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News: FINA approve biological passport test Little voice of doubt no longer troubling Bartoli Halladay brilliant as Phillies thump Pirates Phillies acquire Astros outfielder Pence Sun sets sights on 1500 gold in Shanghai Sun sets sights on 1500 gold in Shanghai Devils avoid arbitration, ink Zach Parise to one-year deal Philadelphia Eagles land top free agent Asomugha Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Greenbrier Classic scores De Jonge and Simpson share lead at The Greenbrier UPDATE 1-Golf-De Jonge and Simpson share lead at The Greenbrier Michael Phelps speed needed to claim butterfly double at worlds Tiger Woods commits to next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta Golf-Woods commits to next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta Bolt defies gusting wind to blaze to victory FINA approve biological passport test Fri,29 Jul 2011 11:27 PM PDT Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Swimming's world governing body FINA has approved a pilot project to look at the introduction of a biological passport in an effort to combat doping, the organization said on Saturday. Full Story Top Little voice of doubt no longer troubling Bartoli Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:32 PM PDT Reuters - STANFORD, California - Marion Bartoli is no longer needled by the "little voice" that told her she did not belong in the winner's circle at grand slams and finally regards herself a true contender ahead of next month's U.S. Open. Full Story Top Halladay brilliant as Phillies thump Pirates Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:02 PM PDT Reuters - PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies roared to an early lead and thumped the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 allowing Roy Halladay to win his National League-leading 13th game. Full Story Top Phillies acquire Astros outfielder Pence Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:20 PM PDT Reuters - PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies acquired prized right fielder Hunter Pence from the Houston Astros in exchange for four minor league prospects, the team announced on their website. Full Story Top Sun sets sights on 1500 gold in Shanghai Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:09 PM PDT Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang loped into the final of the men's 1500 metres freestyle at the world championships Saturday, powering his way to top the qualifying sheets with a time of 14 minutes, 48.13 seconds. Full Story Top Sun sets sights on 1500 gold in Shanghai Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:06 PM PDT Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang loped into the final of the men's 1500 metres freestyle at the world championships on Saturday, powering his way to top the qualifying sheets with a time of 14 minutes, 48.13 seconds. Full Story Top Devils avoid arbitration, ink Zach Parise to one-year deal Fri,29 Jul 2011 07:10 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils avoided arbitration with left winger Zach Parise, agreeing to a one-year deal on Friday. Full Story Top Philadelphia Eagles land top free agent Asomugha Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:50 PM PDT Reuters - PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Eagles plucked Nnamdi Asomugha from the free agent market on Friday, signing the Pro Bowl cornerback to a five-year contract, the National Football League (NFL) team said. Full Story Top Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Greenbrier Classic scores Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:44 PM PDT Reuters - July 29 (Reuters) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Greenbrier Classic at the par-70 course on Friday in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The cut was set at 141. 133 Brendon De Jonge (Zimbabwe) 66 67 Full Story Top De Jonge and Simpson share lead at The Greenbrier Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:33 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's Brendon de Jonge made the most of his growing comfort level on the Old White Course by charging into a tie for the lead in Friday's second round of the Greenbrier Classic in West Virginia. Full Story Top UPDATE 1-Golf-De Jonge and Simpson share lead at The Greenbrier Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:29 PM PDT Reuters - * Pacesetting De Jonge in comfort zone at The Greenbrier Full Story Top Michael Phelps speed needed to claim butterfly double at worlds Fri,29 Jul 2011 03:51 PM PDT Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Michael Phelps will need to rely on the same turn of speed that brought him home in the semi-finals on Friday if he is to retain his 100 meters butterfly title at the world swimming championships on Saturday. Full Story Top Tiger Woods commits to next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:55 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, who has been sidelined for the last 11 weeks because of leg injuries, has committed to play in next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, the PGA of America said Friday. Full Story Top Golf-Woods commits to next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:43 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES, July 29 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, who has been sidelined for the last 11 weeks because of leg injuries, has committed to play in next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, the PGA of America said on Friday. Full Story Top Bolt defies gusting wind to blaze to victory Fri,29 Jul 2011 01:42 PM PDT Reuters - STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Usain Bolt defied gusting winds to blaze to victory over 200 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting Friday in 20.03 seconds to claim his first victory on Swedish soil. Full Story Top

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