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LOCAL SPORTS
    The San Francisco Giants came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals 6 - 4 last night at AT&T Park. Rich Aurilia hit the go-ahead two run double in the eighth inning. The Giants go for the three game sweep this afternoon (12:45pm).

    The Tampa Bay Rays handed the Oakland A's a 4 - 3 defeat. The A's are off today and will host the Texas Rangers tomorrow night.

    The Bakersfield Blaze dealt the San Jose Giants a 5 - 3 loss last night. Bakersfield goes for the three game sweep tonight at Municipal Stadium (7pm).
TOUR DE FRANCE COMING CLOSE TO END
Carlos Sastre of Spain retained the overall lead and Marcus Burghardt of Germany won the 18th stage of the Tour de France as the race left the Alps. Full Story
SUSPENSIONS HANDED OUT FOR WNBA SKIRMISH
Shock forward Plenette Pierson was suspended four games. Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn has been suspended for two games, as have Shannon Bobbitt and Murriel Page of the Sparks. Full Story
BETTING PROBE SENTENCING
Two former classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy will spend time behind bars for their roles in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA. Full Story
IRAQ OUT OF OLYMPICS
The IOC suspended Iraq's national Olympic committee in June after Baghdad dismissed elected officials and installed its own people who are not recognized by the IOC. Full Story
BRONCOS' SMITH RETIRING
Receiver Rod Smith has been on the reserve/retired list since February and has had two hip operations in the past year and a half. Full Story
EDWARDS' BACK ACTING UP
Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards has aggravated a lingering back injury and will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Full Story
SHARKS MAKE CHANGES TO COACHING STAFF
With the recent change of the Head Coach position for the San Jose Sharks, the team has beefed up their coaching staff, and fans will recognize one familiar face. Full Story
STEROIDS TESTING AT SCHOOLS SHOWS PROMISE
A report released by the University Interscholastic League says 10,117 public high school athletes in Texas were tested in the debut of the two-year, $6 million program. Full Story
BEARS REACH DEAL WITH WILLIAMS
The offensive tackle from Vanderbilt was the 14th overall choice in the 2008 draft. Full Story
NFL COMMISSIONER MONITORING FAVRE SITUATION
Roger Goodell has reportedly spoken with Packers management several times recently. Full Story
SWIMMER WITH CANCER GOING TO OLYMPICS
Eric Shanteau just got the results of his final blood tests at the team's training camp in Palo Alto. Full Story
KWAN JOINING PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION TO OLYMPICS
President George W. Bush announced the delegation, to be headed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Full Story
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