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NASCAR puts Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards on probation (AP)

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.

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments (AP)

AP - Surgery will have to wait for Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, who decided Wednesday he'll play this season despite two torn ligaments in his left knee.

Sources: De La Hoya wraps up deal for final fight (AP)

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.

Jaguars' Harvey ends holdout, signs 5-year deal (AP)

AP - Defensive end Derrick Harvey ended a 33-day holdout Wednesday by signing a five-year, $23.8 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Red Sox acquire CF Mark Kotsay from Braves (AP)

AP - 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.

Ravens get DE Marques Douglas in trade with Bucs (AP)

AP - The Baltimore Ravens traded for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Marques Douglas on Wednesday, reacting quickly to defensive lineman Dwan Edwards' season-ending back injury.

Oklahoma City's new NBA team to get name next week (AP)
AP - Oklahoma City's new NBA franchise has finally set a date to announce its name and team colors. The team said Wednesday that it would unveil the name and colors simultaneously on its Web site and at a downtown event Sept. 3.

No. 2 pick Alvarez claims Pirates deal not valid (AP)

AP - Pedro Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in June amateur draft, was placed on Major League Baseball's restricted list Wednesday after his agent claimed the contract Alvarez agreed to with the Pittsburgh Pirates minutes before the Aug. 15 signing deadline is not valid.

Gallas back in favour as Arsenal ease through (AFP)

AFP - William Gallas produced the perfect response to his critics as the Arsenal captain booked his side's place in the Champions League group stages with a rare goal in Wednesday's 4-0 win against FC Twente.

Sharks sign D Vlasic to 4-year extension (AP)

AP - Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, keeping one of the club's best young players with the Sharks through the 2012-13 season.

Coach K to 'live the moment' after Olympic success (AP)

AP - Mike Krzyzewski always maintained that leading the U.S. Olympic basketball team would make him a changed coach. Sure enough, Coach K was there on the sideline in Beijing and he stopped himself from saying something he otherwise might have.

Jankovic survives scare, Russians roll at US Open tennis (AFP)

AFP - World number two Jelena Jankovic struggled but held on to beat Sofia Arvidsson 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 in the second round of the 20.6 million dollar US Open on Wednesday.

LPGA to require English for intl players (AP)
AP - The LPGA Tour boasts players from all over the world, and it wants all of them to be able to speak English.