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Team USA wins gold in women’s gymnastics
LONDON (AP) - One by one, the Americans thundered down the runway, soared high above the vault and slammed into the mat.
LEAVING HIS MARK
LONDON (AP) - Michael Phelps lingered on the blocks, not wanting to make another shocking blunder. The 19th medal was his. All he had to do was avoid a DQ, then set off on what amounted to four victory laps.
Teams make changes before trade deadline
Baseball's haves picked up more players from the have-nots at Tuesday's trade deadline, when Ryan Dempster was dealt from the Chicago Cubs to the Texas Rangers and Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence and Jonathan Broxton all wound up on new teams.
Chinese swimmer Ye faced with doping questions after second gold
LONDON (AP) - Two finals, two golds. And all anybody wants to know about Chinese teen swimming sensation Ye Shiwen is whether she's doping.
Coach claims Wieber’s exclusion an injustice
LONDON (AP) - The coach of reigning world champion Jordyn Wieber says it's an "injustice" the American won't be included in Thursday's Olympic all-around finals.
UNSHAKABLE CASSEL
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - This was not the dying moment of an ugly loss. This was a feel-good charity softball game in the middle of the summer, for heaven's sake, when everybody was feeling happy and upbeat.
Titans receiver dies from apparent suicide
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Hours after sending a gracious yet puzzling middle-of-the-night text message to a former college coach, police say Tennessee Titans receiver O.J. Murdock died in an apparent suicide.
Vaughn starts first head-coaching job with Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - With a new general manager and the status of All-Star Dwight Howard still in limbo, there's much to be resolved before the Orlando Magic take the floor next season.
Baldwin looking to shine in Bowe’s absence
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jon Baldwin is determined not to let his return to training camp bring back bad memories.
China claims gold in men’s gymnastics
LONDON (AP) - Their closest rivals were still on the floor competing when the Chinese whipped out five big gold stars and held them up in the shape of their flag.
Franklin wins gold medal
LONDON (AP) - Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be. "I don't like being up here alone," she said nervously.
Red Sox rally in top of ninth for 8-6 victory over Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) - Boston had wasted a five-run lead by the time Pedro Ciriaco stepped to the plate in the ninth inning Saturday night and hit a hard fly ball toward center field. He thought Curtis Granderson would catch it.
American archers win silver medal
LONDON (AP) - On the final arrow, the USA lost Olympic gold in men's team archery.
Team USA to open Olympics against France
LONDON (AP) - France coach Vincent Collet says playing the United States at the start of the men's Olympic tournament feels like a "child facing a monster."
Mariners hold on to beat Royals 4-3
SEATTLE (AP) - Kevin Millwood is having an easy time ignoring trade speculation.
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VALLEY CHAMPS
WICHITA (AP) - Playing in front of a spirited crowd in one of the biggest home games in school history, Wichita State responded.
No. 8 Jayhawks rally past Texas 69-64
LAWRENCE (AP) - Rick Barnes was asked what made Kansas forward Perry Ellis so difficult to contain, and the Texas coach twice pointed out the way his senior instincts have developed.
Royals’ Hosmer hoping to build off postseason success
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Eric Hosmer hit a basketball, football and volleyball for a PlayStation commercial at Surprise Stadium, the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals.
Iwundu’s gives Wildcats upset over No. 12 Iowa St
MANHATTAN (AP) - Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg wouldn't have wanted it any other way. The Cyclones had a one-point advantage and leading-scorer Georges Niang throwing the ball inbounds with less than 20 seconds left.
No. 20 Baylor crushes Kansas State
WACO, Texas (AP) - With yet another 20-win season under Scott Drew secured, Baylor forward Rico Gathers is thinking more about the two times the Bears have been a win away from the Final Four under their coach.
Winston displays strong arm, but Mariota has faster feet at combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Florida State's Jameis Winston showed Saturday there's nothing wrong with his throwing shoulder.
Ellis leads No. 8 Jayhawks past feisty TCU
LAWRENCE (AP) - Perry Ellis had five long days to think about six quick seconds.
Chiefs clear cap space by releasing WRs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Chiefs released wide receivers Donnie Avery and A.J. Jenkins on Tuesday as they began to clear roster and salary cap space ahead of what could be a busy offseason.
Shockers beat up on Salukis
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Shaquille Morris scored a career-high 17 points to lead No. 13 Wichita State to an 84-62 over Southern Illinois on Tuesday night.
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