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Rich Harden pitched into the eighth inning and Reed Johnson hit a bases-loaded triple Wednesday night to lead the Chicago Cubs over the Houston Astros 6-3.

Tigers' tilt in Chicago rained out

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Marking a major sponsorship milestone, the Dew Tour announced today a multi-year deal with Nike 6.0, part of Nike's action sports division, as the new event title sponsor of the BMX-specific stop of the Dew Tour. Nike 6.0 will debut its new sponsorship role at the Nike 6.0 BMX Open in Chicago's Grant Park, June 26-27, 2009, but will continue as an associate sponsor for the remaining 2009 Summer and Winter Dew Tour stops. In addition to showcasing the BMX park, vert and dirt disciplines that have been a staple on the Dew Tour over its five-year history, Nike 6.0 will be adding a "true street" specialty competition to the first ever Nike 6.0 BMX Open. The street comp will consist of nine riders divided into teams of three with a filmer for each team. The three captains - Garrett Reynolds, Van Homan and Sean Sexton (chosen based on their X Games 14 podium finishes) - will choose their teammates for the competition, and the winning team will be judged by a combination of

The Astros have called up pitcher Alberto Arias and designated infielder Jason Smith for assignment prior to Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs.

CHICAGO (AP) -- Alexei Ramirez got the night off Wednesday, and he can expect to rest on Thursday, t...

CHICAGO -- Abby Wambach will lead the United States in matches against Japan this month, aiming for her 100th career international goal.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made one change to the side that lost to the Waratahs for the Super 14 encounter against the Bulls.

WHEATON, Ill. (AP) -- Former Chicago Bears quarterback Bob Avellini has been acquitted of driving un...

The Chicago Cubs purchased the contract of veteran reliever Chad Fox from the minor leagues and sent Jeff Samardzija to the minors Wednesday.