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Cubs acquire pitcher Rich Harden from Athletics (AP)

AP - One day after the Milwaukee Brewers landed an ace, the Chicago Cubs answered. Intent on ending their 100-year drought without a World Series title, the NL Central leaders acquired talented right-hander Rich Harden in a six-player deal with the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.

AP Source: Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal (AP)

AP - The Golden State Warriors will sign high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette to a five-year contract worth around $50 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.

CC Sabathia wild, but a winner in Brewers debut (AP)

AP - CC Sabathia was a little wild in his debut with the Milwaukee Brewers, but still delivered as advertised in a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

Truex fined 150 points for failing inspection (AP)

AP - Martin Truex's bid to make the Chase for the championship took a severe hit Tuesday when NASCAR penalized his Dale Earnhardt Inc. team 150 points for bringing an illegal car to Daytona.

Imprisoned Vick files for bankruptcy protection (AP)

AP - Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors.

Financier bids for majority interest in Steelers (AP)

AP - A deal could be reached within days to sell a majority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers to the chairman of a Pittsburgh-based investment firm, taking control of the NFL franchise away from the Rooney family.

AP Source: 76ers to send Carney, pick to T'wolves (AP)

AP - The 76ers have agreed to trade forward Rodney Carney and a future No. 1 pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves, two people in the NBA told The Associated Press on Tuesday, in a deal that clears salary cap space for Philadelphia to make a stronger play for free agent Elton Brand.

Harrison outduels Saunders in debut, lifts Rangers (AP)

AP - Josh Hamilton's major league-leading 87th RBI helped Texas Rangers left-hander Matt Harrison win his debut, 3-2 over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Chelsea's new manager won't pull any punches in title fight (AFP)

AFP - Luiz Felipe Scolari has warned Chelsea's rivals that he won't pull any punches in the Premier League title fight.

Lightning sign veteran forward Recchi, 2 others (AP)

AP - Mark Recchi signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, part of a massive roster overhaul for a team with new owners and a new coach after finishing with the worst record in the NHL.

Lawson's court appearance delayed until August 5 (AP)

AP - North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson's traffic case has been continued for another month.

Amritraj rallies to advance on Newport grass (AFP)

AFP - India's Prakash Amritraj, the son of retired tennis star Vijay Amritraj, rallied to win his first-round match here Tuesday at the 385,000-dollar ATP Hall of Fame Championships.

Shoal Creek preparing for US Junior Amateur (AP)
AP - Shoal Creek is gearing up to host the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, its first major event since the 1990 PGA Championship was marred by racial controversy.