Astros move Chacon to bullpen for flexibility
Houston Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon is dropped from the rotation and will be used in the bullpen. He is 2-3 with a 5.04 ERA in 15 starts this season and could be replaced by Runelvys Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock. Chacon has a mix of starts and relief appearances across 269 career outings.
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Benson ordered to install ignition lock in car
Cedric Benson former Chicago Bears running back was ordered by Travis County Court at Law Judge Elisabeth Earle to install an ignition lock breathalyzer in his car within 72 hours as a bail condition amid separate DWI and boating charges. The device prevents startup if alcohol is detected. Benson faces multiple DWI charges. Washington Post AP style.
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Contact Sports Editor Dave Rogers for Today’s Baytown Sports
The Baytown Sun indicates sports editor Dave Rogers handles inquiries and submissions. Reach him by phone at 281-425-8031 or email sports@baytownsun.com with questions or ideas for future sports coverage.
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Bryant James Lead U S Olympic Basketball Team to Beijing
Kobe Bryant LeBron James and Dwyane Wade headline the 12 man U S squad announced in Chicago to pursue Olympic gold in Beijing. Carmelo Anthony Jason Kidd Tayshaun Prince Carlos Boozer Chris Paul Dwight Howard Deron Williams Michael Redd join the roster chosen by USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo after a wide pool of players. The team trains in Las Vegas then plays Canada before heading overseas with Kobe seeking another major prize.
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NBA
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Anthony
Wade
Tim Duncan
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Busch Wins at Sonoma in Road Course Showcase
Kyle Busch roared to victory at Infineon Raceway Sonoma clinching his fifth Sprint Cup win of the season and second road course win. He started 30th after a rough practice and fought through restarts to lead all the way home, ending a two week slump with Joe Gibbs Racing.
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All England
Wimbledon open with sun as Federer Williams win in straight sets
Federer, Williams and new women’s No. 1 Ana Ivanovic advance in straight sets as Wimbledon starts under sunny skies. Federer defeats Dominik Hrbaty 6-3 6-2 6-2, Williams over Kaia Kanepi after a tense finish, Djokovic also cruises in.
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