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Asomugha signs, Jordan told to stay away - Added 4 minutes ago

Star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha officially signed his $9.765 million franchise player tender offer Thursday and joined the Oakland Raiders in time for their first training camp practice, while running back LaMont Jordan...

Redskins' top draft pick Thomas out about 2 weeks - Added 9 minutes ago

Redskins rookie receiver Devin Thomas probably will miss the team's first exhibition game after pulling his right hamstring in practice Thursday. Washington's top pick in this year's draft is expected to miss about two...

Packers might postpone Favre's jersey retirement - Added 9 minutes ago

With Brett Favre's retirement up in the air, it goes without saying that the Green Bay Packers might have to put off retiring the three-time MVP's jersey. The Packers had scheduled a ceremony to retire Favre's jersey...

Niners sign 1st-round pick Balmer on eve of camp - Added 19 minutes ago

The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer, getting their first-round draft pick into training camp a few hours before the team's first meeting. Balmer, a late-blooming star at North Carolina,...

Delgado lifts Mets over Phillies 3-1, into first - Added 32 minutes ago

Carlos Delgado hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning and Oliver Perez stifled the Philadelphia Phillies again, helping the New York Mets earn a 3-1 win Thursday that gave them sole possession of first...

Browns OL Ryan Tucker eyeing return - Added 38 minutes ago

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Ryan Tucker said playing in an exhibition game is a reachable goal after undergoing surgery to repair a broken hip. Tucker, a former tackle who started the final eight games last...

Iraq banned from Beijing Olympics amid feud - Added 40 minutes ago

Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Iraq was told Thursday it's not welcome in Beijing because of a political feud in Baghdad that angered the games' guardians and exiled a country that arrived to a roaring...

Forget '07: Pats back for another Super Bowl run - Added 44 minutes ago

The New England Patriots signed first-round draft pick Jerod Mayo on Thursday, bringing their last unsigned selection into the fold as the defending AFC champions opened training camp and began their quest to put last...

Super Bowl hero David Tyree sidelined by Giants - Added 48 minutes ago

Super Bowl hero David Tyree was placed on the physically unable to perform list by the New York Giants on Thursday because of lingering problems recovering from surgery on his right knee. Tyree, whose one-handed catch...

Halladay completes Blue Jays' 'sweep' of Orioles - Added 49 minutes ago

Roy Halladay scattered seven hits over seven innings, leading Toronto over the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 Thursday after the Blue Jays won a game suspended one night earlier. In the suspended game, halted by rain in the...

Warriors match Clippers' offer to Azubuike - Added 1 hour ago

Kelenna Azubuike will return to the Golden State Warriors after the club matched the Los Angeles Clippers' three-year, $9 million contract offer for the shooting guard on Thursday. Azubuike averaged 8.1 points and 4.0...

Edwards' back acts up; Vikes say it's not serious - Added 1 hour ago

Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards has aggravated a lingering back injury and will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Coach Brad Childress revealed the problem Thursday afternoon, but said the...

Coach confirms Rod Smith retiring - Added 1 hour ago

Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said on Thursday that longtime receiver Rod Smith is retiring. He spoke before a news conference at Dove Valley. Smith, 38, has been on the reserve/retired list since February and...

AP Source: Marshall meets with NFL commissioner - Added 1 hour ago

Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York last week concerning his string of off the field legal troubles. A person familiar with the meeting confirmed it on Thursday. ...

WNBA suspends 10 players and Mahorn for skirmish - Added 1 hour ago

It was a WNBA smackdown Thursday, when the league suspended Detroit Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn and 10 players for their roles in a skirmish with the Los Angeles Sparks earlier this week. Shock forward Plenette...

Shock sign 50-year-old Hall of Famer Lieberman - Added 1 hour ago

The Detroit Shock came up with a way to distract some attention away from their skirmish earlier this week. For one game at least. The Shock signed 50-year-old Nancy Lieberman, a Hall of Famer and one of their former...

Robbie Russell joins Real Salt Lake - Added 2 hours ago

Real Salt Lake has acquired midfielder/defender Robbie Russell in a transfer with Danish club Viborg FF. The 29-year-old Russell will return to the United States after spending the last seven seasons playing overseas....

Norman struggles to 75 at Senior British Open - Added 2 hours ago

!!-- pobj:LON809-0724081430 -->Four days after nearly making history at the British Open, Greg Norman labored to a 4-over 75 Thursday in the opening round of the Seniors British Open to finish seven shots behind...

Two sentenced to prison in NBA betting scandal - Added 2 hours ago

Two former high school classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were both sentenced to more than a year in prison Thursday for their roles in a betting scandal that embarrassed the league. A federal judge in...

Bonds among topics at Yankees' meetings - Added 3 hours ago

Barry Bonds in pinstripes? If nothing else, the New York Yankees plan to talk about it. Yankees officials gathered for high-level meetings at their spring training complex Thursday, a day off for the team before it...

SEC intrigue: Fulmer and the subpoena - Added 3 hours ago

Lawyers for a former Alabama football booster said they staked out the Southeastern Conference football media event Thursday and served Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer with a subpoena to testify about a lawsuit against...

Bruins get F St. Pierre in trade from Blackhawks - Added 3 hours ago

The Boston Bruins have swapped forwards with the Chicago Blackhawks, getting Martin St. Pierre in exchange for Pascal Pelletier. The trade was announced Thursday. St. Pierre played five games with the Blackhawks last...

Support for Favre muted as Pack shareholders meet - Added 3 hours ago

There were plenty of No. 4 jerseys in the stands and a smattering of jeers for general manager Ted Thompson at Thursday morning's annual meeting of Green Bay Packers shareholders at Lambeau Field. But the meeting...

Campbell says he cried but accepts Army's orders - Added 5 hours ago

Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wouldn't be able to play for the Detroit Lions this season. "Oh yeah, I cried, because I wanted a shot," Campbell, a seventh-round draft pick of the Lions,...

Rollins scratched from Phillies lineup - Added 5 hours ago

Jimmy Rollins was scratched from the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup for their game against the New York Mets on Thursday. The Phillies didn't immediately announce a reason for the change. Eric Bruntlett replaced Rollins...

Chiefs sign tackle Branden Albert - Added 5 hours ago

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed tackle Branden Albert, the second of the team's two first-round draft picks, the team announced Thursday. Financial details of the five-year agreement were not released. The team...

Sastre keeps Tour lead, Burghardt wins 18th stage - Added 5 hours ago

Carlos Sastre of Spain retained the overall lead and Marcus Burghardt of Germany won the 18th stage of the Tour de France as the race left the Alps on Thursday. Sastre leads CSC teammate Frank Schleck of Luxembourg by...

IOC says Iraq won't be allowed at Olympics - Added 6 hours ago

The International Olympic Committee says Iraq will not compete at the Beijing Games because of interference by its government in sport. The IOC suspended Iraq's national Olympic committee in June after the...

Rudy Giuliani's son sues Duke over golf dismissal - Added 6 hours ago

The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming he was wrongfully kicked off the golf team. Andrew Giuliani claims he was dismissed without cause from the golf team earlier this...

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International Olympic Committee says Iraq will not compete at Beijing Olympics because of government interference. ...

Person familiar with test: Hardy tests positive - Added 7 hours ago

Jessica Hardy's first trip to the Olympics could be over before it began. The swimmer tested positive for a banned substance, leaving her just two weeks to pursue any appeals before the Beijing Games. Hardy's "A"...

Source: Swimmer Jessica Hardy tests positive - Added 9 hours ago

Jessica Hardy's first trip to the Olympics could be over before it began. The swimmer tested positive for a banned substance, leaving her just two weeks to pursue any appeals before the Beijing Games begin. Hardy's "A"...

Roger Federer drops 1st match since Wimbledon loss - Added 9 hours ago

Top-ranked Roger Federer was knocked out of the Rogers Cup with a 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 loss to France's Gilles Simon in a second-round match Wednesday night. Federer, who won the tournament in 2004 and '06, was playing his...

Braves lose Chipper to injury; beat Marlins 9-4 - Added 9 hours ago

By the time Chipper Jones pulled up lame, the Atlanta Braves already had plenty of runs for Tim Hudson. Then Hudson departed with a tender elbow. Jones strained his left hamstring, and Hudson left after six innings...

James likely to miss exhibition against Canada - Added 9 hours ago

U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain. James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on...

Hester MIA on first day of Bears camp - Added 9 hours ago

Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout. Hester, a two-time Pro...

Childress leaves Hawks to sign with Greek club - Added 9 hours ago

Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA. Heading overseas allows Childress to make more money than he...

Mussina pitches Yankees to 10th straight home win - Added 9 hours ago

Mike Mussina baffled the Twins for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th straight home win. Justin Christian drove in two runs with a...

Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals - Added 9 hours ago

CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night. Ryan Braun had four hits, lacking a double for the...

AP Source: Goodell monitoring Favre situation - Added 10 hours ago

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management...

Stadler aces shortest Open hole and wins wine - Added 10 hours ago

Craig Stadler has aced the shortest hole in British Open golf, the Postage Stamp at Troon, and earned a prize of 123 bottles of wine _ one for every yard. The opening round of the Senior British Open is underway...

Johnson's grand slam helps Cubs win series finale - Added 16 hours ago

Reed Johnson had three hits, including a grand slam in the eighth, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Wednesday night. Ted Lilly (10-6) drove in the tying run and threw six uneven innings to...

Aurilia's big hit lifts Giants - Added 16 hours ago

Rich Aurilia lined a go-ahead two-run double to center field in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Wednesday night. Aurilia came up big with an eight-pitch...

Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals - Added 18 hours ago

CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night. Ryan Braun had four hits, lacking a double for the...

Lions, tackle Cherilus agree to 5-year contract - Added 18 hours ago

Tackle Gosder Cherilus agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday night. Cherilus was the 17th pick in April's draft out of Boston College. He is expected to play right tackle for the...

Jays, Orioles to finish suspended game Thursday - Added 18 hours ago

The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night was suspended by rain with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning. Play will resume Thursday afternoon with two outs in the top of the sixth. ...

Army orders Lions draft pick Campbell to duty - Added 19 hours ago

Caleb Campbell was a day away from practicing with the Detroit Lions and taking a step toward his dream of playing in the NFL. "He was issued a helmet, ready to go," coach Rod Marinelli said Wednesday. Now, Campbell is...

Braves lose Jones to injury but beat Marlins 9-4 - Added 19 hours ago

By the time Chipper Jones pulled up lame, the Atlanta Braves already had plenty of runs for Tim Hudson. Then Hudson departed with a tender elbow. Jones strained his left hamstring, and Hudson left after six innings...

Reyes homers to pull Mets into tie with Phillies - Added 19 hours ago

Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night. John Maine...

Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez out with sore knee - Added 19 hours ago

Manny Ramirez missed Boston's 6-3 win in 12 innings over the Seattle Mariners Wednesday with what his manager said was a sore knee. "Just showed up this morning. He just came in and said, 'My right knee hurts,'"...