AP - Injuries have made it difficult for Nomar Garciaparra to contribute much for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. Back in the lineup after a third stint on the disabled list, the 35-year-old six-time All-Star made the biggest contribution in perhaps the Dodgers' most significant victory so far this year on Wednesday night.
Reuters - The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guard
Mo Williams, the Milwaukee Bucks added guard Luke Ridnour and
Oklahoma City picked up forward Desmond Mason in a three-way
deal on Wednesday, the teams announced.
AP - Tennessee linebacker Ryan Fowler considers his steroids case with the NFL closed. Fowler said Wednesday he hasn't heard from the league since requesting a meeting to address allegations that he bought performance-enhancing drugs from a Texas-based steroids dealer in 2006.
AP - CC Sabathia pitched seven solid innings to remain perfect with the Milwaukee Brewers, who extended their winning streak to eight games with a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.
AP - Yang Wei clapped as he walked past the vault judges, pumped his fists at the crowd and flashed a thumbs-up for the cameras. He even exchanged high-fives with the competition.
AFP - Inter Milan striker Adriano could miss the start of the season after suffering a right calf strain in training, the Serie A champions said on Wednesday.
AP - Promise Isaac and Victor Obinna scored Wednesday to lead Nigeria over 10-man United States 2-1, earning a place in the quarterfinals of the Olympic soccer tournament and eliminating the Americans.
AP - Lisa Leslie set a U.S. Olympic record going 7-for-7 from the field as the women's team continued its unblemished run through the Beijing Games with a 97-41 victory against Mali. -- read full article
AP - Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford will undergo surgery on his right hand Thursday and will be sidelined at least until the final series of the regular season maybe longer. -- read full article
AP - Brett Favre said his rocket right arm felt "fatigued" but not sore during a break from his fifth day of practice with the New York Jets. -- read full article
AP - Michael Phelps readied for an Olympic showdown with Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley, qualifying sixth while his good friend and rival posted the fastest time Wednesday night. -- read full article