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Westbrook, Ludwick, Lilly, Wood move, Berkman goes
(AP)
AP - Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after rejecting the Chicago White Sox.
Marquez dominates Diaz to keep lightweight belts
(AP)
AP - Although Juan Manuel Marquez's right eye was swollen nearly shut, he kept it focused on his one remaining goal — a third fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Nervous Roethlisberger encouraged by fan support
(AP)
AP - Ben Roethlisberger was so worried that the Pittsburgh Steelers fans who once embraced him would boo him, he couldn't recall being so nervous and apprehensive before a football practice.
Chamakh shines as Arsenal draw with AC Milan
(AFP)
AFP - Arsenal new-boy Marouane Chamakh showed why Arsene Wenger spent nearly a year trying to sign him with a clinical finish in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the Emirates Cup.
McCoy, Penn agree to contracts with Buccaneers
(AP)
AP - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn on the opening day of training camp.
Teixeira, Cano power Yankees past Rays
Robinson Cano's 21st home run of the season snapped a ninth-inning tie and enabled the New York Yankees to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 and hang on to first place in the AL East on Saturday night.
Gonzalez’s homer completes cycle, lifts Rockies
Carlos Gonzalez hit a game-ending home run leading off the ninth inning to become the sixth player in Colorado Rockies history to hit for the cycle.
Westbrook, Ludwick, Lilly, Wood move, Berkman goes
Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after rejecting the Chicago White Sox.
Two-man show at U.S. Senior Open: Couples, Langer
Fred Couples shot a 5-under 65 on Saturday for a share of the U.S. Senior Open lead, feeding off a raucous hometown crowd hoping the native son can win his first U.S. Golf Association championship.
Florio: Not-so-obvious training camp storylines
Florio: With training camps opening, there are plenty of obvious story lines. So instead of breaking down the easy stuff like whether (or, more accurately, when) Brett Favre will return, let's take a look at some more subtle things to watch as the 2010 season approaches.