Report: Ohio State suspends two players
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Two players have been suspended for two games by the reigning Big Ten conference champion Ohio State for undisclosed team rules violations.
Report: Baseball probes Ramirez' trade
BOSTON, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Major league officials are investigating the circumstances leading up to Boston's trade of disgruntled outfielder Manny Ramirez to the LA Dodgers.
The Buffalo News, N.Y., Bob DiCesare Column: Favre Saga Has Parallels to Montana
Aug. 8--The aged star quarterback was told the starting job was no longer his. He demanded a trade, went so far as to try to orchestrate his own deal, and eventually was moved to a 4-12 team needful of a savior.
Morgan Hamm Joins Brother Paul on Sidelines
Aug. 8--BEIJING -- Don't call it a comeback.
Newsday, Melville, N.Y., Bob Glauber Column: Favre Admits This Season Will Be a Challenge
Aug. 8--CLEVELAND
NFL: Kansas City 24, Chicago 20
CHICAGO, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Tyler Thigpen's 27-yard touchdown pass to Bobby Sippio with 1:15 to play Thursday lifted Kansas City to a 24-20 NFL pre-season victory over the Chicago Bears.
MLB: Atlanta 6, Arizona 4
PHOENIX, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Charlie Morton pitched seven scoreless innings for the Atlanta Braves Thursday in a 6-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB: Seattle 2, Tampa Bay 1
SEATTLE, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Raul Ibanez's ninth-inning home run gave the Seattle Mariners a 2-1 come-from-behind victory Thursday over the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB: New York Yankees 3, Texas 0
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Mike Mussina pitched seven innings en route to his 15th win and Derek Jeter homered Thursday, leading the New York Yankees past the Texas Rangers 3-0.
NFL: New York Jets 24, Cleveland 20
CLEVELAND, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- David Clowney caught four passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns, helping the New York Jets top Cleveland 24-20 Thursday in an NFL pre-season contest.
NFL: Baltimore 16, New England 15
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Kyle Boller completed 11 of 15 passes and Le'Ron McClain ran for a touchdown for Baltimore Thursday in a 16-15 pre-season victory over the New England Patriots.
MLB: Detroit 8 Chicago 3
CHICAGO, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Miguel Cabrera put Detroit up early with a two-run home run Thursday and the Tigers ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
NFL: New Orleans 24, Arizona 10
GLENDALE, Ariz., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Quarterback Drew Brees took New Orleans on an early scoring drive and the Saints went on to a 24-10 pre-season win Thursday over the Arizona Cardinals.
MLB: Toronto 6, Oakland 4
TORONTO, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Scott Rolen and John McDonald leach drove in two runs, helping Toronto beat Oakland 6-4 Thursday, stretching the Athletics' losing streak to 10 games.
Rays add Chad Bradford to their bullpen
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Rays got bullpen help Thursday, acquiring reliever Chad Bradford from the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB: Houston 7, Cincinnati 4
CINCINNATI, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Hunter Pence capped a four-run third inning with a three-run homer Thursday and the Houston Astros recorded a 7-4 win at Cincinnati.
Favre 'excited' about joining Jets
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Record-setting Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was traded to the New York Jets for a conditional 2009 draft pick.
NFL: Detroit 13, New York Giants 10
DETROIT, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Eddie Jones' 41-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter gave the Detroit Lions a 13-10 pre-season victory Thursday over the New York Giants.
Phillies acquire reliever Scott Eyre
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies Thursday announced the acquisition of veteran relief pitcher Scott Eyre from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a minor league pitcher.
NHL names Collins chief operating officer
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- John Collins, former chief executive officer of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, has been named chief operating officer of the National Hockey League.
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