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Rockets, Ariza agree on multiyear deal (AP)

July 3, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because NBA rules prohibit announcing free-agent deals until next week, said the Rockets offered Ariza the full mid-level exception for the first year, about $5.6 million.

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Kim shoots record 62 at Congressional (AP)

July 3, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

Lucas Glover hits his second shot from the rough on the 16th hole during the first round of the AT&T National golf tournament at Congressional Country Club, Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Bethesda, Md.

Anthony Kim is regaining a lot of his strength and a little of his swagger. He can only hope his record start Thursday at the AT&T National will allow him to get rid of some frustration built up from a year of not winning. Kim ran off eight birdies over his final 13 holes and set the course record at Congressional with an 8-under 62, giving him a two-shot lead over tournament host Tiger Woods and…


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Mayfield misses Daytona entry deadline (AP)

July 3, 2009 at 01:07 by admin

Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline to enter this weekend’s race after successfully fighting NASCAR to get back behind the wheel following a failed random drug test.

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Artest agrees to deal with Lakers (AP)

July 3, 2009 at 00:07 by admin

FILE - In this May 6, 2009, file photo, Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest(notes), right, has words for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(notes) during Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff series in Los Angeles. Artest is joining Bryant and the Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season. Bauman said the final details are still being worked out, but could be finished as early as Thursday night, July 2, 2009.

Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. "I am very excited to finally be going to L.A.," Artest said in a statement issued by his agent Thursday night. "For years now, the Lakers have expressed interest in having me play for them, but we could never get the stars to align.


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Lee’s 2 HRs, 7 RBIs power Cubs (AP)

July 3, 2009 at 00:07 by admin

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella, center, congratulates closing pitcher Carlos Marmol(notes) after the Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Chicago.

Derrek Lee took a curtain call after his second homer, a grand slam that gave him a career-high seven RBIs on a night when the baseball seemed to be coming at a different speed. "Just some nights the game seems like it slows down a little bit and tonight was one of those nights," Lee said after leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of an 11-game…


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Venus, Serena make Wimbledon final again (AP)

July 3, 2009 at 00:07 by admin

Mardy Fish, left and James Blake, right returns to Daniel Nestor of Canada and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia, during their doubles match at Wimbledon, Thursday, July 2, 2009.

Richard Williams refuses to watch his daughters Venus and Serena play each other. Says he simply can't bear to see it, no matter the setting, no matter the stage. So once again, the patriarch of the greatest sister act in tennis history is heading home to the United States before the Wimbledon final.


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Bee swarm delays Astros’ win over Padres (AP)

July 3, 2009 at 00:07 by admin

Houston Astros' Geoff Blum(notes), left, is congratulated by teammate Kazuo Matsui(notes), right, after hitting a three-run home run off San Diego Padres pitcher Kevin Correia(notes) during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 2, 2009, in San Diego. The Astros won 7-1.

It was the kind of late-inning buzz that none of the players had experienced before. The Houston Astros — who once had the "Killer Bs" — beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of bees took over left field at Petco Park.


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Galaxy’s Donovan: Beckham a bad teammate (AP)

July 3, 2009 at 00:07 by admin

David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan. "All that we care about at a minimum is that he committed himself to us," Donovan was quoted as saying in an excerpt of Grant Wahl's "The Beckham Experiment," scheduled for publication July 14.

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Jets LB Pace gets 4-game drug suspension (AP)

July 2, 2009 at 23:07 by admin

The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Pace will miss New York's first four games of the season and be eligible to return for the Monday night game at Miami on Oct. 12. In a statement issued by the Jets, Pace said the ban is a result of him taking an over-the-counter dietary…

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Yao still consulting with doctors (AP)

July 2, 2009 at 23:07 by admin

Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot. The playing future of the 7-foot-6 Yao is in question amid reports from the team doctor that the hairline fracture in his foot could keep him out all of next season, and potentially end his career.

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Dodgers win final game without Ramirez (AP)

July 2, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton(notes), right, and catcher Russell Martin(notes) high-five as they celebrate the team's 1-0 win over the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Manny Ramirez's suspension didn't slow down the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers played their 50th and final game without Ramirez, beating the Colorado Rockies 1-0 Wednesday on pinch-hitter Rafael Furcal's RBI single in the eighth inning. During Ramirez's absence, the Dodgers went 29-21.


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Roddick returns to Wimbledon semifinals (AP)

July 2, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

Andy Roddick of U.S., left, shakes hands with Lleyton Hewitt of Australia, after defeating him, in their men's singles quarterfinal match at Wimbledon, Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

This one meant so much to Andy Roddick. Because of the stakes: a return to Wimbledon's semifinals. Because of the opponent: 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt. And because of the circumstances: a five-set grind that began under a bright sun and concluded in shadows, 3 hours, 50 minutes later. When it was over, having finally figured out a way to get past Hewitt 6-3, 6-7 (10), 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4, Roddick…


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‘Hawks sign F Hossa for 12 years, $62.8M (AP)

July 2, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

FILE - In this May 12, 2009, file photo, Detroit Red Wings right wing Marian Hossa(notes), left, of Slovakia, shoves Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger(notes) aside during a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Anaheim, Calif. The Chicago Blackhawks said Wednesday, July 1, 2009, that they are signing Hossa, a four-time All-Star, away from Detroit with a 12-year contract.

The Chicago Blackhawks dipped deep into the NHL free-agent market by signing star forward Marian Hossa away from the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday with a 12-year, $62.8 million contract. Hossa, who surprisingly took a one-year deal with the defending champion Red Wings last summer, cashed in this time.


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BoSox stage own comeback, beat O’s in 11 (AP)

July 2, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Ty Wigginton(notes), left, tags out Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia(notes) (15) as he tried to stretch a double during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Baltimore. The Red Sox won 6-5 in 11 innings.

For a second straight game, Jonathan Papelbon unexpectedly found himself in position to become Boston's career saves leader. Less than 24 hours earlier, Papelbon was victimized by the greatest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history. On Wednesday, after the Red Sox staged an improbable rally of their own, Papelbon got his coveted save.


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Bryant doesn’t opt out of contract (AP)

July 2, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

Kobe Bryant insisted his contract status wouldn't be an issue, and he was right. Now the Los Angeles Lakers can turn their attention to some NBA champion teammates. Bryant chose not to terminate the final two years of his contract and will remain with the Lakers, the team he wanted to leave just two summers ago.

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Blalock’s HR gets Rangers by Angels 9-7 (AP)

July 2, 2009 at 00:07 by admin

Texas Rangers' Hank Blalock(notes) hits a two-run home run to win the game against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The Rangers won 9-7.

Hank Blalock didn't put any extra significance on Wednesday night's game-winning homer or his team's success thus far against the Los Angeles Angels. Blalock's second homer of the game, a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning, gave Texas a 9-7 victory and moved the Rangers within one-half game of the first-place Angels in the AL West.


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Knicks meet with Kidd, no offer made (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 23:07 by admin

The Knicks are trying to persuade Jason Kidd to come to New York, while deciding how much they want David Lee and Nate Robinson to stay. Kidd and his agent met with Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, the first day of free agency. The Knicks are interested in the point guard, but plan to be cautious in free agency because they want to…

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Pistons add G Gordon, F Villanueva (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 23:07 by admin

In this Feb. 11, 2009, photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Charlie Villanueva(notes) dunks during an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Milwaukee. A person with the knowledge of the negotiations says the Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle to contracts with free agents Ben Gordon(notes) and Villanueva.

The Detroit Pistons wanted to add talent and get younger this offseason. On the first day of free agency, Detroit did both. Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva agreed in principle to five-year contracts with the Pistons, a person with the knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.


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Rangers ink Gaborik for 5 years, $37.5M (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 23:07 by admin

Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez's expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved. One day after trading Gomez and the five years and $33.5 million left on his contract to the Montreal Canadiens, the Rangers signed the 27-year-old Gaborik away from the Minnesota Wild with a five-year, $37.5 million deal.

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Judge lifts Mayfield’s suspension (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 23:07 by admin

NASCAR CEO Brian France smiles as he leaves the Federal Courthouse in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 1, 2009. A judge has lifted Jeremy Mayfield's suspension, saying the NASCAR driver should be allowed to race.

Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield is getting ready to return to NASCAR.


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Rays push winning streak to 7, beat Jays (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Marco Scutaro(notes), left, waits for the ball as a sliding Tampa Bay Rays' Carl Crawford(notes) tries to steal second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

Right from the first pitch, the Tampa Bay Rays had their power stroke going. B.J. Upton homered to leadoff the game, Carl Crawford and Willy Aybar added solo shots and the Rays won their seventh straight game Tuesday night, 4-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays. "We really lived by the long ball," Rays manager Joe Maddon said.


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Pistons fire coach Curry after 1 season (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 02:07 by admin

In this photo taken Tuesday, June 3, 2008, Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars talks to the media in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Detroit Pistons fired coach Michael Curry on Tuesday June 30, 2009, as the team started rebuilding from an unpopular trade, a sub-.500 record and an embarrassing first-round exit from the playoffs that ended its six-year streak of making it to the conference finals.

All or nothing seems to be the formula for coaching the Detroit Pistons. Bring home an NBA championship or hit the road. First-year coach Michael Curry became the latest Pistons coach to get the ax as president for basketball operations Joe Dumars fired him Tuesday after watching his team stumble to a sub-.500 record and an embarrassing first-round exit from the playoffs.


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Boozer, Okur decide to stay with Jazz (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 01:07 by admin

Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur are both staying with the Utah Jazz next season. About two hours after Boozer let the Jazz know he decided against opting out of the final year of his contract — which he once said he intended to do — Okur joined him Tuesday night. The moves keep the Jazz lineup intact, but at a hefty price, as Boozer is scheduled to make $12.7 million next season and Okur $9…

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Nuggets’ Smith gets jail for fatal crash (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 01:07 by admin

A judge sentenced Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith to 90 days in jail Tuesday night for causing an auto accident that killed his friend, though Smith will likely end up serving only 30. Municipal Judge Debra J. Gelson suspended 60 days of the sentence providing Smith performs 500 hours of community service consisting of visiting sick children at hospitals.

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Marquis 2-hits Dodgers for 10th win (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 01:07 by admin

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Marquis(notes), right, is congratulated by coach Tom Runnells after Marquis pitched a two-hitter to become the first 10-game winner in the National League, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Tuesday night, June 30, 2009, in Los Angeles.

If the Colorado Rockies are going to catch the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, they'll need more of what Jason Marquis gave them Tuesday night against the team with baseball's best record. Marquis pitched a two-hitter to become the league's first 10-game winner, leading the resurgent Rockies to a 3-0 victory.


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Second opinion: No surgery for Beltran (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 01:07 by admin

The injury-riddled New York Mets got some good news Tuesday when a second examination of All-Star center fielder Carlos Beltran's bruised right knee also indicated surgery is not required. The opinion from Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colo., was the same as the Mets' medical staff. Beltran likely will be out through the All-Star break while waiting for the bone bruise to subside.

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Rangers C Gomez to Habs in 6-player deal (AP)

July 1, 2009 at 00:07 by admin

Scott Gomez's brief New York tenure ended Tuesday when the star center was traded by the Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a six-player deal. The key player coming back to New York is forward Chris Higgins, a Long Island native who is set to become a restricted free agent. The deal was announced one day before the NHL's free-agent shopping season opens Wednesday.

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Padres ace Peavy has ankle re-examined (AP)

June 30, 2009 at 23:06 by admin

Jake Peavy's injured right ankle was re-examined Tuesday, and the San Diego Padres ace could get his protective boot off in about two weeks. Peavy, the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner, has been on the disabled list since June 13 with a strained tendon. He was injured running the bases against the Chicago Cubs in late May.

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Williams sisters back in Wimbledon semis (AP)

June 30, 2009 at 23:06 by admin

Fans cool off with their feet in an artificial stream, at Wimbledon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

Her 19th consecutive victory at the All England Club already wrapped up, Venus Williams grabbed a seat and watched younger sister Serena win easily to reach the semifinals, too. Afterward, Venus and Mom, Oracene Price, strolled out of Centre Court arm-in-arm, chatting and laughing. Sure is fun to be a Williams at Wimbledon.


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O’s rally from 9 down, stun BoSox 11-10 (AP)

June 30, 2009 at 23:06 by admin

Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters(notes) (15) is out at second as Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia(notes), top, throws to first but is unable to get Robert Andino(notes) out during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 11-10.

John Smoltz watched in disbelief as the Boston Red Sox wound up on the wrong end of the biggest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history. Smoltz wasn't upset that he didn't earn his long-awaited 211th victory. He just couldn't believe that the Red Sox didn't win, either. "No one would have ever dreamed it would play out the way it did," Smoltz said after the Orioles rallied…


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