July 19, 2008

John Maine faced 10 batters and walked in two runs to sink the Mets, and their 10-game winning streak, in a 5-2 loss to the Reds.

Citigroup’s chief executive positioned the loss, largely caused by $7.2 billion of loan write-downs, as progress.

A number of retailers are experiencing double-digit sales growth on their shopping Web sites at a time when simply filling up a gas tank to head to the mall can seem like a spending spree.

It is not exactly news that in a July heat wave, short haircuts are popular. But half measures are no longer sufficient.

Two-time champion Greg Norman, who hasn’t won on the regular professional golf circuit in 10 years, is in second place at Royal Birkdale, one stroke behind leader K.J. Choi, the only golfer under par.