t the guy anyone had in mind. » Full Story

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Serena Williams spent more time waiting for her quarterfinal match to start than she did on the court against Patty Schnyder. » Full Story

NIMES, France (AP) — Mark Cavendish wants to talk about his latest stage victory — not doping. British cyclist David Millar pleads with fans: ‘‘Please, don’t give up on us. » Full Story

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy restated his support for general manager Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy on Friday in the standoff with Brett Favre. » Full Story

DENVER (AP) — Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe homered, and Seth Smith hit an inside-the-park home run to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. » Full Story

MIAMI (AP) — Against junkballer Jamie Moyer, those home run swings the Florida Marlins like to take produced mostly feeble grounders and popups.

Again. » Full Story

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Mussina received plenty of support from the New York Yankees, and newcomer Richie Sexson was right in the middle of it. » Full Story

BALTIMORE (AP) — After sputtering into the All-Star break in a 1-for-21 slump, Luke Scott assured Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley there was no reason to worry. » Full Story

DENVER (AP) _ Chris Iannetta homered and drove in three runs and Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven strong innings to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night » Full Story

CINCINNATI (AP) _ Ten straight wins and a share of first place. The New York Mets don't look like a $138 million disappointment anymore.



Right now, they're golden. » Full Story