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Vick accused of gambling, executing dogs
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_vick_co_defendants"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070815/capt.f8be01df70be49ee911a4e7abc6d09e0.vick_football_ny164.jpg?x=91&y=130&sig=gLtIdAAaCjzi1PkSm_zBHQ--" align="left" height="130" width="91" alt="Escorted by U.S. Marshals, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, right, leaves the federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., following his arraignment, in this July 26, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, Pool)" border="0" /></a>AP - It's up to Michael Vick now. His last two co-defendants pleaded guilty Friday and implicated Vick in bankrolling gambling on dogfights. One of them said the Atlanta Falcons quarterback helped drown or hang dogs that didn't do well.</p><br clear="all"/>
McNabb impressive in return; Eagles win
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_fo_ga_su/fbn_panthers_eagles"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070818/capt.6aac433173234a9b961371c71afa276d.panthers_eagles_football_pagw102.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=Jj6GWxfFrmZa5MMSWnmREQ--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb sets to throw against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Philadelphia on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)" border="0" /></a>AP - The way Donovan McNabb is completing passes, it won't matter if he has lost a step. Playing his first game since tearing a knee ligament last November, McNabb did everything but scramble in the Philadelphia Eagles' 27-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Friday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Webb extends scoreless innings streak
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bbn_nl_rdp"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070818/capt.f50bed6dfd31412ea320e343d1d20e7a.diamondbacks_braves_baseball_gajb103.jpg?x=96&y=130&sig=1j6ysUKhC2sg55rtvQhfxQ--" align="left" height="130" width="96" alt="Arizona Diamondbacks starter Brandon Webb works in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)" border="0" /></a>AP - Another scoreless nine innings, another step toward Orel Hershiser's amazing record.</p><br clear="all"/>
Indians begin road trip with win
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bba_al_rdp"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070818/capt.b31494e33ce1476fa2f46c43b6906c64.indians_devil_rays_baseball_spd108.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=nHPznP5Rd52G5_eO6dOcJg--" align="left" height="102" width="130" alt="Cleveland Indians' Victor Martinez, left, celebrates with teammates Asdrubal Cabrera, center, and Casey Blake after the Indians defeated the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2-1 in a baseball game Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Martinez went 3-for-4 in the win. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)" border="0" /></a>AP - If Cleveland plans to build a cushion on the Tigers in the AL Central, a nine-game road trip through lowly Tampa Bay and Kansas City — with a three-game set in Detroit thrown in — will give the Indians plenty of opportunities.</p><br clear="all"/>
Hamm shines and Durante wins a title
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_ot/gym_us_championships"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070818/capt.71a1b942048d4c0a8a64ca8a6bf9a904.us_championships_gymnastics_sja209.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=CI7lpltAc4n4M6a2guweEw--" align="left" height="93" width="130" alt="Paul Hamm of Team Chevron competes in the pommel horse at the U.S. gymnastics championships in San Jose, Calif., Friday, Aug. 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)" border="0" /></a>AP - This was one night Paul Hamm was happy to see somebody else take the spotlight. While Hamm was adding yet another gold medal to his vast collection Friday night at the U.S. gymnastics championships, the rest of the men were showing that, yes, there is more to their team than Hamm and his brother, Morgan.</p><br clear="all"/>
McNabb impressive in return to Eagles
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_eagles_mcnabb_returns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070818/capt.6aac433173234a9b961371c71afa276d.panthers_eagles_football_pagw102.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=Jj6GWxfFrmZa5MMSWnmREQ--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb sets to throw against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Philadelphia on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)" border="0" /></a>AP - Donovan McNabb did everything but scramble. Playing his first game since tearing a knee ligament last November, McNabb put on an aerial display in the first quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ref union: Donaghy incident is isolated
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_bk_ne/bkn_betting_probe"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070815/capt.bb25fb0509de486d9c57a9924df5f90c.betting_probe_basketball_ny160.jpg?x=96&y=130&sig=DHQoXbXvbtxrUkADh8TXAw--" align="left" height="130" width="96" alt="NBA official Tim Donaghy talks with another official during a timeout at a basketball between the Washington Wizards and New Jersey Nets in Washington, D.C., in this April 10, 2007 file photo. Former referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges Wednesday Aug. 15, 2007in connection with the NBA betting scandal. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - The referees union maintained Friday that Tim Donaghy is known to be the only referee involved in gambling activities, despite a report that said he was about to provide names of colleagues who also may have violated NBA rules.</p><br clear="all"/>
Stults bedevils Rockies in Dodgers' win
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bbn_rockies_dodgers"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070818/capt.c490a2690ab2485dbd87b9d6e0ca5ff8.rockies_dodgers_baseball_lad103.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=Y2nMG9GjSNOq5bX7axiE0A--" align="left" height="83" width="130" alt="Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Stults throws to the plate during the first inning of the Dodgers' baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" border="0" /></a>AP - Eric Stults allowed two hits and struck out nine over seven innings after getting recalled from Triple-A, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 Friday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Beckham going at mind-bending pace
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_so_ne/soc_beckham_in_manhattan"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070817/capt.e3632c43372d4786bdae66d65b0f9d4a.beckham_youth_soccer_nybm103.jpg?x=73&y=130&sig=WiLoahUl_L8llZw8uIAiYA--" align="left" height="130" width="73" alt="David Beckham, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, runs during drills in Major League Soccer's clinic for Harlem Youth Soccer in New York, Friday August 17, 2007. (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews)" border="0" /></a>AP - David Beckham's life is moving at mind-bending speed. There are soccer clinics to preside over, news conferences to attend, flights to catch and somewhere in there, a little bit of soccer, too. Especially after he was chosen Friday to play for England next week against Germany.</p><br clear="all"/>
Tocchet gets probation in gambling case
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070818/ap_on_sp_ho_ne/hkn_gambling_bust"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070817/capt.8982d2bab138492080a8229eaa864781.gambling_bust_hockey_wxs102.jpg?x=130&y=128&sig=6lFrLlJZX4yD8IKUXBV31Q--" align="left" height="128" width="130" alt="Former Philadelphia Flyer' Rick Tocchet, left, and his lawyer Kevin Marino appear during his sentencing in Burlington County Court on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Mount Holly, N.J. Tocchet, a former NHL hockey player and assistant coach who ran an illegal sports gambling ring, won't serve jail time despite international headlines linking the case to hockey's biggest star. Tocchet was ordered Friday to serve two years' probation for his role in the gambling ring. (AP Photo/John Ziomek, Pool)" border="0" /></a>AP - A former NHL player and assistant coach who ran an illegal sports gambling ring won't serve jail time despite international headlines linking the case to hockey's biggest star.</p><br clear="all"/>
Co-defendant: Vick executed dogs (AP)
 It's up to Michael Vick now. His last two co-defendants pleaded guilty Friday and implicated Vick in bankrolling gambling on dogfights. One of them said the Atlanta Falcons quarterback helped drown or hang dogs that didn't do well. With his NFL career in jeopardy and a superseding indictment adding more charges in the works, that left Vick with a hard choice: Cutting his own deal to hold jail time...
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McNabb sharp in return as Eagles win (AP)
 The way Donovan McNabb is completing passes, it won't matter if he has lost a step. Playing his first game since tearing a knee ligament last November, McNabb did everything but scramble in the Philadelphia Eagles' 27-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Friday night. The five-time Pro Bowl quarterback put on an aerial display in the first quarter, finishing 6-for-9 for 138 yards, including a...
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Falcons owner accuses Vick of lying (AP)
Falcons owner Arthur Blank accused Michael Vick of lying to him and the NFL after one of the NFL star's co-defendants said Friday that the quarterback took part in drowning and hanging dogs that didn't perform well. "What's suggested in those statements of fact don't match up with what the league was told, even our organization and certainly not what was said to the commissioner," Blank told The...
Titans' Young has rough preseason debut (AP)
 Vince Young was pounded by an aggressive Patriots defense one week after being punished by his coach. The strong scrambler was sacked four times in the Tennessee Titans' 27-24 win over New England on Friday night. Coach Jeff Fisher had benched him for their exhibition opener for spending the night before the game at home instead of the team hotel.
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Pats, DE Warren agree to long-term deal (AP)
Defensive end Ty Warren has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the New England Patriots. "I'm glad that both sides could agree," coach Bill Belichick said Friday night. "Obviously, both sides are happy with it, so it was executed." Warren, who made the Pro Bowl last season for the first time in four years with the Patriots, played sparingly in Friday night's 27-24 exhibition loss to the...
Browns' Quinn expected to debut Saturday (AP)
 Brady Quinn is still hanging around and waiting for the Cleveland Browns to call his name -- on game day. The high-profile rookie, who stayed on the sideline in Cleveland's exhibition opener last week, is expected to make his NFL debut -- probably a brief one -- on Saturday night for the Browns, whose quarterback competition is nearing a conclusion without him even in the conversation or debate.
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Losman, Bills struggle again in loss (AP)
 Joey Harrington wanted his interception back and fretted that the Falcons' opening drive didn't end with a touchdown. At least Harrington, taking over Atlanta's offense from troubled Michael Vick, had a better preseason outing than Buffalo's J.P. Losman. The Bills' starter came up empty despite getting every opportunity to score in a 13-10 loss to Atlanta (1-1) on Friday.
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Pennington's INTs for TDs help Vikes win (AP)
 Chad Pennington threw the football for the first time this preseason and completed two touchdown passes -- to the Minnesota Vikings. "About the only good thing that came out of tonight is that it didn't count," the New York Jets quarterback said. A week after not attempting a pass, Pennington had two ill-advised throws returned for touchdowns in a 37-20 loss to the Vikings on Friday night.
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Cowboys meet Broncos - this time in game (AP)
The Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos are done practicing against each other. Now they have a preseason game to play. So can there really be any surprises Saturday night after the teams banged against each other during four workouts over two days this week? "It will be pretty much the same. We're looking at the basics," Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said.
Ex-Giant Ingram accused of purse theft (AP)
Former New York Giants receiver Mark Ingram is accused of breaking into a garage and stealing a purse from a car. Genessee County Prosecutor David Leyton said Friday that his office issued an arrest warrant charging Ingram with a felony count of breaking and entering of a building and a misdemeanor larceny charge.
Refs union: Donaghy is only guilty one (AP)
 The referees union maintained Friday that Tim Donaghy is known to be the only referee involved in gambling activities, despite a report that said he was about to provide names of colleagues who also may have violated NBA rules. The report on 1050 ESPN Radio in New York said Donaghy will provide prosecutors as many as 20 names of other NBA officials and will detail their involvement in some form of...
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Former Heat F Posey reaches plea bargain (AP)
Former Miami Heat player James Posey has agreed to plead guilty to reckless driving in connection with an incident in April on Miami Beach, prosecutors said Friday. Posey, who is unsigned, agreed to a deal involving lesser charges. He was originally arrested on drunken-driving charges after Miami Beach police pulled him over for stopping in the middle of a road April 9.
US makes best of unwanted trip to Vegas (AP)
If Amare Stoudemire wasn't preparing for the FIBA Americas championship, he might be far from a basketball court this week. "Right now, I'd probably just be on a vacation with my family," the All-Star center said. LeBron James said he would probably be back home "working out and playing video games all day." But both NBA stars are in Vegas, along with the rest of Team USA, practicing for the...
Wizards re-sign free agent F Blatche (AP)
Forward Andray Blatche re-signed with the Wizards on Friday, as Washington opted to keep the restricted free agent despite his recent run-in with the law. Blatche signed a multiyear deal. Its completion was delayed because of his arrest on Aug. 2 on sexual solicitation charges. Blatche, 20, and another man were accused of trying to solicit sex from an undercover police officer, and Blatche was also...
Bartow named Grizzlies president (AP)
Gene Bartow, a former coach at Memphis State and UCLA, was hired Thursday as president of Hoops LP, the company that operates the Memphis Grizzlies and their arena, the FedExForum. Bartow was chosen NCAA coach of the year in 1973 after leading the Tigers to the NCAA finals against powerhouse UCLA. Memphis State is now called the University of Memphis.
Tocchet sentenced to 2 years probation (AP)
A former NHL player and assistant coach who ran an illegal sports gambling ring won't serve jail time despite international headlines linking the case to hockey's biggest star. Rick Tocchet was ordered Friday to serve two years' probation for his role in the gambling ring. Tocchet, 43, could have received up to five years in state prison.
Jackets C Svitov signs with Russian team (AP)
Blue Jackets center Alexander Svitov joined a Russian team six weeks after signing a two-year contract extension with Columbus. Columbus general manager Scott Howson said Svitov signed with his hometown team Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League for the 2007-08 season. "We will explore the situation in greater detail with respect to Alexander's contract status and will make a decision after...
Bettman: Pollock's influence 'unmatched' (AP)
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Sam Pollock's influence on the hockey world "unmatched" a day after the former Montreal Canadiens vice president and general manager's death. "Sam Pollock's legacy extends far beyond the nine Stanley Cup championships the Canadiens won in his 14 years of leadership," Bettman said in a statement.
D Paul Martin re-signs with Devils (AP)
The New Jersey Devils kept a major piece of their defense together, signing Paul Martin to a three-year, $11.5 million contract on Thursday. Martin will earn $3 million this season, $4 million in 2008 and $4.5 million in 2009. "Paul Martin is an all-situations type of defenseman, and has developed into one of the more talented young players in the National Hockey League," Devils chief executive Lou...
Ex-Sharks F Bell gets 6 months in jail (AP)
Former San Jose Sharks forward Mark Bell has pleaded no contest to drunken driving and hit-and-run charges and will serve six months in a Santa Clara County jail, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Bell, who was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in June, had faced nearly four years in state prison if convicted of the original charges.
Carpenter leads US Hall of Fame class (AP)
Bobby Carpenter, the first American-born player to score 50 goals in an NHL season, will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in October. The newest class of members that includes goalie John Vanbiesbrouck, forward Aaron Broten and former Michigan Tech coach John MacInnes was revealed Wednesday by USA Hockey.
Coyotes sign G Auld to 1-year contract (AP)
The Phoenix Coyotes signed goalie Alex Auld to a one-year contract on Monday. Auld, 26, went 7-13-5 with a 3.34 goals-against average last season with Florida. He is 46-44-13 in five NHL seasons with Florida and Vancouver, with a 2.89 GAA and .902 save percentage. Auld played for Canada in the 2006 World Hockey Championship and won a bronze medal with Canada at the 2001 World Junior Championship.
Unrepentent Knaus and Letarte back at the track, getting teams ready for Chase (AP)
After finishing a six-week NASCAR suspension, crew chief Steve Letarte was back at the track and, apparently, feeling just a little strange to be there.
Gordon saves best for last to win Nextel Cup pole at Michigan (PA SportsTicker)
After long wait, Gordon surprised to win series-leading sixth pole (AP)
Qualifying has provided Jeff Gordon with some real surprises this season.
Unrepentant Knaus and Letarte back at the track, getting teams ready for Chase (AP)
Since NASCAR put them on suspension in June, Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte have managed to stay busy. That hasn't kept the two Nextel Cup crew chiefs from being frustrated.
NASCAR's Harvick on Montoya: "He drives like he doesn't know what he's doing." (AP)
Juan Pablo Montoya doesn't seem to have a lot of friends in NASCAR.
Harvick still mad at Montoya for Watkins Glen incident (PA SportsTicker)
By Bruce Martin PA SportsTicker Contributing Editor
Driver John Blewett killed in Thompson Speedway crash involving brother, other cars (AP)
A 33-year-old race car driver died in a crash involving his brother and several cars at the Thompson Motor Speedway. John Blewett III of Howell, N.J., died Thursday night after he and Jimmy Blewett hit a wall in the 107th lap of the 150-lap NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event in Thompson. John Blewett's car ended up on top of his brother's car, said Woody Pitkat, who was behind the crash.
Pilot declared smoke emergency before NASCAR plane crashed in Florida, killing 5 (AP)
A pilot of a NASCAR plane was planning an emergency landing due to smoke in the cockpit seconds before communications cut off and the aircraft crashed, killing five people, a newspaper reported Friday.
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