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Gunners held at home
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:11pm EDT
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Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by AC Milan in their opening Emirates Cup match, despite the efforts of Marouane Chamakh. -
Hull hold off Quins revival
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:45pm EDT
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Hull moved into fourth spot in the engage Super League table with a 42-18 win over Harleqiuns at the Twickenham Stoop. -
Chasing pack reel in Fisher
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:27pm EDT
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Ross Fisher failed to repeat his Friday heroics but will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open.
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Roethlisberger practices with Steelers starters (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:24pm EDT
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AP - Ben Roethlisberger took snaps only with the starters, alternating with Byron Leftwich, during the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice of training camp.
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Westbrook traded to Cardinals, Ludwick to Padres (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:21pm EDT
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AP - The NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals made a three-team trade Saturday, getting pitcher Jake Westbrook from Cleveland and sending outfielder Ryan Ludwick to NL West-leading San Diego.
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MLB trade deadline: St. Louis Cardinals get Jake Westbrook from Cleveland Indians
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:19pm EDT by ESPN.com news services
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The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook in a three-team deal that included the San Diego Padres
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Extra Bases: Braves-Phillies Gap Starts With Relievers
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:16pm EDT by By TYLER KEPNER
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The Phillies’ acquisition of the starter Roy Oswalt does not mask the club’s weakness in the bullpen compared with the N.L. East-rival Braves.
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Live Updates: The Trading Deadline
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:13pm EDT by By JUSTIN SABLICH
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Whether or not big names get moved before today's 4:00 p.m. ET trading deadline, we know for sure there will be a lot of talk and a lot of rumors. We'll be here all day to bring you the latest.
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Swollen knee keeps Haynesworth from taking test (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:12pm EDT
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AP - Albert Haynesworth came to work Saturday morning with a slightly swollen knee, forcing him to scrap his latest chance to pass the Washington Redskins conditioning test and keeping him exiled from practice for yet another day.
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Arizona, Pittsburgh in 5-player trade (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:06pm EDT
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AP - The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded catcher Chris Snyder, minor league shortstop Pedro Ciriaco and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates for infielder Bobby Crosby, outfielder Ryan Church and right-hander D.J. Carrasco.
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Hamilton wowed by Red Bulls
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:01pm EDT
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Lewis Hamilton says that it was "impossible" for anyone to challenge the Red Bulls in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Jets’ Harris Lets His Play Do His Talking
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:00pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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David Harris is both the calm and the storm, the leading tackler on last season’s top-ranked defense, and a reserved linebacker who needs Batman-like captions to accompany his hits.
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Speedway World Cup Live!
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:50pm EDT
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FA defends friendly date
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:49pm EDT
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The FA claims a pre-season friendly against Hungary is vital to England's Euro 2012 ambitions.
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Pete Carroll all smiles to begin new Seahawks era (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:47pm EDT
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AP - Pete Carroll is out running, clapping and smiling through the morning fog in his first NFL preseason since 1999.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree with top pick Gerald McCoy, left tackle Donald Penn
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:47pm EDT by ESPN.com news services
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The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn.
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2010 NFL training camp: Washington Redskins' Albert Haynesworth has swollen knee, didn't take test
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:41pm EDT by Associated Press
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A swollen knee has kept Albert Haynesworth from taking his conditioning test, sidelining him from Washington Redskins training camp practice for the third straight day.
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Hardesty out 'a couple weeks' after twisting knee (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:33pm EDT
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AP - Cleveland Browns second-round draft pick Montario Hardesty will miss "a couple weeks" after twisting a knee during a pre-camp drill.
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Kalou happy to be back
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:28pm EDT
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Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou is relishing being back at Chelsea following his summer break.
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McCoy, Penn agree to contracts with Buccaneers (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:12pm EDT
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AP - The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn.
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Trebelhorn Happy to Be Back Where He Started
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:10pm EDT by By THOMAS KAPLAN
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Tom Trebelhorn was a coach or manager in the majors for years, but now he’s back in the minor leagues where his playing career began.
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Sanchez wins San Sebastian Classic (AFP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:05pm EDT
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AFP - Spain's Luis Leon Sanchez, riding for the Caisse d'Epargne team, on Saturday won the San Sebastian Classic.
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Welcome relief for Lennon
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:01pm EDT
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Neil Lennon earned relief amid a tough start as Celtic boss as his side grabbed a 2-2 draw with Lyon. -
Midday wins second Nassau
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 11:58am EDT
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Midday clinched her second successive Nassau Stakes triumph in a thrilling finish at Goodwood on Saturday.
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Celtic show fighting spirit to earn draw with Lyon (AFP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 11:40am EDT
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AFP - Celtic showed the fighting spirit they will need to recover from their Champions League flop as the Scottish club battled back to earn a 2-2 draw against Lyon in the Emirates Cup on Saturday.
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Wenger slams squad rules
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 11:37am EDT
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has slammed the new restrictions on Premier League squads.
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MLB trade deadline: Chad Qualls traded from Arizona Diamondbacks to Tampa Bay Rays
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 11:32am EDT by ESPN.com news services
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The Tampa Bay Rays made a move to bolster its bullpen for the stretch run, acquiring setup man Chad Qualls from the Arizona Diamondbacks to a player to be named later.
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O'Neill plays down Petrov talk
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 11:31am EDT
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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has dismissed reports linking Stiliyan Petrov with Liverpool.
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Deals Aimed to Solve Old Yankee Problems
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 11:13am EDT by By BEN SHPIGEL
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Recent deals made by the Yankees hope to solve problems that they thought had been fixed in the off-season.
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Márquez Inches Closer to Joining Red Bulls
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 10:46am EDT by By JACK BELL
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The Red Bulls' second designated player, Thierry Henry, was scheduled to make his debut in Major League Soccer on Saturday night in Houston while the man who is expected to soon become the club's third high-priced import, Rafael Marquez, was released from his contract with Barcelona earlier in the day.
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McLeish still looking to add
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 10:35am EDT
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Alex McLeish looks set to miss out on Charles N'Zogbia, but is still keen to bring fresh faces to Birmingham.
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British Women's Open: Morgan Pressel shoots course-record at Royal Birkdale
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 10:22am EDT by Associated Press
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Morgan Pressel has shot a course record 7-under 65 at Royal Birkdale to get back up among the leaders at the British Women's Open.
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Richardson pens new deal
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 10:19am EDT
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Vettel flies to Hungary pole
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 10:13am EDT
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James relishing challenge
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 9:41am EDT
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David James says the chance to help Bristol City challenge for promotion was enough to tempt him away from the Premier League.
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Pressel shoots course-record 65 at Royal Birkdale (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 9:01am EDT
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AP - Morgan Pressel has shot a course record 7-under 65 at Royal Birkdale to get back up among the leaders at the British Women's Open.
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Cincinnati Bengals 2010 Season Preview
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 9:00am EDT by By ANDY BENOIT
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This Bengals team is better than it was in '09, but that won't translate to more wins, given that the Steelers and Ravens should be better, too.
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Eight in a row for All Blacks
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 9:00am EDT
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New Zealand claimed their eighth successive victory over Australia with a crushing 49-28 win in the Bledisloe Cup match in Melbourne.
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Reports: North Korea's World Cup team shamed in public
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 8:22am EDT by ESPN.com news services
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North Korea's national football team and coach have been reprimanded for losing all three games at the World Cup in South Africa, a news report said.
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Cleveland Browns 2010 Season Preview
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 6:00am EDT by By ANDY BENOIT
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This franchise is in a better spot than it was a year ago. Problem is, with the A.F.C. North boasting three playoff-caliber teams, the Browns' record may fail to reflect their improvement.
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Rays 3, Yankees 2: Homer by Joyce Helps Rays Defeat Yankees
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:40am EDT by By BEN SHPIGEL
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Matt Joyce hit a three-run homer to spoil a strong outing by Phil Hughes, and the Yankees lost to the Rays, who have won seven in a row.
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Source: Los Angeles Dodgers talking to Chicago Cubs about Ted Lilly deal
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:07am EDT by Tony Jackson
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs are engaged in talks involving Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, according to a source.
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Oswalt's Philly debut a dud; Berkman headed to NYY (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:04am EDT
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AP - Roy Oswalt's debut with the Philadelphia Phillies was a dud. Maybe ex-teammate Lance Berkman will make a better first impression for the New York Yankees.
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Dodgers' rally falls short against Giants, 6-5
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:00am EDT
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They give it their best shot in the ninth but fall further behind San Francisco in the wild-card race.
They give it their best shot in the ninth but fall further behind San Francisco in the wild-card race.
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Juan Rivera is a sight to behold in Angels' improbable 9-7 comeback win over Rangers
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:00am EDT
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The left fielder, who had been struggling on the field this month since sitting out six games because of blurred vision, hits a three-run homer to spark a rally that erases a 5-0 deficit against first-place Rangers and gives Angels a glimmer of hope in AL West race.
The left fielder, who had been struggling on the field this month since sitting out six games because of blurred vision, hits a three-run homer to spark a rally that erases a 5-0 deficit against first-place Rangers and gives Angels a glimmer of hope in AL West race.
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Pete Carroll could have stayed and helped USC heal
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:00am EDT
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Carroll missed an opportunity when he left for the NFL instead of sticking around to help clean up the mess in the Trojans' sports program.
Carroll missed an opportunity when he left for the NFL instead of sticking around to help clean up the mess in the Trojans' sports program.
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Paris Rosen injured in X Games motocross fall
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:00am EDT
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The competitior lands on his back while attempting a trick and lies motionless on the course for several minutes. He is taken to a hospital for X-rays; his manager says Rosen was able to move his toes.
The competitior lands on his back while attempting a trick and lies motionless on the course for several minutes. He is taken to a hospital for X-rays; his manager says Rosen was able to move his toes.
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Sam Querrey fights through frustrations
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:00am EDT
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The defending champion defeats Rainer Schuettler of Germany, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (4), to advance to semifinal at Farmers Classic.
Sam Querrey smashed a couple of rackets, called himself "Debbie Downer," bungled a bunch of points in the second set and generally, he said, wanted to leave his job Friday afternoon, maybe sneak out early, get away from his mistimed serves, his out-of-whack forehand, his muddled head.
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Liberty defeats Sparks, 88-79
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:00am EDT
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New York takes the lead for good with about six minutes to play and ends L.A.'s two-game winning streak.
— Cappie Pondexter scored 20 points and the New York Liberty beat the struggling Sparks, 88-79, Friday night.
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All juiced up about giving the Dodgers a necessary boost
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:00am EDT
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A course of steroids offers an opportunity to tell the Dodgers what they need to do to get their offense cranking.
I'm taking steroids, so I probably have a better chance of driving in runs now than any of the Dodgers.
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Dodgers trying to get Ted Lilly from Cubs
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 3:00am EDT
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With trade deadline Saturday, the left-hander could help the L.A. rotation. Infielder Ryan Theriot might be involved in the deal.
On the eve of the non-waiver trade deadline, the Dodgers remained in conversations with the Chicago Cubs about a potential deal for left-hander Ted Lilly , according to multiple baseball sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were unauthorized to discuss the matter.
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Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton left Friday's game vs. Los Angeles Angels with knee tendinitis
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:59am EDT by Richard Durrett
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Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton left Friday's game in the seventh inning with a flare-up of knee tendinitis.
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Mindful of Steinbrenner as Yankees Return to Tampa
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:50am EDT by By BEN SHPIGEL and TOM SPOUSTA
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The Yankees arrived in St. Petersburg, Fla., to play the Rays, not far from the cemetery where George Steinbrenner is buried.
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Reports: NKorea's WCup team shamed in public
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:42am EDT by ESPN.com news services
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North Korea's national football team and coach have been reprimanded for losing all three games at the World Cup in South Africa, a news report said.
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Azarenka ends Bartoli's tennis winning streak (AFP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:26am EDT
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AFP - Belarusian Victoria Azarenka has ended Marion Bartoli's eight match win streak at the WTA Bank of the West Classic with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 quarter-final victory.
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Sources: New York Yankees have deal in place for Lance Berkman
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:24am EDT by ESPN.com news services
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With the New York Yankees' pursuit of Adam Dunn stalled, they have a deal in place for Lance Berkman, sources said.
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2010 NFL Training Camps: Tim Tebow takes field for first practice with Denver Broncos
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:19am EDT by Associated Press
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Tim Tebow is ready for the shots, both on the football field and in the locker room.
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When the Roosterfish Are Running, So Are the Fishermen
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:10am EDT by By CHRIS SANTELLA
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On the East Cape of Baja California, roosterfish, with their unique dorsal fins, are engaging fly fishermen on the shore who enjoy a thrill but don’t mind a workout.
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Diamondbacks 9, Mets 6: Error by Mets Paves Way for Diamondbacks’ Rally
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:00am EDT by By JOE LAPOINTE
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A crucial misplay by Jose Reyes squandered two home runs by David Wright.
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Brazilian Goalie Is Charged in Ex-Lover’s Killing
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:00am EDT by By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO
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Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza is accused of murder in a gruesome case that has fascinated much of Brazil.
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N.F.L. Roundup: On a Busy Day, the Jets Bring Back Laveranues Coles
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:00am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The Jets added a former player, receiver Laveranues Coles, to their roster and announced contract extensions for Coach Rex Ryan and General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.
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Hilliard and Tyree Retire as Giants
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:00am EDT by By MARK VIERA
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Two distinguished Giants, Ike Hilliard and David Tyree, retired after signing one-day contracts with the team. One will be remembered for a consistent career, the other for one big catch.
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Roundup: Tseng Stays in Control at Women’s British Open
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:50am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Yani Tseng, a two-time major champion, took a four-shot lead after the second round in Southport, England.
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Yankees Are Close to Acquiring Berkman From Houston
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:45am EDT by By TYLER KEPNER
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The veteran Astros slugger will fill a void at D.H. left by the injured Nick Johnson.
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Nationals Rough Up Oswalt in His Phillies Debut
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:45am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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In his Phillies debut, Roy Oswalt allowed five runs in six innings, and the Nationals won, 8-1.
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On Racing: Horse Racing Needs a Kick-Start From Its 3-Year-Olds
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:45am EDT by By JOE DRAPE
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After a lackluster Triple Crown season, racing’s 3-year-olds get another shot in Saturday’s Jim Dandy and Sunday’s Haskell Invitational.
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Former Mets Manager Johnson Is at Ease in Florida
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:40am EDT by By HARVEY ARATON
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Far from the spotlight and after his daughter’s death, Davey Johnson is at ease managing college players.
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Roethlisberger Arrives at Steelers’ Training Camp
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:40am EDT by By JUDY BATTISTA
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A seemingly contrite Ben Roethlisberger, who was dogged in the off-season by allegations of sexual assault, said, “It’s all about football right now.”
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Cardinals beat Pirates 1-0 in 10 innings (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:29am EDT
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AP - Brendan Ryan's broken-bat infield hit in the 10th inning drove in the game's lone run and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Friday night.
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2010 NFL Training Camps: Washington Redskins' Albert Haynesworth fails test again, misses practice
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:23am EDT by Associated Press
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Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test for a second consecutive day and is being forced to sit out practice again at Washington Redskins training camp.
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2010 NFL Training Camps: Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger ready to move past offseason woes
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:21am EDT by ESPN.com news services
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Ben Roethlisberger acknowledges he's glad to be putting his troubled offseason behind him and is looking forward to the season -- even though he will be suspended for at least one-quarter of it.
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On Soccer: Dunga and Maradona Fired, but Different Futures Await
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:20am EDT by By Rob Hughes
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Who is ever surprised by anything Diego Maradona does, or is done to him?
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St. Louis Rams, Sam Bradford agree to six-year, $78 million deal
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:15am EDT by ESPN.com news services
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The St. Louis Rams reached an agreement with No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford on a six-year, $78 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday night.
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Oswalt roughed up in Phillies debut as Nats win
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:57am EDT by Associated Press
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Craig Stammen carried a shutout into the seventh inning and the Nationals roughed up Roy Oswalt in his Philadelphia debut, halting the Phillies' eight-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory.
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Live Updates: On the Eve of the Trading Deadline
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:47am EDT by By JUSTIN SABLICH and NICK CORASANITI
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On the eve of baseball's trading deadline, we bring you the latest news around the league.
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Rams, top pick Bradford agree to $78 million deal (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:44am EDT
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AP - No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money.
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Newman and Hamlin Say They Were Fined by NASCAR
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:33am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Both Sprint Cup star drivers acknowledged at Pocono Raceway they were the ones fined by NASCAR for making critical comments about the racing series.
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Coles Signs With Jets for Third Tour
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:32am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Laveranues Coles is back with the Jets for the third time.
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Rams and Bradford Agree to 6-Year, $78 Million Contract
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:31am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford has agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams, with $50 million in guaranteed money.
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Langer shoots 68, takes second-round lead (AP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:13am EDT
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AP - Bernhard Langer waited much of Friday morning for the soupy fog on the Sammamish Plateau to finally lift. He spent the evening waiting for someone to make a charge up the leaderboard.
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Mancini leaves US tour due to family illness (AFP)
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:12am EDT
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AFP - Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has flown back to Europe during his team's US tour because of a family illness.
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Chicago White Sox trade Daniel Hudson to Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 11:26pm EDT by Bruce Levine
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The Chicago White Sox traded Daniel Hudson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson.
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Immigration Law Protesters Show Up at Citi Field
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 11:26pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Opponents of Arizona's anti-immigration law protested at Citi Field on Friday, including two of ran across the outfield with Mexican flags.
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Stewart Takes Pocono Poles
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 11:10pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Qualifying for the pole always makes a trip to Pocono Raceway more fun. Stewart zipped his No. 14 Chevy for a qualifying lap Friday of 171.393 mph around the 2.5-mile triangle track to start from the top for Sunday’s Pennsylvania 500.
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Jets Extend Ryan’s Contract
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 11:10pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Jets have signed Coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension, keeping him and the general manager Mike Tannenbaum with the franchise through the 2014.
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Still Having Headaches, Mets’ Bay Goes to D.L.
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:59pm EDT by By JOE LAPOINTE
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Jesus Feliciano was recalled from Class AAA Buffalo and was in uniform Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Berry, Chiefs agree to deal (AP)
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:37pm EDT
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AP - Eric Berry's tweet was true.
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My Dinah Wins Fleet Indian Stakes at Saratoga
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:14pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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My Dinah wore down Meese Rocks in the final strides to win the $70,000 Fleet Indian Stakes for fillies and mares bred in New York on Friday at Saratoga.
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New York Red Bulls Waive John Wolyniec
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:11pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Red Bulls created a space on their roster for Thierry Henry on Friday by waiving veteran forward John Wolyniec.
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New Jersey Man Gets Jail for Phillies Game Vomit-Assault
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:10pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A 21-year-old man who intentionally vomited on a spectator and his 11-year-old daughter at a Philadelphia Phillies game was sentenced Friday to up to three months in jail and community service.
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Attorney: Wright's Ex-Wife Got Threatening Visit
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:54pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife was threatened at her home by three men who were carrying guns and looking for the former NBA player about six weeks before he was shot to death, the woman's attorney said Friday.
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WADA Head Says Russia Must Do More Against Doping
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:54pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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MOSCOW (AP) -- The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency says Russia must step up efforts against the use of banned drugs by athletes.
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Ljungberg Traded From Seattle to Chicago
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:54pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Sounders traded two-time MLS All-Star Freddie Ljungberg to the Chicago Fire on Friday for a conditional pick in the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft.
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Waiting for 600
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:49pm EDT by By AMANDA COX
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Alex Rodriguez's chances of joining the 600 home run club in coming games, based on the length of his dry spells in the past.
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Mets Place Bay on Disabled List
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:47pm EDT by By JOE LAPOINTE
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Left fielder Jason Bay was put on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 26; he crashed into a fence last Friday while making a catch against the Dodgers.
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From Head Butts to Emergency Landings, Courses Have Seen It All
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:39pm EDT by By LARRY DORMAN
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Nearly every week one or two strange things happen on golf courses around the world, usually about things that have nothing to do with playing the game.
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Fans Head Over Heels for Ike Davis
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:35pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The Brooklyn Cyclones will immortalize Mets' first baseman Ike Davis with a head-over-heels bobblehead.
Yahoo! News: Sports News
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AP source: Yankees working to acquire Berkman (AP)
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:21pm EDT
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AP - The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros and expect the deal to be completed Saturday. New York will send a couple of prospects to the Astros, a baseball executive familiar with the discussions said. The executive spoke on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing.
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Cowboys' Bryant out 4-6 weeks with ankle sprain (AP)
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 8:39pm EDT
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AP - Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant could miss the rest of training camp after the first-round draft pick suffered a high right ankle sprain near the end of practice Friday. The team said he will be out four to six weeks.
ESPN.com
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Lorenzen Wright case: Armed men were looking for Wright, attorney says
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 8:27pm EDT by ESPN.com news services
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Three armed men looking for Lorenzen Wright showed up at the home of the former NBA player's ex-wife about six weeks before he was found shot to death, an attorney said Friday.