Former boxing champ Gatti found dead in Brazil
Former boxing champion Arturo Gatti, one of the most exciting fighters of his generation, was found dead in a hotel room in the posh seaside resort of Porto de Galihnas early Saturday.

Armstrong vs. Contador at Tour
Lance Armstrong is trying not to let his rivalry with Alberto Contador distract him and the rest of the Astana team at the Tour de France.

Pena replaces Pedroia on AL All-Star team
Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena will replace Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the American League roster for Tuesday's game All-Star game.

Martin wins at Chicagoland
Mark Martin won at Chicagoland Speedway, getting the strong jump off the double-file restart with two laps left to win his series-high fourth race of the season.

Thousands flock to ex-NFL QB McNair's funeral
Steve McNair is receiving one of the biggest funerals in recent Mississippi history.

Howard HR highlights Phillies' five-run 9th
Ryan Howard hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning before Paul Bako's single gave the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Francoeur comes up with big hit in Mets debut
Jeff Francoeur had a two-run single in his Mets debut and Johan Santana pitched seven sharp innings, leading New York to a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.

Beckham responds to book criticism
David Beckham says Los Angeles Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan is unprofessional for speaking out without confronting him first.

Smoltz gets first win with Red Sox
John Smoltz finally felt as if he contributed to the Boston Red Sox. He doesn't expect it to be for the last time.

Lesnar stops Mir, St. Pierre wins at UFC 100
Brock Lesnar defended his heavyweight title in his uniquely brutish style at UFC 100 Saturday night, capping the sport's landmark weekend with a second-round stoppage of Frank Mir.