Cubs acquire pitcher Rich Harden from Athletics (AP) 07/08/2008

In this June 20, 2008 file photo, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Harden throws to the Florida Marlins in the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade. The Cubs will receive the right-handed Harden and Chad Gaudin for pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielders Matt Murton and Eric Patterson, and minor leaguer John Donaldson. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - One day after the Milwaukee Brewers landed an ace, the Chicago Cubs answered. Intent on ending their 100-year drought without a World Series title, the NL Central leaders acquired talented right-hander Rich Harden in a six-player deal with the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.


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  AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal (AP) 07/08/2008

In this Feb. 8, 2008 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette smiles after scoring during second half NBA basketball action against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Ontario. The Golden State Warriors will sign the high-scoring free agent to a five-year contract worth around $50 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Adrian Wyld, File)AP - The Golden State Warriors will sign high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette to a five-year contract worth around $50 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.


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  Tony Stewart set to be released from JGR (AP) 07/09/2008
AP - After 10 years and two championships, Tony Stewart appears set to end his relationship with Joe Gibbs Racing to pursue an opportunity to buy his own NASCAR team. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  Sabathia wild, but a winner in Brewers debut (AP) 07/08/2008

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) throws with Colorado Rockies' Willy Taveras on second during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - CC Sabathia was a little wild in his debut with the Milwaukee Brewers, but still delivered as advertised in a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.


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  Truex fined 150 points for failing inspection (AP) 07/08/2008

In this June 13, 2008 file photo, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. is shown at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. Truex's bid to make the Chase for the championship took a severe hit Tuesday July 8, 2008 when NASCAR penalized his Dale Earnhardt Inc. team 150 points for bringing an illegal car to Daytona. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)AP - Martin Truex's bid to make the Chase for the championship took a severe hit Tuesday when NASCAR penalized his Dale Earnhardt Inc. team 150 points for bringing an illegal car to Daytona.


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  Financier bids for majority interest in Steelers (AP) 07/08/2008

In this March 3, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney announces the signing of Ben Roethlisberger to an eight year contract extension in Pittsburgh. Rooney and his son, team president Art Rooney II, want to buy Dan Rooney's brothers' shares in the team. The team said Monday, July 7, 2008 some of Dan Rooney's four brothers want to focus their business efforts elsewhere. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)AP - A deal could be reached within days to sell a majority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers to the chairman of a Pittsburgh-based investment firm, taking control of the NFL franchise away from the Rooney family.


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  NBA salary cap for next season hits 58.68 million dollars (AFP) 07/09/2008

A giant replica of NBA championship trophy is seen here at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, in June. NBA clubs will work under a salary cap of 58.68 million dollars for the 2008-2009 season, the league announced Wednesday as the NBA free agency signing period began.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Stephen Dunn)AFP - National Basketball Association clubs will work under a salary cap of 58.68 million dollars for the 2008-2009 season, the league announced Wednesday as the NBA free agency signing period began.


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  Pettitte, Jeter lift Yanks over Rays (AP) 07/09/2008

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter makes an off-balance throw to second base to force out Tampa Bay Rays' Dioner Navarro on a ground ball hit by Willy Aybar to end the top of the seventh inning in Major League Baseball action Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Coming off two tight wins over their traditional rival, and about to head into the All-Star break, the New York Yankees turned to two of their veterans to beat the upstart Tampa Bay Rays.


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  Crouch agrees terms with Portsmouth (AFP) 07/09/2008

England international striker Peter Crouch, seen here in June 2008. Crouch is on the verge of completing his 11 million pounds (13.8 million euros) switch to Portsmouth after agreeing personal terms with Harry Redknapp's side.(AFP/File/Juan Barreto)AFP - Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is on the verge of completing his 11 million pounds (13.8 million euros) switch to Portsmouth after agreeing personal terms with Harry Redknapp's side.


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  Lightning sign veteran forward Recchi, 2 others (AP) 07/08/2008

In this Jan. 2, 2008 file photo, Atlanta Thrashers' Mark Recchi, center, celebrates his goal with teammate Todd White (12) and Carolina Hurricanes' Cory Stillman (61) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Tampa Bay Lightning moved forward with a major roster overhaul Tuesday, July 8, 2008, signing the free agent Recchi to a one-year contract. The Lightning also announced the signing of forward Brandon Bochenski, and the re-signing of forward Evgeny Artyukhin. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)AP - Mark Recchi signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, part of a massive roster overhaul for a team with new owners and a new coach after finishing with the worst record in the NHL.


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  Lawson's court appearance delayed until August 5 (AP) 07/08/2008

In this March 22, 2008 file photo, North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson listens to questions during a news conference in Raleigh, N.C. The 20-year-old Lawson was scheduled to have his first appearance in court Tuesday, July 8, 2008 following his June arrest for driving after consuming alcohol, violating a noise ordinance and driving with a suspended or revoked license. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)AP - North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson's traffic case has been continued for another month.


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  US Open tennis slam boosts prize money payout (AFP) 07/09/2008

This file photo shows Rafael Nadal preparing to serve during a tennis match at the US Open in New York. The US Open base purse will jump one million dollars this year to 20.6 million dollars with up to 2.6 million dollars more in bonus money available, the US Tennis Association announced Tuesday.(AFP/File/Timothy A. Clary)AFP - The US Open base purse will jump one million dollars this year to 20.6 million dollars with up to 2.6 million dollars more in bonus money available, the US Tennis Association announced Tuesday.


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  Shoal Creek preparing for US Junior Amateur (AP) 07/08/2008
AP - Shoal Creek is gearing up to host the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, its first major event since the 1990 PGA Championship was marred by racial controversy. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________