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Cabrera, Dickey help Jays trample Red Sox
Melky Cabrera and R.A. Dickey helped the Toronto Blue Jays romp past the Boston Red Sox 14-1 on Monday night.

Sources: Gordon faults secondhand smoke
The legal team for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will argue in a hearing Friday that its client has disputed test results that were caused from secondhand marijuana smoke, according to sources.

Sources: Clippers' Griffin has back fracture
Clippers forward Blake Griffin withdrew last week from Team USA training camp for the FIBA World Cup because he was advised by doctors to give a small fracture in his back more time to heal before the start of the next NBA season, sources told ESPN.com

Police: Cards' Abraham passed out at wheel
An officer found John Abraham passed out behind the wheel of his black Dodge Challenger at around 4 p.m. ET June 29 at the intersection of an Atlanta suburb after he had left the Pink Pony strip club, according to a police report.

Ryan on Jets' big boasts: 'It's who we are'
There's a lot of bluster coming from the New York Jets, and Rex Ryan is cool with that.

Lakers greats hail 'right guy' Scott as coach
Byron Scott says being the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers is "a dream come true."

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Uruguay eliminates Italy; Did Suarez bite again?

Report: Heat forward LeBron James to opt out of deal, become free agent

NBA Mock Draft: Another change at the top

Mexico beats Cameroon, advances to knockout round

World Cup analysis: Costa Rica-England

Report: Bulls offer Gibson, Snell, picks for Love

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Scott sees swift title contention for Lakers
Byron Scott is taking over the Los Angeles Lakers with the vocal support of his fellow Showtime greats.

Tucker faces 'extreme drunken driving' charge
Phoenix forward P.J. Tucker was charged with 'extreme drunken driving' two months before he signed a three-year, $16.5 million contract - $12.7 million guaranteed - with the Suns.

Wallace gets new deal to be GM of the Grizz
Grizzlies controlling owner Robert Pera has removed the interim tag and named Chris Wallace as Memphis' general manager, signing him to a multi-year contract keeping him with the franchise.

Roberts tabbed as new NBAPA executive director
The National Basketball Players Association has elected Michele Roberts as executive director, making her the first woman to lead a North American pro sports union.

Commissioner Silver's statement on new NBPA Executive Director
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement about the National Basketball Players Association appointing Michele Roberts as its new Executive Director:

Lakers finally confirm Byron Scott as coach
The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed Byron Scott is their new coach Monday night.

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Child malaria vaccine 'milestone'
Scientists say the world's first malaria vaccine provides children with continuing protection against the disease and may be in use by 2015.

Liberia bans football over Ebola
Liberia suspends all football activities in an effort to control the spread of Ebola, as the number of people killed by the virus in West Africa reaches 672.

'Brain hub predicts negative events'
Scientists have identified a part of the brain that may help us predict when things are about to go wrong and could play a part in depression.

Fist bumps 'cleaner than handshakes'
Scientists at Aberystwyth University in Wales have shown that more bacteria are transferred by shaking hands, than by fist-bumping or high-fiving.

Liberia shuts borders to curb Ebola
Most border crossings in Liberia are closed and communities hit by an Ebola outbreak face quarantine to stop the virus spreading.

Sierra Leone Ebola escapee dies
A Sierra Leone woman who fled hospital after testing positive for the Ebola virus has died after turning herself in, health officials tell the BBC.

Reuters Sports

Twitter assuages growth concerns for now as shares soar 35 percent

Israel intensifies Gaza assault, Egyptians revise truce plan

U.S. judge says cannot seize Kurdish crude for now

Sierra Leone's top Ebola doctor dies from virus

EU and U.S. announce new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

U.S. home prices down in May, but consumer confidence strong

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Canes captain Staal has core muscle surgery
Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal had surgery Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury and is expected to make a full recovery by the start of the season, the team announced.

Wild re-sign winger Fontaine to 2-year deal
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed right wing Justin Fontaine to a two-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.

Frolik remains with Jets, agrees to 1-year deal
The Winnipeg Jets re-signed forward Michael Frolik to a $3.3-million, one-year contract Tuesday.

Tatar agrees to 3-year deal with Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings agreed to terms Monday on a new three-year deal with young star Tomas Tatar, who scored 19 goals last season.

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