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Unbeaten Pakistan 'confident' of beating India in U-19 WC quarterfinals
Islamabad, Aug 18 (ANI): The Pakistan cricket team had so far won all their World Cup U-19 matches in Group B with utmost ease and comfort and is confident of beating arch-rivals India in the quarterfinal on August 20.

Baseball standings
Aug 18 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the MLB on Friday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Yankees 71 48 .597 – 2. Tampa Bay 65 54 .546 6 3. Baltimore 64 55 .538 7 4. Boston 58 62 .483 13 1/2 5. Toronto 56 63 .471 15 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago White Sox 65 53 .551 – 2. Detroit 64 55 .538 1 1/2 3. Cleveland 54 65 .454 11 1/2 4. Kansas City 52 66 .441 13 5. Minnesota 50 68 .424 15 WESTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Texas 68 50 .576 – 2. Oakland 63 55 .534 5 3. LA Angels 62 58 .517 7 4. Seattle 56 64 .467 13 NATIONAL LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. …

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Darvish downed again as Blue Jays upset Texas
(Reuters) – Japanese All Star pitcher Yu Darvish struck out 10 but it was not enough to claim victory as the lowly Toronto Blue Jays scored a 3-2 home triumph over the Texas Rangers on Friday. Darvish pitched seven innings and gave up three hits but a poor Rangers offence confined him to his ninth loss of the year (12-9) and his second in three starts. The upset loss was the Rangers 50th defeat of the season, dropping them to 68-50 but they remain in control at the top of the American League West, while Toronto improve to 56-63 but still anchor the American League East. …

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UPDATE 2-Tennis-Kerber ends Serena's run, Venus advances
* Serena’s first loss since opening round at French Open * Venus edges U.S. Open champion Stosur in three sets * Top seed Radwanska defeated by Li Na (Adds details) MASON, Ohio, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Olympic champion SerenaWilliams suffered her first loss in nearly three months onFriday as she was knocked out of the Cincinnati Openquarter-finals, falling 6-4 6-4 to Germany’s Angelique Kerber. While older sister Venus Williams continued her progress andmoved through to the semi-finals with a 6-2 6-7 6-4 win overU.S. …

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Grand Prix Sports, a subsidiary of Grand Prix Entertainment , a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment company, announced today it had added yet another Olympic s

Baseball-Darvish downed again as Blue Jays upset Texas
Aug 17 (Reuters) – Japanese All Star pitcher Yu Darvishstruck out 10 but it was not enough to claim victory as thelowly Toronto Blue Jays scored a 3-2 home triumph over the TexasRangers on Friday. Darvish pitched seven innings and gave up three hits but apoor Rangers offence confined him to his ninth loss of the year(12-9) and his second in three starts. The upset loss was the Rangers 50th defeat of the season,dropping them to 68-50 but they remain in control at the top ofthe American League West, while Toronto improve to 56-63 butstill anchor the American League East. …

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Phelps' agent: Leaked pics not an IOC violation
Michael Phelps retired from swimming with more medals than any other Olympian. Don't expect him to lose any of them because of ad campaign for Louis Vuitton.

Former Menendez star Piagno continues to prove baseball is a game for everybody
Women’s baseball is not softball. It’s baseball. That’s the point St. Augustine native Stacy Piagno has been making ever since her days pitching at Menendez High School.

Li makes fresh start with former Henin coach
China's Li Na, the 2011 French Open champion, is preparing for the US Open with a clean slate after hiring former Justine Henin coach Carlos Rodriguez on a trial basis to steer a comeback bid.

Baseball results
Aug 18 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the MLB games on Friday (home team in CAPS) WASHINGTON 6 NY Mets 4 TORONTO 3 Texas 2

Patriots sign Olympic medalist Demps
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps, who played running back at Florida but was not drafted by an NFL team because he said he wanted to focus on his track career.

Boring play takes Walker top at Wyndham, Simpson lurks
(Reuters) – American Jimmy Walker played some boring golf to grab a one-shot lead over compatriot and defending champion Webb Simpson at the Wyndham Championship following Friday’s weather-affected second round. Walker fired a flawless eight-under 62 at the Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina, to move to 12-under for the tournament ahead of U.S. Open champion Simpson (63), who was also bogey free in the defense of his inaugural PGA Tour win. “I hit a lot of 5-woods off tees, kind of boring. I’m playing with J.B. …

Golf-Boring play takes Walker top at Wyndham, Simpson lurks
Aug 17 (Reuters) – American Jimmy Walker played some boringgolf to grab a one-shot lead over compatriot and defendingchampion Webb Simpson at the Wyndham Championship followingFriday’s weather-affected second round. Walker fired a flawless eight-under 62 at the SedgefieldCountry Club in North Carolina, to move to 12-under for thetournament ahead of U.S. Open champion Simpson (63), who wasalso bogey free in the defence of his inaugural PGA Tour win. “I hit a lot of 5-woods off tees, kind of boring. I’mplaying with J.B. …

Djokovic to face Del Potro again, Federer wins
MASON, Ohio (Reuters) – World number two Novak Djokovic has a shot at revenge against Juan Martin del Potro, who ended the Serb's medal hopes at the London Olympics, when the two clash in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals on Saturday. World number one Roger Federer, who dealt with American Mardy Fish 6-3 7-6 in some style, will play his Swiss Davis Cup team mate Stanislas Wawrinka in the other semi. Djokovic, who lost to former U.S. …

UPDATE 1-Tennis-Djokovic to face Del Potro again, Federer wins
* Djokovic beats Cilic * Del Potro downs Chardy * Swiss men through (Updates after Federer, Wawrinka wins) MASON, Ohio, Aug 17 (Reuters) – World number two NovakDjokovic has a shot at revenge against Juan Martin del Potro,who ended the Serb’s medal hopes at the London Olympics, whenthe two clash in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals on Saturday. World number one Roger Federer, who dealt with AmericanMardy Fish 6-3 7-6 in some style, will play his Swiss Davis Cupteam mate Stanislas Wawrinka in the other semi. Djokovic, who lost to former U.S. …

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Pettersen primed to defend her Pumpkin patch
It doesn’t take long for Norway’s Suzann Pettersen to get the positive vibes going at the LPGA Tour’s Safeway Classic.

Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Wyndham Championship scores
Aug 18 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Wyndham Championship at the par-70 course on Friday in Greensboro, North Carolina. The cut was set at 139. 128 Jimmy Walker (U.S.) 66 62 129 Webb Simpson (U.S.) 66 63 130 Tim Clark (South Africa) 63 67 Sergio Garcia (Spain) 67 63 Harris English (U.S.) 66 64 Carl Pettersson (Sweden) 62 68 131 Matt Every (U.S.) 65 66 Bud Cauley (U.S.) 66 65 132 Troy Matteson (U.S.) 64 68 Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) 67 65 133 Tommy Gainey (U.S.) 66 67 Bill Haas (U.S.) 68 65 Davis Love III (U.S.) 67 66 134 Kevin Streelman (U.S.) 68 66 Tom Gillis (U.S. …

Serena Williams upset, Venus reaches Cincy semis
Only one of the Williams sisters is heading to a semifinal, and it's not the one with the long winning streak. Serena Williams lost that -- and her cool -- at the Western & Southern Open.

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Hope Solo, World Cup star, teams up with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who returns for his eleventh season.

Baseball star Eddie Murray settles SEC insider trading charges
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. securities regulators on Friday charged Hall of Fame baseball player Eddie Murray with insider trading in shares of a medical device company, an allegation the former Baltimore Orioles first baseman settled by paying a $358,151 penalty. The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed civil charges against two other people, accusing them of insider trading in shares of Advanced Medical Optics before the company announced it was being acquired in 2009 by Abbott Laboratories. …

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Dani Alves: Barcelona still the team to beat
The Brazilian international is convinced that Barca are still the best team in world football despite last season's disappointing La Liga and Champions League failures

Panama spoils Uganda's debut at LLWS with 9-3 win
Win or lose, the Little League World Series team from Uganda has become a hometown favorite.

Walker shoots 62, takes 1-shot lead at Wyndham
Jimmy Walker shot a 10-under 62 on Friday to top the leaderboard at 12 under in the Wyndham Championship.

Danica Patrick improving in Nationwide
MONTREAL (AP) — The last time Danica Patrick and Jacques Villeneuve crossed paths on a Nationwide road course, she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Tagliani wins Nationwide pole at Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Alex Tagliani has won pole position for the NASCAR Nationwide race Saturday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, his hometown track.

Owen Kelly: Please Kyle, don't come to Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Owen Kelly might just have the most agonizing job this week in the NASCAR Nationwide garage. For the second straight year, he was scheduled to qualify a car and then watch the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

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Martin wins pole at MIS, his 4th of season
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Mark Martin has 55 career Sprint Cup poles, matching the number on his Toyota.

From Cazorla to Oscar via Kagawa: The top 10 Premier League newcomers to look out for this season
Ahead of the new season in England, we rank the best debutants who are likely to excite the top flight's fans. Which player gets your vote?

Barcelona still the team to beat - Dani Alves
The Brazilian international is convinced that Barca are still the best team in world football despite last season's disappointing La Liga and Champions League failures

UF soccer opens season against Hurricanes
The Florida women's soccer team kicks off the 2012 season -- and the UF athletic year -- today when the Gators take on the Miami Hurricanes at at 7 p.m.

Hypobaric Chambers, Coffins, and Other Odd Sleeping Arrangements
Michael Phelps afforded the press a closer look at his sleeping arrangements, and they turned out to include a hypobaric chamber. Yahoo! Sports noted that the gold medal swimmer considers this unusual bedroom to be part of his training regimen. Continue reading ->

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Martin wins pole at MIS, his 4th of season
Mark Martin has won the pole for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.

Usain Bolt, Rosie MacLennan top our bloggers' most memorable moments of the 2012 Olympics
The Olympic fever never dies; it just settles into the cockles of our heart, where it rests for years, only to be awakened again one day when again we hear the dulcet tones of Jacques Rogge (or whoever replaces him ... Continue reading ->

Dhoni's new venture
The UAE debut is expected towards the end of the year.

La Liga rivalry set to resume
Barca, who host Real Sociedad on Sunday, have added explosive Spain full back Jordi Alba to their ranks, and are seeking another defensive reinforcement before the end of the month. (Reuters)

Roger Binny will be the face of South
The new committee will come into being at the Board’s AGM, next month.

Laxman set to end innings
That, after all, wouldn’t be the Laxman one has known (and respected) for 16 years.

Tennis-Djokovic gets chance to avenge Olympic loss to Del Potro
MASON, Ohio, Aug 17 (Reuters) – World number two NovakDjokovic has a shot at revenge against Juan Martin del Potro,who ended the Serb’s medal hopes at the London Olympics, whenthe two clash in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals on Saturday. Djokovic, who lost to former U.S. Open winner Del Potro inthe Olympic bronze medal match less than two weeks ago, enjoyeda routine 6-3 6-2 victory over 12th seeded Croatian Marin Cilicon Friday to advance. …

Uganda set for debut at Little League WS
The wait is nearly over for Uganda at the Little League World Series.

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Family pushed Paterno to read Sandusky report
Joe Paterno had to be prodded by his family to read the grand jury report regarding Jerry Sandusky and did not understand some of its graphic terminology, according to a new book.

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Hall of Famer Murray settles insider-trading case
Hall of Fame baseball player Eddie Murray has agreed to pay $358,151 to settle federal civil charges of profiting in stock trades by using confidential information passed to him by a former teammate.

NFLPA challenges Goodell's bounty case declaration
The NFL Players Association filed documents in federal court disputing Commissioner Roger Goodell’s sworn statement that he was prepared to discipline players for their involvement in the Saints bounty pool back in March but waited until May as a courtesy to the union.

Armstrong, USADA argue over jurisdiction in case
Lance Armstrong and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency are exchanging written arguments in federal court about who has jurisdiction in the drug case against the seven-time Tour de France winner.

Small-time Actresses & Their Publicity Stunts
There is no dearth of up and coming actresses who'd go to any extent to gain the elusive publicity. And limelight's not too far away given the popularity of social media.

Penn State perjury case trial date set for January
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Two former Penn State University officials will go on trial in January on charges of failing to report suspected child sex abuse by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and then lying about their involvement to a grand jury. In an order released on Friday, Judge Todd Hoover set January 7 for the start of jury selection for the trial of former Athletic Director Tim Curley and retired Vice President Gary Schultz. Opening arguments at the Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Court of Common Pleas will begin immediately after a jury is chosen. …

National Guard to keep sponsoring Earnhardt Jr
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — The Army National Guard is staying on as a sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 NASCAR Sprint Cup team.

Research and Markets: Country Analysis Report: Brazil, in-Depth PESTLE Insights - 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Country Analysis Report: Brazil, In-depth PESTLE Insi

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US cycling body sides with Armstrong against USADA
The American governing body for cycling says it must accept the jurisdiction of the sport’s international federation and side against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in the court fight to determine which has group has jurisdiction over the Lance Armstrong doping case.

NABC files brief backing affirmative action case
The National Association of Basketball Coaches has told the U.S. Supreme Court it believes university officials should be able to continue taking race into consideration when deciding who gets to enroll in their schools.

Golf: McIlroy's passion is very special, says Olazabal
LONDON (Reuters) – Twice major winner Rory McIlroy is a "very special" talent and will lift many championship trophies if he carries on the way he is going, said European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman climbed to the top of the world rankings after following up his runaway eight-shot victory at the 2011 U.S. Open by winning last week's U.S. PGA Championship by the same emphatic margin. "Rory's performance at (the PGA on) Kiawah Island was outstanding," Olazabal told Reuters in an interview. "His focus and passion are very special. …

INTERVIEW-Golf-McIlroy's passion is very special, says Olazabal
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Twice major winner Rory McIlroyis a “very special” talent and will lift many championshiptrophies if he carries on the way he is going, said EuropeanRyder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman climbed to the top of theworld rankings after following up his runaway eight-shot victoryat the 2011 U.S. Open by winning last week’s U.S. PGAChampionship by the same emphatic margin. “Rory’s performance at (the PGA on) Kiawah Island wasoutstanding,” Olazabal told Reuters in an interview. “His focus and passion are very special. …

Harrell shaky, out to prove he can back up Rodgers
If everything goes as planned for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, it's an issue that won't come up all season.

Li makes fresh start with former Henin coach
China's Li Na, the 2011 French Open champion, is preparing for the US Open with a clean slate after hiring former Justine Henin coach Carlos Rodriguez on a trial basis to steer a comeback bid.

'Chase for the Chase' under way in Sprint Cup
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Some of NASCAR’s biggest names are trying to keep their championship hopes alive and the Chase for the Sprint Cup is still about a month away.

Maradona in fake signature row
Ex-assistant of Maradona allegedly signed a video-game contract on his behalf which has now been declared false by a Chinese court

Time Warner Cable Deportes Announces On-Air Talent
Time Warner Cable Deportes today announced its first group of on-air talent hires. Mark Shuken, Senior Vice President and General Manager, TWC Sports Regional Networks, made the announcement along with Pablo F.

Del Potro, Djokovic reach Cincinnati semis
Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro have advanced to the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open, setting up a rematch of the Olympic bronze medal match.

Boks better prepared - JDV
Captain Jean de Villiers believes South Africa are in better shape ahead of their clash with Argentina than they were against England.

Sooners suspend DT Stacy McGee indefinitely
Oklahoma defensive tackle Stacy McGee was suspended indefinitely Friday for what coach Bob Stoops called a violation of university policy.

National Guard to keep sponsoring Earnhardt Jr.
The Army National Guard is staying on as a sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 NASCAR Sprint Cup team.

Olympian Demps set to join NFL Patriots
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Tennis: Struggling Oudin insists the future is bright
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Melanie Oudin looked down at the floor, clasped her hands together, and tried to explain how her game could spiral downward so quickly. How could a player whose well-publicized mantra 'Believe' propelled her to the quarter-finals of the 2009 U.S. Open as a wide-eyed, can't-believe-it's-happening-to-me 17-year-old suddenly lose her confidence? Slowly, painfully, the words came out. "I've learned so much over the past few years," Oudin told Reuters in a recent interview. …

Hälsingederby inleder World Cup
Andra helgen i oktober spelas World Cup i bandy i Sandviken. När lottningen presenterades på fredagen stod det klart att hälsingederbyt mellan Bollnäs och Ljusdal, som fått ett wild card, bryts ut och spelas på Ljusdals IP den 10 oktober.

FEATURE-Tennis-Struggling Oudin insists the future is bright
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Melanie Oudin looked down atthe floor, clasped her hands together, and tried to explain howher game could spiral downward so quickly. How could a player whose well-publicized mantra ‘Believe’propelled her to the quarter-finals of the 2009 U.S. Open as awide-eyed, can’t-believe-it’s-happening-to-me 17-year-oldsuddenly lose her confidence? Slowly, painfully, the words came out. “I’ve learned so much over the past few years,” Oudin toldReuters in a recent interview. …

Guardiola not interested in Brazil post: agent
Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed, via his agent, any possibility of becoming coach of the Brazilian national team as pressure increases on current incumbent Mano Menezes.

Jan. trial for ex-PSU officials Curley, Schultz
The trial is scheduled to begin early next year for two former Penn State officials accused of lying to a grand jury and burying an allegation of a child's sexual abuse in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

With "Football Saga 2" an Indonesian Gaming Studio is Supporting the National Team
Agate Studio, a mobile gaming startup from Indonesia, has launched Football Saga 2 on Facebook. The sequel has a really important message for the players and for football fans in general, which is to unite …

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Douglas, Wieber enjoy celebrity sparkle after gold
They've been on a whirlwind tour since the Olympics -- from "Late Night With David Letterman" to the Empire State Building and the New York Stock Exchange -- but gold-medal gymnasts Gabby Douglas and Jordyn Wieber have one more stop to make before they can truly take a breath: the White House.

MetLife fans now have automated security system
Entering MetLife Stadium for Jets, Giants and other sporting events may not take so long for fans any more.The Jets and Giants will be testing a new, automated security screening system for preseason NFL …

MLB owners approve sale of Padres
The O'Malleys are back in the baseball business.

La Liga, Serie A vanish for many US viewers
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's league matches will disappear from the television sets of many American soccer fans, starting this weekend.

Report: Former LSU star Mathieu in rehab
Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has entered a drug rehabilitation program in Houston since being dismissed from the Tigers, according to a television report.

Patient Nadal to rest until knee is healed
Rafael Nadal won't rush back from a knee injury.

Nadal not worried if ranking plummets
Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal, who pulled out of the US Open due to injury, said Friday his sole focus now was on getting back to full fitness again and not worrying about his world ranking.

Argentina prepared for baptism of fire - Pichot
Finally getting the opportunity to play in a regular competition against top tier nations would be "tough" but equally as rewarding, according to former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot. By GREG STUTCHBURY

Packers turn ball over, lose to Browns 35-10
It's only the preseason, and an 0-2 start isn't going to shake the Green Bay Packers' confidence.

Carl Pettersson takes 1-shot lead at Wyndham
Golf is a game of streaks, and Carl Pettersson wants to ride this hot surge as long as possible -- perhaps all the way through his adopted hometown tournament.

Fatigued Serena labours into last eight at Cincinnati
MASON, Ohio (Reuters) – Serena Williams, coming off a double Olympic gold medal-winning performance in London, said she was feeling the pace of a hectic schedule after a lethargic display in her 6-3 6-0 win over Urszula Radwanska on Thursday. Williams made a series of unforced errors and showed little movement as she laboured her way through a 70-minute match in humid conditions to earn a spot in the quarter-finals at the Cincinnati Open. "I was out there and I did the best I could today. …

Full-time officials and more crews
Less than three weeks before the season kicks off, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association are no closer to an agreement to end the lockout of the officials.

Flawless Pettersson grabs one-shot lead at Wyndham
(Reuters) – Swede Carl Pettersson, riding momentum from his good form at the PGA Championship, fired a flawless eight-under 62 for a one-shot lead after Thursday's opening round of the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina. Pettersson, fresh off a tie for third at Kiawah Island in the year's last major, had eight birdies to sit one shot clear of American David Mathis and South African Tim Clark at Sedgefield Country Club. "I started off the round good with two birdies in the first three holes and got me kind of straight back into the score mode from last week," said Pettersson. …

Baseball standings
Aug 17 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the MLB on Thursday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Yankees 70 48 .593 – 2. Tampa Bay 64 54 .542 6 2. Baltimore 64 54 .542 6 4. Boston 58 61 .487 12 1/2 5. Toronto 55 63 .466 15 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago White Sox 65 52 .556 – 2. Detroit 63 55 .534 2 1/2 3. Cleveland 54 64 .458 11 1/2 4. Kansas City 51 66 .436 14 5. Minnesota 50 67 .427 15 WESTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Texas 68 49 .581 – 2. Oakland 62 55 .530 6 3. LA Angels 62 57 .521 7 4. Seattle 55 64 .462 14 NATIONAL LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. …

UPDATE 6-Baseball results
Aug 17 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the MLB games on Thursday (home team in CAPS) Texas 10 NY YANKEES 6 PITTSBURGH 10 LA Dodgers 6 Boston 6 BALTIMORE 3 Chicago White Sox 7 TORONTO 2 ATLANTA 6 San Diego 0 NY Mets 8 CINCINNATI 4 MILWAUKEE 7 Philadelphia 4 Oakland 3 KANSAS CITY 0 Arizona 2 ST. LOUIS 1 COLORADO 5 Miami 3 Tampa Bay 7 LA ANGELS 0

Mets rough up Bailey to upset Reds 8-4
(Reuters) – The New York Mets grabbed a rare win over the National League Central-leading Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, exploiting an out-of-sorts Homer Bailey to prevail 8-4 in Cincinnati. The Mets pumped out three runs in the fourth inning, another three in the sixth and two in the ninth to be in control most of the night. The Reds rallied with three runs in the bottom of the ninth but the fightback came too late as the Mets snapped a run of five straight losses to Cincinnati to improve to 56-62 on the season. …

UPDATE 1-Baseball-Mets rough up Bailey to upset Reds 8-4
(Adds details, quotes) * Reds suffer rare home loss * Harvey gives up one run in Mets win * Bailey falls to 10-8 Aug 16 (Reuters) – The New York Mets grabbed a rare win overthe National League Central-leading Reds on Thursday, exploitingan out-of-sorts Homer Bailey to prevail 8-4 in Cincinnati. The Mets pumped out three runs in the fourth inning, anotherthree in the sixth and two in the ninth to be in control most ofthe night. …

Megan Rapinoe returns to Redding to share her Olympic glory
Sport's most coveted prize is making the rounds in Redding.

297-lb Texas boy too big to play peewee football
A suburban Dallas boy has been barred from playing peewee football because the league says he is just too big at nearly 300 pounds.

Nebraska loses LLWS debut; Japan and Calif. win
After a hard-earned victory Thursday, the team from Petaluma, Calif., got two days off to get ready for its next game at the Little League World Series.

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Bears LB Urlacher has knee surgery
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and still hopes to be ready for the season opener.

NFL-Urlacher has knee surgery, targets season opener for return
Aug 14 (Reuters) – Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher of theChicago Bears had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but sayshe will be ready for his team’s regular season opener on Sept. 9against the Indianapolis Colts. Urlacher underwent a debridement procedure on his left kneeto help relieve swelling, the Bears said. The 34-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler partially sprained theposterior cruciate ligament in Chicago’s final game last seasonagainst Minnesota and was sidelined for the entire offseasontraining program. “I hate sitting out,” Urlacher told the Bears officialwebsite (http://www. …

Edwards finally wins, in Nationwide
Jimmie Johnson, center, talks with Martin Truex Jr., right, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

Penn State accreditation in jeopardy due to abuse scandal
(Reuters) – Pennsylvania State University has been warned it could lose its accreditation because of the child sex scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education told Penn State last week that its accreditation was in jeopardy because of the findings of an independent investigation into the Sandusky scandal and sanctions imposed on the high-profile football program. Accreditation guarantees the educational standards of a university and the validity of its degrees. …

NFL headsets going digital in new technology wave
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Rams drop plans to play in London in 2013, 2014
The St. Louis Rams are dropping plans to play home games in London in 2013 and 2014, citing a need to focus on negotiations on their lease and ease fan discontent.

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Chad Johnson's new reality show is pulled by VH1
For Chad Johnson, a weekend confrontation with his wife has led to repercussions beyond a misdemeanor charge and NFL unemployment.

Louisiana police: "no evidence" of Saints eavesdropping: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Louisiana state police said Monday they have found no evidence that New Orleans Saints’ General Manager Mickey Loomis eavesdropped on radio communications of opposing National Football League coaches in the Superdome. “This has been an intensive investigation and after numerous interviews we have determined that there is no evidence that state laws have been violated,” said state police Colonel Mike Edmonson, according to a report by the Times-Picayune newspaper. …

US auto bailout cost keeps rising
The US Treasury raised its estimate of the net cost to US taxpayers of rescuing the country's auto industry by $3.3 billion, as the weak economy restrains the industry's rebound.

State Police: No evidence of Saints wiretapping
Louisiana State Police investigators have found no evidence that the Saints or general manager Mickey Loomis rigged Superdome wiring so opposing coaches’ radio communications could be intercepted.

Dolphins say decision to cut Johnson was "not reactive"
(Reuters) – The decision to release Chad Johnson shortly after the six-times Pro Bowl wide receiver was arrested in a domestic violence case was not a reactionary one, the head coach of the Miami Dolphins said on Monday. The move brought a swift end to Johnson’s tenure with the Dolphins, where he was hoping to rejuvenate his National Football League (NFL) career, after a dismal season spent with the New England Patriots. “As with any type of these decisions, it was not an easy one, it was not reactive, nor was it based on one single incident,” Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin told reporters. …

NFL-Dolphins say decision to cut Johnson was 'not reactive'
Aug 13 (Reuters) – The decision to release Chad Johnsonshortly after the six-times Pro Bowl wide receiver was arrestedin a domestic violence case was not a reactionary one, the headcoach of the Miami Dolphins said on Monday. The move brought a swift end to Johnson’s tenure with theDolphins, where he was hoping to rejuvenate his NationalFootball League (NFL) career, after a dismal season spent withthe New England Patriots. “As with any type of these decisions, it was not an easyone, it was not reactive, nor was it based on one singleincident,” Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin told reporters. …

Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson arrested on domestic violence charge
(Reuters) – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson was arrested on Saturday and charged with domestic violence after his wife accused the former All-Star of head-butting her, police said. The arrest comes just over a month after Johnson married VH1 reality star Evelyn Lozada of the show "Basketball Wives." The couple were sitting in a car in front of their house in Davie, about 20 miles north of Miami, and having an argument over a receipt for condoms that his wife found, said Davie Police spokesman Captain Dale Engle. …

McIlroy's runaway PGA win ramps up Tiger comparisons
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) – The superlatives are once again being heaped upon Rory McIlroy after the Northern Irishman, for the second time in 15 months, blew away the world's best to win his second major crown. While Tiger Woods failed to add to his career haul of 14 major titles, McIlroy underlined his burgeoning status as the game's most exciting young talent as he romped to victory by a record eight shots in the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island. …

Golf-McIlroy's runaway PGA win ramps up Tiger comparisons
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Thesuperlatives are once again being heaped upon Rory McIlroy afterthe Northern Irishman, for the second time in 15 months, blewaway the world’s best to win his second major crown. While Tiger Woods failed to add to his career haul of 14major titles, McIlroy underlined his burgeoning status as thegame’s most exciting young talent as he romped to victory by arecord eight shots in the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island. …

Golf-U.S. Ryder Cup points standings
Aug 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Ryder Cup points standings onMonday: 1. Tiger Woods 6014.184 points 2. Bubba Watson 5815.054 3. Jason Dufner 5697.302 4. Keegan Bradley 5551.206 5. Webb Simpson 4635.500 6. Zach Johnson 4491.544 7. Matt Kuchar 4448.942 8. Phil Mickelson 4233.108 9. Hunter Mahan 4082.228 10. Steve Stricker 4015.069 11. Jim Furyk 3369.616 12. Rickie Fowler 3313.338 13. Brandt Snedeker 3176.787 14. Bo Van Pelt 3152.315 15. Dustin Johnson 3040.020 (Top eight on the list qualify. …

VH1 pulls series involving ex-Dolphin Chad Johnson
For Chad Johnson, a weekend confrontation with his wife has led to repercussions beyond a misdemeanor charge and NFL unemployment.

Golf-European Ryder Cup points standings
Aug 13 (Reuters) – European Ryder Cup points standings on Monday: European points list: 1. Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 4050288.10 points 2. Justin Rose (England) 2602910.21 3. Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland) 2375790.52 4. Paul Lawrie (Scotland) 2088718.02 5. Francesco Molinari (Italy) 2062525.67 6. Peter Hanson (Sweden) 2022431.76 7. Luke Donald (England) 1885170.56 8. Martin Kaymer (Germany) 1871797.49 9. Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) 1735223.95 10. Lee Westwood (England) 1692029.78 World points list: 1. McIlroy 468.81 points 2. Donald 363.46 3. Rose 322.33 4. Westwood 280.27 5. …

Jets, Tebow get to work on wildcat package
Shhh! The New York Jets worked on the wildcat.