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Jays claim pitcher Taylor Buchholz, place Litsch on DL

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Taylor Buchholz off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.

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Cowboys re-sign WR Austin to long-term deal

Receiver Miles Austin signed a six-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys worth $54 million on Thursday, according to ESPN, which cited two league sources.

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Harper open to funding pro sports arenas

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has flung the doors open to the possibility of federal funding for professional sports stadiums across the country, saying if his government sends money to Quebec City it will do the same for others.

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Russian Youzhny rallies to U.S. Open semifinal

The only other time Mikhail Youzhny reached the U.S. Open semifinals, in 2006, he got there by upsetting Rafael Nadal.

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Ireland edges Canada at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Siobhan Killeen's goal in the 76th minute was enough to lift Ireland to a 1-0 victory over Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Thursday in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Blues introduce Halak to their fans

The St. Louis Blues introduced their prize acquisition, goaltender Jaroslav Halak, to his new fans Thursday.

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Players must recognize consequence of their words

Let's start with the obvious: Tampa Bay goalie Dan Ellis made a mistake when he complained about the NHL's escrow system shortly before he deleted his twitter acocunt all together.

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Packers sign Woodson through 2014

The Green Bay Packers have signed cornerback Charles Woodson to a contract extension through the 2014 season.

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Galaxy activate Beckham from DL

The Los Angeles Galaxy activated David Beckham from their disabled list Thursday, clearing the English superstar for his return to MLS competition.

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Portugal sacks coach Queiroz

The Portuguese Football Federation has fired Carlos Queiroz as coach due to poor performances by the national team and his involvement in off-pitch incidents.

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Vegas police seeking Mayweather Jr. for questioning

Las Vegas police say they're seeking boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. for questioning about a domestic battery complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

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CFL thriving in 2010: Cohon

The Canadian Football League is enjoying another banner season, with strong attendance, soaring television ratings and close games talking points in the first half.

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Former NHLer Jason Smith facing charges

One-time Edmonton Oilers captain Jason Smith faces charges of domestic assault and confinement after an incident in Calgary earlier this summer.

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Toulouse looks to extend perfect record

Toulouse will go for a fifth straight win when it hosts Saint-Etienne in French league action on Saturday.

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West Ham wary of Chelsea's firepower

Chelsea's chase for a fourth straight win at the start of its Premier League title defence could spell big trouble for former Blues manager Avram Grant.

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La Volpe agrees to coach Costa Rica

Ricardo La Volpe agreed Thursday to take over as coach of Costa Rica's national soccer team.

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Clijsters knows U.S. Open history at stake

Defending champion Kim Clijsters, seeded second, faces third-ranked Venus Williams in Friday's semifinal as she bids to stay on track for asecond straight title at Flushing Meadows, N.Y.

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U.S. rolls into semifinals at basketball worlds

Kevin Durant scored 33 points as the United States beat Russia 89-79 in their quarter-final showdown at the world men's basketball championship in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday.

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NFL preview: Vikings vs. Saints

'Lombardi Gra' is over, and now the New Orleans Saints begin the difficult task of defending their Super Bowl title when the NFL season kicks off on Thursday.

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Crosby clears the fence at Pirates’ PNC Park

Sidney Crosby isn’t about to quit his day job but if the Pittsburgh Pirates ever need a batter to warmup their pitchers he’d be their man.

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