AP - Suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones says he has sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asking to be allowed to play this season.

AP - Roger Federer's bid for his first Olympic singles medal has ended with a loss to American James Blake. With the sort of lackluster performance that was once unthinkable for Federer, he was eliminated in the quarterfinals on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Serena and Venus Williams both lost as well.

AP - The U.S. Olympic team stopped the pick-and-rolls — and just about everything else Greece tried.

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.