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NBA free agents: Hedo Turkoglu, Portland Trail Blazers have agreement in principle Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement in principle to become a Portland Trail Blazer, according to sources.
Roger Federer, Andy Roddick to meet in Wimbledon men's final Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title.
Phil Jackson's return to Los Angeles Lakers is finalized Phils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.
Solid Burnett guides Yankees to eighth win in 9 A.J. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
Tiger Woods moves into AT&T National clubhouse lead with 4-under 66 Tiger Woods has moved to the top of the leaderboard midway through the second round of the AT&T National with a 4-under 66.
NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."
New United Football League will consider Micheal Vick When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.
Diana Taurasi of Phoenix Mercury cited for drunken driving Phoenix police say leading Phoenix Mercury scorer Diana Taurasi was cited for drunken driving just a few hours after the club's win over the Seattle Storm.
NASCAR chairman Brian France defends circuit's drug policy Brian France says NASCAR's drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track.
British soccer star Owen signs with Man United
Japanese bass might tie 77-year-old world mark
Lance Armstrong a target for Tour de France doping officials and Carlos Sastre France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France this year
Houston Rockets' Yao Ming will wait a week before deciding on foot surgery Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot.
Boston Celtics send big hitters to woo Rasheed Wallace, according to report Rasheed Wallace, the free agent forward who spent the last five-plus seasons in Detroit, got the full-court press from the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to a report in the Boston Globe.
NASCAR questions point of Jeremy Mayfield injunction NASCAR officials on Thursday questioned the motive behind Jeremy Mayfield seeking a temporary injunction so he could compete this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.

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ANTICIPATING IMPACT Defensive end Marcus Howard, a fifth-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, had 1.5 sacks as a rookie, and said he hopes to improve that in his second season. Asked his plan for improving Howard said, "pretty much just hard work and repetition... just practicing your craft."
THE BEST NFL PLAYER? Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who last season was named NFL Most Valuable Player for a third time, has been nominated for the Best NFL Player ESPY. Fans can vote for the award, which will be announced on July 19.
READY FOR THE JUMP OG Mike Pollak, the Colts' second-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, started 13 games as a rookie last season. He said his goal this season is to make the "second-season" jump and he said a big factor in doing so will be to remain healthy.
A BIG CULTURE SHOCK Colts center/guard Steve Justice, a sixth-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft from Wake Forest, started once as a rookie and played in eight games. He said recently that experience early last season helped him prepare for the 2009 season.
STILL LEARNING Colts center/guard Jamey Richard, a seventh-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, started seven games as a rookie this past season. Richard said he played far more than he expected as a rookie, and that when he looks at last season, there is much on which he can improve.

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New United Football League will consider Micheal Vick When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.
Calvin Pace of New York Jets suspended four games for violating NFL performance-enhancing drug policy New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace has been suspended for the first four games of the 2009 NFL regular season for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.
Video in Donte Stallworth DUI accident remains sealed A Miami judge is refusing to release surveillance video of a fatal drunk-driving crash involving Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth.
Fugitive action against Ryan Leaf dismissed in Washington state A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn in as ambassador to Ireland Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
New England Patriots' Tedy Bruschi unsure of future beyond 2009 Tedy Bruschi isn't looking beyond the upcoming season.
Jacksonville Jaguars trade Dennis Northcutt to Detroit Lions for Gerald Alexander The Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.
Former Kansas City Chiefs lineman Richard Baldinger won't face charges after accident Former Chiefs offensive lineman Rich Baldinger will not face charges in a traffic accident that left a 61-year-old woman dead.
Supreme Court takes case over NFL apparel licensing The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law.
Part-owner Troy Aikman throws out first pitch at San Diego Padres game Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.
Philadelphia Eagles, LeSean McCoy agree to 4-year deal The Eaglesagreed to terms on a four-year deal with second-round draft choice LeSean McCoy on Monday.
Chris Mortensen: Roger Goodell initiating a review of incidents involving Plaxico Burress under the personal conduct policy Commissioner Roger Goodell today notified Plaxico Burress that his office is initiating a review of incidents involving Burress under the personal conduct policy, league spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed.
Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius sues team over staph infection Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius is suing the team and the Cleveland Clinic, accusing doctors of negligence over a staph infection in his right knee that kept him off the field last year.
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson in no hurry to add games in Toronto Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is in no hurry to have his team play more than one regular-season game in Toronto.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson trusts coach to make decision on Brett Favre All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson would welcome Brett Favre to Minnesota with open arms if the quarterback decides to come out of retirement for the second straight year and sign with the Vikings.
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NBA free agents: The latest chatter Follow all the league chatter as the 2009 NBA free-agency season kicks off
NBA free agents: Hedo Turkoglu, Portland Trail Blazers have agreement in principle Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement in principle to become a Portland Trail Blazer, according to sources.
Stephon Marbury doesn't foresee returning to Boston Celtics Stephon Marbury says he doesn't foresee a return to Boston after the team offered a veteran's-minimum deal that would've paid $1.3 million, according to The Boston Globe.
Phil Jackson's return to Los Angeles Lakers is finalized Phils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.
NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."
NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verbally agrees to sign with Houston Rockets Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.
Houston Rockets' Yao Ming will wait a week before deciding on foot surgery Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot.
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol suiting up for Spain in European Basketball Championship Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol will play for Spain in September in the European Basketball Championship.
Shaquille O'Neal on mission with Cleveland Cavaliers: 'Win a ring for the King' Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
Gordon: Bulls never made me an offer Ben Gordon said the Chicago Bulls never made him an offer.
Boston Celtics send big hitters to woo Rasheed Wallace, according to report Rasheed Wallace, the free agent forward who spent the last five-plus seasons in Detroit, got the full-court press from the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to a report in the Boston Globe.
NBA free agents: Orlando Magic's Marcin Gortat appears bound for Dallas Mavericks Restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them July 8, according to NBA front-office sources.
Sources: Los Angeles Clippers to trade Zach Randolph to Memphis Grizzlies Sources say that the Clippers have agreed to trade Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson.
NBA free agents: Sources: Dallas Mavericks prepared to offer Jason Kidd three-year deal The Dallas Mavericks opened the free-agent period early Wednesday by letting free-agent guard Jason Kidd know that they are prepared to sign him to a three-year deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
Doug Collins pulls out of running to be Detroit Pistons coach Doug Collins has withdrawn from consideration for the Pistons open coaching job.
Kobe Bryant decides not to opt out of contract Kobe Bryant has chosen not to terminate the final two years of his contract and will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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NHL free agents: Ruslan Fedotenko re-signs with Pittsburgh Penguins Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson has signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks.
Teemu Selanne of Anaheim Ducks says next NHL season will be his last naheim forward Teemu Selanne says his next NHL season will be his last.
Assistant coach Tom Fitzgerald returning to Pittsburgh Penguins' front office Tom Fitzgerald is returning to the Penguins' front office in the newly created position of assistant to general manager Ray Shero.
NHL free agents: Nik Antropov signs four-year, $16 million contract with Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers signed Nik Antropov to a four-year, $16-million contract Thursday.
Sidney Crosby leads 46 invited to Team Canada camp Sidney Crosby, left off the team as an 18-year-old in 2006, is among 46 players invited to the Canada Olympic hockey orientation camp next month.
NHL free agency: Former teammates Brian Gionta, Scott Gomez excited about reunion with Montreal Canadiens Brian Gionta and Scott Gomez might soon be skating together again. The former New Jersey Devils forwards are suddenly teammates for a second time, two of the newest additions to the restructured Montreal Canadiens.
NHL free agency: New York Rangers sign injury-prone Marian Gaborik to five-year deal Marian Gaborik has agreed to a five-year contract with the New York Rangers, a source told ESPN.com., leaving the Minnesota Wild via free agency.
NHL free agents: Marian Hossa signs 12-year deal with Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks have signed star winger Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal.
NHL free agency: Source: Florida Panthers sign Jordan Leopold to cap Jay Bouwmeester trade The Florida Panthers were able to maximize their value in the Jay Bouwmeester trade Thursday, signing defenseman Jordan Leopold to a one-year deal worth $1.75 million, a source told ESPN.com.
NHL free agency: Dany Heatley declines to waive no-trade clause for Edmonton Oilers before midnight deadline Dany Heatley is now $4-million richer but he's still with the Ottawa Senators.
NHL free agency: Source: San Jose Sharks re-sign emerging RFA Ryane Clowe to four-year deal Ryane Clowe and the San Jose Sharks have agreed to a four-year contract worth north of $3.5 million a season, a source told ESPN.com Thursday night.
NHL free agents: Daniel, Henrik Sedin agree to deal with Vancouver Canucks Two sources confirmed to ESPN.com that Henrik and Daniel Sedin have agreed to separate five-year deals worth $30.5 million apiece to stay with the only NHL team they've ever played for, the Vancouver Canucks.
NHL free agents: Nikolai Khabibulin signs with Edmonton Oilers Free agent goalie Nikolai Khabibulin signed a four-year, $15 million deal with the Edmonton Oilers, leaving a Chicago Blackhawks team that he helped lead to the Western Conference finals.
NHL free agency: Toronto Maple Leafs sign D Mike Komisarek from rival Montreal Canadiens The Toronto Maple Leafs signed free agent defenseman Mike Komisarek to a five-year, $22.5 million deal.
Boston Bruins sign Johnny Boychuk The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Johnny Boychuk to a one-year contract.
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Fans are up in arms on both sides of the Jeremy Mayfield debate The reaction to the Jeremy Mayfield saga keeps roaring along and filling up Marty Smith's inbox.
Drivers react to Jeremy Mayfield news with a combination of concern and confusion Jeff Gordon was among drivers who said they wouldn't want to race on the same track with a driver who failed a drug test. He'll likely get to make that choice next week.
Sprint Cup: Tony Stewart gets pole after rain washes out Daytona International Speedway qualifying Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying.
NASCAR chairman Brian France defends circuit's drug policy Brian France says NASCAR's drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track.
Richard Petty Motorsports working with Chrysler on automaker's debt to team Chrysler is working on a deal to pay off some of its debt to Richard Petty Motorsports, co-owner Richard Petty said.
Matt Kenseth first, Tony Stewart fifth at All-Star Challenge Matt Kenseth finished second at his hometown track and Tony Stewart was fifth in a short-track All-Star Challenge at Madison International Speedway on Tuesday night.
NASCAR revises penalty for crew chief Bryan Berry NASCAR has revised the penalty for crew chief Bryan Berry. Berry was indefinitely suspended earlier this month for what his team owner, Rusty Wallace, termed "an alleged racial slur" against African-American driver Marc Davis at a Nationwide event June 6.
Milwaukee Mile owes sanctioning fees to IRL, NASCAR The historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack faces an uncertain future with its promoters behind on payments due to NASCAR and the Indy Racing League.
Joey Logano becomes youngest winner in Sprint Cup history with New Hampshire victory Joey Logano has won the rain-shortened NASCAR Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Kyle Busch wins Nationwide Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Nationwide race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday.
Ron Hornaday wins Truck Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park Ron Hornaday dominated his second race consecutive race and won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Memphis Motorsports Park.
NASCAR's Nationwide Series to begin double-file restarts at Daytona Double-file restarts will begin in the Nationwide Series next weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
Kasey Kahne holds off Tony Stewart for 1st road course win Kasey Kahne has snapped a 37-race winless streak by holding off Tony Stewart at Infineon Raceway for his first victory on a road course.
Rick Hendrick looking at Brad Keselowski's Sprint Cup options Sprint Cup team owner Rick Hendrick said he plans to meet with Nationwide Series driver Brad Keselowski this week to discuss his plans for moving up to Sprint Cup in 2010.
Carl Edwards cruises to first Nationwide win of season at Milwaukee Mile Carl Edwards made the most of his one-day Wisconsin getaway, winning Saturday's Nationwide series race at the Milwaukee Mile after taking a brief break from his Sprint Cup duties in California.
Birthday boy Ron Hornaday Jr. dominates Camping World Truck Series race Ron Hornaday Jr. celebrated his 51st birthday in style with a dominating win in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Milwaukee Mile.
Kyle Busch: Joe Gibbs Racing held meeting to discuss downswing Kyle Busch said he was part a team meeting this week at Joe Gibbs Racing to discuss why the JGR cars aren't as good as they were one year ago.
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