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Roddick blames recent struggles on mono (AP)

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

MASON, Ohio (AP)—Andy Roddick finally knows what’s been getting him down the last few months—a mild case of mononucleosis. Roddick said on Saturday that one of several blood tests came back positive for mononucleosis. Doctors told him he’s probably had it for the last couple of months and should be nearly over it. “I’m just
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Watney leads PGA by 2, Woods 9 back (AP)

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP)—Nick Watney has taken a two-stroke lead halfway through the third round of the PGA Championship. Watney birdied five of his first seven holes Saturday afternoon to get to 11 under for the tournament. That’s two strokes better than Dustin Johnson, the 54-hole leader at the U.S. Open who had an epic meltdown
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Woods falls back as Kuchar, Watney share PGA lead

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Nick Watney won’t be a overlooked at this major. Watney opened a three-stroke lead at the PGA Championship on Saturday afternoon, making birdies on five of his first seven holes on his way to 12 under. Liang Wenchong joined a group at 9 under with eight birdies. Also in the group were
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Guillen not in Giants’ starting lineup (AP)

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—Jose Guillen(notes) has gone from being unwanted on the last-place Kansas City Royals to the thick of the pennant race with the San Francisco Giants. Guillen joined the Giants on Saturday, one day after being acquired with cash from Kansas City for a player to be named. “I like to win,” he said.
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Mets’ Rodriguez apologizes for attack (AP)

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

NEW YORK (AP)—The Mets’ Francisco Rodriguez stood before more than two dozen TV cameras and reporters and apologized to his teammates and fans on Saturday for a physical altercation at Citi Field that resulted in his arrest and a team-imposed two-game suspension. Rodriguez rejoined his team before the Mets played Philadelphia, three days after he
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Michigan’s hearing with NCAA begins (AP)

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

SEATTLE (AP)—Michigan’s hearing before the NCAA on rules violations within its football program has started. Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez, school president Mary Sue Coleman and athletic director David Brandon were among the Wolverines contingent in Seattle on Saturday. The NCAA has accused Michigan of five major rules violations related to practices and workouts. School officials
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Dolphins camp report: Forget rep, Marshall’s a sweet catch

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

Dolphins: Love and hate | RapidReports | Training camp tour | Bleacher Report DAVIE, Fla. — This one move caught the coach’s eye more than any Brandon Marshall has made so far as the newest receiver for the Miami Dolphins. Marshall was traded to the Dolphins by the Denver Broncos in one of the blockbuster
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Kuchar chased by familiar phenom from college years

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Bryce Molder got an early preview of what Matt Kuchar had in store for the field of the 92nd PGA Championship. And we don’t mean more than a decade ago, when they were nearly unbeatable teammates in college. The two former Georgia Tech stars played practice rounds together on Tuesday and Wednesday
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LeBron adds another chapter in his offseason PR nightmare

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

Since the ill-fated “Decision,” it has been all downhill for LeBron James. Downhill, and now out of sight. The latest botched attempt at protecting James’ bruised public image came Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall, when James was shielded from the spotlight during a Nike-sponsored Team USA scrimmage on the stage that belongs to
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Kuchar gets out front of PGA Championship

Aug 14th, 2010 | By sportsnews

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Tiger Woods ate breakfast three times before he teed off in the first round of the PGA Championship. It was time for dinner when his second round began Friday. Bubba Watson walked off Whistling Straits atop the leaderboard after opening with a 68. He waited 30 hours for his next shot. And
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