AFP - Real Madrid's new 'Galactico' signing Kaka arrived in the Spanish capital on Tuesday where he passed a medical exam before a being presented to supporters.
Reuters - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming's foot injury is severe enough to end his career, the team doctor told the Houston Chronicle newspaper. -- read full article
AP - Boston's Kevin Youkilis has moved back in front of the Yankees' Mark Teixeira with two days left in AL balloting for starters for the All-Star game in St. Louis on July 14. -- read full article
AP - Former AL Rookie of the Year Eric Hinske was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday for a pair of minor leaguers. -- read full article
AP - (AP) The Pistons fired Michael Curry on Tuesday after Detroit finished under .500 in his first year as coach and was swept in the first round of the playoffs. -- read full article
AP - NASCAR filed court documents Monday night that show an independent laboratory found an illegal substance in the urine sample that led to Jeremy Mayfield's suspension for a failed drug test. -- read full article
AFP - Andy Murray marked the first appearance for a competitive match of Wimbledon's 80-million-pound Centre Court roof by clinching a late-night five-set thriller.
AP - An attorney for Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle says the senior was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week. -- read full article
AFP - A double by Sandro Wagner rounded off a stunning 4-0 success for Germany over England in the European Under-21 championship final to give them their first success in the tournament.