Oregon suspends running back LeGarrette Blount for season after punching Boise State playerEUGENE, Ore. — After watching the tape of the punch that Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount threw at Boise State’s Byron Hout, Ducks first-year coach Chip Kelly knew what he had to do. Mercury Marine union approves wage, benefit concessions in vote with 850 jobs at stakeWAUSAU, Wis. — The union at an eastern Wisconsin boat engine maker approved a sweeping package of wage and benefit concessions Friday that the company said it needed to keep 850 manufacturing jobs from moving to Oklahoma. Oregon suspends RB LeGarrette Blount for season after punching Boise State playerEUGENE, Ore. — After watching the tape of the punch that Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount threw at Boise State’s Byron Hout, Ducks first-year coach Chip Kelly knew what he had to do. “A bolt of lightning:” How Chelsea lured away a teenage footballing prodigyPARIS — When Chelsea dangled its wealth and star players in front of him, Gael Kakuta did what any teenage footballing prodigy from a modest background might do: He lost his head. The contract he had signed with the French club that nurtured him from age 8 was cast aside. For that, Kakuta and Chelsea are now paying a very heavy price. Pac-10 will review punch thrown by Oregon RB Blount after loss to Boise St.The Pac-10 Conference will review tape of a punch thrown by Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount following the Ducks’ loss to Boise State in the season opener Thursday night. Dodgers make push to lock up NL West by acquiring Thome from White Sox, Garland from D’backsLOS ANGELES — As a kid growing up in the suburbs, Jon Garland always followed the Los Angeles Dodgers and someday hoped to pitch for them. Lawyer: Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones close to deal with CFL teamAdam “Pacman” Jones is close to returning to pro football — north of the border. Brett Favre and Vikings look like a good fit, as long as he stays away from senior momentsBrett Favre’s senior moment came early, when some temporary indecision led to Mario Williams dropping him to the turf in Houston. His stupid moment came late, when he lined up wide left and threw an ill-advised — and illegal — crackback block. Dodgers acquire Jim Thome from White Sox and Jon Garland from ArizonaLOS ANGELES — It’ll be old home week when Jim Thome joins Manny Ramirez on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Their reunion was set up when the Dodgers acquired the slugging first baseman from the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Also joining the Dodgers’ lineup is right-hander Jon Garland, who came over from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dodgers acquire Jim Thome from White Sox and Jon Garland from Arizona for players to be namedLOS ANGELES — It’ll be old home week when Jim Thome joins Manny Ramirez on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Report: Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he may have a cracked ribHOUSTON — Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he might have a cracked rib, although it didn’t prevent him from starting against the Texans. Giants, Brad Penny nearing deal to bring right-hander to San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants were working Monday to finalize a deal that would add right-hander Brad Penny to their rotation for the stretch run. Jay Cutler shows poise on and off field _ and Broncos fans get taste of what they’re missingLong before the game was over, even the announcers were second-guessing Josh McDaniels. Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi set to retire from career marked by comeback from mild strokeBOSTON — Tedy Bruschi is retiring after a 13-year career marked by an inspiring return to the New England Patriots as a starting linebacker eight months after a stroke. As the NFL Turns: Will somebody please show mercy and end this soap opera of a preseasonDo his teammates like him? Do they really, really like him? Police: Reality TV contestant argued with wife hours before alleged killingBUENA PARK, Calif. — Hours before she died, former model Jasmine Fiore was chatting on her cell phone with an ex-boyfriend — a conversation that police say threw her reality contestant husband into a jealous rage. ‘I used to never look at numbers’: Serena Williams accumulating Grand Slam titles
Yelena Isinbayeva sets pole vault record of 16-7¼; Bolt wins 100 after challenge from PowellZURICH — Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva bounced back from losing her world title by setting a world record of 16 feet, 7¼ inches in the Weltklasse meet Friday. UEFA panel agrees 2012 deadline for clubs to curb spending or face Champions League banMONACO — Europe’s top soccer clubs will be barred from the Champions League if they don’t curb their spending. AP Interview: Ferdinand says La Liga may be best league, English teams must prove themselvesMANCHESTER, England — With Spain increasingly the destination of choice for the world’s top players, Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand concedes that La Liga can claim to host soccer’s best league. Broncos WR Brandon Marshall says frustration at root of his insubordination at practiceENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall told ESPN on Thursday night that he’s not trying to force a trade through insubordination but that frustration got the best of him during a churlish display at practice this week. Florida State flunks Responsibility 101 by chasing wins it didn’t earnToday’s lesson is about winning by losing, about surrendering something to get something better in return. It shouldn’t be a difficult concept for the second-winningest college football coach of all time, let alone a university president. Wide receiver Marshall misses Broncos practice againENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall appears unlikely to make his preseason debut in Sunday night’s exhibition against the Chicago Bears after missing practice again. Patrick sidesteps questions about expiring contract, future with Andretti Green and IRLJOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick wouldn’t address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions Thursday about her expiring contract. Las Vegas police seized guns, ammo from Mayweather Jr.’s home, cars after shootingLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police investigating a shooting outside a skating rink seized two handguns, ammunition and two bulletproof vests from the home of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and two cars. Grizzlies GM refuses to confirm Memphis has made offer to IversonThe Memphis Grizzlies general manager refuses to confirm whether the team has made a formal offer to Allen Iverson. British teenager Mike Perham becomes youngest person to sail solo around the worldLONDON — Freeze-dried food. Autopilot failures. Brutal storms. Accidental dunkings. SEC issues new guidelines for covering football games after media groups protestATLANTA — Responding to a protest by three leading media organizations, the Southeastern Conference has put out new guidelines for media coverage of football games. Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt says he wants to try long jump some dayZURICH — It may be time to extend those sand pits because Usain Bolt is considering the long jump. Pitino lashes out about woman in sex scandal’s accusations in newly released police videoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A seething Rick Pitino said he could stay on the sidelines no longer. NHL makes $140 million offer for Coyotes, Ice Edge still working out detailsPHOENIX — The NHL is offering about $140 million to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and would avoid a sticky issue still facing the case by accepting the existing lease to play in Glendale. Former Broncos great Floyd Little says he had given up quest for Hall of Fame considerationENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Former Broncos running back Floyd Little says he had given up hope of ever making it on the Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot. Nadal says he isn’t in top condition heading into US Open but believes he has chance to win
King James’ summer vacation should remind him there’s no place like homeEverywhere you looked this summer, there was LeBron James. Gaining an Edge: Seahawks give Edgerrin James 1-year contract; fellow RB T.J. Duckett released
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