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NFL gives Jets LB Pace a four-game suspension for violating drug policy
July 3rd, 2009, 05:32 PM
The NFL suspended New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Pace will miss the Jets' first four games of the 2009 season and is eligible to return for their Oct. 12 game at Miami.
Vick's new bankruptcy plan pays creditors more, protects personal items
July 2nd, 2009, 05:10 PM
Suspended quarterback Michael Vick has submitted a revised bankruptcy plan that funnels more of his future earnings to creditors, though a judge didn't immediately rule on the proposal.
Florida judge won't release video of Stallworth crash that killed pedestrian
July 2nd, 2009, 12:10 PM
A judge refused Thursday to release surveillance video depicting the moment that a car driven by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian in a drunk-driving crash.
'The Fridge' improving his health with help from family, friends
July 2nd, 2009, 03:43 PM
Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed older brother, who's nicknamed "The Fridge," will be back to his old, affable self.
Patriots LB Bruschi hasn't decided on playing future beyond '09 season
June 30th, 2009, 05:34 PM
New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi said Tuesday that he hasn't considered whether he'll keep playing after 2009, which will be his 14th season in the NFL and with the team.
Stafford, Sanchez helping each other with pressures of being rookie QBs
June 30th, 2009, 04:35 PM
Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez are rich beyond comprehension long before throwing their first official NFL pass. The accompanying pressure can be overwhelming, so Stafford and Sanchez often find themselves seeking someone who understands their situation. They call each other.
Bengals first-round pick Smith would like to avoid holdout, attend camp
June 30th, 2009, 06:46 PM
Cincinnati Bengals rookie Andre Smith, the sixth overall pick in the draft, said Tuesday that he hopes to be signed and in training camp on time because a holdout could hamper his transition from left tackle to right tackle.

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MLB

Manny 0 for 1 with walk in return (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 09:09 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez(notes) leaves the ballpark before the Albuquerque Isotopes' baseball game in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Heavy rains hit the ballpark, and the Dodgers made the decision not to suit up Ramirez "due to weather and field conditions." The game against Nashville began almost an hour after the scheduled 7:05 start.

Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could. Wearing sunglasses and with his famous dreadlocks in a ponytail, the Los Angeles Dodgers' slugger apologized to fans and teammates during a news conference Friday afternoon. He refused to answer questions about steroids, laying off them as if they were pitches in the dirt.


Pujols hits fourth slam of season in win (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 08:34 PM

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan(notes) (13) hugs second baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir(notes) after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 in a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Cincinnati. Hoffpauir drove in the two go-ahead runs in his first official major league at-bat in the ninth inning.

Albert Pujols appreciates history. He just doesn't let it overshadow what he considers important. Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season and 10th of his career, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Friday night.


Danks sharp as White Sox extend run to 7 (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 08:49 PM

Fans watch a fireworks display to celebrate the Fourth of July after a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Chicago won the game 5-0.

The Chicago White Sox seem to be getting better swings at Zack Greinke every time they see him. Before a packed house Friday night, they finally beat him. John Danks threw 7 1-3 innings and got a big lift from reliever Scott Linebrink, while A.J. Pierzynski and Scott Podsednik had three hits apiece to lead the White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 5-0, their seventh straight victory.


Choo's 2 HRs, 7 RBIs power Tribe in rout (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 08:37 PM

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Michael Wuertz(notes) looks away after giving up a solo home run to Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo(notes) in the seven the inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Cleveland.

Shin-Soo Choo gave his high school baseball coach a fitting tribute. Choo learned before batting practice that his coach had died of cancer. Then he homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs in a 15-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night that snapped Cleveland's five-game losing streak.


Yankees bounce back, Burnett beats Jays (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 03:01 PM

New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera(notes) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009,at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won the game 4-2.

After he was knocked out in the third inning at Fenway Park in early June, A.J. Burnett vowed to improve. Has he ever. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings to win for the third time in four starts, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.


Phillies' Lopez gets first win since '07 (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 07:52 PM

A dragon fly rests on the netting of the backstop in Citizens Bank Park during a baseball game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, July 3, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Rodrigo Lopez walked off the mound to a standing ovation from a sellout crowd in the home of the defending World Series champions. Not bad for a guy who hadn't pitched in the majors in two years. Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap a six-game home losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.


Rangers' Hunter turns 23, gets first win (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 09:24 PM

Texas Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco(notes), right, and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia(notes) celebrate after a baseball game against Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, July 3, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. Texas won 3-1.

Tommy Hunter gave the ailing Texas Rangers rotation a much-needed lift Friday night. The rookie also got a cool birthday gift in the process. Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, Hank Blalock homered and the Texas Rangers won their third in a row, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1.


Johnson's 2-run double in 11th lifts M's (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 08:39 PM

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez fields a bunt from Seattle Mariners' Chris Woodward(notes) as teammate Kevin Youkilis(notes) (20) looks on for the out at first during the eleventh inning of the baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, July 3, 2009. The Mariners beat the Red Sox, 7-6.

A double inside the line and a fan going over the line were very helpful for the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Rob Johnson doubled down the right-field line, scoring two runs in the 11th inning and the Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6. Earlier in the game, a male fan along the third-base line reached for Ryan Langerhans' foul pop that Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis was attempting...


De La Rosa pitches Rockies past Arizona (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 09:26 PM

Fireworks display lights up Coors Field in Denver to mark the Fourth of July holiday after the Colorado Rockies' 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game in Denver on Friday, July 3, 2009.

Jorge De La Rosa begged for the ball in the ninth inning, wanting desperately to get a chance at his first career complete game. That idea was quickly rejected by Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy. Not because of a high pitch count or ineffectiveness, Tracy simply wanted to get his relievers some work.


Bases-loaded walk in 10th gives Cubs win (AP)
July 3rd, 2009, 05:27 PM

Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder(notes) reacts to striking out against the Chicago Cubs in the 10th inning of an MLB baseball game in Chicago, Friday, July 3, 2009. Chicago won 2-1.

Jake Fox's persistence and patience in drawing a game-winning, bases-loaded walk Friday should come as no surprise. He's a determined guy with big minor league numbers trying to find a permanent job with the Chicago Cubs. Fox fouled off four pitches before working a two-out walk on a close 3-2 pitch from Mark DiFelice, sending the Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in 10...


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NBA

Gasol will play for Spain at Euro Championship
July 3rd, 2009, 04:07 PM
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol will play for Spain in September in the European Basketball Championship.
Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers
July 3rd, 2009, 02:24 PM
Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.
Report: Turkoglu agrees to terms with Blazers
July 3rd, 2009, 01:30 PM
Hedo Turkoglu reportedly agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers after helping Orlando reach the NBA finals this season.
Celtics offer Rasheed Wallace a contract
July 3rd, 2009, 11:13 AM
The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward.
NBA.com Notebook: Gortat reportedly headed to Dallas
July 3rd, 2009, 09:35 AM
Restricted free agent center Marcin Gortat has been offered a contract by the Mavericks and had a trip scheduled for Dallas this week, according to sources. Orlando has the right to match the offer, but Gortat's visit is a good sign for the Mavs, who are banking on Magic ownership not dipping into luxury tax territory to sign Dwight Howard's backup.
Yao Ming will wait week before surgery decision
July 2nd, 2009, 10:17 PM
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.
Thunder, Seattle transplants, mark 1st year in Oklahoma City
July 2nd, 2009, 08:26 PM
After spending more than a decade with the Seattle SuperSonics, Pete Winemiller's transition to Oklahoma City isn't quite complete.
Ariza's move to Houston was about respect
July 2nd, 2009, 08:11 PM
The Houston Rockets, fresh off losing Ron Artest to the Los Angeles Lakers, have essentially swapped players by agreeing to terms with Lakers free agent forward Trevor Ariza, whom Artest will be replacing in Los Angeles. The deal will be for five years at the mid-level exception; based on last season's $5.585 million amount for the mid-level, Ariza would get around $32 million.
Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza
July 2nd, 2009, 08:17 PM
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.
Artest going to Lakers
July 2nd, 2009, 06:42 PM
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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NHL

Hockey transactions
July 3rd, 2009, 08:38 PM
Movements in the world of hockey Friday: National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS-Signed RW Mark Recchi to a one-year contract. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Signed LW Rick Nash to an eight-year contract extension. Signed C Trevor Frischm...
Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years
July 3rd, 2009, 07:51 PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday...
Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years
July 3rd, 2009, 06:01 PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday...
Columbus signs star winger Rick Nash to eight-year contract extension
July 3rd, 2009, 05:38 PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Rick Nash and the Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension that will keep the star winger with the team through the 2017-18 season. The team confirmed the signing in a release Friday. A sour...
Happy Martin Havlat checks out new home with the Minnesota Wild
July 3rd, 2009, 05:38 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. - When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, e...
Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years
July 3rd, 2009, 05:31 PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday...
Happy Havlat checks out new home in Minnesota
July 3rd, 2009, 04:11 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enou...
Free-agent Mikael Samuelsson says more than money attracted him to Vancouver
July 3rd, 2009, 04:08 PM
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The money was a factor, but what also convinced free-agent forward Mikael Samuelsson to sign with the Vancouver Canucks was the team's potential to be a Stanley Cup contender. Samuelsson, who won a Cup with the Detroit R...
Phoenix Coyotes sign Heshka to one-year contract
July 3rd, 2009, 03:38 PM
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Phoenix Coyotes signed defenceman Shaun Heshka to a one-year contract Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 24-year-old Heshka was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the Coyotes' seve...
Selanne: Next season with Anaheim his last
July 3rd, 2009, 03:31 PM
HELSINKI (AP) -Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne says his next NHL season will be his last. Selanne, a 10-time All-Star, celebrated his 39th birthday Friday. He told the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper in Finland that a man his age doesn't belong in the...

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