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AP - The Indiana Pacers have made a qualifying offer to point guard Jarrett Jack, making him a restricted free agent.

AFP - Real Madrid's new 'Galactico' signing Kaka received a triumphant welcome from tens of thousands of fans as he was presented at the club's stadium on Tuesday.

AP - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed their fifth-round draft pick, offensive tackle Colin Brown.

AFP - Michael Finley told the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday that he will return next season for his 15th NBA campaign and his fifth with the NBA squad.

AP - The Chicago Blackhawks and center Dave Bolland have agreed on a five-year contract.

Boston 3B Lowell goes on 15-day DL with hip injury; Bailey recalled from Pawtucket
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AP - Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained right hip.

AP - The historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack faces an uncertain future with its promoters behind on payments due to NASCAR and the Indy Racing League.

AP - Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has been appointed chairman of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee for 2010-11.

Venus and Serena Williams win to reach Wimbledon semis and close in on another final
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AP - St. Louis Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury, was among 34 players invited to the U.S. Olympic hockey camp Tuesday for next year's Vancouver Games.

AFP - Real Madrid's new 'Galactico' signing Kaka arrived in the Spanish capital on Tuesday where he passed a medical exam before a being presented to supporters.

Reuters - The New York Yankees added a veteran bat to their lineup by acquiring Eric Hinske from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a pair of minor league prospects on Tuesday.

AFP - Dinara Safina insisted nobody could now question her world number one status as she made it into the Wimbledon semi-finals.

AP - The main stadium for the 2012 London Olympics might not be downsized after the games because of England's bid for the 2018 World Cup.

AP - The Red Wings general manager says Detroit won't not be a big player when free agency opens on Wednesday.

NCAA denies Sampson's appeal. former Indiana coach faces 4 years with no college prospects
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AP - The NCAA is finished with the latest Kelvin Sampson saga.

AP - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth said on a 911 call that the man he struck and killed while driving drunk came out of nowhere.

Youkilis overtakes Teixeira in All-Star vote; Pedroia cuts gap with Kinsler
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