Phillies Acquire Cliff Lee from Indians in Trade
The Philadelphia Phillies acquire pitcher Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco from Cleveland for four minor leaguers led by Carlos Carrasco Jason Donald and Lou Marson. The deal awaits medical reviews and data show injuries on some prospects. Lee, 30, joins a rotation bolstered by Cole Hamels and relays a six year era.
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Giants acquire Freddy Sanchez from Pirates after win
The San Francisco Giants obtain three-time All-Star infielder Freddy Sanchez from Pittsburgh for minor league pitcher Tim Alderson. Sanchez, batting .296 with six homers and 34 RBIs, helps their wild-card push after a 1-0 extra-inning win.
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Mickelson to play in PGA Championship at Hazeltine
Phil Mickelson confirms his return to golf for the PGA Championship at Hazeltine in Chaska Minnesota starting August 13, following a two month hiatus to care for his wife Amy who is battling breast cancer. He plans to compete at the Barclays and resumes tour duties next week at the Bridgestone Invitational.
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Phelps rebounds with world record in 200m butterfly
After a rare loss to Paul Biedermann, Michael Phelps shattered his own world mark in the 200m butterfly with a time of 1 minute 51.51 seconds at Foro Italico. He also surpassed Mark Spitz with his 34th career world record, as Takeshi Matsuda earned bronze and Pawel Korzeniok ski took silver.
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Ex Jags receiver Jimmy Smith pleads no contest
Former Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Jimmy Smith pleads no contest to DUI marijuana and paraphernalia charges from an August arrest. A Duval County judge places him on 12 months probation orders 50 hours community service and about 1100 dollars in fines and costs. Smith plans to speak to youth groups as directed.
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