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Griffey ties Sosa on home run list

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Griffey�s two-run drive in the second inning was his first since Chicago acquired him from Cincinnati on July 31, and No. 609 for his career. The 13-time All-Star was just 9-for-43 with four RBIs and no extra-base hits for the White Sox entering the game.

No 'bad blood' over Briggs issue

By Brad Biggs, Sun-Times News Group — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Before the Bears decided to re-sign Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs in the offseason, they chose to part ways with him.

Harden-ed by his critics

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:01 CST

Cubs right-hander Rich Harden wants to set the record straight. Check that. He specifically says he doesn't want to set the record straight. It seems he has been there, done that enough times for his taste. If people want to believe Harden is injury-prone or not tough enough for the annual rigors of big-league pitching, he's not going to argue.

There's a new Mike to be like

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

In the wake of Michael Phelps, get ready for a swimming boom. Swim clubs and coaches across the nation say there's been a surge of interest since Phelps began collecting his eight gold medals.

Beaming Johnson is golden

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Clear some more space in that pile of pretty Olympic medal boxes. Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin are bringing home more loot, including a gorgeous gold of Johnson's very own.

U.S. runners squander gold

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

BEIJING - It was theirs to lose, and they did.

Top rookie? Ramirez ranks high

By Toni Ginnetti, Sun-Times News Group — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Carlos Quentin's home run power is spawning talk of his chances to win American League Most Valuable Player consideration.

Soto gets MVP nod from Gammons

By Gordon Wittenmyer, Sun-Times News Group — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

With less than six weeks to go in the season, try to pick an MVP front-runner in the National League.

High School Football: South Suburban Blue Preview Capsules

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

BREMEN

Sandburg stays course to take invitational

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

There's nothing like a little competition to bring out the best in a team.

Truck race coming to Joliet

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, which introduced night racing this summer and hosted its first NASCAR race in 2001, will host a 2009 Craftsman Truck Series race.

Step up for Richard

BY TONI GINNETTI tginnetti@suntimes.com — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:01 CST

As long as the bats stay hot, White Sox worries about a fifth starter can stay on the back burner. Or, if rookie Clayton Richard's performance Tuesday is a true indication of his readiness, the worry might dissipate altogether.