AFP - Second seeded Juan Martin del Potro beat Dudi Sela 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 in the second round of the ATP Legg Mason Classic on Wednesday, pushing his winning streak to 16 matches.

AP - Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.

AFP - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard ended speculation about his future by signing a new five-year contract with the Premier League club on Wednesday.

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 - Tony Stewart has hired fellow Indiana native Ryan Newman to drive the second car for his new team next season, The Associated Press has learned.

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 - Brett Favre took it easy on his rocket right arm after firing a few duds earlier in the day.

AP - On the seventh day of the Olympics, Michael Phelps rested, and other swimmers made their splash.

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 - Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was not in Wednesday's starting lineup after fouling a ball off his foot the previous night.

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.