GREENWICH, Conn (AP) - Predicting "we're going to be a realgood team," NBA prized free agent LeBron James says he's joiningpoint guard Dwyane (dwayn) Wade and center Chris Bosh as a memberof the Miami Heat. James made his long-awaited announcement in ahastily arranged ESPN special last night that caused much anguishin Cleveland and elsewhere.
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - After four months of pretty indifferent playon the PGA Tour, Paul Goydos managed to turn things in a big wayyesterday - he shot a 59 for the first-round lead at the John DeereClassic. Perhaps just as amazing, Goydos led by only one stroke asdefending champion Steve Stricker shot a 60.
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - Somebody forgot to remind Kelli Shean she'san amateur. Shean, a University of Arkansas golfer playing in onlyher second major professional tournament, shot a 1-under 70 andtrails first-round leader Brittany Lang by one shot enteringtoday's second round at the U.S. Women's Open outside Pittsburgh.
TORONTO (AP) - Major League home run leader Jose Bautista hithis 23rd homer, one of Toronto's five homers in the Blue Jays' 8-1win over Minnesota. Fred Lewis, Adam Lind, Jose Molina and LyleOverbay also went deep for the Blue Jays, who hit 10 homers in thethree game series and lead the majors with 130.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - An auction to sell the Texas Rangers isin limbo following opposition to the process that would have beencontrolled by Major League Baseball. Just days after seeking courtapproval for the July 16 auction, the Rangers withdrew its motionfollowing opposition from the court-appointed restructuring officerin the bankruptcy case.
