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On The Mark: Preseason edition
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Maisel: I-Formation
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Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury
Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman will forgo knee surgery and play this season for the San Diego Chargers despite the fact he has two torn ligaments in his left knee.

Bay, Pedroia power BoSox past fading Yankees
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Murphy's RBI double in 8th helps Mets drop Phils
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Report: Colts' Saturday likely out at least 6 weeks
The agent for Jeff Saturday said the Colts center will likely miss the first six weeks of the season and possibly more if he has surgery on ligament damage in his right knee, according to a published report.

Source: QB Boller holding off on shoulder surgery
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller has a partially torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, a source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Sources: De La Hoya-Pacquiao bout set for Dec. 6
Oscar De La Hoya, boxing's biggest star, will announce Thursday that he will meet pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on Dec. 6, two sources close to the fight told ESPN.com.

Span's pair of RBIs help Twins end losing streak
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Jankovic, Kuznetsova rally to reach Open 2nd round
Svetlana Kuznetsova shook off an early break and rallied to a 7-6 (3), 6-1 victory over Sorana Cirstea in the second round of the U.S. Open.

Warriors' Ellis tears ankle ligament, out 3 months
In the latest blow during a difficult summer for Golden State, ESPN.com has learned that Monta Ellis will be sidelined at least three months after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown of Jackson, Miss.

Afghanistan gives bronze medalist hero's welcome
Thousands of jubilant Afghans packed the national stadium to give the country's first Olympic medal winner Rohullah Nikpai a hero's welcome on Thursday.

Harvey ends holdout, signs 5-year deal with Jags
Jaguars first-round pick Derrick Harvey ended his 33-day holdout Wednesday after reaching agreement on a five-year contract that could be worth $30 million.

Oklahoma City set to announce name on Sept. 3
Oklahoma City's new NBA franchise has finally set a date to announce its name and team colors.

NASCAR puts Edwards, Kyle Busch on probation
NASCAR has placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation for the next six races in the Sprint Cup Series.

Red Sox get outfield help, deal for Braves' Kotsay
Center fielder Mark Kotsay was acquired by the Red Sox from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, only one day after Boston put J.D. Drew on the 15-day disabled list because of a lower back strain.

Pirates' signing of top prospect Alvarez on hold
The Pirates' signing of Pedro Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in the baseball's amateur draft, may be in jeopardy.

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