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The Yankees are doing everything right as they open a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday. But club officials still believe there are areas the team could strengthen.

Associated Press CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs placed closer Kerry Wood on the disabled list Thursday for the 12th time in his 10-year career because of a blister on his pitching hand. Wood, who has 24 saves in 29 chances and was selected to the NL

BARNSTABLE, Mass. Robert Correia was released on personal recognizance Friday by Barnstable Superior Court Judge Gary Nickerson under several conditions, including random alcohol testing. The 20-year-old Falmouth man had been ordered held without bail

MONTLUCON, France, July 25 (UPI) -- Sylvain Chavanel held off Jeremy Roy over the final 100 yards to claim Friday's 19th stage of the Tour de France. In a repeat of Thursday's race, when two riders had a large lead over the field and battled it out

'He was one of the most intense relievers I ever faced,' Russell said of the former closer. 'He was one of the most intense pitchers I ever caught. He was a consummate old school baseball guy that did things right. He was a pleasure to be around.'

BEIJING, July 25 (UPI) -- Taekwondo Gold medals to be awarded: 8 Dates of competition: Aug. 20-23 The sport of taekwondo appears in the Olympics for the third time and although Asian countries have dominated, it has a surprisingly wide global base.

BEIJING, July 25 (UPI) -- Team Handball Gold medals to be awarded: 2 Dates of competition: Aug. 9-24 There are a number of Olympic sports that receive little notice in the United States, but none moreso than team handball. It is the only sport in the

BEIJING, July 25 (UPI) -- Tennis Gold medals to be awarded: 4 Dates of competition: Aug. 10-18 The Olympic tennis tournament is often a guessing game, with participants and spectators alike waiting until the final minute to see just who shows up to

BEIJING, July 25 (UPI) -- Track and Field Gold medals to be awarded: 47 Dates of competition: Aug. 15-24 Track and field, or athletics as it is known everywhere in the world except the United States, is the largest and most varied of the Olympic sports.