Oswalt approves deal, Astros trade ace to Phillies
AP – 48 mins agoPHILADELPHIA – There's a new Roy in town — and he's an ace, too. Full Story »
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Liverpool, Juve make winning Europa League starts
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PARIS (AFP) - European giants Liverpool and Juventus began life under new coaches with victories in the first legs of their Europa League third qualifying round ties on Thursday. Full Story »
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Haynesworth fails conditioning test, no practice
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ASHBURN, Va. - The first Washington Redskins training camp practice is over — and Albert Haynesworth wasn't a part of it. Full Story »
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Police: Ex-NBA player Wright shot to death
AP – 1 hr 35 mins agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. - Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in the woods outside Memphis, was shot to death and the case is being investigated as a homicide, police said Thursday. Full Story »
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Vaughan takes lead at Senior Open with 4-under 66
AP – 2 hrs 46 mins agoSAMMAMISH, Wash. - Bruce Vaughan took advantage of cool morning conditions with an opening-round 66 to take a two-shot lead in the first round of the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday. Full Story »
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Tebow, Broncos agree to contract
AP – 32 mins agoAP
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Full Story »
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Padres get Tejada from Orioles
AP – 1 hr 1 min agoSAN DIEGO - The NL West-leading San Diego Padres obtained infielder Miguel Tejada and cash from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for Double-A right-hander Wynn Pelzer. Full Story »
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ESPN.com removes article on James in Las Vegas
AP – 1 hr 43 mins agoNEW YORK - ESPN.com removed an article chronicling Lebron James' activities during a weekend in Las Vegas. Full Story »
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WVU says coach Bob Huggins released from hospital
AP – Wed Jul 28, 6:00 pm ETAP
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - West Virginia University says men's basketball coach Bob Huggins has been released from a Las Vegas hospital. Full Story »
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London gears up for two-wheeled revolution
AFP – Thu Jul 29, 2:21 pm ETAFP
LONDON (AFP) - The sprawling, congested city of London speeds towards a greener, nimbler future Friday with the launch of a new bike hire scheme aimed at kick-starting a cycling revolution ahead of the 2012 Olympics. Full Story »
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Capitals acquire enforcer King from St. Louis
AP – Wed Jul 28, 7:46 pm ETARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have acquired enforcer D.J. King from the St. Louis Blues for prospect Stefan Della Rovere. Full Story »
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Stosur, Radwanska oust qualifiers in WTA tennis
AFP – Wed Jul 28, 11:26 pm ETAFP/Getty Images
STANFORD, California (AFP) - Australian top seed Samantha Stosur and Polish third seed Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarter-finals of the WTA Bank of the West Classic on Wednesday by ousting qualifiers. Full Story »
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Shin, Inkster take early lead at British Open
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SOUTHPORT, England - Yani Tseng shot a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale on Thursday, and is tied for the lead as she pursues her third major championship. Full Story »
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Lesnar rallies to beat Carwin in 2nd round
AP – Sun Jul 4, 2:37 am ETAP
LAS VEGAS - 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. Full Story »
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Briggs talks big after confirming Vitali Klitschko fight
Reuters – Thu Jul 29, 2:48 pm ETLONDON (Reuters) - Shannon Briggs is looking forward to ending the career of WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko after announcing on Thursday that he will fight the Ukranian on October 16. Full Story »
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Castroneves to meet with IndyCar officials
AP – Thu Jul 29, 1:20 pm ETINDIANAPOLIS - IndyCar series officials plan to meet with driver Helio Castroneves to discuss his conduct following last week's race at Edmonton. Full Story »
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Olympic committees striking some unusual deals
AP – Thu Jul 29, 5:01 am ETAP
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - With the economy spiraling downward and sponsors running away faster than Usain Bolt, the Olympics needed money. Full Story »
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Mark Wahlberg gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
AP – 30 mins agoRapper-turned-underwear model-turned-Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg has been enshrined in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Full Story »
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Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are lifesavers
AP – Thu Jul 29, 7:25 am ETMore bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research. Full Story »
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US Passports still vulnerable to fraud
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