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APNewsBreak: Docs point to Hernandez as triggerman

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 12:08 AM PDT

Ernest Wallace, of Miramar, Fla., center, mouths words to people sitting in Attleboro District Court, in Attleboro, Mass., while standing next to his attorney David Meier, left, during his arraignment, Monday, July 8, 2013. Wallace, who pleaded not guilty, is facing an accessory to murder charge in the case involving former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez and has been ordered held without bail. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell, Pool)ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the shots that resulted in the death of a semi-pro football player, according to documents filed in Florida.

US men defeat Belize 6-1 in Gold Cup play

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 12:15 AM PDT

United States' Chris Wondolowski wears a jersey with his name misspelled during the first half of their CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer game against Belize in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Wondolowski changed to a properly spelled jersey for the second half of the game they won 6-1.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Chris Wondolowski's misspelled jersey was about the only thing that was amiss for the U.S. men's soccer team.

Your Top Plays for Today

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 12:02 AM PDT

Andy Murray of Britain poses with the trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the Men's singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Sunday, July 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Your Top Plays for Today: AP's Sports Guide

Chelios, Niedermayer top 2013 Hockey Hall class

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 05:45 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 6, 2007 file photo, Anaheim Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer holds up the Stanley Cup after the Ducks defeated the Ottawa Senators, 6-2, in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup hockey finals in Anaheim, Calif. Niedermayer and Chris Chelios, along with forward Brendan Shanahan have been picked for the Hockey Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Mark Avery, File)Chris Chelios played in the NHL for as long as he could.

AP source: Lions, Stafford agree to $53M extension

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 05:04 PM PDT

File- This Nov. 20, 2011 file photo shows Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Detroit. Stafford and the Lions have agreed to terms on a $53 million, three-year extension to keep him under contract through 2017, according to a person familiar with the deal. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford's career with the Detroit Lions just got longer.

Dodgers get push on to land Puig on All-Star team

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 09:19 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig connects for a base hit during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — If Lorena Ramos has any influence, Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig will win the fan voting for a spot on the All-Star team.

Nolasco beats Diamondbacks in Dodgers debut, 6-1

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 10:58 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ricky Nolasco delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)PHOENIX (AP) — Ricky Nolasco looked right at home in Dodger blue.

Red Sox hit 5 homers to rally past Mariners 11-8

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 12:00 AM PDT

Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia (15) is greeted at the plate by Red Sox's David Ortiz, center, and Shane Victorino, right, after Pedroia hit a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE (AP) — Jackie Bradley Jr. was running on fumes by the time he finally got to Seattle after catching an early flight to rejoin the Boston Red Sox.

Rios ties AL mark with 6 hits in White Sox's win

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 08:48 PM PDT

During the ninth inning in Detroit, Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios connects for his sixth hit to tie an American League mark with six hits in a nine-inning game during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, July 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT (AP) — Alex Rios' hitting prowess on Tuesday night impressed his teammate Adam Dunn.

Hamels, Young lead Phillies over Nationals

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 08:02 PM PDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels pitches in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Hamels wasn't about to give the ball to Charlie Manuel with the game on the line.

Wainwright earns 12th win as Cards beat Astros

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 10:36 PM PDT

Detroit Tigers' Scherzer pitches during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Ohio(Reuters) - Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright earned his 12th win of the season to tie the National League lead on Tuesday as St. Louis beat Houston 9-5. Wainwright (12-5) struck out nine over seven strong innings, allowing just one run, to join Washington's Jordan Zimmermann at the top of the NL wins category. Matt Carpenter had three early RBIs to spark St. Louis to a 7-0 lead then they held on for a fourth straight victory, while NL Central rivals Pittsburgh fell 1 1/2 games behind after a 2-1 loss to Oakland took their losing streak to four straight. ...

Bat-retrieving dog for Yankees affiliate dies

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 08:19 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 4, 2013 file photo, New York Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain poses on the field with a golden retriever named Chase that retrieves bats for the Yankees minor league team, the Trenton Thunder, before a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. Chase lived just long enough to be thrown a retirement party by the Trenton Thunder. The party was held at Friday's game in Trenton, N.J. The team says Chase died Monday, July 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — He doggedly did his work, this pinstriped pooch who faithfully served minor leaguers of the New York Yankees while providing big league entertainment.

Beltre hits 2 HRs to lead Rangers over Orioles 8-4

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 08:08 PM PDT

Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre breaks his bat as he singles in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, in Baltimore. Nelson Cruz scored on the play, and Texas won 8-4. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)BALTIMORE (AP) — The way Adrian Beltre has been hitting the baseball lately, it seems hard to imagine he recently endured 22 straight games without a home run.

Rockets fined $150,000 for loose lips on Howard

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 07:24 PM PDT

Lakers Dwight Howard reacts after being fouled by the Spurs during Game 4 in Los Angeles(Reuters) - The Houston Rockets have been fined $150,000 for prematurely commenting about new acquisition Dwight Howard, the NBA confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday. The league has a moratorium on teams discussing personnel business until players officially sign on Wednesday. Howard made waves across the league by verbally committing to the Rockets on Friday rather than returning to the Los Angeles Lakers. Amidst the excitement, both the Rockets general manager Daryl Morey and coach Kevin McHale publicly commented on securing Howard to draw the penalty. ...

Second Broncos exec facing DUI charges

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 05:38 PM PDT

In a photo provided by the Douglas County (Colo.) Sheriff's Department, Tom Heckert, the Denver Broncos' new director of pro personnel, appears in a photo after he was arrested on June 11, 2013, and charged with driving under the influence and careless driving. Another Broncos executive, Matt Russell, was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence. (AP Photo/Douglas County Sheriff's Department)ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — With two team executives facing drunken driving charges, the Denver Broncos on Tuesday acknowledged a "disturbing pattern of irresponsible behavior" that they vowed to clean up.

Lakers mull over backup options following Howard's exit

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 04:41 PM PDT

By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Still reeling after Dwight Howard's decision to leave Los Angeles for Houston last week, the Lakers were hastily installing backup plans on the eve of the National Basketball Association's free-agent signing period. Long handicapped in their bid to recruit new players because of a hefty payroll, the 16-times NBA champions have lined up former Clippers center Chris Kaman on a one-year deal to help fill the gap left by Howard's departure. ...

Johnson wipes slate clean for title defense

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 04:40 PM PDT

Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach(Reuters) - As much as Zach Johnson loves everything about the John Deere Classic, he readily admits that past success will count for nothing when he launches his title defense in Thursday's opening round at the TPC Deere Run. Johnson triumphed last year with a birdie on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to edge out fellow American Troy Matteson, and he has posted sub-70 scores in his last 16 competitive rounds on the par-71 layout. "Fortunately I have had some success here, but I am trying to put 2012 behind me," the 37-year-old told reporters on Wednesday. ...

3 decades later, Brett is still 'the Pine Tar Guy'

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 04:16 PM PDT

Kansas City Royals interim hitting coach and Hall of Famer George Brett discusses the pine-tar game in which Brett was called out for using a bat on which pine tar exceeded the 18-inch limit, during a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, in New York. The 30th anniversary of the game is July 24, 2013. After Kansas City filed a protest, the game was resumed at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 18, 1983. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK (AP) — Three decades after his home run and hysterics, George Brett laughs that he's still known as "the Pine Tar Guy."

Liang becomes R&A's first ambassador in China

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 04:31 AM PDT

Liang of China plays a shot on the first hole during the BMW Masters 2012 golf tournament at Lake Malaren Golf Club in ShanghaiLONDON (Reuters) - Liang Wenchong has been appointed the Royal and Ancient's (R&A) first ambassador for golf in China, the rulemaking organization said on Tuesday. Liang, his country's most successful golfer with 18 tournament victories worldwide, joins triple major winner Padraig Harrington and 2007 LPGA champion Suzann Pettersen as Working for Golf Ambassadors. "Liang was the first player from his country to play in the British Open in 2008," the R&A's Duncan Weir said in a news release. ...

Golf-Liang becomes R&A's first ambassador in China

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 04:24 AM PDT

LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Liang Wenchong has been appointed the Royal and Ancient's (R&A) first ambassador for golf in China, the rulemaking organisation said on Tuesday. Liang, his country's most successful golfer with 18 tournament victories worldwide, joins triple major winner Padraig Harrington and 2007 LPGA champion Suzann Pettersen as Working for Golf Ambassadors. "Liang was the first player from his country to play in the British Open in 2008," the R&A's Duncan Weir said in a news release. ...

NFL, former players ordered to mediation in concussion lawsuit

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 03:40 AM PDT

NFL logo and set are seen at New York's Radio City Music Hall before the start of the 2013 NFL Draft(Reuters) - The National Football League and thousands of former football players who have sued the league for allegedly hiding the dangers of brain injury while profiting from the sport's violence have been ordered to try to resolve the case in mediation. U.S. District Judge Anita Brody in Philadelphia federal court, who is overseeing the litigation, on Monday ordered both sides to meet with mediator Layn Phillips, a retired federal judge, in an effort to settle the dispute. ...
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