Thursday, July 30, 2009

Woods' putting puts him in trouble at Buick Open (AP)

Tiger Woods hits out of the sand on the 4th hole during the first round of the golf Buick Open at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich., Thursday, July 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP - Tiger Woods played a lot like the guy who didn't make the cut at the British Open.



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Giants beat Phillies 7-2 (AP)

San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates after hitting a solo home run off of Philadelphia Phillies' Rodrigo Lopez in the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, July 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP - Pablo Sandoval splashed a solo home run into McCovey Cove on the 50th anniversary of Hall of Famer Willie McCovey's debut with the Giants and San Francisco beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win.



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Fish rallies to oust Guccione at LA tennis (AFP)

Mardy Fish returns a shot to Chris Guccione of Australia on Day 4 of the LA Tennis Open Day at the Los Angeles Tennis Center - UCLA in Los Angeles, California. Fish saved three match points in a tie-breaker to win 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (14/12), 6-4(AFP/Getty Images/Stephen Dunn)AFP - US second seed Mardy Fish saved three match points in a tie-breaker and rallied to defeat Australian Chris Guccione 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (14/12), 6-4 and reach the ATP Los Angeles Open quarter-finals.



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Agent: Spokane's Withrow about to join Seahawks (AP)

AP - The agent for Spokane native Cory Withrow says the veteran offensive lineman and former Washington State Cougars player is about to sign with the Seahawks.
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Ortiz says union told him of 2003 positive test (AP)

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, center, jumps into the arms of teammate Mike Lowell, left, as Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis, right, smiles after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, July 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz became the latest star implicated in baseball's ever-growing drug scandal, acknowledging Thursday that the players' union confirmed he tested positive in 2003.



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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Granderson lead Tigers to 13-5 win over Rangers (AP)

Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson, foreground, heads toward home after hitting a lead-off home run off of Texas Rangers starting pitcher Scott Feldman, background left, in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Curtis Granderson led off the game with a home run and connected again in the second inning, and Justin Verlander equaled a career high by striking out 13 as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 13-5 Wednesday night.



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Phils get Cy Young winner Cliff Lee from Indians (AP)

FILE -- This is a June 25, 2009 file photo showing Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee throwing in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in Pittsburgh.  Looking for a top starter to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)AP - Cliff Lee's new teammates were so excited to get him, they gave the man responsible for the trade a clubhouse curtain call. Looking for an ace to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Lee on Wednesday from Cleveland, marking the second straight year the Indians traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner.



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Cardinals beat Dodgers 3-2 in 15 innings (AP)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols doubles during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - Albert Pujols lined an RBI single over the head of center fielder Matt Kemp with two outs in the 15th inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and saddling the NL West leaders with their first four-game losing streak of the season.



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Diamondbacks shut out Phillies 4-0 (AP)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, right, gets a high-five from teammate Stephen Drew (6) after Upton's two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies as Phillies' Carlos Ruiz, bottom, and umpire Brian Runge look on in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP - Justin Upton homered and drove in three runs and Chris Snyder added a solo shot as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Wednesday night, hours after the defending world champions acquired ace lefty Cliff Lee from Cleveland.



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Friday, July 24, 2009

Chargers release ILB Matt Wilhelm (AP)

AP - The San Diego Chargers have released inside linebacker Matt Wilhelm a week before their first full-squad practice of training camp.
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Kyle Busch pledges to be more positive (AP)

AP - Kyle Busch says he'll try to keep his emotions in check as he tries to move up the Sprint Cup standings.
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Cardinals get Matt Holliday from A's for prospects (AP)

FILE -- This is an April 13, 2009 file photo showing Oakland Athletics' Matt Holliday swinging for an RBI single off Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester in the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Oakland Athletics have completed a trade to send outfielder Matt Holliday to the St. Louis Cardinals. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday July 24, 2009, because an announcement had yet to be made.(AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)AP - The busy St. Louis Cardinals have added a big bat for their pennant drive. The Oakland Athletics traded three-time All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday for a package of prospects.



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Nike giving back James dunk tapes (AP)

AP - Nike says it is returning videotapes it confiscated of NBA star LeBron James getting dunked on at a recent basketball camp.
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AP NewsBreak: Sports leagues sue to block betting (AP)

AP - The four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA sued Delaware Friday, seeking to block the state from implementing sports betting.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Contador wins time trial; Armstrong moves to 3rd (AP)

Stage winner Alberto Contador of Spain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, takes the start of the 18th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time-trial of 40.5 kilometers (25.2 miles) with start and finish in Annecy, Alps region, France, Thursday July 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)AP - Alberto Contador all but assured his second Tour de France victory Thursday, winning the race's final time trial while Lance Armstrong struggled with fatigue but moved up one spot to third place.



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Rookie Huff gets win as Indians beat Blue Jays 5-4 (AP)

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher David Huff throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during  first  inning AL action in Toronto on Thursday  July 23 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)AP - Rookie David Huff won for the first time in three starts, Shin-Soo Choo tripled home two runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Thursday afternoon.



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Roethlisberger says he did not rape casino hostess (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, right, makes a statement at the Steelers offices in Pittsburgh, as coach Mike Timlin looks on,  Thursday, July 23, 2009.  Roethlisberger says allegations by a Lake Tahoe casino hostess that he raped her a year ago are 'reckless and false.' (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Thursday allegations by a Lake Tahoe casino hostess that he raped her a year ago are "reckless and false." A 31-year-old Nevada woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging the Super Bowl winning quarterback raped her in a hotel penthouse last year.



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Michael Vick lawyer denies strip club reports (AP)

Former Atlanta Falcon quarterback, Michael Vick, left, arrives at federal court with his attorney Larry Woodward in Norfolk, Va., Monday, July 20, 2009. Vick ended his federal dogfighting sentence Monday, freeing him to lobby for a return to the field. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)AP - A lawyer for Michael Vick says the quarterback did not spend his first night of freedom at a Virginia Beach strip club.



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Armstrong announces new team for next year's Tour (AP)

American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong crosses the finish line during the 18th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time-trial of 40.5 kilometers (25.2 miles) with start and finish in Annecy, Alps region, France, Thursday July 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours)AP - Lance Armstrong and RadioShack are forming a new cycling team that will compete in next year's Tour de France.



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Armstrong vies for podium in Tour's 18th stage (AP)

Team Columbia rider George Hincapie of the U.S. crosses the finish line during the individual time trial in the 18th stage of the 96th Tour de France cycling race between Annecy and Annecy, July 23, 2009.  REUTERS/Eric Gaillard  (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING)AP - The 18th-stage time trial is under way at the Tour de France, with Lance Armstrong needing a comeback if he wants a place on the podium when the race ends Sunday in Paris.



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Haye to fight Valuev for WBC belt on Nov. 7 (AP)

FILE - This is a Thursday, April 16, 2009 file photo of   British heavyweight boxer  David Haye as he talks at a press conference at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Haye said Thursday July 23, 2009   that he has signed a contract to challenge Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title on Nov. 7. Although no venue has yet been fixed, the fight is expected to take place in Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)AP - Former cruiserweight champion David Haye said Thursday that he's signed a contract to challenge Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title.



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Watson looks to rebound at Senior British Open (AP)

Tom Watson of the US reacts after missing a putt on the 18th green during a playoff following the final round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Turnberry golf course, Scotland, Sunday, July 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)AP - Tom Watson is ready to start picking on guys his own age again.



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'50 Cink' still celebrating biggest win (AP)

In this photo released by CBS, British Open winner Stewart Cink, left, is congratulated by host David Letterman after Cink delivered the Top Ten List on the set of 'The Late Show with David Letterman' in New York, Tuesday, July 21, 2009. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)AP - Stewart Cink came home to show off his latest trophy and new nickname.



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United chiefs allow Fergie to splash cash on players (AFP)

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Seoul. Ferguson has been told he can spend up to 60 million pounds on new players.(AFP/File/Jung Yeon-Je)AFP - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been told he can spend up to 60 million pounds on new players.



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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Eriksson accepts Notts County job (AFP)

Former England and Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson smiles during a press conference in Mexico City in August 2008. Eriksson has joined English Division Two club Notts County as director of football, the club confirmed on Wednesday.(AFP/File/Ronaldo Schemidt)AFP - Former England and Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has joined English Division Two club Notts County as director of football, the club confirmed on Wednesday.



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Bryant 'optimistic' Odom will re-sign with Lakers (AP)

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant of the 2009 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers speaks during a press conference held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Wednesday July 22, 2009, in Singapore. Bryant, the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, is on the second leg of his Nike sponsored 2009 Asia tour which kicked off in the Philippines, to conduct basketball clinics with youth from the city-state before moving on to Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Chengdu, China. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)AP - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is optimistic the NBA champions will re-sign key free agent Lamar Odom.



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Mitre gets 1st win since '07, Yanks take 1st place (AP)

New York Yankees' Sergio Mitre delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - Sergio Mitre is back in the majors and determined to make the most of his opportunity with the surging New York Yankees.



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Lee's slam helps Astros inch closer to Cardinals (AP)

Houston Astros' Carlos Lee (45) hits a grand slam as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue, left, reaches for the pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in Houston.  (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - The Houston Astros know it's a bit early to be too concerned about the standings.



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Werth's homer lifts Phillies to 10th straight win (AP)

Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth, top left, celebrates with his teammates after he hit a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 13th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)AP - Jayson Werth hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 13th inning to send the Philadelphia Phillies to their 10th straight victory, 4-1 over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.



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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Roethlisberger listed as defendant in Nev. lawsuit (AP)

Ben Roethlisberger arrives at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday July 15, 2009, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a woman in Nevada.



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Rangers hit 3 HRs off Smoltz to beat Red Sox 6-3 (AP)

Texas Rangers' David Murphy runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Arlington, Texas, Monday, July 20, 2009.  (AP Photo/LM Otero)AP - David Murphy and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered on consecutive pitches, in the same inning Michael Young led off with a long ball, and the Texas Rangers beat the suddenly slumping Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night.



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We're not just in Asia to cash in, say Liverpool (AFP)

A local Liverpool supporter in Bangkok. Liverpool insist they are not just in Asia to cash in on the lucrative commercial opportunities the region offers, but to give their fanatical fans a chance to see them in the flesh(AFP/Nicolas Asfouri)AFP - Liverpool insist they are not just in Asia to cash in on the lucrative commercial opportunities the region offers, but to give their fanatical fans a chance to see them in the flesh.



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Ramirez passes Mantle in Dodgers' 7-5 win (AP)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammates Russell Martin (55) and Andre Ethier (16) at home plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, July 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)AP - Manny Ramirez didn't plan to upstage teammate Jason Schmidt in his first major league start in more than two years.



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Matsui lifts Yankees to 2-1 win over Orioles (AP)

New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui follows through on his game-winning home run in the ninth inning of the Yankees' 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Monday, July 20, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - Hideki Matsui homered off Jim Johnson in the ninth inning Monday night, giving the streaking New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.



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