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Texas MLB Capsules: Bee swarm delays Astros' 7-2 win; Rangers in trouble?

By BERNIE WILSON, The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO - Talk about adding a late-inning buzz to a ballgame. The Houston Astros - who once had the "Killer Bs" - beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm... Full story

Texas MLB Capsules: Bee swarm delays Astros' 7-2 win; Rangers in trouble?

By BERNIE WILSON, The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO - Talk about adding a late-inning buzz to a ballgame. The Houston Astros - who once had the "Killer Bs" - beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm... Full story

NBA Free Agency Capsules: Artest reportedly signing with Lakers; Rockets talk to Ariza

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Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports. The free-agent forward told CBSSports.com on Thursday that he was leaving the Houston Rockets to join Kobe Bryant and the defending NBA champion Lakers. "I'm definitely... Full story

Cycling Capsules: At Tour, Armstrong could finally win French hearts

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN, The Associated Press

MONACO - For all of Lance Armstrong's Tour de France victories, he still hasn't won the hearts of the French. That may be about to change. "A lot has been made about that relationship between them and myself," he told The Associated Press by phone this... Full story

Wimbledon Capsules: Serena, Venus reach Wimbledon final - again

By HOWARD FENDRICH, The Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England - Richard Williams refuses to watch his daughters Venus and Serena play each other. Says he simply can't bear to see it, no matter the setting, no matter the stage. So once again, the patriarch of the greatest sister act in tennis... Full story

NHL Free Agency Capsules: Stars sign Skrastins to 2-year deal

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DALLAS - The Dallas Stars have signed free agent defenseman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year deal worth $2.75 million. The Stars gave the 34-year-old Skrastins $1.1 million for the 2009 season and $1.65 million for 2010. Skrastins played in 80 games for... Full story

Big payday could help Mayweather fend off IRS

By OSKAR GARCIA, The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said rumblings about his financial troubles are nothing more than rumors, but public records obtained by The Associated Press show the boxer nicknamed "Money" owes about $6.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service... Full story

Baseball Capsules: Cardinals sign highly regarded Latin teen

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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America. The signing announced Thursday is contingent on Mateo passing a physical in St.... Full story

NFL Capsules: Jets LB Pace suspended by NFL for 4 games

By DENNIS WASZAK JR., The Associated Press

NEW YORK - The NFL has suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Pace will miss New York's first four games of the season and will be eligible to return for... Full story

Auto Racing Capsules: Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona

By JENNA FRYER, The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline to enter this weekend's race after successfully fighting NASCAR to get back behind the wheel following a failed random drug test. His only hope for participating in Saturday night's race at Daytona... Full story

Golf Capsules: Kim sets course record at Congressional with 62

By DOUG FERGUSON, The Associated Press

BETHESDA, Md. - Anthony Kim is regaining a lot of his strength and a little of his swagger. He can only hope his record start Thursday at the AT&T National will allow him to get rid of some frustration built up from a year of not winning. Kim ran... Full story

Soccer Capsules: Donovan: Beckham has become a bad teammate

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NEW YORK - David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan. "All that we care about at a minimum is that he committed himself to us," Donovan was quoted as saying in an excerpt of Grant Wahl's "The Beckham... Full story

International Capsules: More evidence points to Arguello death a suicide

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MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Investigators have released new evidence that points to suicide in the death of former boxing champion and Managua mayor Alexis Arguello. The rising star of the governing Sandinista party, a movement he once bitterly opposed, died... Full story

Horse Racing Capsules: Dance Gal Dance wins Wandering Cloud Stakes

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NEW YORK - Dance Gal Dance shook off early pressure Thursday, pulling clear in midstretch for a 4¼-length victory in the $67,450 Wandering Cloud Stakes for New York-bred fillies and mares at Belmont Park. Rajiv Maragh guided the 4-year-old to... Full story

Texas MLB Capsules: Moehler pitches 6 strong innings, Astros win 7-1

By BERNIE WILSON, The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO - Brian Moehler tried to remember the last time he was at the plate and three runs scored. "Not very often, I guess," the Houston Astros right-hander said. Moehler pitched six strong innings and hit a grounder that led to the Astros completing... Full story

NBA Free Agency Capsules: Magic C Gortat a popular free agent for Rockets

By CHRIS DUNCAN, The Associated Press

HOUSTON - For a backup center, Orlando's Marcin Gortat is surprisingly popular. At least in Houston, where the future of Yao Ming is uncertain. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey launched an all-out bid to land the backup to Dwight Howard on Wednesday,... Full story

Golf Capsules: Woods battles Cowboys' Romo, wants to be "greedy host" at Congressional

By DOUG FERGUSON, The Associated Press

BETHESDA, Md. - It's not often that a player is bold enough to challenge Tiger Woods on the golf course. Rarer still is when it happens during a pro-am round from one of his amateur partners. "That still puts me 1 up," Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony... Full story

Baseball Capsules: Clemens loses bid to revive defamation claims

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HOUSTON - A federal judge has rejected Roger Clemens's bid to revive some of his defamation claims against Brian McNamee, clearing the way for the former trainer to file his own suit against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. U.S. District Court Judge... Full story

NHL Free Agency Capsules: Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day

By IRA PODELL, The Associated Press

Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take a shot at a Stanley Cup title, Hossa cashed in a megadeal... Full story

Auto Racing Capsules: Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can race

By MIKE CRANSTON, The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield is getting ready to return to NASCAR. U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen on Wednesday issued a temporary injunction to allow the driver to get back behind... Full story

Former boxing champ, Managua mayor Arguello dead

By FILADELFO ALEMAN, The Associated Press

MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Alexis Argüello, who fought in one of boxing's most classic brawls and reigned supreme at 130 pounds, was found dead at his home early Wednesday. Coroners were conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Sandanista... Full story

Wimbledon Capsules: Roddick edges Hewitt to return to Wimbledon semis

By HOWARD FENDRICH, The Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England - This one meant so much to Andy Roddick. Because of the stakes: a return to Wimbledon's semifinals. Because of the opponent: 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt. And because of the circumstances: a five-set grind that began under a bright... Full story

Soccer Capsules: Blissfully bleary U.S. returns for CONCACAF Gold Cup

By GREGG BELL, The Associated Press

TUKWILA, Wash. - Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground. "Hey, good job on the Confederations Cup, man!" the dad shouted... Full story

College Capsules: Florida State says giving up wins unfair penalty

By BILL KACZOR, The Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State says it's unfair to take wins off the individual records of football coach Bobby Bowden and other coaches and athletes who had no role in an academic cheating scandal. In an appeal to the NCAA Wednesday, the university... Full story

Cycling Capsules: Armstrong braced for tough last week in Tour

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN, The Associated Press

PARIS - For Lance Armstrong to win an eighth Tour de France, he will not only have to beat the best rider in the world - his teammate and rival Alberto Contador - he will also need to master an innovative course with a grueling last week that includes... Full story

NFL Capsules: Seahawks open training camp to fans

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RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks are opening 14 training camp practices to the public next month. The team announced Tuesday that fans can attend practices at the Seahawks' waterfront headquarters on Lake Washington beginning on Aug. 3 and ending... Full story

Horse Racing Capsules: Jockey Calvin Borel off Mine That Bird again

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Calvin Borel is out as the rider of Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird. The move comes after trainer Chip Woolley, Borel and the jockey's agent could not agree on a long-term commitment. Borel possibly could have been aboard the... Full story

International Capsules: Swimmers weigh whether to switch to new suits

By RACHEL COHEN, The Associated Press

Michael Phelps doesn't plan to experiment with any new suits at next week's U.S. national championships. Other swimmers aren't so confident they should stick with what they've worn in the past. Last week's ruling by the sport's governing body to approve... Full story

Texas MLB Capsules: Eckstein gets big hit in Padres' win over Astros

By STEPHEN HAWKINS, The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO - The loss of Adrian Gonzalez dampened a comeback win by the Padres. Gonzalez left with a strained right knee during San Diego's 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night and it's uncertain whether the All-Star first baseman... Full story

Texas NBA Capsules: Rockets still mum on Yao news

By CHRIS DUNCAN, The Associated Press

HOUSTON - On the eve of the NBA draft, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said that the franchise was still determined to build around All-Star center Yao Ming. "He's the cornerstone of the team," Morey said. A few days later, the future of... Full story

NBA Capsules: Some big names, fewer big spenders in free agency

By BRIAN MAHONEY, The Associated Press

Some big names will be out there. The big spenders will be harder to find. Free agency opens in the NBA on Wednesday, but there should be few fireworks this July. The blockbuster trades were last week, and the real free agent bonanza is next year. Financial... Full story

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