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SPORTS News, Jul 30, 2011

FINA approve biological passport test
Fri,29 Jul 2011 11:27 PM PDT
Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Swimming's world governing body FINA has approved a pilot project to look at the introduction of a biological passport in an effort to combat doping, the organization said on Saturday. Full Story

Little voice of doubt no longer troubling Bartoli
Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:32 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoSTANFORD, California - Marion Bartoli is no longer needled by the "little voice" that told her she did not belong in the winner's circle at grand slams and finally regards herself a true contender ahead of next month's U.S. Open.

Halladay brilliant as Phillies thump Pirates
Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:02 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoPHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies roared to an early lead and thumped the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 allowing Roy Halladay to win his National League-leading 13th game.

Phillies acquire Astros outfielder Pence
Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:20 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoPHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies acquired prized right fielder Hunter Pence from the Houston Astros in exchange for four minor league prospects, the team announced on their website.

Sun sets sights on 1500 gold in Shanghai
Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:09 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoSHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang loped into the final of the men's 1500 metres freestyle at the world championships Saturday, powering his way to top the qualifying sheets with a time of 14 minutes, 48.13 seconds.

Sun sets sights on 1500 gold in Shanghai
Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:06 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoSHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang loped into the final of the men's 1500 metres freestyle at the world championships on Saturday, powering his way to top the qualifying sheets with a time of 14 minutes, 48.13 seconds.

Devils avoid arbitration, ink Zach Parise to one-year deal
Fri,29 Jul 2011 07:10 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils avoided arbitration with left winger Zach Parise, agreeing to a one-year deal on Friday. Full Story

Philadelphia Eagles land top free agent Asomugha
Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:50 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoPHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Eagles plucked Nnamdi Asomugha from the free agent market on Friday, signing the Pro Bowl cornerback to a five-year contract, the National Football League (NFL) team said.

Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Greenbrier Classic scores
Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:44 PM PDT
Reuters - July 29 (Reuters) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Greenbrier Classic at the par-70 course on Friday in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The cut was set at 141. 133 Brendon De Jonge (Zimbabwe) 66 67 Full Story

De Jonge and Simpson share lead at The Greenbrier
Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:33 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's Brendon de Jonge made the most of his growing comfort level on the Old White Course by charging into a tie for the lead in Friday's second round of the Greenbrier Classic in West Virginia. Full Story

UPDATE 1-Golf-De Jonge and Simpson share lead at The Greenbrier
Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:29 PM PDT
Reuters - * Pacesetting De Jonge in comfort zone at The Greenbrier Full Story

photoSHANGHAI (Reuters) - Michael Phelps will need to rely on the same turn of speed that brought him home in the semi-finals on Friday if he is to retain his 100 meters butterfly title at the world swimming championships on Saturday.

photoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, who has been sidelined for the last 11 weeks because of leg injuries, has committed to play in next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, the PGA of America said Friday.

Golf-Woods commits to next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta
Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:43 PM PDT
Reuters - LOS ANGELES, July 29 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, who has been sidelined for the last 11 weeks because of leg injuries, has committed to play in next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, the PGA of America said on Friday. Full Story

Bolt defies gusting wind to blaze to victory
Fri,29 Jul 2011 01:42 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoSTOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Usain Bolt defied gusting winds to blaze to victory over 200 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting Friday in 20.03 seconds to claim his first victory on Swedish soil.

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