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• Obama's jobs speech to conflict with NFL opener
• Minn. twin who made miracle shot won't collect
• 'King Mo' Lawal on Gracie fight: 'It won't be pretty'
• Montero HR powers D-backs to 9th straight win
• Red Sox obtain utility player Conor Jackson from Oakland
• McHale leading charge for young Americans
• Jon Wertheim: America's next big star? Don't fall for the hype ... again
• Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, receivers enjoyed summer bonding
• Pistorius helps South Africa to 4x400 relay final
• Diamondbacks win 12th straight at home (AP)
• Calhoun tells UConn president he will not retire
• Marquez trains for bout with Pacquiao in Philippines
• Westbrook's slam powers Cards by Brewers (AP)
• Beckett, Red Sox come back to pound Yankees
• Red Sox improve to 11-3 against Yankees (AP)
• Kimbrel sets rookie saves record
• Red Sox beat Yankees 9-5 behind Beckett, 3 homers
• Ozzie Ends His Lease
• Varitek, BoSox overcome Yanks
• Chipper hits 450th HR, Lowe hits first (AP)

Obama's jobs speech to conflict with NFL opener Posted: 31 Aug 2011 11:53 PM PDT President Barack Obama has acceded to House Speaker John Boehner's wishes to deliver an address on jobs and the economy to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 8. The president had requested Sept. 7 for the long-anticipated speech.

Minn. twin who made miracle shot won't collect Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:13 PM PDT A Minnesota boy who made an incredible hockey shot during a charity event won't collect the $50,000 prize because his twin brother should have taken the shot.

'King Mo' Lawal on Gracie fight: 'It won't be pretty' Posted: 31 Aug 2011 11:55 PM PDT More than a year away from fighting hasn't diminished Strikeforce light-heavyweight Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal's confidence in himself.

Montero HR powers D-backs to 9th straight win Posted: 31 Aug 2011 11:18 PM PDT Miguel Montero hit a three-run homer for the second straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their ninth in a row by beating the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Red Sox obtain utility player Conor Jackson from Oakland Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:18 PM PDT Conor Jackson's acquisition was made before the midnight deadline, which means he will be eligible for the postseason.

McHale leading charge for young Americans Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:35 PM PDT

Jon Wertheim: America's next big star? Don't fall for the hype ... again Posted: 31 Aug 2011 07:42 PM PDT It's not time to anoint a young American the next great star. But Jon Wertheim says it is OK to be guardedly optimistic of several U.S. women who are flourishing early at the U.S. Open.

Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, receivers enjoyed summer bonding Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:42 PM PDT Stevie Johnson describes the time he and eight Buffalo Bills teammates spent at the home of Ryan Fitzpatrick as "one cool week."

Pistorius helps South Africa to 4x400 relay final Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:54 PM PDT Double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius led off South Africa's 4x400-meter relay team and helped it qualify for the world championship final.

Diamondbacks win 12th straight at home (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:16 PM PDT August is over and the Arizona Diamondbacks, of all teams, have a six-game lead in the NL West. Miguel Montero hit a three-run homer for the second straight game and the Diamondbacks -- the last-place team in the division the past two seasons -- won their ninth in a row by beating the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Calhoun tells UConn president he will not retire Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:25 PM PDT University of Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is staying on the job, ending speculation he might retire.

Marquez trains for bout with Pacquiao in Philippines Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:56 PM PDT Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez has started training in the Philippines for his November fight against Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.

Westbrook's slam powers Cards by Brewers (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:55 PM PDT Jake Westbrook only hoped his drive would stay fair. Turns out, Westbrook's big hit is keeping things interesting in the NL Central. Westbrook hit his first major league homer -- a grand slam -- to lead St. Louis to an 8-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. "It's pretty special," Westbrook said.

Beckett, Red Sox come back to pound Yankees Posted: 31 Aug 2011 11:30 PM PDT Jacoby Ellsbury hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the sixth inning, Josh Beckett improved to 4-0 against the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox came from behind for a 9-5 win over New York on Wednesday night.

Red Sox improve to 11-3 against Yankees (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:57 PM PDT Josh Beckett found a way to beat the New York Yankees this season, over and over again. The Red Sox right-hander pitched well enough for Boston to win 9-5 on Wednesday night, improving to 4-0 against the Yankees this season with a 1.85 ERA. Last season, his worst in the majors, he was 1-2 with a 10.04 ERA against his team's longtime rivals.

Kimbrel sets rookie saves record Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:58 PM PDT ATLANTA (AP) -- Chipper Jones had bad news for Derek Lowe after the pitcher hit his first career homer.

Red Sox beat Yankees 9-5 behind Beckett, 3 homers Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:20 PM PDT Jacoby Ellsbury hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Red Sox came from behind for a 9-5 win on Wednesday night.

Ozzie Ends His Lease Posted: 31 Aug 2011 07:34 PM PDT Ozzie Guillen headed for the exits

Varitek, BoSox overcome Yanks Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:58 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) -- Jacoby Ellsbury hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the sixth inning, Josh Beckett improved to 4-0 against the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox came from behind for a 9-5 win on Wednesday night.

Chipper hits 450th HR, Lowe hits first (AP) Posted: 31 Aug 2011 07:34 PM PDT Chipper Jones had bad news for Derek Lowe after the pitcher hit his first career homer. "He has got a few more to go before he catches me," Jones said with a laugh. Two milestone home runs -- Jones' 450th and Lowe's first -- gave Atlanta the early lead and Lowe combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Wednesday night.

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