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T.O. misses flight to Bengals camp (AP)
AP - Terrell Owens is a late arrival.
Extortion suspect's attorney to question Pitino (AP)

A representative from the US Attorney's Office escorts University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, second left, to the federal courthouse in Louisvile Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Pitino will testify in the trial of Karen Sypher who is accused of attempting to extort money from the coach after a sexual encounter. (AP Photo/ The Courier-Journal, Barry Westerman) NO MAGS NO SALES NO ARCHIVESAP - Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is used to answering questions from reporters.


Olympic committees striking some unusual deals (AP)

Vice President of Marketing BMW of North America Jack Pitney, left, and U.S. Olympic speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno are shown at a news conference announcing a multi-year partnership between BMW Group and the United States Olympic Committee at BMW of Manhattan on Monday, July 26, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)AP - With the economy spiraling downward and sponsors running away faster than Usain Bolt, the Olympics needed money.


Hughes set for Fulham job: reports (AFP)

Reports said that former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes, seen here in 2009, is set to be appointed as Fulham boss within the next 48 hours.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is set to be appointed as Fulham boss within the next 48 hours, according to reports in England on Thursday.


Phinney to ride for Armstrong's RadioShack team (AP)
AP - Track cycling world champion Taylor Phinney has been promoted to ride for Lance Armstrong's Team RadioShack for the rest of the road race season.
Shin, Inkster take early lead at British Open (AP)

Korea's Jiyai Shin plays out of a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the Women's British Open, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England, Thursday, July 29, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)AP - Top-ranked Jiyai Shin and Julie Inkster took the early clubhouse lead at the Women's British Open after shooting 1-under 71 in the first round at Royal Birkdale.


Raiders sign first-round pick Rolando McClain (AP)
AP - The Oakland Raiders signed first-round pick Rolando McClain to a contract late Wednesday night, hours before the start of their first training camp practice.
Haynesworth must pass test, won't be with starters (AP)

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2009, file photo, Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth waits on the sidelines as they take on the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The start of Redskins training camp should be about new coach Mike Shanahan, new quarterback Donovan McNabb and the renewal of hope for the franchise. Instead, all eyes and ears will be focused on Haynesworth. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)AP - Albert Haynesworth finally showed up for work — and quickly learned the Washington Redskins won't be cutting him any slack.


Albert Pujols delivers knockout blow as Cards outlast Mets (Reuters)
Reuters - St Louis squandered a 6-0 lead against the New York Mets but Albert Pujols produced the knockout blow in the 13th inning to seal an 8-7 win for the Cards on Wednesday, putting them back into a tie for the NL Central lead.
Family, friends mourn for former NBA player Wright (AP)
AP - Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.
WVU says coach Bob Huggins released from hospital (AP)

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2010, file photo, West Virginia's head coach Bob Huggins talks to his team in a huddle during a time out in the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's o in New York. A spokesman for the West Virginia University basketball team says further testing has revealed that coach Bob Huggins broke seven ribs — not four — in a hotel room fall. Bryan Messerly said Tuesday, July 27, 2010, Huggins remains in a Las Vegas hospital and should be released soon, but he does not know exactly when. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File))AP - West Virginia University says men's basketball coach Bob Huggins has been released from a Las Vegas hospital.


Phinney set for Denmark cycling debut (AFP)

US cyclist Taylor Phinney, seen here in March 2010, will make his debut for the RadioShack team of Lance Armstrong at the Tour of Denmark from August 4-8.(AFP/File/Attila Kisbenedek)AFP - US cyclist Taylor Phinney will make his debut for the RadioShack team of Lance Armstrong at the Tour of Denmark from August 4-8, the team confirmed on Thursday.


Capitals acquire enforcer King from St. Louis (AP)
AP - The Washington Capitals have acquired enforcer D.J. King from the St. Louis Blues for prospect Stefan Della Rovere.
Stosur, Radwanska oust qualifiers in WTA tennis (AFP)

Samantha Stosur of Australia serves against Christina McHale at the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford, California. Stosur advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating American McHale 6-1, 7-5 in her first match at the 700,000-dollar hardcourt event.(AFP/Getty Images/Jed Jacobsohn)AFP - Australian top seed Samantha Stosur and Polish third seed Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarter-finals of the WTA Bank of the West Classic on Wednesday by ousting qualifiers.


Alabama teen shoots 57 in State Junior (AP)
AP - Bobby Wyatt shot a 57 at the Alabama Boys State Junior Championship.
Lesnar rallies to beat Carwin in 2nd round (AP)

Brock Lesnar walks to his corner at the end of the first round during his UFC heavyweight mixed martial arts title match against Shane Carwin, Saturday, July 3, 2010, at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)AP - About the time Shane Carwin's 40th consecutive punch hit him in the face, Brock Lesnar realized he couldn't argue if the referee stopped their fight and took away his UFC heavyweight title.


Manny Pacquiao to use political clout for Olympic goals (Reuters)

Newly elected Philippine congressman and world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao speaks as he votes for the new Speaker during the opening of the 15th Philippine Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila July 26, 2010. REUTERS/Erik de CastroReuters - Seven-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao made a vow to improve life in his poor southern hometown and to help the Philippines win a first Olympic gold medal in his maiden speech as a lawmaker in Congress.


Roush still hospitalized, stable after plane crash (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2008 file photo, NASCAR team owner Jack Roush speaks during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Media Tour in Concord, N.C. Roush is in serious but stable condition after walking away from a plane crash in Wisconsin on Tuesday night July 27, 2010. Roush, an aviation buff, was attending the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., this week. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)AP - NASCAR team owner Jack Roush remained hospitalized in serious but stable condition Wednesday, one day after he walked away from a plane crash in Wisconsin.


Procter & Gamble is latest global Olympic sponsor (AP)

Marc Pritichard Proctor & Gamble Global Marketing and Brand Building Officer, speaking at the official launch of P&G in a global partnership with the IOC for the next five Olympic games from London 2012 to 2020 games. in London, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)AP - Procter & Gamble, the U.S.-based consumer products giant, signed on as a global Olympic sponsor through 2020 on Wednesday in the second 10-year multi-million-dollar marketing deal this month for the International Olympic Committee.


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