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     Greg Norman eyes a shot on the fourth hole during his third round. Norman currently holds a two-shot lead over K.J. Choi and Padraig Harrington at the British Open.

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Greg Norman surges to lead at British Open
Furyk crashes on back nine  

Spain's Freire wins Stage 14 of Tour

Wie in contention for first LPGA title

Hamilton edges Massa to take pole at German GP

Redskins sign 2nd-round pick Fred Davis
Saints sign two picks
Chargers sign draft pick DeJuan Tribble

Warriors sign free-agent C Ronny Turiaf

Islanders reach deal with C Nielsen  

Freak accident lands A's 1B Barton on DL

Phils' Myers regains swagger in minors

Yankees have another hot young reliever in David Robertson

Ravens' goal for '08: have their offense play as well as their defense

NHLPA takes issue with IIHF decision to suspend six players  

Joe Paterno to be enshrined in College Football Hall of Fame

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  James Loney, Joe Torre

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Dodgers edge D-backs 8-7, tie for 1st
Rays top Jays, end 7-game skid
Reds end Mets' 10-game streak
Phillies reel in Marlins
Sabathia overpowers Giants, Brewers roll

Latest Manny Ramirez flap: report claims he purposely struck out vs. Yankees as "payback" after being fined for shoving Red Sox official

Golden oldie Norman, comeback kid Duval in the hunt at British Open

Packers prez supports GM, coach in Favre standoff

MLB
Cubs' GM ponders: deal or no deal?

Blanton to join Phillies' rotation, Eaton heads to bullpen

Brewers will alternate starters Bush (home), McClung (road) from same spot in rotation

Bucs' Jason Bay attracts trade buzz

Astros bench CF Michael Bourn; Darin Erstad is the new starter

Dodgers' second half "will be a sprint", says Torre

Rockies still getting calls about reliever Fuentes

Braves injured closer Soriano could be activated Sunday

Marlins' rookie P Andrew Miller has chronic tendinitis in knee

Sexson delivers in his Yankees' debut
Matsui's knee examined; talk continues of surgery, Barry Bonds

Red Sox concerned as Clay Bucholz is pounded again
David Ortiz belts another homer in rehab

What's next for the Indians?

A's continue to mystify by being "sellers", despite being in playoff contention
A closer look at the A's new prospects

Rangers activate 3B Hank Blalock

Former teammates, opponents salute retiring P Hideo Nomo

Managing All-Stars an all-star headache for Francona

NBA
Ronnie Turiaf will be a Warrior as Lakers won't match offer
Lakers' priority is to re-sign Vujacic

Nets close to sign-and-trade with Magic for PG Keyon Dooling

Suns' pick Dragic likely to stay in Europe

Nuggets' restricted free-agent J. R. Smith not attracting interest

Little demand for Sixers' Iguodala

Quiet debut shows that Jazz' top pick Koufos has "a long way to go"

Mavs find no summer league stars, but perhaps two support players

Rockets' fired-up - but still unsigned - Joey Dorsey can't be held back

Wizards' F Blatche on a mission in summer league play

D' Antoni pleased as Knicks burn his old team in summer game

The team formerly known as the Sonics signs G Miles to offer sheet; Jazz have a week to match

Nowitzki, Kaman lead Germany to Olympic hoops qualifying semis

Sixers sign top pick F-C Speights

NFL
Steelers offseason focus is puzzling
LB Farrior wants to re-sign with Steelers

Eagles giddy at having their best corps of linebackers in 15 years
Eagles might have new face at left guard

Off-field woes almost drove Redskins' CB Shawn Springs into retirement
Redskins reach deal with their top pick, 2nd-rounder Devin Thomas

Jets sign Keller, turn attention to top pick Gholston

Bears can't pass up shot at Brett Favre

Year 3 pivotal for Broncos' QB Cutler
Broncos looking to erase last year's stink

Lions making progress with picks as training camp nears

Safety Bell's return from injury crucial to Dolphins

Donte Stallworth's exit leaves Pats' third WR spot up for grabs
Pats putting 'Spygate' behind them as new season dawns

Cool Brees has no hard feelings about being sent packing by Chargers

All eyes will be on Favre at Packers' HOF induction banquet
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  Though Brett Favre was slow to embrace his heir, Aaron Rodgers has been a willing and patient understudy for the Pack's QB job.

NFL training camp preview

 With the Braves floundering in fourth place in the NL East, first baseman Mark Teixeira could be on the move for the second time in less than a year.

Plenty More Curveballs Coming In Baseball's 2nd Half

Busts and Bargains of Baseball's First Half

National League at the break

 

No Quarterback Controversies This Year (Except for the 49ers/Bears/Jets/Texans/ Raiders/Ravens...)

      Mike Nolan

NFL Coaches On The Hot Seat

  Michael Jordan

Greatest Performances In The NBA Finals: No. 1
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NFL Hall Of Famers Dick Butkus, Dan Hampton, Anthony Munoz Join The Anti-Steroid Movement

      Rex Kern, Ohio State's quarterback for three seasons under coach Woody Hayes, will join 19 others as a member of this year's class of inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame this weekend. Kern was 27-2 as a starter and led the Buckeyes to a Rose Bowl victory.

College Football Hall Of Fame Profile: Ohio State Quarterback Rex Kern
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Jags' WR Porter out for preseason

NFL can't erase all gang signs

Cowboys sign CB Orlando Scandrick to 4-year deal
Cowboys pack up and head West - for the preseason

Chargers agree to terms with two draft picks
Saints sign two draft picks
Chiefs sign draft pick DaJuan Morgan
Ravens sign 4th-round pick WR Smith 

Bucs' RB Cadillac Williams likely to open camp on unable to perform list

NHL
It's a new ice age for Blackhawks as they retire No. 3 jersey, name 20 year-old Toews captain

(Ryan) "Miller Time" sign of good times ahead for Sabres

Lupul Signs 4-Year Extension With Flyers

Penguins re-sign coach Therrien

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Rangers agree to terms with D Fahey
Kings, C Meckler reach deal
Oilers sign G Drouin-Deslauriers

Auto Racing
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Beckham Is Playing Well In America, But Does Anybody Care?

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Oregon, hoops coach Ernie Kent agree on new deal through 2013

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Boxer Diaz said likely to survive brain injury

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Olympian Wariner runs year's fastest 400 meters

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      Reds rookie Jay Bruce, right, celebrates after hitting the game-winning home run on Saturday in Cincinnati. Bruce has given his team a boost and given Reds fans renewed hope.

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