Griffey becomes 6th to reach 600 homer milestone
MIAMI (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr. completed his perfect power stroke and admired the arc of his 600th homer before rounding the bases. Who could blame him for pausing to watch this home run? The journey to the milestone took a lot longer than anyone expected....

Giants' Michael Strahan retires after 15 seasons
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Michael Strahan had what he wanted - a Super Bowl championship to add to a resume featuring seven Pro Bowls and two sack records. Now it was time to leave football and leave the New York Giants after 15 years in the NFL....

Bears release RB Cedric Benson after 2nd arrest
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears thought Cedric Benson would be their next great running back. He'll instead go down as one of their biggest disappointments....

Tiger's knee fine after 9 holes at Torrey Pines
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- U.S. Open week arrived at Torrey Pines on Monday, when Tiger Woods had to share the city-owned course with fellow competitors and a gallery that grew at every hole....

Wizards' Arenas opts out of final year of contract
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gilbert Arenas lived up to his word and opted out of the final year of his contract, the Washington Wizards said Monday....

Dumars says Curry will be Pistons' next head coach
DETROIT (AP) -- Michael Curry will be the Detroit Pistons head coach next season after only one year as an assistant. A former teammate is not surprised....

Red Wings goalie Hasek retires after Cup triumph
DETROIT (AP) -- The passion that made Dominik Hasek great is gone. So, the goaltender known as the Dominator said goodbye to the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL....

T.O. missed random drug test, says 'no big deal'
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Terrell Owens acknowledged Monday having missed a random drug test several weeks ago, blaming it on a "communication problem involving cell phone numbers."...

NBA source: Bulls offer coaching job to Del Negro
CHICAGO (AP) -- Vinny Del Negro has been offered the Chicago Bulls head coaching job, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation....

Swisher homers from both sides to lift White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) -- Switch-hitter Nick Swisher homered from both sides of the plate and the Chicago White Sox completed a dominant four-game sweep, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-5 Monday for their seventh straight victory....