AP - Ryan Theriot hit a bad-hop single with two outs in the 10th inning and the Chicago Cubs, saved by Derrek Lee's late homer, rallied from an early seven-run deficit to beat the Cleveland Indians 8-7 Friday. Lee homered twice, including a solo shot with one out in the ninth off former Cubs ace Kerry Wood that made it 7-all.
AP - Andy Pettitte and two relievers combined on a three-hitter as the New York Yankees beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Friday night without a slumping Alex Rodriguez.
AP - Kobe Bryant said he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers even he if opts out of his contract this summer. Phil Jackson said his health will dictate whether he returns as coach.
AFP - Defending champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon on Friday after losing his battle to fully recover from knee tendinitis in time for the third Grand Slam of the year.
AP - Center Steven Reinprecht has signed a three-year contract with the Panthers after the Coyotes traded his rights to Florida for left wing Stefan Meyer. -- read full article
AFP - Iraq coach Bora Milutinovic has paid tribute to his players' intelligence and expressed optimism that the Asian champions' Confederations Cup run will continue beyond Saturday's game against New Zealand.
AP - Formula One intends to sue the eight teams that announced plans for a rival series next season the biggest crisis to engulf the sport since the championship began in 1950. -- read full article