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Soriano's HR helps Cubs run streak to 7 (AP) -

Chicago Cubs outfielders Alfonso Soriano left, Jim Edmonds, center, and Reed Johnson, right, celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 in a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 29, 2008.

The Philadelphia Phillies may have benefited from an instant replay in the seventh inning. Too bad the rule only is in effect for home run calls. Ryan Howard was called out on a close play at first, thwarting a rally that helped the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 for their seventh straight win.


Federer wins, Kuznetsova out at US Open (AP) -

Robert Kendrick, of the United States, returns a shot to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Friday, Aug. 29, 2008.

Roger Federer flicked a final winner, trotted to the net and started to shake hands. Then, there was one last challenge. Playfully, Thiago Alves called for a replay review. So the man trying for his fifth straight U.S. Open title and an overmatched qualifier shared a laugh, watching together as the giant scoreboards above Arthur Ashe Stadium confirmed the call: The ball landed squarely on the line,...


Career-low 61 gives Weir lead in Boston (AP) -

Camilo Villegas, of Colombia, reacts after missing a putt on the 13th green during the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship golf tournament, Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Norton, Mass. Villegas finished at 3-under par.

Mike Weir shaved his "playoff beard" when his wife and children flew into town this week, but that had no bearing on his golf Friday. This was a round to enjoy, not explain. Determined to get off to a better start, Weir birdied the first four holes and one-putted his final nine greens in the Deutsche Bank Championship to tie the course record at TPC Boston with a 10-under 61, the lowest round of...


NFL suspends Vikings LT McKinnie 4 games (AP) - The NFL suspended Minnesota Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie for four games without pay Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy. McKinnie has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a street brawl outside a Miami nightclub in February. He will be eligible to return to the Vikings' active roster on Sept., following the team's Sept.
Bolt easily wins 100 meters in Zurich (AP) - Usain Bolt easily won the 100 meters in 9.83 seconds Friday night in the Weltklasse meet, his first competition since record-shattering performance in the Beijing Olympics. Bolt's return was upstaged by Pamela Jelimo, the 18-year-old Kenyan who won the women's 800 in 1:54.01, the fastest time in more than two decades and the third fastest in history at the distance.
Bad elbow sends Red Sox's Beckett to DL (AP) - Josh Beckett was put on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a strained right elbow after the Boston ace was examined by Dr. James Andrews. "Everything came out, the word would be awesome, from our standpoint," manager Terry Francona said. "Everything was clean. There were a number of tests and Josh came thought with flying colors.
Panthers QB Moore escapes serious injury (AP) - Determined to avoid injuries, Carolina Panthers coach John Fox decided not to play his starters in the final preseason game Thursday in Pittsburgh. But Fox had backup quarterback Matt Moore still in the game late in the third quarter behind a suspect backup offensive line -- until Moore was carted to the locker room after being hit in the legs and sacked by unblocked safety Anthony Smith.
Ginobili to have heel surgery next week (AP) - San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, who helped lead Argentina to a bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics, will need surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left ankle. The Spurs said Friday that Ginobili will have surgery next week. The team will announce a timeline for his return after the surgery.