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Rangers manager tested positive for cocaine

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Before he could end a long day unlike any in his professional career, Ron Washington had to prepare for a game. Hours after admitting he made a "huge mistake" by using cocaine — he says for the first and only time... Full story

Oswalt helps lead Astros over Red Sox 3-0

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — With Brad Mills managing against his former team, Roy Oswalt allowed two hits in four innings Tuesday to lead the Houston Astros over a Boston Red Sox split squad 3-0. Mills was Terry Francona's bench for six seasons... Full story

$25 per vehicle to watch Texas Stadium implosion

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The famed ex-home of the Dallas Cowboys is a shell of its former self. Literally. Most of the interior of hole-in-the-roof Texas Stadium in Irving has been gutted in preparation for the April 11 implosion. Mayor... Full story

Beckham recovering well after surgery

TURKU, Finland (AP) — David Beckham is recovering well from surgery on his left Achilles' tendon and will start to walk on crutches in his first rehabilitation exercises on Tuesday. The tendon was totally torn, and orthopedic surgeon Sakari... Full story

Dodgers send former ace closer Gagne to minors

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have sent former Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne to their minor league camp, stalling the closer's bid to make it back to the majors. The 34-year-old Gagne had a 20.25 ERA in three outings... Full story

Charlotte fires coach Bobby Lutz after 12 seasons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte has fired coach Bobby Lutz after his 12th year was marred by a late-season collapse and a costly blunder in a first-round loss in the Atlantic 10 tournament. Chancellor Philip Dubois said in a statement... Full story

Bengals sign WR Antonio Bryant to 4-year deal

The Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has signed a four-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals announced adding the 29-year-old eighth-year pro on Friday. The University of Pittsburgh product had career highs in 2008... Full story

WR Hank Baskett signs one-year deal with Eagles

The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent wide receiver Hank Baskett to a one-year contract. Baskett was released by the Eagles last September after three seasons in Philadelphia. He then signed with Indianapolis and... Full story

Browns sign TE Ben Watson to multiyear deal

The Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract. Watson spent the past six seasons with the New England Patriots. He has worked in the past with Browns coach Eric Mangini and offensive... Full story

Jerry Jones' oil, gas company sued in fraud case

The Associated Press

DALLAS — A lawsuit accuses an oil and gas company owned by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones of aiding an alleged $15 million fraud. The suit filed Wednesday in federal court in Dallas does not name Jones. The defendants are Blue Star Oil... Full story

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