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Sheridan: Previewing the quarterfinals » Full Story
Chris Sheridan previews the four quarterfinal matches in the men's basketball tournament.

Mets' Wagner out indefinitely with more elbow pain » Full Story
Billy Wagner has more pain and swelling in his pitching elbow, and the New York Mets' All-Star closer is out indefinitely.

It's official: Maddux back in LA, returns to Dodgers » Full Story
The Dodgers announced Tuesday that they have reacquired Greg Maddux and cash considerations from San Diego. The Padres will receive two minor league players to be named or cash considerations.

Peyton's goal: to start opener vs. Bears » Full Story
Peyton Manning made it to his first practice of the season Tuesday, then ended his self-imposed silence by saying he wanted to play in Indianapolis' first regular-season game Sept. 7 against Chicago.


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Mets' comeback win takes pressure off bullpen - Hartford Courant » Full Story

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Mets' comeback win takes pressure off bullpen
Hartford Courant - 35 minutes ago
BY DAVID LENNON | david.lennon@newsday.com So who needs a closer anyway? Only a few hours after learning that Billy Wagner would be out indefinitely with an elbow injury that sounds ominous, the Mets took a bold step into an uncertain future Tuesday ...
Braves bring up Reyes; place Gotay on DL Sports Network
Delgado, Mets rally past Braves with big 8th The Associated Press
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• Aybar's single pushes Rays past Angels - MLB.com » Full Story

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• Aybar's single pushes Rays past Angels
MLB.com - 1 hour ago
ST. PETERSBURG -- Willy Aybar's two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning powered the Rays to a 4-2 series-clinching win on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field.
New AL-best Rays top Angels with help from Shields, Aybar Sports Network
Aybar, Rays move to 5-0 at home against Angels The Associated Press
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Yaz undergoes triple bypass surgery in Boston - The Associated Press » Full Story

CBC.ca

Yaz undergoes triple bypass surgery in Boston
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
BOSTON (AP) - Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, the last player to hit for the Triple Crown, was resting comfortably Tuesday night after having triple bypass heart surgery.
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Jays rally late to give Burnett a win - MLB.com » Full Story

Canada.com

Jays rally late to give Burnett a win
MLB.com - 42 minutes ago
By David Singh / MLB.com TORONTO -- AJ Burnett tossed a dominant performance and the Jays staged a late rally, as they defeated the Yankees, 2-1, at Rogers Centre on Tuesday.
Damon's misplay in 8th helps Jays edge Yankees 2-1 The Associated Press
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Yaz undergoes triple bypass surgery in Boston (AP) » Full Story

In this April 6, 2001 file photo, Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski waves as he is warmly received by the crowd moments before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the Boston Red Sox first home game at Boston's Fenway Park. Yastrzemski, the last player to hit for the Triple Crown, was hospitalized for tests Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 after experiencing chest pains. The Red Sox confirmed the 68-year-old Yastrzemski was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital and was undergoing evaluation and testing. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)AP - Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, the last player to hit for the Triple Crown, was resting comfortably Tuesday night after having triple bypass heart surgery. Yastrzemski, who turns 69 on Friday, had the operation at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he underwent tests after experiencing chest pains in the morning, said his spokesman, Dick Gordon.




Aybar, Rays move to 5-0 at home against Angels (AP) » Full Story

Tampa Bay Rays' Willy Aybar lines a two-run single off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Darren Oliver during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Jason Bartlett and Akinori Iwamura scored. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP - Willy Aybar broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run double, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Tuesday night for their ninth victory in 11 games.




Harden fans 10, knocks in run as Cubs blank Reds (AP) » Full Story

Cubs starting pitcher Rich Harden delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago,Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)AP - Rich Harden allowed two hits in seven innings, struck out 10 and bunted in the go-ahead run for his first career RBI, leading the surging Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 Tuesday night.




Maddux rejoins Dodgers for another pennant race (AP) » Full Story

In this Aug. 15, 2008 file photo, San Diego Padres starter Greg Maddux pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of their baseball game, in San Diego. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Maddux and cash from the San Diego Padres for two minor league players to be named later or cash, according to a report Tuesday Aug. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)AP - Greg Maddux is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for another stretch drive following a 120-mile trip up the California coast. The Dodgers reacquired Maddux from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, getting the future Hall of Famer and cash for two minor leaguers to be named or cash.





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Jamaica's "Lightning" Bolt could match Lewis » Full Story
BEIJING (Reuters) - Jamaica's yam-powered Usain "Lightning" Bolt hopes to become the first man since Carl Lewis in 1984 to win an Olympic sprint double on Wednesday.



U.S. beach volleyball favorites beat Georgia » Full Story
BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. favorites Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser put a swift end to Georgia's Olympic beach volleyball dream on Wednesday, beating the surprise semi-finalists 21-11 21-13 for their place in the final.



Pitcher Maddux rejoins Dodgers from the Padres » Full Story
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - All-Star pitcher Greg Maddux returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the San Diego Padres Tuesday in exchange for two minor league players to be named later or cash considerations.




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