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Dwight Howard tweets that he'll sign with Rockets

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 12:51 AM PDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard dunks during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, in Los Angeles. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted Friday, July 5, 2013, that it was "time to get back to work" amid multiple media reports that Dallas was out of the running for free agent Howard. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)Dwight Howard never grew comfortable playing with Kobe Bryant and for Mike D'Antoni.

Murray, Djokovic to meet in Wimbledon final

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 12:21 AM PDT

Andy Murray of Britain reacts after winning against Jerzy Janowicz of Poland during their Men's singles semifinal match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Friday, July 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)LONDON (AP) — It looked as though nothing could stop Andy Murray after he reeled off five straight games to take control of a Wimbledon semifinal that hadn't been going his way.

Slim pickings after busy start to NHL free agency

Posted: 06 Jul 2013 12:26 AM PDT

FILE - In this May 7, 2013, file photo, Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson celebrates the Senators' 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Ottawa, Ontario. Alfredsson is joining the Detroit Red Wings to make a one-year run at the Stanley Cup, and Stephen Weiss is in it for the long haul in the Motor City. Detroit got a deal done mere minutes after NHL teams could sign free agents on Friday afternoon, July 5, 2013, with Alfredsson, and agreed to terms with Weiss a couple hours later. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand, File)Jaromir Jagr is still available. So is goalie Tim Thomas, who continues exploring whether to make a comeback after taking a season off.

AP sources: Warriors clear space, acquire Iguodala

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 10:15 PM PDT

FILE - In this April 26, 2013, file photo, Denver Nuggets' Andre Iguodala (9) scores against Golden State Warriors' Festus Ezeli during the first half of Game 3 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif. The Golden State Warriors reached an agreement with Iguodala on a $48 million, four-year deal Friday, July 5, 2013, two people with knowledge of the situation said. The people spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because NBA rules prevent confirmation of moves until July 10. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have landed a coveted free agent — just not the one everybody was talking about.

Matt Kenseth wins Nationwide race at Daytona

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 08:02 PM PDT

Matt Kenseth celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, July 5, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Matt Kenseth pulled away from traffic on the final restart of Friday night's Nationwide Series race, cruising to a comfortable win at Daytona International Speedway.

Red Wings add Alfredsson for 1 year, Weiss for 5

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 02:16 PM PDT

FILE - In this May 7, 2013, file photo, Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson celebrates the Senators' 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Ottawa, Ontario. Alfredsson is joining the Detroit Red Wings to make a one-year run at the Stanley Cup, and Stephen Weiss is in it for the long haul in the Motor City. Detroit got a deal done mere minutes after NHL teams could sign free agents on Friday afternoon, July 5, 2013, with Alfredsson, and agreed to terms with Weiss a couple hours later. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand, File)DETROIT (AP) — Daniel Alfredsson is joining the Detroit Red Wings to make perhaps his final run at an elusive championship, and Stephen Weiss is in it for the long haul in the Motor City.

Bruins get Iginla this time, ink 1-year-deal

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 06:25 PM PDT

BOSTON (AP) — After the Boston Bruins failed to get Jarome Iginla at the trade deadline, they grabbed him in free agency.

Uribe drives in 7 in Dodgers' 10-2 victory

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 11:35 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Uribe (5) celebrates his two-run home run with teammate A.J. Ellis (17) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, July 5, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Juan Uribe had a night to remember. Matt Cain wants to forget this one as soon as possible.

Donovan scores twice, US beats Guatemala 6-0

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 11:52 PM PDT

The United States' Landon Donovan, right, reacts after scoring on a penalty kick as Guatemala's goalkeeper Ricardo Jerez gets up at left in the second half during an international friendly soccer match Friday, July 5, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO (AP) — Landon Donovan made an impressive return to international soccer.

Porcello pitch perfect as Tigers maul Indians

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 10:16 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Detroit starter Rick Porcello pitched seven shutout innings on Friday as the Tigers padded their lead in the American League Central with a 7-0 victory over division rivals Cleveland. Jhonny Peralta and Ramon Santiago each drove in two runs at a sold out Progressive Field while Andy Dirks collected two hits and scored three times for Detroit, who moved 2-1/2 games ahead of the second-placed Indians by improving to 47-38. Peralta delivered a two-out, two-run double in the fifth inning to Cleveland ace Justin Masterson out of the game. ...

Center Howard opts to leave LA for Houston

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 08:32 PM PDT

Lakers Dwight Howard reacts after being fouled by the Spurs during Game 4 in Los AngelesBy Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The tug-of-war between five teams to sign Dwight Howard finally ended on Friday when the seven-time All-Star center confirmed he would leave the Los Angeles Lakers to join the Houston Rockets. "I've decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets," Howard, who is expected to sign with the Rockets on July 10 when the NBA's free-agent signing period begins, said in a statement. "I feel it's the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I'm looking forward to a great season. ...

Every takes charge, Mickelson misses cut

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 04:37 PM PDT

Every of the U.S. follows his drive off the 9th tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu(Reuters) - American Matt Every birdied his final hole to break clear of a congested leaderboard as fan favorite Phil Mickelson missed the cut after Friday's second round of the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia. Every, who has yet to win on the PGA Tour, coolly rolled in a 10-footer at the par-four ninth to complete a blistering eight-under-par 62 at The Greenbrier's Old White Course for a nine-under total of 131. The 29-year-old, who has twice been a runner-up on the U.S. ...

Golf-Every takes charge, Mickelson misses cut

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 04:30 PM PDT

July 5 (Reuters) - American Matt Every birdied his final hole to break clear of a congested leaderboard as fan favourite Phil Mickelson missed the cut after Friday's second round of the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia. Every, who has yet to win on the PGA Tour, coolly rolled in a 10-footer at the par-four ninth to complete a blistering eight-under-par 62 at The Greenbrier's Old White Course for a nine-under total of 131. The 29-year-old, who has twice been a runner-up on the U.S. ...

Jeter to start rehab assignment

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 04:01 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The captain is ready to test his twice broken ankle.

Puig a hot All-Star topic _ but not the only one

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 01:35 PM PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig, right, signs autographs for fans before facing the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game in Denver, Thursday, July 4, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)NEW YORK (AP) — Lost in all the commotion about Yasiel Puig are the trickiest predicaments when it comes to the All-Star game.

Zanotti leads 2nd round of French Open by 1 shot

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 12:18 PM PDT

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Fabrizio Zanotti of Paraguay shot a 3-under 68 Friday to lead by one stroke after the second round of the French Open.

Nearly man Zanotti leads French Open as favorites struggle

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 12:06 PM PDT

Paraguay's Fabrizio Zanotti plays a shot on the fourth hole on the final day of the KLM Open Golf Tournament in Hilversum(Reuters) - Paraguay's Fabrizio Zanotti, one of the nearly men of the European Tour, grabbed a one-stroke lead in the second round of the French Open near Paris on Friday while overnight leader Anders Hansen had a day to forget. Zanotti, three times a runner-up on tour, the last time at the 2012 Irish Open, shot his second 68 to finish six-under-par and ahead of a group that included 42-year-old Dane Thomas Bjorn. ...
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