Sports Minute: Here is the latest Alabama sports news from The Associated Press

• Phillies hang on to beat Braves in series opener

  Phillies hang on to beat Braves in series opener

  Updated: Friday, July 5 2013 11:02 PM EDT2013-07-06 03:02:41 GMT

  ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A strong offense and a solid bullpen performance helped Cliff Lee overcome his worst start in two months. Humberto Quintero and Ryan Howard hit homeMore >>ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A strong offense and a solid bullpen performance helped Cliff Lee overcome his worst start in two months. Humberto Quintero and Ryan Howard hit homeMore >>

• Rain halts District 8 All-Stars again, schedule revised

  Rain halts District 8 All-Stars again, schedule revised

  Updated: Friday, July 5 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-07-06 00:24:46 GMT

  COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Friday night rain washed out a second day of play at the Georgia District 8 Little League All-Star Tournament at Shirley Winston Park. The minor softball championship game was suspendedMore >>COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Friday night rain washed out a second day of play at the Georgia District 8 Little League All-Star Tournament at Shirley Winston Park. The minor softball championship game was suspendedMore >>

• Nolasco keeps focus as Marlins beat Braves

  Nolasco keeps focus as Marlins beat Braves

  Updated: Wednesday, July 3 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-07-04 02:47:05 GMT

  ATLANTA (AP) - Ricky Nolasco tossed seven strong innings amid persistent trade rumors, Justin Ruggiano hit a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Wednesday night. MarlinsMore >>ATLANTA (AP) - Ricky Nolasco tossed seven strong innings amid persistent trade rumors, Justin Ruggiano hit a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Wednesday night. MarlinsMore >>

• District 8 All-Star Tournament schedule adjusted after rainouts

  District 8 All-Star Tournament schedule adjusted after rainouts

  Updated: Wednesday, July 3 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-07-04 02:42:53 GMT

  COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Heavy rains that washed out play at the District 8 Little League All-Star Tournament at Shirley Winston Park on Wednesday forced a shuffling of the schedule. Here is the newlyMore >>COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Heavy rains that washed out play at the District 8 Little League All-Star Tournament at Shirley Winston Park on Wednesday forced a shuffling of the schedule. Here is the newlyMore >>

• District 8 All-Star Tournament: Tuesday Wrapup

  District 8 All-Star Tournament: Tuesday Wrapup

  Updated: Tuesday, July 2 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-07-03 03:22:30 GMT

  2013 DISTRICT 8 LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Major Baseball Saturday, June 29 Game 1 ? Pioneer 27, Chattahoochee County 0 Game 2 ? Peach 15, Harris County 5 Game 3 ? American 16, Sumter 0 Monday,More >>2013 DISTRICT 8 LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Major Baseball Saturday, June 29 Game 1 ? Pioneer 27, Chattahoochee County 0 Game 2 ? Peach 15, Harris County 5 Game 3 ? American 16, Sumter 0 Monday,More >>

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - NASCAR driver Greg Biffle won the honor of breaking ground on a $400 million renovation at Daytona International Speedway yesterday. Biffle and fellow driver Trevor Bayne teamed up to win an obstacle-course race in massive front-end loaders outside the famed track.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Matt Kenseth swept the front row for tonight's race at Daytona International Speedway. Busch turned a lap at 193.723 mph in yesterday's qualifying to win the pole. Kenseth was second at 193.299.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A man charged as an accessory in the murder case against former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez is returning to Massachusetts. Ernest Wallace has been held in the Broward County, Fla., jail since surrendering to police in Miramar last week. Prosecutors say Hernandez orchestrated the June 17 killing of Odin Lloyd of Boston.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Chicago White Sox have designated catcher Hector Gimenez for assignment, and recalled catcher Josh Phegley and outfielder Blake Tekotte from AAA Charlotte. The moves were announced before last night's game at Tampa Bay.

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