AFP - Germany coach Joachim Loew says he knows all about the passion and never-say-die spirit of Turkey ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final from his year spent coaching Fenerbahce.

AP - Felix Hernandez hit the first grand slam by an American League pitcher in 37 years, then departed with a sprained ankle before he could qualify for a win in the Seattle Mariners' 5-2 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night.

AP - Curt Schilling could be throwing off a mound by January after having shoulder surgery Monday that keeps him on target to pitch by the middle of next season if he decides to return.

AP - The Denver Nuggets suspended NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony for the first two games of the next season as punishment for his April arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.

AP - Wimbledon began with a few surprises Monday. There was lots of sunshine, Serena Williams wore a raincoat anyway, and Roger Federer's changeover routine was interrupted by a friendly visit from his opponent.

AP - Months after returning to the radio with a pledge to mend the wounds caused by his comments about a women's basketball team, Don Imus is once again defending on-air remarks regarding race.

AP - MVP Kobe Bryant has a shot at another big prize after falling short of the NBA championship, and he'll have plenty of help along the way.

AFP - Five-time champion Roger Federer put his growing army of doubters firmly in their place by storming into the Wimbledon second round on Monday.

AP - Candace Parker threw down a dunk on one coast and picked up an honor on the other.

AFP - Germany coach Joachim Loew says his side can ill-afford to write off injury-hit Turkey ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final when the come-back kings look to claim another scalp.

AP - Mark Teixeira waited two years for his second career three-homer game. Cito Gaston waited much longer for another win managing the Toronto Blue Jays. Teixeira connected from both sides of the plate, leading the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. It was the first three-homer game for an Atlanta player at Turner Field.