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• Ryan Howard needs knee surgery, out 6-8 weeks
• Judge to unseal search warrants in Hernandez case
• Martinez, Tigers beat Indians 4-2 in 10 innings
• Judge orders NFL, retired players to negotiate
• Mets outlast Giants 4-3 in 16 innings
• Former NFL player sues Redskins over knee injury
• Jets coach Ryan runs with bulls twice in Pamplona
• Dodgers place Kemp on DL with shoulder trouble
• Pa. won't appeal rejection of suit against NCAA
• Scherzer unbeaten, Tigers extend division lead
• Lakers snap up Kaman to replace Howard
• Young power hitters Davis and Harper in home run derby
• NFL, former players ordered to mediation in concussion lawsuit
• Phillies slugger Howard out six to eight weeks
• Giants receiver Cruz signs through 2018
• Jets' Rex Ryan runs with bulls twice in Pamplona
• Injured former champion Daly to miss British Open
• Nationals obtain outfielder Hairston from Cubs
• Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list
• Golf-PGA Tour FedExCup points table
• Weekley and Bjorn book British Open tickets
• Golf-Weekley and Bjorn book British Open tickets
• Paris layout will produce great 2018 Ryder Cup: McDowell
• Golf-Paris layout will produce great 2018 Ryder Cup - McDowell

Ryan Howard needs knee surgery, out 6-8 weeks Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:26 PM PDT PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There's a reason why Ryan Howard was limping around the field.

Judge to unseal search warrants in Hernandez case Posted: 08 Jul 2013 01:16 PM PDT ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts judge says he will release impounded search warrant materials in the murder case involving former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.

Martinez, Tigers beat Indians 4-2 in 10 innings Posted: 08 Jul 2013 09:07 PM PDT CLEVELAND (AP) — Max Scherzer didn't care that his record stayed spotless. All that mattered to him was that Detroit's improved.

Judge orders NFL, retired players to negotiate Posted: 08 Jul 2013 03:22 PM PDT PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NFL and former players must try to negotiate a dispute over whether complaints about concussion-related injuries belong in court or in arbitration, a federal judge said Monday.

Mets outlast Giants 4-3 in 16 innings Posted: 09 Jul 2013 01:16 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Eric Young Jr. scored on shortstop Brandon Crawford's fielding error with two outs in the 16th inning, and the New York Mets outlasted the San Francisco Giants 4-3 in a game that ended early Tuesday morning.

Former NFL player sues Redskins over knee injury Posted: 08 Jul 2013 02:55 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A former NFL player is suing the Washington Redskins and former assistant coach Gregg Williams, saying a career-ending knee injury is the result of a bounty program where Redskins coaches encouraged players to intentionally injure opponents.

Jets coach Ryan runs with bulls twice in Pamplona Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:27 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Rex Ryan spent part of his summer vacation running from angry bulls.

Dodgers place Kemp on DL with shoulder trouble Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:16 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed center fielder Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list Monday with joint inflammation in his troublesome left shoulder.

Pa. won't appeal rejection of suit against NCAA Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:47 PM PDT HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's general counsel says the administration will not appeal a federal judge's dismissal of a lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions against Penn State relating to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Scherzer unbeaten, Tigers extend division lead Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:47 PM PDT (Reuters) - Max Scherzer did not add to his undefeated win total but the Detroit Tigers found another way to outlast Cleveland 4-2 in 10 innings and increase their lead in American League Central on Monday. Scherzer tossed seven innings, allowed two runs and struck out seven in a no-decision that kept his perfect 13-0 record intact. The game was knotted at 2-2 from the fourth inning into extras until Victor Martinez hit a two-run double in the top of the 10th to clinch the win. ...

Lakers snap up Kaman to replace Howard Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:33 PM PDT (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers moved quickly to absorb the loss of Dwight Howard by reaching an agreement to sign free agent center Chris Kaman on Monday. After the NBA's prized big man Howard chose to leave the Lakers in favor of the Houston Rockets last week, Los Angeles began the process of recouping by agreeing to a one-year deal with a new seven-footer. The 31-year-old Kaman will ink a contract worth approximately $3.2 million, according to local reports, when free agents can officially sign on Wednesday. ...

Young power hitters Davis and Harper in home run derby Posted: 08 Jul 2013 05:07 PM PDT (Reuters) - Major League Baseball home run leader Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals Bryce Harper will join celebrated long-ball hitting veterans in the All-Star Home Run Derby lineup announced on Monday. American League Derby captain Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees chose Baltimore first baseman Davis, who has 33 homers this season and Prince Fielder of the Detroit Tigers, who won his second Derby crown at last year's game, to join him on the squad. ...

NFL, former players ordered to mediation in concussion lawsuit Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:40 PM PDT (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. ...

Phillies slugger Howard out six to eight weeks Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:37 PM PDT (Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard will have surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, the National League team said on Monday. Howard was put on the disabled list on Saturday and tests on Monday revealed the tear, further hampering Philadelphia's (43-46) chances of mounting a surge in their chase of the NL East leading Atlanta Braves, who they trailed by 7.5 games. "We have to take care of it," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "He's going to have to have a procedure. It's just a matter of who does it and ...

Giants receiver Cruz signs through 2018 Posted: 08 Jul 2013 02:53 PM PDT (Reuters) - New York Giants Victor Cruz, who went from an undrafted free agent to an explosive Pro Bowl receiver, signed a multi-year contract extension on Monday to remain with the National Football League (NFL) club through the 2018 season. Terms of the deal were not announced, but local media reported that Cruz signed a five-year extension worth $43 million with more than $15 million guaranteed. "I knew we were in it for the long haul," Cruz, one of quarterback Eli Manning's favorite targets, told reporters in a conference. "We feel good." "That's the business side. ...

Jets' Rex Ryan runs with bulls twice in Pamplona Posted: 08 Jul 2013 01:49 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Rex Ryan spent part of his summer vacation running from angry bulls.

Injured former champion Daly to miss British Open Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:45 AM PDT (Reuters) - Former champion John Daly has withdrawn from next week's British Open golf through injury, organizers said on Monday. The 47-year-old American, who won the major in 1995, will miss the July 18-21 championship at Muirfield. He wrote on Twitter last week that he needed surgery on his elbow. "Stephen Gallacher is the first reserve and will take his place in the championship," organizers said in a statement. Briton Gallacher, 38, has won two European Tour events, the most recent of which was the Dubai Desert Classic in February. (Reporting by Sonia Oxley; Editing by Clare Fallon)

Nationals obtain outfielder Hairston from Cubs Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:44 AM PDT (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals, mounting a drive in the National League East, bolstered their depth by acquiring outfielder Scott Hairston from the Chicago Cubs in a trade for a minor league pitcher, the team said on Monday. Right-handed hitting Hairston, 33, was batting just .172 but had belted eight home runs with 19 runs batted in over 99 at-bats this season, including a pinch-hit home run in Chicago's 4-3, 11-inning victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Washington sent Dominican right-hander Ivan Pineyro to the Cubs. Pineyro, 21, was a combined 6-3 with a 3. ...

Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:51 AM PDT July 8 (Reuters) - Leading money winners on the 2013 European Tour Race to Dubai on Monday: 1. Justin Rose (England) 1,557,900 euros 2. Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland) 1,530,715 3. Matteo Manassero (Italy) 1,167,596 4. Richard Sterne (South Africa) 1,070,924 5. Ernie Els (South Africa) 951,200 6. Brett Rumford (Australia) 909,770 7. Sergio Garcia (Spain) 903,146 8. Mikko Ilonen (Finland) 802,946 9. Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) 746,474 10. Jamie Donaldson (Wales) 725,574 11. Thongchai Jaidee (Thailand) 697,735 12. Thorbjorn Olesen (Denmark) 684,430 13. Thomas Bjorn (Denmark) 670,206 14. ...

Golf-PGA Tour FedExCup points table Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:50 AM PDT July 8 (Reuters) - PGA Tour 2013 FedExCup points table onMonday (U.S. unless stated): 1. Tiger Woods 2,380 points 2. Matt Kuchar 1,964 3. Brandt Snedeker 1,603 4. Phil Mickelson 1,518 5. Billy Horschel 1,459 6. Justin Rose (England) 1,358 7. Bill Haas 1,320 8. Kevin Streelman 1,234 9. Boo Weekley 1,154 10. Jason Day (Australia) 1,148 11. Keegan Bradley 1,044 12. Webb Simpson 1,018 13. Adam Scott (Australia) 1,012 14. Russell Henley 1,005 15. Hunter Mahan 1,003 16. D.A. Points 1,000 17. Jimmy Walker 996 18. Harris English 958 19. Charles Howell III 940 20. ...

Weekley and Bjorn book British Open tickets Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:32 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - American Boo Weekley and Dane Thomas Bjorn are among 10 players to book their places in next week's 142nd British Open at Muirfield through the FedExCup and Race to Dubai standings. The Royal & Ancient organizers said in a news release on Monday that five Race to Dubai money-list exemptions had been secured by Bjorn, South African Richard Sterne, Australian Brett Rumford, Finn Mikko Ilonen and Briton Marc Warren. The 42-year-old Bjorn will be playing in his 16th British Open. He has twice finished tied second, at St Andrews in 2000 and at Sandwich three years later. ...

Golf-Weekley and Bjorn book British Open tickets Posted: 08 Jul 2013 05:33 AM PDT (Adds qualifiers through world rankings) LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - American Boo Weekley and Dane Thomas Bjorn are among 10 players to book their places in next week's 142nd British Open at Muirfield through the FedExCup and Race to Dubai standings. The Royal & Ancient organisers said in a news release on Monday that five Race to Dubai money-list exemptions had been secured by Bjorn, South African Richard Sterne, Australian Brett Rumford, Finn Mikko Ilonen and Briton Marc Warren. The 42-year-old Bjorn will be playing in his 16th British Open. ...

Paris layout will produce great 2018 Ryder Cup: McDowell Posted: 08 Jul 2013 03:25 AM PDT By Tony Jimenez (Reuters) - New French Open champion Graeme McDowell believes Le Golf National will deliver a thrilling Ryder Cup when it hosts the biennial team event in 2018. The Northern Irishman romped to a four-stroke victory on Sunday after chalking up only four bogeys all week at the demanding 7,331-yard, par-71 venue on the outskirts of Paris. "To me this is one of the best courses on the European Tour, it's tough, well set-up, but fair," McDowell told reporters after climbing from ninth to sixth in the world rankings. "It's going to be a phenomenal venue come 2018. ...

Golf-Paris layout will produce great 2018 Ryder Cup - McDowell Posted: 08 Jul 2013 02:41 AM PDT By Tony Jimenez July 8 (Reuters) - New French Open champion Graeme McDowell believes Le Golf National will deliver a thrilling Ryder Cup when it hosts the biennial team event in 2018. The Northern Irishman romped to a four-stroke victory on Sunday after chalking up only four bogeys all week at the demanding 7,331-yard, par-71 venue on the outskirts of Paris. "To me this is one of the best courses on the European Tour, it's tough, well set-up, but fair," McDowell told reporters after climbing from ninth to sixth in the world rankings. "It's going to be a phenomenal venue come 2018. ...

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