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AP - The agent for Spokane native Cory Withrow says the veteran offensive lineman and former Washington State Cougars player is about to sign with the Seahawks.

Sandoval's homer into water helps lead Giants past Phillies 7-2
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AP - Pablo Sandoval splashed a solo home run into McCovey Cove on the 50th anniversary of Hall of Famer Willie McCovey's debut with the Giants and San Francisco beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win.

2 years after brutal fall, skateboarder Brown gets redemption with X Games Big Air gold
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AP - Jake Brown finally has something else to talk about.

AP - The U.S. Olympic Committee moved closer to keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs on Thursday when the board signed off on revised terms of a deal with the city.

Reuters - Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom has reached a verbal agreement on a multi-year deal to stay with the NBA champions, the player's agent said on Thursday.

AP - DeWayne Wise hit a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.

De La Rosa has solid outing as Rockies beat New York Mets 4-2 to earn doubleheader split
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AP - For Johan Santana, it was just another outstanding July. To Jorge De La Rosa, it was a second straight month to remember.

Brian McCann's 3-run HR in 10th lifts Braves to 6-3 win over Marlins
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AP - One swing by Brian McCann kept the Atlanta Braves from being swept and let them keep talking about a possible postseason appearance.

Derek Holland allows 2 hits, Michael Young hits 2 of Rangers' 5 homers in 7-1 win over Seattle
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AP - Derek Holland was pleading to stay in for one more batter.

AP - Mets general manager Omar Minaya apologized to a beat reporter for questioning his motives and credibility during a bizarre news conference. The writer accepted, saying the GM's "remorse was sincere."

AP - The Denver Broncos have signed cornerback Rashod Moulton and wide receiver Travis Shelton.

AP - Hawaii coach Greg McMackin apologized Thursday for making a derogatory remark usually directed toward gays while describing Notre Dame's chant during a dinner banquet leading up to last year's Hawaii Bowl.

AP - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed three more draft picks, leaving first-round pick Tyson Jackson as the only unsigned player headed into training camp.

AP - Rookie receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey signed a five-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday that will guarantee him at least $23.5 million.

AP - The Green Bay Packers have signed first-round draft pick Clay Matthews III, leaving only fellow first-rounder B.J. Raji unsigned with the Packers poised to report to training camp on Friday.