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Westbrook, Ludwick, Lilly, Wood move, Berkman goes (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:25:11 GMT) New!

Cleveland Indians' Jake Westbrook pitches to the New York Yankees in the first inning in a baseball game Monday, July 26, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)AP - Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after rejecting the Chicago White Sox.


Marquez dominates Diaz to keep lightweight belts (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:03:21 GMT) New!

Juan Manuel Marquez, of Mexico, celebrates his victory over Juan Diaz following their lightweight championship boxing match Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Las Vegas. Marquez won by unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)AP - Although Juan Manuel Marquez's right eye was swollen nearly shut, he kept it focused on his one remaining goal — a third fight with Manny Pacquiao.


Nervous Roethlisberger encouraged by fan support (AP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:30:54 GMT) 

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws a pass during the first practice session at the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Saturday, July 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)AP - Ben Roethlisberger was so worried that the Pittsburgh Steelers fans who once embraced him would boo him, he couldn't recall being so nervous and apprehensive before a football practice.


Chamakh shines as Arsenal draw with AC Milan (AFP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:34:16 GMT) 

Arsenal's Marouane Chamakh (L) competes with AC Milan's Alessandro Nesta during their Emirates Cup football match at Emirates Stadium in London, England. Chamakh showed why Arsene Wenger spent nearly a year trying to sign him with a clinical finish in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the Emirates Cup.(AFP/Olly Greenwood)AFP - Arsenal new-boy Marouane Chamakh showed why Arsene Wenger spent nearly a year trying to sign him with a clinical finish in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the Emirates Cup.


McCoy, Penn agree to contracts with Buccaneers (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:01:01 GMT) New!
AP - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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 on the opening day of training camp.
Blackhawks' Niemi gets $2.75M in arbitration (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:02:30 GMT) New!
AP - Goalie Antti Niemi has been awarded a $2.75 million salary for next season, an arbitrator's decision that could force the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks to make another tough decision about their roster.
AP source: Jets sign 1st-round pick Kyle Wilson (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:07:17 GMT) New!

FILE - In this April 23, 2010, file photo, New York Jets first-round draft pick Kyle Wilson holds up a Jets jersey during an NFL football news conference in Florham Park, N.J.  Wilson, who played cornerback for Boise State, was the 29th overall pick and according to a  person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Jets have signed Wilson to a five-year contract worth $13 million. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)AP - The Jets signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year, $13 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday night.


Seahawks agree to deal with 1st-round pick Thomas (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:22:01 GMT) New!

FILE - In this May 24, 2010, file photo, Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas, right, tracks a running back during NFL football practice in Renton, Wash. The agent for Thomas, the 14th overall draft pick, said he hopes to have Thomas in camp on time. Seahawks training camp begins Saturday, July 31. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File))AP - The Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement with safety Earl Thomas, one of their two first-round draft picks.


Game winning home run caps cycle for Rockies' Gonzalez (Reuters) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:11:16 GMT) New!
Reuters - Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez drove the first pitch of the ninth inning into the upper deck in right field to complete the cycle and lead Colorado to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
NBA Rookie of the Year going 120-130 mph on video (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:55:14 GMT) New!
AP - The basketball court isn't the only place where Sacramento Kings player Tyreke Evans apparently likes to move fast.
Former UNM asst. coach sues over altercation (AP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:24:05 GMT) 
AP - A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year.
Sanchez wins San Sebastian Classic (AFP) (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:05:59 GMT) 

Spain's Luis Leon Sanchez, pictured, has won the San Sebastian Classic, riding ahead of Kazakhistan's Alexandre Vinokourov.(AFP/File/Pascal Pavani)AFP - Spain's Luis Leon Sanchez, riding for the Caisse d'Epargne team, on Saturday won the San Sebastian Classic.


Bruins' Wheeler signs 1-year, $2.2 million deal (AP) (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:44:58 GMT) 
AP - The Boston Bruins signed forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract on Friday.
Top seed Murray advances to ATP final against Querrey (AFP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:46:08 GMT) New!

Britain's Andy Murray prepares to return a shot against Feliciano Lopez of Spain in their semi-final match. Murray advanced to the final by outlasting Spanish fourth seed Feliciano Lopez 6-0, 1-6, 6-4.(AFP/Robyn Beck)AFP - British top seed Andy Murray advanced to the final of the ATP Los Angeles Open by outlasting Spanish fourth seed Feliciano Lopez 6-0, 1-6, 6-4.


Couples shoots 65, moves into tie with Langer (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:14:08 GMT) New!

Fred Couples tees off the 17th hole in the third round of the U.S. Senior Open golf tournament Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)AP - When Fred Couples was struggling to stay near par in the first round, the cheers he heard were mostly from friends and family out to exult the Seattle native.


Lesnar rallies to beat Carwin in 2nd round (AP) (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:37:53 GMT) 

Brock Lesnar walks to his corner at the end of the first round during his UFC heavyweight mixed martial arts title match against Shane Carwin, Saturday, July 3, 2010, at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)AP - About the time Shane Carwin's 40th consecutive punch hit him in the face, Brock Lesnar realized he couldn't argue if the referee stopped their fight and took away his UFC heavyweight title.


Marquez keeps boxing crown, wants Pacquiao (AFP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:42:52 GMT) New!

Juan Manuel Marquez (R) of Mexico lands a punch on Juan Diaz of the US before defeating him during their WBA-WBO lightweight World championship bout at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas on July 31, 2010.(AFP/Mark Ralston)AFP - Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez kept his World Boxing Association lightweight throne with a unanimous 12-round decision over Juan Diaz, then called out Filipino star Manny Pacquaio.


Busch wins Nationwide race in Iowa (AP) (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:44:56 GMT) New!

Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series' U.S. Cellular 250 auto race Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AP - Kyle Busch is now a better bet than the Nationwide Series field.


Cyclist Rebellin loses Olympic doping appeal (AP) (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:18:26 GMT) 
AP - Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin lost an appeal Friday of a decision stripping him of his 2008 Olympic silver medal for doping. He could now be suspended by cycling's governing body and stripped of other race results.