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August 31, 2006

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Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe follows through on a three-run, ninth-inning homer in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. Detroit won the game 5-3.

Johnny Damon — here hitting a home run against the Angels — helped lead the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series title. The Yankees are looking for him to do the same thing in pinstripes this season.

August 30, 2006

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Justin Verlander and his fellow Detroit pitchers must battle potential fatigue in September to maintain their top record and win their first division title since 1987.

Matt Leinart is impressing the Arizona Cardinals

August 29, 2006

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer slides safely after running for a first down. (AP)

Terrell Owens missed 20 of the Cowboys' 32 preseason practices with a hamstring injury.

One of the NFL's biggest questions is will Phillip Rivers successfully lead the Chargers despite not having started a game in the past two seasons when Drew Brees helmed the team.

Andre Agassi pumps his fist after finishing off his four-set victory over Andrei Pavel in the first round at the U.S. Open.

Kenny Irons came on late last season to rush for 1,293 yards for the Tigers, and starts the 2006 campaign on the list of potential Heisman Trophy candidates.

August 28, 2006

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Head coach Bill Parcells is not liking what he sees from the sidelines as his Cowboys battle the Niners. (AP)

Broncos QB Jake Plummer looks for a receiver as he roles out of the pocket during the second quarter. (AP)

Texans QB David Carr rolls out of the pocket during the second quarter against the Broncos. (AP)

Bernie Williams watches the flight of his double during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Gary Bennett savors the moment as he rounds third base after swatting a game-ending grand slam.

Tiger Woods won for the fifth time at the Bridgestone Invitation with a birdie on the fourth playoff hole.

August 25, 2006

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Nomar one year and done in LA?

White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye gets a high-five after his second homer of the day against the Tigers.

Carlos Delgado swings for a two-run homer that helped give the Mets a three-game sweep of the NL Central-leading Cardinals. New York tops the East by 14 1/2 games.

Dolphins QB Daunte Culpepper looks poised as he gets set to deliver a pass. (AP)

Panthers' DeAngelo Williams blows by the Dolphins defense en route to a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. (AP)

August 24, 2006

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Willie McGinest's past success and grasp of the 3-4 defense make him a valuable addition to the Browns.

Jim Thome talks with a White Sox trainer after suffering a leg injury during Chicago's 7-5 win in Detroit.

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, center, and catcher Paul Lo Duca are propelling the Mets to their best season in years from their collective perch atop the batting order at Shea Stadium.

August 22, 2006

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Ted Lilly, left, argues with manager John Gibbons before exiting the game in the third. The two then tussled in the runway to the clubhouse, and Gibbons was later seen with a bloody nose.

Bobby Abreu hit an RBI double in the sixth inning.

Alfonso Soriano of the Natonals avoids this pitch, but he wasn't as sharp in the outfield. His two fielding mistakes were crucial in a loss to Florida.

August 21, 2006

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Jason Giambi follows the first of his two home runs at Fenway Park. This shot came in the top of the fourth inning. His 10th-inning homer put New York ahead to stay.

The Toronto Blue Jays' Roy Halladay delivers during the first inning Sunday, when he held the Orioles at bay to earn his league-leading 16th win.

Tiger Woods rejoices after winning his 12th major championship.

Kevan Barlow likely would have split carries with Frank Gore in San Francisco. Now, he may end up being the Jets' featured back.

With Stephen Davis gone, DeShaun Foster steps to the fore as Carolina's No. 1 RB.

August 17, 2006

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When facing David Ortiz, opposing teams will often play three infielders between first and second base.

Angels second baseman Adam Kennedy, left, and Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman exchange blows after Feldman hit Kennedy with a pitch in the ninth inning.

"It took me a little while to get a rhythm out there, and I walked too many guys," said Jose Canseco of his pitching performance. "It should get better."

August 16, 2006

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Apparently, Lee Suggs' extensive injury history caught up to him in New York; he's now headed back to the Browns.

Matt Murton cranks out the game-deciding two-run single in the top of the 18th inning at Houston.

August 14, 2006

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Bobby Jenks finished off Curtis Granderson for the final out of Sunday's victory, closing out a sweep of the first-place Tigers.

Greg Maddux has allowed just two runs in 20 innings since joining the Dodgers. Sunday, he spun eight scoreless innings against the Giants

Travis Hafner's record-tying grand slam drove in Grady Sizemore, Andy Marte (obscured) and Joe Inglett, who were at home plate to greet the Indians slugger. Hafner has six clouts with the bases full, the same total as Don Mattingly hit for the 1987 New Yo

Redskins running back Clinton Portis leaves the field after suffering a partially dislocated left shoulder in the first quarter of the first preseason game.

Reggie Bush made waves on the Saints' second possession in the team's preseason game Saturday by breaking open a 44-yard run.

Broncos rookie quarterback Jay Cutler passed for 192 yards and a touchdown in his debut against the Lions on Friday.

Maurice Clarett is booked at Franklin County Corrections Center after his arrest early Wednesday morning.

August 9, 2006

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Greg Maddux allowed the Colorado Rockies two runs in six innings during a 4-2 Dodgers victory. "He was good, gave us everything we needed," manager Grady Little said after Los Angeles pushed a winning streak to 11 games for the first time in 13 years.

Joe Mauer slaps the tag on Detroit's Magglio Ordonez, who was trying to score on a fly ball. Mauer and Co. beat the AL leaders 4-2 and kept the heat on atop the wild-card standings.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez gave up one run on five hits in eight innings.

Paul Tagliabue can now recede into the background as Roger Goodell readies to take the NFL's reins.

Coach Bill Cowher gets his point across to the offense in workouts at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.

Quarterback Mark Brunell did not practice in yesterday's afternoon session after being kicked in the leg in the team's first practice of the day

August 7, 2006

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Donovan McNabb was in midseason form early, as the Eagles took a quick 7-0 lead on the Raiders in the Hall of Fame Game (Getty Images).

New Raiders quarterback Aaron Brooks winds up for a big throw downfield against the Eagles in the Hall of Fame Game (AP).

David Ortiz crosses the plate after hitting his 40th home run of the season. But the shot failed to stop the Devil Rays from rallying for a 7-6 victory in 10 innings.

"I have wanted to be a life-long Met and this is the first step in that direction," said third baseman David Wright after signing a four-year contract extension with the National League club.

Mark Hendrickson works to the Florida Marlins, whose shoddy play helped the Dodgers win their ninth consecutive game. "There's confidence on this team that has grown compared to where we were a couple of weeks ago," Hendrickson said.

August 5, 2006

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Andruw Jones hit 51 home runs last season, but now the team that claimed him has a 48-hour window to work out a trade before the Braves pull him back

August 4, 2006

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Greg Maddux pitched his Dodger debut Thursday.

Dontrelle Willis (7-8) went eight innings in defeating the Mets. He allowed one unearned run on seven hits, walked three and struck out five.

Jason Giambi provided all the offense the Yankees needed with a three-run homer in the first inning. It was his 31st home run of the season.

Joe Mauer tripled to right field in the first inning of Tuesday's game against Texas.

The Titans’ Vince Young was the No. 3 pick in the N.F.L. draft and the first quarterback selected. He is being groomed to succeed Steve McNair, at right, who was traded to the Ravens in June.

August 2, 2006

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter reportedly is on the trading block, but the price of a high draft pick may be too much for the Packers.

Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is up to 33 games with his baseball-best hitting streak. Here, he swings to send Jeff Suppan's first-inning offering into center field for a single.

Eric Byrnes rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday.

August 1, 2006

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Greg Maddux, 327-200 in his career and 9-11 with the Cubs this season, was sent to the Dodgers for César Izturis.

A number of teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, wanted Ichiro as part of a trade package, but the Mariners deemed him untouchable.

The Phillies, looking to cut salary, dealt Bobby Abreu and his more than $21 million contract to the Yankees.

Baltimore Orioles' Miguel Tejada pounds his chest after hitting a single off Chiicago White Sox' Bobby Jenks in the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 29, 2006, in Baltimore. Tejada hit a home run in the sixth inning. The Orioles lost,13-11

The Yankees acquired Craig Wilson from the Pirates. Wilson hits left-handers well and is versatile in the field.

The Mets sent Xavier Nady to the Pirates for Oliver Pérez and Roberto Hernández, above, who will probably step into the role vacated by the injured Duaner Sánchez.

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