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  • Former NFL QB McNair shot to death in Nashville - Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was shot and killed today in downtown Nashville, police said. A woman was also found dead at the scene, and police were still investigating.


  • Kevin Armstrong: What we learned from Serena's Wimbledon win over Venus - When Serena William beat sister Venus in the Wimbledon final today, it was her third Grand Slam in the past year and proof that she's the real women's No. 1, says Kevin Armstrong.


  • Chestnut wins 3rd straight hot-dog eating match - NEW YORK (AP) -- Joey Chestnut chomped down a record 68 hot dogs, capturing his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island, an annual showcase for flamboyant hot dogging contestants eager to show they really are what they eat.


  • Lance starts strong with solid time trial at Tour - MONACO (AP) -- Dutch rider Kenny Robert Van Hummel has gotten the Tour de France under way by riding first in an individual time trial in Monaco.


  • Lawyer says Clemens didn't test positive in 2003 - Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.


  • Jackson says he will return to Lakers next season - LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Phil Jackson is returning to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season.


  • Turkoglu spurns Blazers, could be Toronto-bound - Hedo Turkoglu has broken off talks with the Portland Trail Blazers and that there is no deal, according to The Oregonian.


  • Tom Verducci: Fans can't even work up anger anymore at stars such as Manny - What steroids taint? Manny is more popular than ever.


  • Bill Trocchi: Big-name coaches test acting chops in 'The Blind Side' - To give movie an authentic feel, coaches play their 2005 selves.


  • Ross Tucker: Why rookies have no excuse for misbehavior - NFL rookies have no excuses for misbehavior, plus more mailbag.


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