Daily sport news

AP - It's been nearly three decades since Muhammad Ali stepped into the ring, and the public still can't get enough of the self-described greatest.

Reuters - High-priced Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth failed his second conditioning test in as many days on Friday and was again held out of practice, the team said.

AFP - A dramatic late goal from substitute Alexandre Lacazette earned hosts France a 2-1 victory over Spain in the final of the Under-19 European Championship in Caen, northern France on Friday.

Reuters - The Arizona Diamondbacks traded right-hander Edwin Jackson, a former All-Star who threw a no-hitter this season, to the Chicago White Sox for two young pitchers, the team said on Friday.

AP - Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is known for being able to focus on his receivers in the face of oncoming rushers.

AP - Amare Stoudemire already knows some Hebrew phrases and sports a Star of David tattoo. Now he's come to Israel to explore what might be his Jewish heritage.

Reuters - A group led by former all-star pitcher Nolan Ryan and a minor league baseball team owner made a new bid to buy the bankrupt Texas Rangers in a move that would block an auction for the Major League Baseball team set for next week.

Reuters - Baltimore Ravens starting cornerback Domonique Foxworth will miss the entire NFL season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during practice, the team said on Friday.

AP - The Boston Bruins signed forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract on Friday.

Reuters - The Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints signed rookie cornerback Patrick Robinson, their top pick from April's NFL Draft, to a five-year contract, the team said on Friday.

AP - A 21-year-old New Jersey man has been sentenced to up to three months in jail for intentionally vomiting on another spectator and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands at a Philadelphia Phillies game.

AFP - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday rejected Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin's appeal against a doping charge that saw him lose his Olympic silver medal from Beijing.

AP - Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin lost an appeal Friday of a decision stripping him of his 2008 Olympic silver medal for doping. He could now be suspended by cycling's governing body and stripped of other race results.

AP - Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth will miss the season with a knee injury.

AP - Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada, Jorge Cantu and Matt Capps joined the mix, too.

AP - The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency says Russia must step up its efforts against doping.

AFP - England goalkeeper David James completed a surprise switch to second tier side Bristol City on Friday.

AP - Landon Donovan says he still wants to return to Everton and the English Premier League.

Reuters - The Washington Redskins have signed Trent Williams, the fourth overall draft pick from April's NFL Draft, to a long-term contract after a one-day holdout, the team said on Friday.

Reuters - World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko will defend his titles against Nigeria's Samuel Peter on September11, the Ukrainian boxer said on his website (www.klitschko.com) on Friday.