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Dodgers trade RHP Claudio Vargas to Brewers
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AP - The Milwaukee Brewers have reacquired reliever Claudio Vargas from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

AFP - Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson passed away aged 76 on Friday and his death from cancer brought an emotional response from the football community:

AP - Bobby Robson, an ambassador of English soccer who coached his country to the 1990 World Cup semifinals and won trophies in four countries, died Friday. He was 76.

AP - There's no Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix this year, and organizers say the troubled economy means the race is off again in 2010. They say the event could resume in 2011 if conditions improve.

Tantalizing rematch: Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown at world championships
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AP - Milorad Cavic is tired of hearing about Michael Phelps having to compete in a supposedly inferior swimsuit. The Serb even offered to buy his American rival one of the latest models if that's what it takes to even the playing field for their rematch in the 100-meter butterfly.

AP - The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-round draft pick Peria (Per-Ray) Jerry to a five-year contract.

AFP - Former England and Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson died on Friday at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer.

AP - New York Jets running back Leon Washington has reported to the team and was on the field for the first practice of training camp.

F1 driver Felipe Massa to return home to Brazil on Monday, doctor says; hopes to race again
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AP - Felipe Massa's doctor says the Formula One driver will return home to Brazil on Monday.

First-round pick Brian Orakpo agrees to terms with Redskins, expected to be at practice Friday
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AP - A day late and a year older, first-round draft pick Brian Orakpo went to work for the Washington Redskins.

AP - The International Olympic Committee launched the search Friday to find a host for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Red Sox star David Ortiz says union told him he tested positive for drugs in 2003
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AP - David Ortiz spent the afternoon answering questions about drugs, not his big home run.

AFP - Former England and Newcastle manager Bobby Robson died on Friday at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer.

After drug report, David Ortiz hits 3-run homer to lead Red Sox over Oakland 8-5
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AP - David Ortiz's teammates rose up to greet him when he returned to the dugout following his go-ahead homer, then promised to stand behind him after he was linked to performance-enhancing drugs.