The Lakers reached an agreement late Thursday to acquire Orlando Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard in a four-team, eight-player, multi-draft-pick blockbuster deal in which Andrew Bynum lands with the Philadelphia 76ers, The Times confirmed with … Redskins vs. Bills: In first preseason game for Robert Griffin III, all goes ... - Washington Post
ORCHARD PARK, NY -- On a night when Robert Griffin III was destined to command the spotlight whether he succeeded or failed, the Washington Redskins used a resilient showing from the rookie quarterback and his offense and stingy efforts from their … PGA Championship: Tiger Woods stays close with short game - SportingNews.com
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC--Tiger Woods' once-vaunted short game made a long-awaited (by Woods and his fans) reappearance in the opening round of the 94th PGA Championship Thursday at the Ocean Course. Woods saved shots five times after missing eight greens en … Call it a good night for Manning - ESPN
By Jon Greenberg | ESPNChicago.com CHICAGO — Peyton Manning's first official pass in more than a season was broken up by Lance Briggs. His seventh pass was intercepted by Major Wright. In between, Manning marched his new team, the Denver Broncos, … EYES ON LONDON: USA Basketball, Bolt, Abbey Road - ABC News
Morse homers twice to extend hitting streak as Zimmermann, Nationals beat ... - Washington Post
HOUSTON -- Davey Johnson knew Jordan Zimmermann had plenty left to pitch another inning Thursday night. But with his team up by three runs and Zimmermann's pitch count nearing 90, the Washington manager didn't see any reason to send his young … Sam Amick>INSIDE THE NBA - SI.com
After nearly a year of drama surrounding Dwight Howard and his uncertain future, a source with direct knowledge of the trade talks confirmed that the Magic, Lakers, Sixers and Nuggets are expected to finalize a deal that would send the Orlando center … Marlins top Mets as Jose Reyes' hitting streak reaches 25 - ESPN
AP Reyes extended his hitting streak to a career-high 25 games with an infield single that set up Miami's big inning, and the Marlins stretched the New York Mets' home losing skid to a month with a 4-2 win Tuesday night. "That's good I got on base," … Hope's Glory: Solo Leads US to Olympic Soccer Gold - ABC News
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By Scott Lauber CLEVELAND -- If ever the Red Sox [team stats] are going to reel off the long winning streak necessary for them to reach the playoffs, what better place to start than Cleveland. In recently losing 11 straight games, the Indians looked … 
By Bob Finnan | ESPNBoston.com CLEVELAND — If ever a team needed to get back its swagger, it's the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox were trimmed by the Indians on Thursday, 5-3, at Progressive Field. Playing a patsy like the Tribe seemed like a perfect … 
The Bears decided to keep their new offense mostly under wraps until the second week of the exhibition schedule. Quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte were held out of Thursday's opener at Soldier Field against the Broncos, … 
By Dan Graziano | ESPN.com The most important thing that happened during a 24-23 victory by the Philadelphia Eagles' over the Steelers in their preseason opener was the result of an X-ray. Starting quarterback Michael Vick left the game in the second … 
By Simon Samano, USA TODAY We've been waiting a long time for this. Finally, it looks like our long, national "Dwightmare" is over. Citing multiple sources, ESPN.com first reported Thursday night that a four-team blockbuster trade that sends Dwight … 
ORCHARD PARK, NY — As Robert Griffin III walked up the tunnel at halftime of his first professional game Thursday night, he slapped hands with a few fans and couldn't suppress the wide grin on his face. I asked if he was happy with how he played in … 
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LONDON -- Instead of one victory lap, Ashton Eaton got four. His Olympic gold medal in the decathlon was all but sealed when he reached the last event, the 1500 meters, where he simply needed to finish in an average time to win the event on Thursday … 
* Pettersson fires a 66 to move one stroke clear * McIlroy, Woodland, Fernandez-Castano and Noren card 67s * Woods shoots 69 in low-scoring conditions (Updates at end of round) By Mark Lamport-Stokes KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) … 
LONDON -- Megan Rapinoe cried. Hope Solo danced. Christie Rampone leapt into the air, jumping into the arms of Abby Wambach as Wembley stadium erupted around them. For all the elaborate celebrations the United States women's soccer team displayed over … 
Hanley Ramirez looked up. "You want to talk about Miami?" he asked. Ramirez shook his head. "I've got nothing," he said. But as much as Ramirez wants to put his controversial past behind him, the schedule won't allow it. Ramirez spoke on Wednesday, … 
By Jack Moore | CBSSports.com With the callup of third-overall pick and top-10 overall prospect Manny Machado to Baltimore Thursday, attention has turned to Baltimore's other megaprospect: pitcher Dylan Bundy. But Orioles GM Dan Duquette made no … 
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC -- There are plenty of people rooting for John Daly to continue his latest surprise run at the PGA Championship, including another big-hitter in Tiger Woods. Daly dusted off his long drives and showed the touch around the greens that … 
LONDON -- By the time Ashton Eaton finished, after he dashed and hurdled and jumped and vaulted, after he completed 10 grueling events in two very long days, he struggled to stand up straight. He paused at the final finish line and bent over, … 
DETROIT -- Frustrations boiled over in dramatic fashion Thursday as Yankees Manager Joe Girardi, veins bulging in his neck and arms gyrating over his head, screamed and stomped and threw his hat, gesturing emphatically to the crowd as he stormed off the … 
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Winning still means everything to Penn State linebacker Mike Mauti, but success this season won't be defined by titles or a bowl. It's a view he holds in part by necessity after the NCAA imposed strict sanctions on the program for … 
(AP) WEMBLEY, England – Hope Solo found herself enveloped in a group hug at the final whistle. Abby Wambach ran to join the fun in a celebration that unleashed a year of bottled-up frustration. The US women's soccer team won its third straight Olympic … 
LONDON - Carli Lloyd, relegated to the bench before the Olympics and forced into action by injury, delivered two goals as the US women's soccer team claimed Olympic gold for the fourth time in five opportunities. The 30-year-old midfielder scored on a … 
The trade that just won't die may be alive again. The latest would-be mega trade rumblings again involves the Lakers acquiring Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard in a four-team, six-player deal that would include Andrew Bynum going to the Philadelphia … 
Manteo Mitchell felt the pop in his leg and knew it wasn't good. "It felt like somebody literally just snapped my leg in half," he said. The American sprinter had half a lap to go in the first leg of the 4
AP WEMBLEY, England -- The US leads Japan 1-0 at halftime of the women's gold medal soccer game, thanks to Carli Lloyd's header in the eighth minute. A fan of the United States waits for the start of the women's soccer gold medal match between Japan and … 
AP LONDON — Double amputee Oscar Pistorius and his South African teammates are moving on to the 4
By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON, Aug 9 (Reuters) – British tennis player Andy Murray's two dogs were photographed wearing his silver and gold Olympic medals from the London Games. Brazilian judoka Felipe Kitadai damaged his bronze medal when he dropped it … 
South Africa's Caster Semenya celebrates after competing in the women's 800 semifinals at the athletics event during the London 2012 Olympic Games in London. ... South Africa's Caster Semenya competes in the women's 800 semifinals at the athletics event … 
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - Tiger Woods had plenty of reason to be happy with his first round Thursday in the PGA Championship. There were other reasons, however, that left him forlorn. On the good side was his 3-under-par 69 at the sweltering Ocean Course at … 
AP United States' Ashton Eaton clears the bar in the decathlon pole vault during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip ) United States' Trey Hardee runs to take a … 
By Mechelle Voepel | ESPN.com What happened: The game that most expected would be for the gold medal instead happened a round earlier. The Australians played as well as they could have hoped in the first half, shooting 61 percent from the field and … 
I think I could still probably beat him in the 40. If I actually trained for the distance he trained for, I think I'd have a chance. Despite being wowed by the Olympic champion, Johnson believes he would be up to the challenge against Bolt if they were … 
Conference report Schedule Standings Bowl Agreements BIGTEN Site Statistics Archives Comments STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State's board of trustees will meet this weekend to consider whether to ratify a consent decree with the NCAA that imposed … 
LONDON -- Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius and his South African teammates are moving on to the 4
By PAT GRAHAM AP LONDON -- Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius and his South African teammates are moving on to the 4
AP LONDON — Coach Hugh McCutcheon made a special point of seeking out captain Lindsey Berg for a quick hug after the US women's volleyball team advanced to the gold medal match at the London Olympics. The Americans got an emotional boost from Berg, … 
Claressa Shields (above) captured Olympic gold Thursday with a victory over Nadezda Torlopova in the middleweight final. LONDON (AP) — US middleweight Claressa Shields won the Olympic gold medal Thursday, capping her swift rise to the top of women's … 