Auto Racing (NASCAR): Ryan Newman outdueled Jimmie Johnson to capture the checkered flag at the Samuel Deeds 400 at the Brickyard in Indianapolis. The victory ended a 49-race winless streak and was Newman's 17th career win in Sprint Cup competition.
Men's Pro Soccer: The USA national team defeated Panama 1-0 to win the Gold Cup championship for the first time in six years. Landon Donovan scored 5 goals for Team USA during the tournament and was named Most Valuable Player.
College Football: A.P. Preseason Top 10.....1) Alabama 2) Ohio State 3) Oregon 4) Stanford 5) Georgia 6) Texas A&M 7) South Carolina 8) Clemson 9) Louisville 10) Florida....Paralyzed former linebacker Eric LeGrand became the first player in Rutgers football history to have his number retired. (#52)
NBA: The Washington Wizards sign PG John Wall to a five-year, $80M extension....The Milwaukee Bucks traded talented and emerging young point guard Brandon Jennings to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for equally young and talented point guard Brandon Knight and two other players....The Indiana Pacers acquired veteran forward Luis Scola from the Phoenix Suns for foward Gerald Green and young center Miles Plumlee...Center Greg Oden - the top pick in the 2K7 draft - signs with the Miami Heat for one year and $1M. Oden has not played since 2K9 due to serious knee injuries.
MLB: St. Louis Cardinals All-Star catcher and NL MVP candidate Yadier Molina was placed on the 15-day disabled list with knee ailment....The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim placed first baseman Albert Pujols on the 15-day DL with a foot injury that could potentially ended his season....Key Acquisitions: Pitcher Jake Peavy, Boston Red Sox; Pitcher Bud Norris, Baltimore Orioles.
Women's Pro Golf: The Women's British Open Championship got underway at St. Andrews, Scotland. The red-hot Inbee Park of South Korea is looking to become the first golfer in history - male or female - to win all four major titles in one calendar year. As of Friday 8/2, Park was eight shots behind leader and fellow countrywoman Na Yeon Choi after two rounds.
Men's Pro Tennis: 6'10 American John Isner defeated 6'8 Kevin Anderson of South Africa to win the BB&T Atlanta Open championship - the tallest final in ATP history.
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