• Source: Swimmer Jessica Hardy tests positive (AP)

    In this June 30, 2008, file photo, Jessica Hardy swims in women's 100-meter breaststroke semifinals at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb. Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after she tested positive for a banned substance, according to a person familiar with the test results. Hardy's 'A' sample from the recent Olympic trials tested positive, the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday night, July 30. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)AP - Jessica Hardy's first trip to the Olympics could be over before it began. The swimmer tested positive for a banned substance, leaving her just two weeks to pursue any appeals before the Beijing Games begin.




  • Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals (AP)

    Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night.




  • Reyes homers to pull Mets into tie with Phillies (AP)

    New York Mets' Jose Reyes gestures as he rounds the bases after knocking in a three-run home run during the sixth inning of the Major League Baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP - Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night.




  • Mussina pitches Yankees to 10th straight home win (AP)

    New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina delivers the ball to the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP - Mike Mussina baffled the Twins for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th straight home win.




  • Hester MIA on first day of Bears camp (AP)

    In this Sept. 30, 2007 file photo, Chicago Bears kick returner Devin Hester returns a kick off against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game in Detroit. Hester was was absent from the first day of Bears training camp Wednesday, July 23, 2008 and placed on the Did Not Report list. The reason for his absence was not immediately known. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)AP - Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout.




  • Childress leaves Hawks to play in Greece (Reuters)
    Reuters - Forward Josh Childress has signed a three-year, $20 million deal to play with Greek club Olympiakos after turning down an offer to stay with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.

  • Braves lose Chipper to injury; beat Marlins 9-4 (AP)

    Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones heads to the dugout after injuring his left leg while trying to run out a groundout against the Florida Marlins in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. The Braves won 9-4. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - Jones strained his left hamstring, and Hudson left after six innings with tightness in his right elbow, tempering the glow of the Braves' 9-4 victory Wednesday night over the Florida Marlins.




  • Chelsea's Scolari rebuffs Fergie mind games (AFP)

    Luiz Felipe Scolari, pictured at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in China's southern city of Guangzhou July 23, refused to be drawn into a war of words with Manchester United's Alex Ferguson over the age of his squad, but insisted Chelsea's experience could win them the Premiership.(AFP/Liu Jin)AFP - Luiz Felipe Scolari refused to be drawn into a war of words with Manchester United's Alex Ferguson over the age of his squad, but insisted Chelsea's experience could win them the Premiership.




  • Ducks coach Randy Carlyle signs 2-year extension (AP)

    In this Feb. 10, 2008 file photo, Anaheim Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle calls for a referee against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Carlyle, who coached the Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Financial terms were not announced. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)AP - Randy Carlyle, who coached the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year extension Wednesday. Financial terms were not announced.




  • A Bowden is picked to win ACC, but it's not Bobby (AP)

    Clemson head football coach Tommy Bowden prepares to do a radio interview during ACC Media Day in Greensboro, Ga., Monday, July 21, 2008. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)AP - For the 17th straight year, a Bowden-coached team is the preseason favorite in the Atlantic Coast Conference. For the first time in that span, it isn't Florida State.




  • Ivanovic, Jankovic to play Pan Pacific Open (AFP)

    Serbia's one-two punch in women's tennis, Ana Ivanovic (seen here last month) and Jelena Jankovic, will lead a star-studded field at the Pan Pacific Open in September.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - Serbia's one-two punch in women's tennis, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic, will lead a star-studded field at the Pan Pacific Open in September, organisers said Thursday.




  • Stadler aces shortest Open hole and wins wine (AP)
    AP - Craig Stadler has aced the shortest hole in British Open golf, the Postage Stamp at Troon, and earned a prize of 123 bottles of wine — one for every yard.