BBTN Web Gems July 31st

Shelley Duncan with the top fielding play from Saturday
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5427711

Marquez calls out Pacquiao after defeating Diaz

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Juan Manuel Marquez retained his WBA and WBO lightweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over American Rocky Juarez on Saturday before demanding a third fight with Mannay Pacquiao.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/ZQ_sB9_BPCw/idUSTRE6700AW20100801

Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Earl Thomas to 5-year deal

The Seattle Seahawks signed first-round pick Earl Thomas to a five-year, $21.1 million deal, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5427695&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Ortiz Gives Red Sox Walk-Off Win Vs. Tigers

David Ortiz has recorded seven ninth-inning RBIs in the last two games
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5427012

Game winning home run caps cycle for Rockies' Gonzalez

DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez drove the first pitch of the ninth inning into the upper deck in right field to complete the cycle and lead Colorado to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/7l24Tu8uANE/idUSTRE67009820100801

Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano returns, ready to start again

Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano returns and is ready to start again if the Cubs are willing.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5427590&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Vlad, Harden enough for Rangers to clip Angels

Vladimir Guerrero homered, Rich Harden pitched seven solid innings in his first start off the disabled list and the Texas Rangers pushed their lead in the AL West over the Los Angeles Angels back to nine games with a 2-1 victory Saturday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300731103&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

New Look Rangers Top Angels, 2-1

Dan Haren records complete game in losing effort
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5427537

Marlins Double Up Padres, 6-3

Dan Uggla hits career homer 144 to become Marlins' franchise leader
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5427491

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has cortisone shot; will miss games

Joe Mauer is expected to miss two games after receiving a cortisone shot in his right shoulder following the Minnesota Twins' 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5427601&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Gonzalez Completes Cycle With Walk-Off Homer

Carlos Gonzalez became the sixth Rockies player to hit for the cycle and the first since Troy Tulowitzki did it last August
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5427428

Zimmerman's walk-off HR rallies Nats past Phils

Ryan Zimmerman hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, giving the Washington Nationals a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300731120&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Gonzalez's walk-off HR caps cycle, lifts Rockies

Carlos Gonzalez hit a game-ending home run to complete the cycle, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 Saturday night after blowing a three-run lead in the eighth inning.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300731127&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Braden Shuts Down White Sox

Dallas Braden throws his third complete game of the season
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5427257

Slowey, Twins Shut Down Mariners

Kevin Slowey pitched eight shutout innings as the Twins defeated the Mariners
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5427232

Cano the hero as Yankees fight back to tip Rays

Robinson Cano's 21st home run of the season snapped a ninth-inning tie and enabled the New York Yankees to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 and hang on to first place in the AL East on Saturday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300731130&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

MLB -- Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres among the biggest winners before the trade

Rangers, Yankees, Padres made great moves, while White Sox, Jays, Orioles didn't
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=5426919&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Querrey scrapes past Tipsarevic to reach LA final

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Second seed and champion Sam Querrey survived a match point in the second set before booking his place in the LA Open final with a battling 6-7 7-6 6-4 victory over Serbian Janko Tipsarevic on Saturday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/2hf1kr8ZRck/idUSTRE66T5C320100801

New York Giants sign Jason Pierre-Paul, Linval Joseph

The New York Giants signed their top two draft picks, Jason Pierre-Paul and Linval Joseph, the team announced Saturday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5427119&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Ndamukong Suh insists reporting to Lions' camp not an issue

Ndamukong Suh sounded confident he wouldn't be a holdout after the Detroit Lions drafted him No. 2 overall in April. When the topic was raised again last month, he insisted that reporting to training camp on time wouldn't be an issue.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5427008&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Giants Top Dodgers, 2-1

Jonathan Broxton loses for third time in last five outings
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5426947

Big Papi delivers as Red Sox beat Tigers in 9th

David Ortiz lined a three-run double to the left-center gap with one out in the ninth inning Saturday to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300731102&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton back in lineup day after leaving game with sore knee in seven

Josh Hamilton is back in the Rangers' lineup a day after leaving a game with a sore knee in the seventh inning.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5426808&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Dodgers add Lilly and Theriot from Cubs

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left handed starting pitcher Ted Lilly and infielder Ryan Theriot from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in exchange for second baseman Blake DeWitt and two minor leaguers.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/DLtlu-xO6rE/idUSTRE66U1CS20100731

Bryant Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Calvin Watkins discusses Dez Bryant's ankle injury
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5426913

Source: Broncos sign first-round pick Demaryius Thomas

The Denver Broncos signed first-round pick Demaryius Thomas to a five-year contract on Saturday, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5426734&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Oakland Raiders' Louis Murphy (concussion) held out of camp

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy is being held out of training camp practice with a concussion.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5426513&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Los Angeles Dodgers acquire veteran relief pitcher Octavio Dotel

Dodgers acquire veteran relief pitcher Octavio Dotel.
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5426575&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

On The Road To Camp: Texans

Chris Mortensen stops by Texans camp to talk to QB Matt Schaub and head coach Gary Kubiak
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5426388

Berkman Traded To Yankees

Amy K. Nelson discusses the Yankees acquisition of Lance Berkman
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5426373

2010 NFL training camps: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says his response to Dez Bryant's injury w

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said his reaction to Dez Bryant's injury wasn't meant to criticize his coaching staff.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5426271&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Philadelphia Eagles sign WR Kelley Washington to one-year deal

The Eagles have signed veteran wide receiver Kelly Washington to a one-year contract and released Jared Perry.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5426444&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

2010 NFL training camps: Chicago Bears safety Chris Harris leaves practice

Safety Chris Harris leaves training camp practice.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=5426312&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Atlanta Braves' leadoff hitter Martin Prado has broken knuckle

Second baseman Martin Prado has a broken knuckle on his right pinkie finger, an injury that will sideline the Atlanta Braves' leadoff hitter for at least a week.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5426306&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

2010 NFL training camps: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says his response to Dez Bryant's injury w

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said his reaction to Dez Bryant's injury wasn't meant to criticize his coaching staff.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5426271&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Countdown to the trade deadline

Check out all the latest news and information leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/notebook/_/page/100731/countdown-trade-deadline?campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

MLB trade deadline: Sources: St. Louis Cardinals get Jake Westbrook from Cleveland Indians

Sources say the St. Louis Cardinals have acquired Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5426165&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree with top pick Gerald McCoy, left tackle Donald Penn

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5426219&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

MLB trade deadline: Arizona Diamondbacks send Chris Snyder to Pittsburgh Pirates in 5-player deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded catcher Chris Snyder, minor league shortstop Pedro Ciriaco and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates for infielder Bobby Crosby, outfielder Ryan Church and right-hander D.J. Carrasco.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5426273&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Ben Roethlisberger with first-team offense to start camp

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin cautioned that he will not be locked in with a set rotation at quarterback this summer. But on the opening practice of training camp, Ben Roethlisberger played with the first-team offense.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5426141&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

MLB trade deadline: Sources: Cleveland Indians close to trading Jake Westbrook to St. Louis Cardinal

Sources say the St. Louis Cardinals are close to acquiring Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5426165&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Sean Morey of Seattle Seahawks retires just as camp begins

Special-teams ace Sean Morey has retired from the Seattle Seahawks.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5426215&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

British Women's Open: Morgan Pressel shoots course-record at Royal Birkdale

Morgan Pressel has shot a course record 7-under 65 at Royal Birkdale to get back up among the leaders at the British Women's Open.
http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=5425983&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Kurkjian: Pitching Help At Deadline

Tim Kurkjian identifies potential fits for pitchers that could be traded before Saturday's deadline
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5426058

Cleveland Indians activate Kerry Wood

The Cleveland Indians have activated Kerry Wood from the disabled list.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5426099&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

2010 NFL training camp: Washington Redskins' Albert Haynesworth did not take conditioning test Satur

Albert Haynesworth is at practice for the Washington Redskins practice -- but strictly as an observer.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5426008&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

2010 NFL training camp: Washington Redskins' Albert Haynesworth did not take conditioning test Satur

Albert Haynesworth is at practice for the Washington Redskins practice -- but strictly as an observer.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5426008&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton left Friday's game vs. Los Angeles Angels with knee tendiniti

Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton left Friday's game in the seventh inning with a flare-up of knee tendinitis.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5425544&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Source: Los Angeles Dodgers talking to Chicago Cubs about Ted Lilly deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs are engaged in talks involving Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, according to a source.
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5425054&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

BBTN Web Gems July 30th

Rickie Weeks with the top fielding play from Friday
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425847

Tennessee's Bryce Brown asks for release, wants to transfer to Kansas State

Tennessee running back Bryce Brown asked coach Derek Dooley for a release from his scholarship specifically to transfer to Kansas State, Arthur Brown, Bryce's father, said Friday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5424622&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

On The Road To Camp: Tony Romo

Chris Mortensen stop at the Cowboys' training camp to talk with QB Tony Romo
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425684

Lincecum, Giants Survive Dodgers, 6-5

Tim Lincecum strikes out nine over seven innings in Giants' win
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425728

Cardinals Top Pirates On Walk Off In 10th

Chris Carpenter pitches eight scoreless in Cardinals' win
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425696

On The Road To Camp: Jerry Jones

Chris Mortensen chats with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at the Cowboys' training camp
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425700

BBTN Minute: Yankees-Rays Preview

The BBTN crew previews Saturday's matchup between the Yankees and the Rays as Matt Garza returns to the mound following his no-hitter
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425614

Eric Berry agrees to deal with Kansas City Chiefs

Safety Eric Berry, the fifth overall pick in last spring's draft, says on his Twitter account that he's reached a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5423605&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Marlins Double Up Padres, 4-2

Miguel Tejada goes hitless in Padres' debut
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425629

MLB - Philadelphia Phillies don't get the real Roy Oswalt in his debut

A day after being traded from Houston, Roy Oswalt was a bit disoriented in his new environment, and it showed in his forgettable Phillies debut Friday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=5425303&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Gordon's Blast Gives KC Walk-Off Win

Alex Gordon hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425365

Trade deadline means sleepless night for players

TORONTO (Reuters) - With the trade deadline ticking down it will be a sleepless night for more than a few major leaguers Friday who will go to bed wondering if they will be with the same team in the morning.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/4upI0R48Ge8/idUSTRE66U0FY20100731

Second seed Querrey battles into last four in LA

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Second seed and champion Sam Querrey overcame an erratic serving display to reach the LA Open semi-finals with a nail-biting 6-2 3-6 7-6 victory over German veteran Rainer Schuettler Friday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/yk2l1-3zsMQ/idUSTRE66T5C320100731

White Sox Win Fifth Straight

Gordon Beckham drives in two runs in White Sox 6-1 win over Athletics
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425245

Braves Outlast Reds In 10 Innings

Jason Heyward doubled home two runs with two outs in the 10th inning Friday night, rallying the Atlanta Braves to 6-4 victory
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5425277

Sources: St. Louis Rams, Sam Bradford agree to six-year, $78 million deal

The St. Louis Rams reached an agreement with No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford on a six-year, $78 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5425041&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Sources: St. Louis Rams, Sam Bradford agree to six-year, $78 million deal

The St. Louis Rams reached an agreement with No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford on a six-year, $78 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5425041&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Oswalt roughed up in Phillies debut as Nats win

Craig Stammen carried a shutout into the seventh inning and the Nationals roughed up Roy Oswalt in his Philadelphia debut, halting the Phillies' eight-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300730120&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

New guy Jorge Cantu happy to be on Texas Rangers

Jorge Cantu was excited to join the Rangers.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5424927&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Jacoby Ellsbury readies for return to Boston Red Sox with Pawtucket rehab stint

Jacoby Ellsbury believes he'll be ready to return to the Red Sox after a weekend rehab stint with Pawtucket.
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5424436&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Moore signs two-year deal with Lightning

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Lightning and well-travelled free agent center Dominic Moore have agreed on a two-year contract, the National Hockey League team said Friday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/Uwm2SQKe_es/idUSTRE66U04I20100731

Reports: NKorea's WCup team shamed in public

North Korea's national football team and coach have been reprimanded for losing all three games at the World Cup in South Africa, a news report said.
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/5424626/nkorea-wcup-team-shamed-public?campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

NFL fines, suspends Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand for 30 days for DWI arrest

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand will be suspended for 30 days and fined $100,000 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following his guilty plea to driving while impaired.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5424753&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Minnesota Twins demote Nick Blackburn to clear space for Matt Capps

Matt Capps is eager to pitch in a pennant race for the first time.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5424537&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

NCAA, Florida State to pay $325K to media attorneys

Florida State and the NCAA are paying $325,000 in legal fees to compensate the attorneys of news media companies that sued to force the release of documents in the Seminoles' academic cheating scandal.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5424654&campaign=rss&source=NCFHeadlines

Dallas Cowboys rookie Dez Bryant injured during training camp

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant, the team's first-round selection, was helped off the field by two athletic trainers after suffering a knee injury near the end of the training practice Friday
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5424332&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Texas Rangers auction to proceed despite higher offer

The auction to sell the Rangers will proceed as planned next week, despite a last-minute increase in the offer from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5423875&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Diamondbacks Trade Jackson To White Sox

Tim Kurkjian breaks down the trade involving Edwin Jackson being sent to Chicago for pitchers Dan Hudson and David Holmberg
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5423757

Brandon Marshall cleared to go full speed for at Miami Dolphins camp

Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall has been cleared to participate full-speed at the start of the Miami Dolphins' training camp.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5423713&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger ready to move past offseason woes

Ben Roethlisberger acknowledges he's glad to be putting his troubled offseason behind him and is looking forward to the season -- even though he will be suspended for at least one-quarter of it.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5423863&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

West Virginia coach Bub Huggins' fall blamed on meds, empty stomach

West Virginia University says basketball coach Bob Huggins' rib-breaking fall occurred because medication taken on an empty stomach left him lightheaded.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5423645&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines

Ravens' Foxworth to miss season after tearing ligament

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Baltimore Ravens starting cornerback Domonique Foxworth will miss the entire NFL season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during practice, the team said on Friday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/svHKykjXkaw/idUSTRE66T44U20100730

Chicago White Sox trade Daniel Hudson to Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson

Chicago White Sox trade Daniel Hudson to Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5423451&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

WADA wants tougher action from Russia on doping

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia should do more to fight a surge of doping in sports, the World Anti-Doping agency said on Friday although Moscow only appeared ready to introduce mild punishment for such offences.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/69fH9kT9PEA/idUSTRE66T3WV20100730

Tom Brady discusses contract with New England Patriots

Tom Brady discussed his contract with the Patriots and his relationship with the team.
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=5423331&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Tim Sypher says during trial Louisville Cardinals coach Rick Pitino never mentioned abortion

A longtime aide to Rick Pitino told jurors the Louisville men's basketball coach asked him to take a woman out of town for medical services after she said the coach got her pregnant in a one-night tryst at a restaurant.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5423491&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Top picks Kareem Jackson, Ben Tate sign deals with Texans

The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with their top two draft picks, cornerback Kareem Jackson and running back Ben Tate.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5423247&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Lorenzen Wright case: Cops review handling of 911 call from cell phone

Police in the Memphis suburb of Germantown are reviewing how a 911 call from Lorenzen Wright's cell phone was handled as authorities investigate the shooting death of the former NBA player.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5423262&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

NCAA exploring how college athletes, advisors and agents interact

The NCAA Amateurism Cabinet has begun looking at ways NCAA athletes could have contact with agents and retain their eligibility, but no timetable has been set for any new rules to be put into effect.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=5423136&campaign=rss&source=NCFHeadlines

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire in Israel to trace Hebrew roots

The New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire says he has come to Israel to explore whether he has Jewish heritage.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5423084&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Thierry Henry of New York Red Bulls says he won't play for France again

New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry says he will never play for France again even if asked by new coach and former teammate Laurent Blanc.
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/5422821/thierry-henry-new-york-red-bulls-says-play-france-again?campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Drama In Washington

Marcellus Wiley talks about the Albert Haynesworth situation in Washington
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5422777

Vikings Still Waiting On Favre

The Vikings are still waiting for a decision from Brett Favre as camp opens
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5423067

Redskins sign top pick Williams to long-term deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Redskins have signed Trent Williams, the fourth overall draft pick from April's NFL Draft, to a long-term contract after a one-day holdout, the team said on Friday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/ypMwev5F4nE/idUSTRE66T2NQ20100730

Haynesworth Fails 2nd Conditioning Test

Rick Maese of the Washington Post reports on Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth's failed conditioning test at training camp
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5422643

Washington Redskins' Albert Haynesworth fails test again, misses practice

Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test for a second consecutive day and is being forced to sit out practice again at Washington Redskins training camp.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5422548&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Washington Redskins' Albert Haynesworth fails test again, misses practice

Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test for a second consecutive day and is being forced to sit out practice again at Washington Redskins training camp.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5422548&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

BBTN Web Gems July 29th

Ryan Raburn with the top fielding play from Thursday
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5422285

Report: Shawne Merriman to hold out start of San Diego Chargers camp

Shawne Merriman will not attend the start of San Diego Chargers training camp, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Thursday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5422337&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

MMA Live: 7-29-10

MMA Live welcomes in UFC president Dana White, who has some breaking news on the next heavyweight contender. Plus, word on how long it could take Jon Jones to get a title shot. Also, UFC lightweight Ross Pearson previews his fight with Cole Miller.
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5420459

Twins trade for Washington closer Capps

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Minnesota Twins moved to strengthen their bullpen for a postseason push by acquiring All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals on Thursday, Major League Baseball's website mlb.com reported.

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Chris Bosh says he always played hard with Toronto Raptors

After being called out as a quitter by his former general manager, Chris Bosh says he "put his heart and soul" into the Raptors organization and never gave up on his team.
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Travis Pastrana wins seventh X Games 16 Moto X Freestyle gold

Travis Pastrana earned his seventh Moto X Freestyle gold medal at the Los Angeles Coliseum Thursday night -- the same place he won his fourth in 2003. Despite persistent rumors that Pastrana would bring his double backflip, which he's only thrown in a Best Trick competition once (at X Games in 2006), to Thursday's Final, the trick wasn't necessary.

Pastrana took the lead on his first of three runs, which included relatively stock tricks like a nac nac backflip and an Indian air backflip, but...
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Sharapova and Bartoli reach Stanford quarter-finals

STANFORD, California (Reuters) - Holder Marion Bartoli advanced to the quarter-finals of the Stanford Classic on Thursday with a 6-3 6-4 win over former world number one Ana Ivanovic, while Maria Sharapova also advanced to the last eight.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/lnEQtAj7wmk/idUSTRE66T0NE20100730

BBTN: Oswalt Trade

How does the balance of power shift in the NL East with Roy Oswalt going to the Phillies?
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White Sox beat M's as home win streak hits 11

Ramon Castro homered twice and Paul Konerko went deep for the fourth straight game Thursday night, leading the Chicago White Sox to their 11th consecutive home victory, 9-5 over the Seattle Mariners.
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Washington Nationals trade Matt Capps to Minnesota Twins for Wilson Ramos, pitcher

The Washington Nationals have traded closer Matt Capps to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor league pitcher Joe Testa.
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Castro powers surging White Sox to win over Mariners

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The red-hot Chicago White Sox stretched their home winning streak to 11 with a 9-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.

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