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Ex-All-Stars shipped in baseball's deadline deals
(AP)
AP - Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after rejecting the Chicago White Sox.
Cards get Westbrook from Cleve, send Ludwick to SD
(AP)
AP - The NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals were the prime players in a three-team trade Saturday, getting pitcher Jake Westbrook from Cleveland and sending outfielder Ryan Ludwick to NL West-leading San Diego.
Nervous Roethlisberger encouraged by fan support
(AP)
AP - Ben Roethlisberger was so worried that the Pittsburgh Steelers fans who once embraced him would boo him, he couldn't recall being so nervous and apprehensive before a football practice.
Chamakh shines as Arsenal draw with AC Milan
(AFP)
AFP - Arsenal new-boy Marouane Chamakh showed why Arsene Wenger spent nearly a year trying to sign him with a clinical finish in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the Emirates Cup.
Swollen knee keeps Haynesworth from taking test
(AP)
AP - Albert Haynesworth came to work Saturday morning with a slightly swollen knee, forcing him to scrap his latest chance to pass the Washington Redskins conditioning test and keeping him exiled from practice for yet another day.
Crayton insures for Cowboys with WR Bryant out
(AP)
AP - With rookie receiver Dez Bryant out until perhaps the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys will certainly need that $2 million insurance policy named Patrick Crayton.
Couples shoots 65, moves into tie with Langer
(AP)
AP - Fred Couples shot a 5-under 65 on Saturday for a share of the U.S. Senior Open lead, feeding off a raucous hometown crowd hoping the native son can win his first U.S. Golf Association championship.
White: Vick did nothing wrong in hosting party
(AP)
AP - Roddy White hopes Michael Vick never has another brush with law enforcement.
Orioles send Ohman to Marlins for VandenHurk
(AP)
AP - The Baltimore Orioles traded left-hander Will Ohman to the Florida Marlins on Saturday for right-hander Rick VandenHurk.
Wizards re-sign free agent swingman Howard
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Washington Wizards have re-signed free agent Josh Howard, a former All-Star swingman who joined the team late last season.
Former UNM asst. coach sues over altercation
(AP)
AP - A former assistant football coach has sued the University of New Mexico and coach Mike Locksley over an altercation between the two men last year.
Sanchez wins San Sebastian Classic
(AFP)
AFP - Spain's Luis Leon Sanchez, riding for the Caisse d'Epargne team, on Saturday won the San Sebastian Classic.
Bruins' Wheeler signs 1-year, $2.2 million deal
(AP)
AP - The Boston Bruins signed forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract on Friday.
Ferrero to meet Starace in Umag final
(AFP)
AFP - Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero coasted into the final of the ATP Croatia Open on Saturday with a straight sets win over Italy's Andreas Seppi.
Overton has 3-shot lead at Greenbrier Classic
(AP)
AP - Jeff Overton overcame a tough start to shoot 4-under 66 Saturday for a three-stroke lead entering the final round of the inaugural Greenbrier Classic.
Lesnar rallies to beat Carwin in 2nd round
(AP)
AP - About the time Shane Carwin's 40th consecutive punch hit him in the face, Brock Lesnar realized he couldn't argue if the referee stopped their fight and took away his UFC heavyweight title.
New products proving Ali is still the greatest
(AP)
AP - It's been nearly three decades since Muhammad Ali stepped into the ring, and the public still can't get enough of the self-described greatest.
Sadler holds off Kahne, Crafton in trucks series
(AP)
AP - Tears welled up in Elliott Sadler's eyes as he drove his No. 2 truck past the white flag. Finally, victory was within reach.
Cyclist Rebellin loses Olympic doping appeal
(AP)
AP - Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin lost an appeal Friday of a decision stripping him of his 2008 Olympic silver medal for doping. He could now be suspended by cycling's governing body and stripped of other race results.
