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Today's Sports News:
Phils get Cy Young winner Cliff Lee from Indians
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:36 pm PDT
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. Full Story
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Diamondbacks shut out Phillies 4-0
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:25 pm PDT
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. Full Story
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Chamberlain dominates in Yanks' 6-2 win over Rays
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:21 pm PDT
AP - Joba Chamberlain pitched eight scoreless innings and Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered and drove in two runs apiece to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Full Story
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Cardinals beat Dodgers 3-2 in 15 innings
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:23 pm PDT
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. Full Story
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Granderson lead Tigers to 13-5 win over Rangers
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:27 pm PDT
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. Full Story
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Moving in, moving on: Without Favre, Vikes arrive
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:59 pm PDT
AP - Once again, Brett Favre ran away from a Minnesota rush. Now the Vikings are trying to revive their support for the quarterbacks who were set to fight for the job in the first place. Full Story
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Steelers sign tight end Miller to six-year deal
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:26 pm PDT
Reuters - The Pittsburgh Steelers have given starting tight end Heath Miller a six-year contract that will keep their former No. 1 draft pick with the team through the 2014 season, the NFL club said on their website on Wednesday. Full Story
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Bucks sign first-rounder Jennings
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:54 pm PDT
AP - The Milwaukee Bucks signed first-round draft pick Brandon Jennings to a two-year contract worth almost $4.5 million on Tuesday. Full Story
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Jones homers, helps Orioles rally past Royals 7-3
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:58 pm PDT
AP - Adam Jones homered and drove in three runs, Nick Markakis also had three RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Wednesday night. Full Story
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Redknapp delighted with Tottenham progress
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:55 pm PDT
AFP - Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is delighted with the progress his team have made pre-season, singling out their positive attitude and ability to retain the ball. Full Story
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Reinsdorf bid for Coyotes approved; Balsillie not
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:40 pm PDT
AP - The NHL Board of Governors has approved a bid by Jerry Reinsdorf to assume ownership of the financially troubled Phoenix Coyotes, and unanimously rejected an application by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to buy the team. Full Story
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USC frosh Telfort has heart trouble, won't play
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:59 pm PDT
AP - Southern California freshman Frankie Telfort has a heart problem that will prevent him from playing for the Trojans. Full Story
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Sharapova advances at Stanford tennis
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:09 pm PDT
AFP - Maria Sharapova rolled over fellow Russian Nadia Petrova 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the 700,000 dollar Bank of the West Classic on Wednesday. Full Story
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Thompson, Vogel lead in Junior PGA Championship
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:27 pm PDT
AP - Alexis Thompson extended her lead in the second round of the Junior PGA Championship on Wednesday, and T.J. Vogel pulled into the lead in the boys' division with a 6-under-par round at TPC River's Bend. Full Story
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Khan wins 1st title fight, outpointing Kotelnik
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:31 pm PDT
AP - Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday to capture the WBA junior welterweight title. Full Story
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Schumacher to make comeback to replace Massa
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:08 pm PDT
AP - Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is making a comeback for Ferrari to replace injured driver Felipe Massa. Full Story
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USOC honors 2 Oklahoma training sites
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:14 pm PDT
AP - What once was an empty ditch south of downtown Oklahoma City is now recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as an official training site for rowing, canoeing and kayaking. Full Story
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