Training camp opens with Saturday focus and Bears offense upgrade
Jeff Saturday leads players in labor peace talks as Colts begin camp at Anderson University, while Jim Caldwell plans measured practice time. Roy Williams joins the Bears as Mike Martz eyes a productive offense with Jay Cutler improving, and Rex Grossman signs with Washington to compete at QB. Blaine Gabbert displays rookie poise in Jaguars camp as expectations rise.
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Dent Enshrined Among Bears Hall of Fame Class
Richard Dent joined Dan Hampton and Mike Singletary in the Bears 1985 defense Hall of Fame trio. The four time Pro Bowl defensive end, MVP of Super Bowl XX, played 15 seasons with a 137.5 career sacks, including a team record 17.5 in 1984 and 17 in 1985, after a late draft rise from Tennessee State and an undersized rookie start. He lauds the fans who finally embraced his career.
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Woods Returns Pain-Free on Firestone Practice Range
Tiger Woods began his Bridgestone Invitational return on the Firestone course in Akron Ohio in nearly three months. He said he feels no pain and is eager to compete and win though his ranking has fallen and he has a new temporary caddie.
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Solon star Derrick Loveless signs with Toronto Blue Jays
Solon standout Derrick Loveless passes his physical and signs with the Toronto Blue Jays after leading Solon to the Class 3A state title. The 27th round pick begins in Gulf Coast League Dunedin, leaving Iowa scholarship to pursue pro baseball. Loveless porches speed potential, having excelled in football and track, with high ceiling ahead.
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NBA and NBPA clash ahead of antitrust suit
The NBA filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board and a federal suit in New York to counter threats to dissolve the union and sue for antitrust terms. Attorneys say players feel owners are negotiating in bad faith. Also New York track news: 400 meter runner Jeremy Wariner will miss worlds due to a foot injury after pulling out of a London meet.
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Angel's Weaver appeals six game suspension
Angel’s Weaver appeals a six game suspension for throwing at Detroit’s Alex Avila after Carlos Guillen taunted with a home run. Angels manager Mike Scioscia receives a one game suspension for allowing the incident.
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North Carolina hiker sets Appalachian Trail speed record
Jennifer Pharr Davis of North Carolina unofficially broke the Appalachian Trail speed record finishing in Georgia after 46 days 11 hours 20 minutes. She began June 16 in Maine and averaged about 3 mph while seeing 36 bears moose porcupines and many sunrises and sunsets.
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