On eve of camp, Raiders name former Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell their starter

Jason Campbell enters his first training camp with the Oakland Raiders as their starter at quarterback. Raiders Coach Tom Cable named Campbell the team's starter Wednesday.


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Washington Nationals dominated by Tim Hudson in 3-1 loss to Atlanta Braves

Tim Hudson once again dominates the Nationals, the Braves' starter mowing down the home team in a 3-1 victory.


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Rolando McClain, Oakland Raiders' first-round pick, signs with team

NAPA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders signed first-round pick Rolando McClain to a contract late Wednesday night, hours before the start of their first training camp practice.


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Washington Mystics know exactly what they need: a victory

Even as they were storming to a 12-5 start, the Washington Mystics knew they would reach a juncture in the WNBA season where they would be in urgent need of a victory. Having lost four of five games since the all-star break, the Mystics are at that point.



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Baltimore Orioles drop 5-0 decision to Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night

TORONTO -- The Baltimore Orioles got the strong outing they've been clamoring for as Jeremy Guthrie contained a Toronto Blue Jays' offense that had engaged in batting practice against Orioles' pitching over the previous two nights.


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San Diego finally beats Los Angeles at Petco Park

SAN DIEGO -- Jerry Hairston Jr. drove in three runs and five San Diego pitchers retired the final 19 batters, leading the NL West-leading Padres to a 6-1 win over the rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.


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Bryan brothers win in bid for record 62nd title

LOS ANGELES -- Second-seeded Sam Querrey rallied to beat Kevin Anderson 7-6 (10), 4-6, 6-0 to open defense of his title at the Farmers Classic on Wednesday night.


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Pittsburgh hands Colorado eighth straight loss

DENVER -- Garrett Jones homered twice and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame an early injury to starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf to beat Colorado 6-2 Wednesday, the Rockies' eighth straight loss.



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Family, friends mourn former NBA player Wright in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.


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Dodgers get speedy outfielder Podsednik from Royals

SAN DIEGO -- The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Kansas City Royals for a pair of minor leaguers Wednesday night, trying to replenish their outfield and boost their chances in the NL West.


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Pujols comes through for St. Louis in 13th inning

NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 13th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals survived a frantic comeback to beat the New York Mets 8-7 on Wednesday night.


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