• MLB:Boston drops 2nd straight to Seattle
• NFL:THEY SAID IT . . .
• NBA:Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers
• NHL:B's sign Recchi for 1 more year
• Other Sports:Camping in New England’s ‘rainforests’
• American Defenders:Defenders' pitcher has been to hell and back
• Kids Sports:SIGNUPS/TRYOUTS

Today's Sports Headlines

July 05, 2009

Camping in New England’s ‘rainforests’

TIM JONES ACTIVE OUTDOORS

Active Outdoors writer Tim Jones looks at ways to keep dry while hiking and camping during the current rainy weather.

SIGNUPS/TRYOUTS

Football

Serena owns '09 Wimbledon spotlight

By CHRIS LEHOURITES The Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England – Serena Williams won a pair of Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon on Saturday, just like her sister Venus did last year.

Armstrong solid in opening stage

By JAMEY KEATEN The Associated Press

MONACO – Lance Armstrong put in a solid performance in his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday, finishing the first stage ahead of 170 riders many years younger and a respectable 10th behind winner Fabian Cancellara.

Boston drops 2nd straight to Seattle

BOSTON (AP) – Seattle closer David Aardsma is a lot like the rest of the Mariners. He wasn't expected to do a lot this season.

My backyard view of life and death

A week or so ago during a lull in the almost continuous rainy days we've seen of late I took the golden opportunity to get a heads up on some of the repairs and maintenance around my little homestead.

THEY SAID IT . . .

Comments on the death of former National Football League quarterback Steve McNair:

McNair killed in Tenn.

By KRISTIN M. HALL The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death Saturday afternoon inside a condominium in downtown Nashville, police said. He confirmed she wasn't McNair's wife, Mechelle.