Hedo Turkoglu pulls out of talks with Portland Trail Blazers, source says
Hedo Turkoglu has broken off negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher on Friday night.
Roger Federer, Andy Roddick to meet in Wimbledon men's finalFive-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title.
Rafael Palmeiro continues to deny knowingly using performance-enhancing drugsRafael Palmeiro spent some time reflecting before he was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday in Lubbock, Texas on Friday.
Sources: Detroit Pistons' Joe Dumars to meet with Avery JohnsonPistons president Joe Dumars is scheduled to have his first face-to-face meeting with ESPN NBA analyst Avery Johnson later this weekend regarding Detroit's coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.
Solid Burnett guides Yankees to eighth win in 9A.J. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
Phil Jackson's return to Los Angeles Lakers is finalizedPhils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.
Tiger Woods moves into AT&T National lead with 4-under 66Tiger Woods has moved to the top of the leaderboard midway through the second round of the AT&T National with a 4-under 66.
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez apologizes, but won't talk about steroidsManny Ramirez has apologized to fans and his teammates. He's not talking about steroids, though.
NHL free agency: Columbus Blue Jackets keep superstar Rick Nash in fold with 8-year extensionThe Columbus Blue Jackets have signed All-Star sniper Rick Nash to an eight year, $62.4 million extension.
NASCAR chairman Brian France defends circuit's drug policyBrian France says NASCAR's drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track.
NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles LakersFree-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."
British soccer star Owen signs with Man United New United Football League will consider Michael VickWhen the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.
Diana Taurasi of Phoenix Mercury cited for drunken drivingPhoenix police say leading Phoenix Mercury scorer Diana Taurasi was cited for drunken driving just a few hours after the club's win over the Seattle Storm.
Japanese bass might tie 77-year-old world mark