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Lincecum reportedly has agreement on pot charge

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:18:46 PST

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday.

J.J. Putz eligible for free agency after Mets decline option

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:57:02 PST

The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.

Phillies pick up option on Cliff Lee

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:56:48 PST

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up the 2010 team option for reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee, keeping the ace lefty around next season for $9 million.

New Mexico suspends hair-pulling soccer player

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:52:06 PST

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A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons.

Hornets owner Shinn says he has prostate cancer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:12:11 PST

New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn said Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease.

Brewers trade shortstop J.J. Hardy to Twins for outfielder Carlos Gomez

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:10:31 PST

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Carlos Gomez from the Minnesota Twins on Friday in exchange for shortstop J.J. Hardy.

Tiger surges into a share of lead in Shanghai; Ryan Moore one shot back

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:08:08 PST

Tiger Woods realized that no one was pulling away at the HSBC Champions on Friday, so he settled into a good groove with the putter and made sure he caught them.

Red Sox get Hermida from Marlins for two pitchers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:42:43 PST

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins on Thursday for two left-handed pitchers.

Kings forward Nocioni arrested for DUI

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:59:06 PST

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni was arrested on Thursday morning just after the team played the Atlanta Hawks.

U.S. Open semifinalist Wickmayer banned for one year by Belgian anti-doping tribunal

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:49:29 PST

U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer was suspended for one year by a Belgian anti-doping tribunal Thursday, accused of failing to report her whereabouts to drug-testing officials three times.