Astros outlast Phillies in 16 innings

PHILADELPHIA -- The Houston Astros' wild 4-2 win over Philadelphia lasted 16 innings, over 5 hours, and saw Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt play left field and ground into the final out Tuesday night.


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Bowden says he was 'pushed out' at FSU

Bobby Bowden said he was 'pushed out' as coach at Florida State by then-president T.K. Wetherell, one of Bowden's former players.


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Coroner rules LPGA golfer Blasberg's death a suicide

LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County coroner's office ruled Tuesday that 25-year-old professional golfer Erica Blasberg's death was a suicide.



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Tigers' Ordonez to have season-ending ankle surgery

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his right ankle Wednesday.


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Mariners-Red Sox rained out, day-night doubleheader set Wednesday

BOSTON -- The game between the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox has been postponed because of rain.


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Jets' Mangold signs, becomes highest-paid center

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label that might make Darrelle Revis envious.


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Vikings wideout Rice has hip surgery, could miss first half of season

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Brett Favre's job just got a whole lot tougher.



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Damon refuses trade to Red Sox, will remain in Detroit

DETROIT -- Johnny Damon is staying in Detroit. The 36-year-old outfielder decided to pass up a chance to return to the Boston Red Sox, rejecting their waiver claim and choosing to remain with the Tigers.


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Selig statue unveiled in front of Miller Park

MILWAUKEE -- Bud Selig worried about this day for several weeks, leading up to seeing his statue for the first time.


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NFL finance committee approves sale of St. Louis Rams

ST. LOUIS -- The NFL's finance committee has unanimously recommended approval of Missouri billionaire Stan Kroenke's bid to take full control of the St. Louis Rams.


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