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AP Source: Cavs, Bynum agree to 2-year deal

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 08:01 PM PDT

FILE - In this May 13, 2012 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum puts up a shot during the first half in Game 7 in their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles. A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Cleveland Cavaliers have offered free-agent center Andrew Bynum a two-year contract. The Cavs made the offer Monday night, July 8, 2013, a deal that includes a team option for the second year. The person who spoke to the Associated Press on Tuesday did so on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a chance on Andrew Bynum and his creaky knees.

Documents point to ex-NFLer Hernandez as gunman

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 06:15 AM PDT

FILE - Former New England Patriots football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court in this June 27, 2013 file photo taken in Fall River, Mass. 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. The records say Hernandez associate Carlos Ortiz told Massachusetts investigators that another man, Ernest Wallace, said Hernandez shot Lloyd in an industrial park near Hernandez's home in North Attleborough. (AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, 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.

Ortiz sets mark for hits by DH, Boston wins 11-4

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 11:36 PM PDT

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz responds to the cheers of fans after he hit a double in the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Seattle. With the hit, Ortiz' 1689th in his MLB career, he passed the record held by Harold Baines for the most hits as a designated hitter in major league history. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE (AP) — As a younger player, Harold Baines and Edgar Martinez were among the hitters David Ortiz looked up to as examples.

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-5 in 14 innings

Posted: 11 Jul 2013 12:40 AM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Jerry Hairston scores the tying run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of a baseball game on a single by teammate Mark Ellis, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)PHOENIX (AP) — The Dodgers were going to head back to Los Angeles from a successful road trip regardless of what happened in their series finale against Arizona.

Bryant working hard, not dwelling on Howard

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 06:43 PM PDT

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Bryant is working hard to get back on the court and not wasting any time thinking about Dwight Howard.

Trades, new contracts become official around NBA

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 06:16 PM PDT

Los Angeles Clippers' Matt Barnes, Darren Collison, Jared Dudley, Ryan Hollins, Chris Paul and J.J. Redick holds jerseys as the Clippers announce updates and additions to their NBA basketball roster, at their headquarters in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)Just about every NBA team would like Dwight Howard.

MLB drug probe litigation could be lengthy

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 04:02 PM PDT

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriquez runs to first base on a single in the sixth inning for the Tampa Yankees against the Dunedin Blue Jays in a minor league rehab game in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, July 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)NEW YORK (AP) — We may never know exactly what Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun are being accused of in Major League Baseball's Biogenesis investigation — if they beat the rap.

Stanton leads Marlins past Braves 6-2

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 02:26 PM PDT

Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton hits a double against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Miami. Justin Ruggiano and Ed Lucas scored on the double. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)MIAMI (AP) — Saddled with a five-game losing streak, the Miami Marlins were in the market for an early lead Wednesday, and Giancarlo Stanton gave them one.

Froome now almost unbeatable at Tour de France

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 02:10 PM PDT

Spectators, some with British flags, cheer as Christopher Froome of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, passes during the eleventh stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time trial over 33 kilometers (20.6 miles) with start in in Avranches and finish in Mont-Saint-Michel, western France, Wednesday July 10 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)MONT-SAINT-MICHEL, France (AP) — Going down a row of television cameras, answering one question after another, the wearer of the Tour de France's yellow jersey never veered off message. Yes, said Chris Froome, he was delighted to have increased his race lead with a super-fast ride in the time trial. But, no, he added, the Tour isn't over yet because the road to Paris is still long.

Pirates' Liriano shuts down A's

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 11:18 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Francisco Liriano pitched Pittsburgh out of a four-game slump on Wednesday as the Pirates blanked Oakland 5-0. Liriano allowed just four hits over seven innings, and Pedro Alvarez had two RBIs to lead the offense, as Pittsburgh chased Oakland starter Tommy Milone after just 2 2/3 innings to get the home win and avoid a three-game sweep. Despite the loss, the Athletics (54-38) kept their half-game lead in the American League West after Texas (53-38) lost 6-1 at Baltimore. ...

Boston's Ortiz sets record for hits by DH

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 07:47 PM PDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Boston's David Ortiz has passed Harold Baines to become Major League Baseball's career leader in hits by a designated hitter.

San Francisco Giants pitcher charged with lewdness in Nevada

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 06:26 PM PDT

Yankees' Gaudin delivers a pitch against the Royals during their MLB baseball game in Kansas CityBy Laila Kearney SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - San Francisco Giants pitcher Chad Gaudin has been charged with lewdness, Las Vegas prosecutors said on Wednesday, in connection with what a local newspaper has described as a groping incident involving a woman lying on a gurney at a Nevada hospital. Gaudin, 30, was arrested on January 27 in connection with the incident and was charged on July 2 with one count of lewdness, a gross misdemeanor, according to Tess Driver, spokeswoman for the Clark County District Attorney's office. ...

Part-time strategy works well for Tour veteran Stricker

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 05:55 PM PDT

Steve Stricker of the U.S. hits from a bunker on the fourth hole during the final round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore(Reuters) - Like a connoisseur of fine wines, Steve Stricker prefers quality to quantity and his decision earlier this year to cut back on his PGA Tour schedule seems to have been a master-stroke by the veteran American. He has recorded four top-10s in only seven starts on the U.S. circuit and is among the pre-tournament favorites for this week's John Deere Classic at the TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, where he is a three-times former champion. ...

Golf-Part-time strategy works well for Tour veteran Stricker

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 05:35 PM PDT

July 10 (Reuters) - Like a connoisseur of fine wines, Steve Stricker prefers quality to quantity and his decision earlier this year to cut back on his PGA Tour schedule seems to have been a master-stroke by the veteran American. He has recorded four top-10s in only seven starts on the U.S. circuit and is among the pre-tournament favourites for this week's John Deere Classic at the TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, where he is a three-times former champion. ...

Yankees eager for Jeter's impending return

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 05:23 PM PDT

New York Yankees Derek Jeter looks on against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New YorkBy Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees sound nearly as impatient as Derek Jeter about when the captain will return to their lineup. Although Jeter has played in only three games with Triple A Scranton/Wilkes Barre (Pennsylvania) in his rehab from a fractured ankle, the buzz in the Bronx is building that Jeter might join the offensively-challenged club before the four-day All-Star break, which begins on Monday. "We don't expect it to be a real long time," Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters before Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. ...

Perry banks on power game at U.S. Senior Open

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 02:45 PM PDT

Kenny Perry of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the first hole during the third round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio(Reuters) - Searing heat and a hilly course are likely to pose problems for players at this week's U.S. Senior Open in Omaha, Nebraska where Kenny Perry hopes his power game can help him clinch a second successive major title. The 52-year-old American is one of the longest hitters on the over-50s Champions Tour and he views his length off the tee as "a huge advantage" on the 6,711-yard, par-70 layout at Omaha Country Club. ...

Champion Singh swaps red carpet for Scottish Open greens

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 01:01 PM PDT

Jeev Milkha Singh of India watches his shot from the second tee during the fourth and final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club(Reuters) - India's Jeev Milka Singh has shunned the red carpet of Bollywood to concentrate on the greens of Castle Stuart and the defense of his Scottish Open crown this week. In choosing to play the tournament, which starts on Thursday, the 42-year-old will miss the premiere of a film based on the life of his father, Milkha Singh, known as the Flying Sikh, who finished fourth in the 400 meters at the 1960 Rome Olympics. However, Singh, who won in a playoff against Italy's Francesco Molinari last year, said he had arrived in Scotland with his father's blessing. ...

Lions sign Stafford to three-year extension

Posted: 10 Jul 2013 12:22 PM PDT

Detroit Lions' Stafford looks for his receiver while being pressured by the Chicago Bears defense during their NFL football game in Detroit(Reuters) - Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $53 million with $41.5 million guaranteed, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. The first player taken in the 2009 NFL draft, Stafford already holds franchise single-season records for passing yards, touchdowns, completions and attempts. Just 25 years old he could become the franchise's all-time passing leader this season if he tosses for at least 2,903 yards, which would surpass Bobby Layne's mark of 15,710. ...

Baseball standings

Posted: 09 Jul 2013 11:07 PM PDT

July 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the MLB on Tuesday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Boston 55 37 .598 - 2. Tampa Bay 51 40 .560 3 1/2 3. Baltimore 49 42 .538 5 1/2 4. NY Yankees 48 42 .533 6 5. Toronto 43 46 .483 10 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Detroit 49 40 .551 - 2. Cleveland 47 43 .522 2 1/2 3. Kansas City 43 44 .494 5 4. Minnesota 37 50 .425 11 5. Chicago White Sox 35 52 .402 13 WESTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Oakland 54 37 .593 - 2. Texas 53 37 .589 0 1/2 3. LA Angels 43 46 .483 10 4. Seattle 40 50 .444 13 1/2 5. Houston 32 58 . ...
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