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FAA probes nationwide flight delay glitch
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Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all. A day after visiting a fourth doctor, the San Diego Chargers' star outside linebacker decided Wednesday to play this season rather than have surgery on his damaged left knee.
Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado's second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East.
Sources: De La Hoya wraps up deal for final fight (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - Oscar De La Hoya has nearly wrapped up a deal to finish his boxing career Dec. 6 against Filipino star Manny Pacquiao, two people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
NASCAR puts Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards on probation (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - NASCAR placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation Wednesday for the next six Sprint Cup Series races, the result of their on-track incident last weekend at the end of the race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Jaguars' Harvey ends holdout, signs 5-year deal (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - Defensive end Derrick Harvey ended a 33-day holdout Wednesday by signing a five-year, $23.8 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Seahawks LB Tatupu OK for opener against Bills (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - The Seattle Seahawks finally have some good injury news. Lofa Tatupu has a bone bruise in his right knee, and coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday the Pro Bowl linebacker will be fine for the season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo.
Warriors G Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - Golden State guard Monta Ellis will be sidelined for at least three months after severely spraining his ankle during an offseason workout, forcing the Warriors to start the season without the player expected to lead their revamped roster this fall.
Giants beat Rockies to avoid sweep (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - Bengie Molina and Pablo Sandoval hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.
Fabregas's return to Arsenal energises Wenger (AFP)
August 28, 2008
AFP - Arsene Wenger believes the return of Cesc Fabregas in Arsenal's 4-0 Champions League rout of FC Twente signals the real start of his side's season.
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