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• Meyer talks discipline; Pac-12 rivals talk tempo
• Hudson breaks ankle in Braves' 8-2 win over Mets
• Belichick says Pats will learn from Hernandez case
• Doctor retained by A-Rod says leg uninjured
• NFL 2013: Training camp hot spots this summer
• Brewers' owner committed to keeping Braun
• Will Alex Rodriguez play for Yankees again?
• Donovan's 2 goals lead US into Gold Cup final
• Strasburg, slumping Nationals lose to Pirates 4-2
• Chicago approves $500 million revamp of Wrigley Field
• Mickelson's British Open win gives Couples a Cup boost
• Canadian DeLaet aims for Presidents Cup spot
• Golf-Canadian DeLaet aims for Presidents Cup spot
• Voters defend leaving MVP award with banned Braun
• Home grown talent hope to harvest Canadian win
• Golf-Home grown talent hope to harvest Canadian win
• Pedroia signs eight-year deal with Red Sox
• Chicago council to approve $500 million Wrigley Field upgrades
• Baseball standings

Meyer talks discipline; Pac-12 rivals talk tempo Posted: 25 Jul 2013 12:14 AM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — Urban Meyer answered few questions about his talented Ohio State team and its championship aspirations at Big Ten media day.

Hudson breaks ankle in Braves' 8-2 win over Mets Posted: 24 Jul 2013 09:26 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — There was no music blaring in the Atlanta clubhouse. Braves players spoke in hushed tones and hoped for the best. Far from a typical atmosphere after a bounce-back win.

Belichick says Pats will learn from Hernandez case Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:42 PM PDT FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A grim-faced coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday the New England Patriots will learn from the "terrible experience" of Aaron Hernandez's arrest on a murder charge and work to improve their player evaluation process.

Doctor retained by A-Rod says leg uninjured Posted: 24 Jul 2013 06:21 PM PDT TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A doctor retained by Alex Rodriguez for a second opinion — one that contradicted the New York Yankees' diagnosis of his leg injury Wednesday — was reprimanded this year by New Jersey's board of medical examiners over steroid prescriptions.

NFL 2013: Training camp hot spots this summer Posted: 25 Jul 2013 12:57 AM PDT A map is always a good idea for anyone planning a road trip to NFL training camps.

Brewers' owner committed to keeping Braun Posted: 24 Jul 2013 10:01 PM PDT MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is committed to keeping Ryan Braun on the team and knows the suspended slugger has a lot of work to do to repair his image.

Will Alex Rodriguez play for Yankees again? Posted: 24 Jul 2013 05:13 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez certainly leads the New York Yankees in headlines this season even though he hasn't played a single major league game.

Donovan's 2 goals lead US into Gold Cup final Posted: 24 Jul 2013 09:27 PM PDT ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — By even the very high standards of coach Jurgen Klinsmann, Landon Donovan is regaining top form after taking a break from the national team.

Strasburg, slumping Nationals lose to Pirates 4-2 Posted: 24 Jul 2013 08:49 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg fiddled with the bottom of his gray T-shirt and stared blankly ahead, unaccustomed to his Washington Nationals struggling day after day the way they are at the moment.

Chicago approves $500 million revamp of Wrigley Field Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:55 PM PDT By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago on Wednesday approved a $500 million proposed renovation of Wrigley Field, the storied home of the Chicago Cubs, which will add luxury boxes, a nearby hotel and eventually a jumbo outfield electronic sign to the 99-year-old baseball venue. The privately financed proposal calls for a $300 million renovation of the park itself and $200 million for improvements outside the park, including the hotel. ...

Mickelson's British Open win gives Couples a Cup boost Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:30 PM PDT (Reuters) - United States captain Fred Couples says he is excited by how his Presidents Cup team is shaping up, with Phil Mickelson's brilliant victory at last week's British Open the highlight among several recent eye-catching displays. Mickelson clinched his fifth major title by three shots, closing with a stunning five-under-par 66 at Muirfield, while compatriots Hunter Mahan (joint ninth) and Brandt Snedeker (tied for 11th) also fared well after contending for much of the week. ...

Canadian DeLaet aims for Presidents Cup spot Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:00 PM PDT By Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - The Presidents Cup tailors have already sized up Graham DeLaet, now all that is left is for International captain Nick Price to decide if the Canadian is a good fit for his 12-man team. DeLaet, a 31-year-old journeyman with a blue collar work ethic after growing up in a small farming community on the Canadian Prairies, enters this week's Canadian Open looking to notch his first PGA Tour win and clinch a spot on Price's squad. ...

Golf-Canadian DeLaet aims for Presidents Cup spot Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:50 PM PDT By Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario, July 24 (Reuters) - The Presidents Cup tailors have already sized up Graham DeLaet, now all that is left is for International captain Nick Price to decide if the Canadian is a good fit for his 12-man team. DeLaet, a 31-year-old journeyman with a blue collar work ethic after growing up in a small farming community on the Canadian Prairies, enters this week's Canadian Open looking to notch his first PGA Tour win and clinch a spot on Price's squad. The top 10 in the points standings after the Deutsche Bank Championship ends on Sept. ...

Voters defend leaving MVP award with banned Braun Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:27 PM PDT By Larry Fine (Reuters) - Matt Kemp is miffed about losing out on the 2011 National League MVP award to Ryan Braun, but the trophy will remain with the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder who was suspended this week for violating MLB's doping policy. Kemp, runner-up in the 2011 voting, has said Braun should be stripped of the award, but the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) does not revisit awards they have bestowed. ...

Home grown talent hope to harvest Canadian win Posted: 24 Jul 2013 02:16 PM PDT By Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Nineteen Canadians will tee it up on Thursday to begin what is quickly becoming an Andy Murray-esque pursuit and become the first home grown winner of the Canadian Open in 59 years. While not nearly the national obsession that Murray brought to a heart-thumping end earlier this month when he became the first British man in 77 years to win a Wimbledon title, the bid to crown a local champion of Canada's national championship becomes a bigger storyline with each passing decade. ...

Golf-Home grown talent hope to harvest Canadian win Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:47 PM PDT By Steve Keating OAKVILLE, Ontario, July 24 (Reuters) - Nineteen Canadians will tee it up on Thursday to begin what is quickly becoming an Andy Murray-esque pursuit and become the first home grown winner of the Canadian Open in 59 years. While not nearly the national obsession that Murray brought to a heart-thumping end earlier this month when he became the first British man in 77 years to win a Wimbledon title, the bid to crown a local champion of Canada's national championship becomes a bigger storyline with each passing decade. ...

Pedroia signs eight-year deal with Red Sox Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:41 PM PDT (Reuters) - All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia signed an eight-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, all but ensuring he will fulfill a dream of spending his entire career with the Major League Baseball team. Though financial details were not disclosed, the deal is estimated to be worth $110 million, beginning in 2014 and continuing through the 2021 season. A four-time All-Star who won a World Series with Boston in 2007, the 29-year-old Pedroia is hitting .306 this season with 25 doubles, six home runs and 58 RBIs in 101 games. ...

Chicago council to approve $500 million Wrigley Field upgrades Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:05 AM PDT By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago City Council is expected to approve on Wednesday a $500 million proposed renovation of Wrigley Field, the historic home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. The 99-year-old ballpark, famous for its ivy-covered outfield walls and hand-operated scoreboard, is a key tourist attraction and has been declared a city landmark, so major plans like a jumbo video message board in left field and a neighboring hotel need approval. ...

Baseball standings Posted: 23 Jul 2013 11:42 PM PDT July 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the MLB on Tuesday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Boston 61 41 .598 - 2. Tampa Bay 59 42 .584 1 1/2 3. Baltimore 57 44 .564 3 1/2 4. NY Yankees 53 47 .530 7 5. Toronto 45 54 .455 14 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Detroit 55 44 .556 - 2. Cleveland 52 48 .520 3 1/2 3. Kansas City 46 51 .474 8 4. Minnesota 43 54 .443 11 5. Chicago White Sox 39 58 .402 15 WESTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Oakland 58 42 .580 - 2. Texas 55 45 .550 3 3. Seattle 48 52 .480 10 4. LA Angels 46 52 .469 11 5. Houston 34 65 . ...

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