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Favre or no Favre, McCarthy committed to Rodgers - Added 12 minutes ago

Even Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy isn't quite sure how the Brett Favre unretirement saga will play out over the next few days. But he does know this much: Favre or no Favre, Aaron Rodgers is his starting...

Kim, Reavie tied for Canadian Open lead - Added 23 minutes ago

Anthony Kim made nine birdies and an eagle in 21 holes Saturday in the Canadian Open for a share of the lead with Chez Reavie during the suspended third round at rain-softened Glen Abbey. Kim, tied for 26th at 4 under...

Dodgers acquire Casey Blake from Indians - Added 45 minutes ago

Looking for an upgrade at third base as they make a push for the playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Casey Blake from the Cleveland Indians for two minor leaguers Saturday. The Indians, who also sent cash to the...

Pettitte, Cano lead Yanks to 8th straight win - Added 58 minutes ago

Robinson Cano homered and drove in three runs, Andy Pettitte gave the Yankees another strong start and New York beat the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Saturday for its season-best eighth straight win. The Yankees closed within...

Indians acquire RHP Reyes from Cardinals - Added 2 hours ago

Anthony Reyes, who won Game 1 of the 2006 World Series for St. Louis, was traded by the Cardinals on Saturday to the Cleveland Indians for minor league pitcher Luis Perdomo. The Indians also activated pitcher Fausto...

Bills' 1st-round pick McKelvin signs 5-year deal - Added 2 hours ago

First-round pick Leodis McKelvin signed a five-year contract potentially worth $19.4 million with the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, and the cornerback is set to join the team after missing only two days of training camp. ...

Dobbs' 3-run homer helps Phillies rally to win - Added 2 hours ago

Pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs delivered a three-run homer in a seven-run fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Atlanta Braves 10-9 Saturday to spoil Mike Hampton's return to the major leagues. Making...

Dixon gets fifth win - Added 2 hours ago

Scott Dixon took another big step toward a second IndyCar championship Saturday, holding off Helio Castroneves, his closest pursuer, for a victory in the Rexall Edmonton Indy. Castroneves, still looking for his first...

Twins' Gomez crashes into wall, may miss weekend - Added 2 hours ago

Minnesota Twins center fielder Carlos Gomez will likely miss the rest of this weekend's series in Cleveland after crashing into the padded wall while making a spectacular catch in the first inning Friday night. "He's...

Josh Hamilton comes up huge again for Rangers - Added 2 hours ago

Josh Hamilton hit a three-run homer to increase his major league-leading RBI total to 103, and the Texas Rangers beat All-Star pitcher Justin Duchscherer and the Oakland Athletics 9-4 on Saturday. The night before,...

Hermida hits 2 HRs, leads Marlins past Cubs again - Added 3 hours ago

Jeremy Hermida hit two homers and scored the decisive run on Jorge Cantu's 12th-inning double to lead the Florida Marlins over the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday. Rich Harden struck out 10 for the third time in three...

Cards set to get Carpenter back soon - Added 3 hours ago

The suddenly slumping Cardinals, trying to stay in contention in the NL Central, expect to get a boost from within just before the trade deadline. Chris Carpenter, out since opening day 2007 because of an elbow injury,...

La.-Monroe women's basketball player arrested - Added 3 hours ago

Regena Jackson, a leading scorer on the Louisiana-Monroe women's basketball team last season, was arrested early Saturday after firing a gun from an apartment balcony, a university spokeswoman said. The spokeswoman,...

Spaniard all but clinches Tour title - Added 4 hours ago

Carlos Sastre handled his latest test, and is one step from the Tour de France title. The 33-year-old Spaniard all but locked up victory by holding off Cadel Evans of Australia and other contenders in a decisive time...

Johnson wins Brickyard pole; Martin will contend - Added 4 hours ago

Mark Martin picked Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the spot he plans to end his 97-race winless streak. Then he announced it to all of NASCAR, an uncharacteristic burst of boldness that literally raised eyebrows. "When...

Lifesaver Gonzalez gets praise from Obama and Bush - Added 4 hours ago

Saving a man's life has brought Tony Gonzalez praise from the current president and possibly the next one. The Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl tight end met Sen. Barack Obama during a campaign stop in California, and the...

Ramirez returns to lineup after missing 2 games - Added 5 hours ago

Manny Ramirez returned to the Red Sox lineup Saturday after missing two games with what he said was a sore right knee. Boston manager Terry Francona said he spoke with Ramirez after results of MRIs done on both knees...

Rangers put RHP Millwood on DL, activate C Laird - Added 5 hours ago

The Texas Rangers put right-hander Kevin Millwood on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a right groin strain and activated catcher Gerald Laird. Millwood left Wednesday's start at the Chicago White Sox in the...

Bruins buy out final year of Glen Murray's deal - Added 5 hours ago

The Boston Bruins have bought out the final year of veteran right-winger Glen Murray's contract. The team announced the move Saturday. The 35-year-old Murray, a 16-year veteran, has scored 337 goals with 314 assists...

Dorsey signs for big dollars, arrives in KC camp - Added 5 hours ago

Glenn Dorsey walked up and shook hands with the man who'd just made him rich. "I promise I'll work hard," said the big defensive tackle, towering over Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt. "I know you will," Hunt said....

Alex Rios hits 2 HRs, Blue Jays beat Mariners 8-3 - Added 6 hours ago

Alex Rios homered twice, David Purcey earned his first major league win and the streaking Toronto Blue Jays beat Seattle 8-3 on Saturday, handing the Mariners their seventh consecutive defeat. Seattle, which has won...

Patriots sign veteran RB Jordan - Added 6 hours ago

The New England Patriots have signed veteran running back LaMont Jordan a day after he was released by the Oakland Raiders. The Patriots did not disclose the terms of the deal with the 29-year-old Jordan, which was...

Yankees, Pirates finalize 6-player trade - Added 6 hours ago

Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte were with the Yankees and ready to play against the Boston Red Sox after New York finalized a six-player trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The Yankees are sending top outfield...

Cook takes Senior British Open lead from Vaughan - Added 7 hours ago

John Cook took a one-stroke lead in the Senior British Open on Saturday, shooting a 4-under 67 to capitalize on the midround collapse of fellow American Bruce Vaughan. Vaughan birdied the par-3 eighth to take a...

Angela Park hangs on to lead at Evian - Added 8 hours ago

Angela Park birdied the final three holes for a 4-under 68 Saturday to keep a one-shot lead after the third round of the Evian Masters. The 19-year-old Park, who has dual Brazilian and American citizenship, had a total...

Saints' McAllister getting MRI; left knee swelled - Added 9 hours ago

Saints running back Deuce McAllister has missed a practice, and coach Sean Payton says he is scheduled to have an MRI on his left knee. McAllister had surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in that knee...

Titans, Johnson agree to terms - Added 11 hours ago

The Tennessee Titans have wrapped up their last draft pick, agreeing to terms with first-round selection Chris Johnson on a five-year, $12 million deal. Johnson missed the first practice of training camp on Friday, but...

Reavie leads Canadian Open by 3 strokes - Added 11 hours ago

Chez Reavie picked up a stroke before he even got to Glen Abbey for the third round of the Canadian Open. Actually, probably before he got out of bed Saturday. "I'm tired," Reavie said Friday after playing 33 holes to...

Harrison makes surprise return to Colts' camp - Added 14 hours ago

Marvin Harrison's knees are healthy enough to play football again. Getting back in sync with the Indianapolis Colts' high-scoring offense may take a little more patience. The eight-time Pro Bowler seemed to enjoy...

Pitcher charged after fan hurt at brawl in minors - Added 15 hours ago

A minor league pitcher accused of throwing a ball that hit a fan in the forehead during a bench-clearing brawl was charged with felonious assault, ordered held on $50,000 bond and directed to surrender his passport. ...

Yankees beat Red Sox for seventh straight win - Added 15 hours ago

!!-- hobj:327 -->Joba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees picked up a big win against the Boston Red Sox and then got some help for the pennant race. Cleveland Indians ace Cliff Lee also had a nice day at work. ...

Brewers finally lose; Mets keep winning - Added 16 hours ago

!!-- hobj:08257316 -->Somebody finally managed to slow down the Milwaukee Brewers. The New York Mets? They just keep right on rolling. Wandy Rodriguez dominated Milwaukee's potent lineup for six innings and the bullpen...

Hamilton reaches 100 RBIs as Rangers rout A's - Added 16 hours ago

Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer to reach 100 RBIs for the season and the Texas Rangers overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Oakland Athletics 14-6 on Friday night. Chris Davis added three hits and a home run for...

Wade sharp in return, helps Americans rout Canada - Added 18 hours ago

Kobe Bryant has arrived at the gym for some early morning workouts to find Dwyane Wade already there. So after all the work Wade has put in, neither Bryant nor anyone else on the U.S. team was surprised to see him look...

Yankees acquire Nady, Marte from Pirates - Added 18 hours ago

!!-- hobj:08257324 -->The New York Yankees got a win over their biggest rival, and two of the most coveted players on the trade market. Not a bad way to begin the weekend. Stocking up for a run at the pennant in their...

Chamberlain dominates as Yankees win 7th straight - Added 18 hours ago

!!-- hobj:325 -->Joba Chamberlain dominated the Boston Red Sox with his best major league start and the surging New York Yankees moved two games behind their longtime rivals with a 1-0 victory Friday night. Chamberlain...

Jets sign top pick Gholston to $50 million deal - Added 18 hours ago

Vernon Gholston was ready to hit the books after taking the field for the first time as the New York Jets' latest millionaire. "I'm definitely a step behind," the No. 6 overall pick said Friday. "I missed practice...

Titans' Haynesworth happy with short deal - Added 18 hours ago

!!-- pobj:TNNAT501-0725081653 -->The Tennessee Titans believe they might have reached a long-term deal with All Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth if only they had more time before the NFL deadline. That made it...

Cowboys sign first-round picks Jones, Jenkins - Added 18 hours ago

First-round draft picks Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins signed deals late Friday night, putting all of the Dallas Cowboys' selections under contract. Jones, a running back from Arkansas, and Jenkins, a cornerback from...

D-Wade sharp in return, helps USA rout Canada - Added 18 hours ago

Mike Krzyzewski wanted Dwyane Wade on the U.S. team, just in case something ever happened to Kobe Bryant or LeBron James. With James out Friday night, Wade proved he is definitely back. Wade stepped into the starting...

Astros snap Brewers' 8-game winning streak - Added 18 hours ago

!!-- hobj:08257317 -->Wandy Rodriguez allowed one run on three hits over six innings to help the Houston Astros snap the Milwaukee Brewers' eight-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Friday night. Sacrifice flies...

Jackson helps Rays end 7-game road losing streak - Added 18 hours ago

!!-- hobj:08257333 -->Edwin Jackson surpassed his victory total for last season and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. The Rays,...

Pelfrey, Delgado lead first-place Mets past Cards - Added 18 hours ago

!!-- hobj:08257313 -->Mike Pelfrey won his seventh consecutive decision and Carlos Delgado homered again, leading the New York Mets to a 7-2 victory over the slumping St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Jose Reyes...

Favre must file letter to show for Packers camp - Added 19 hours ago

If Brett Favre plans to show for the Green Bay Packers' training camp, he'll need permission from the NFL. And as of Friday evening, he had not petitioned the league for reinstatement. NFL spokesman Randall Liu said...

Steelers sign No. 1 pick Mendenhall - Added 20 hours ago

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back Rashard Mendenhall on Friday, agreeing to a five-year contract with their first-round draft pick two days before training camp opens. The Steelers announced Mendenhall's...

D-backs come out swinging to rout Giants - Added 20 hours ago

Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer, Conor Jackson and Chad Tracy also connected and the Arizona Diamondbacks gave Dan Haren plenty of early offense in a 10-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. ...

Billingsley pitches Dodgers to 3-2 win over Nats - Added 21 hours ago

Chad Billingsley took a three-hitter into the eighth inning, Nomar Garciaparra singled home the tying and go-ahead runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday night. Billingsley (10-9)...

Twins' Gomez hurts back making catch - Added 22 hours ago

Carlos Gomez was shaken, sore and scared. Minnesota's center fielder sustained a lower back injury when he crashed into the padded wall while making a spectacular catch in the first inning of Friday night's game...

Inglett's walk-off single gives Blue Jays victory - Added 22 hours ago

Joe Inglett's two-run single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-4 victory over Seattle on Friday night, the Mariners' sixth consecutive loss. Seattle went ahead 4-3 in the top of...

Stewart to use Foyt's No. 14 for next season - Added 23 hours ago

Tony Stewart has spent his entire career emulating A.J. Foyt, his childhood hero who dazzled the young racer with a tough-guy bravado and swashbuckling style. So when given a chance to pay Foyt the ultimate compliment,...