 Pirates plunder slumping Padres
 Associated Press
The Pirates' Ryan Doumit breaks his bat on a first-inning RBI double off Padres starter Clay Hensley Thursday in Pittsburgh. Yoslan Herrera pitched six shutout innings for his first major league win, and the Pirates got back-to-back homers from Jason Bay and Xavier Nady in a 9-1 victory.
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Chargers, Cason agree to
five-year deal
2:33 p.m. July 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Antoine Cason will be a Charger when the full squad practices for the first time tomorrow morning.
The Chargers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with their first-round draft pick. The former University of Arizona star will receive a little more than $6 million guaranteed and slightly more than $12 million over the life of the deal.
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Del Mar Races
Craig's track associates remember him as friend: Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally yesterday remembered Sid Craig, who died Monday of cancer at 76, as “one of the best clients and friends anyone could have ever had.”
Chargers
Chargers, Cason agree to five-year deal: Antoine Cason will be a Charger when the full squad practices for the first time tomorrow morning.
Padres
Padres lose in 11: Jeff Keppinger doubles in the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning off Bryan Corey, and the Padres, who had a 3-0 lead behind Jake Peavy, fall to the Reds 4-3 in Cincinnati.
SDSU Aztecs
Aztecs football team won't be left homeless: San Diego State is in the midst of negotiating a new lease with the city that would allow its football team to continue playing at Qualcomm Stadium for at least the next five years, even if the Chargers opt to leave San Diego.
USD Toreros
Toreros recruit follows ex-Grier aide to Huskers: The USD men's basketball team has lost a prized recruit and has two others whose academic status is uncertain.
High School Sports
Two baseball players in county are named first-team all-state: High school seniors Matt Cerda of Oceanside and Ryan O'Sullivan of Valhalla have been selected first-team all-state by CalHiSports.com.
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Two-time Margarito foe ending two-year layoff: Opposing Antonio Margarito on a steaming evening in Indio in June 1999, Danny Perez scored a knockdown. Through the succeeding years, no one else has dropped Margarito.
Outdoors
Parkour's popularity soaring in urban wilds: At first glance, parkour practitioners look like modern dancers unleashed on an impromptu obstacle course.
Other Sports News
LAS VEGAS, 4:43 p.m. July 24 (AP)
Paul, Williams duel for backup U.S. point guard job: Deron Williams and Chris Paul have been linked since the 2005 NBA draft, when Utah chose Williams third overall, one slot ahead of Paul, taken by New Orleans.
LAS VEGAS, 4:35 p.m. July 24 (AP)
U.S. teammates stand behind James after guarantee: LeBron James' teammates have their own guarantee: They'll help the U.S. star try to back up his boast.
TORONTO, 4:24 p.m. July 24 (AP)
MLS to add 2 expansion teams by 2011: Major League Soccer intends to add two expansion teams in time for the 2011 season, boosting membership to 18.
TORONTO, 4:17 p.m. July 24 (AP)
Ousted sixth-ranked Roddick feeling off his game: Something is wrong with Andy Roddick. The sixth-ranked Roddick dropped a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 decision to Croatia's Marin Cilic at the $2.6-million Rogers Cup on Thursday. Following the loss, the American said he felt a bit off.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., 4:16 p.m. July 24 (AP)
USADA seeks to clear the air on doping rules: The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is ramping up its education program for athletes heading to the Beijing Olympics, reminding them of rules and emphasizing the need for athletes with special exemptions to get their paperwork in order.
TORONTO, 4:08 p.m. July 24 (AP)
Roddick upset at Rogers Cup in Toronto: Andy Roddick followed Roger Federer out of the Rogers Cup. The sixth-seeded Roddick was upset by 44th-ranked Marin Cilic 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 Thursday.
EDMONTON, Alberta, 3:21 p.m. July 24 (AP)
Patrick not apologetic about confrontation: A week after a confrontation with fellow driver Milka Duno that quickly became a popular YouTube video, Danica Patrick said her only regret is not thinking about how public it would be.
SAINT-ETIENNE, France, 3:17 p.m. July 24 (AP)
Sastre braces for time trial: No “crazy” attacks, conserve energy, and hope for the best in the time trial: Tour de France leader Carlos Sastre is tipping his strategy as the race creeps toward its finish in Paris on Sunday.
LAS VEGAS, 3:10 p.m. July 24 (AP)
Miguel Cotto steps to center stage in Vegas: When Miguel Cotto last fought in boxing's capital city 3½ years ago, a security guard tried to throw him out of the Mandalay Bay casino. He thought the light welterweight champion, then 24, was a minor.
BAGHDAD, 2:04 p.m. July 24 (AP)
Iraq banned from Beijing Olympics amid feud: Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Iraq was told Thursday it's not welcome in Beijing because of a political feud in Baghdad that angered the games' guardians and exiled a country that arrived to a roaring ovation at the opening ceremony four years ago.
NEW YORK, 2:03 p.m. July 24 (AP)
AP told 3 bidders make final cut to buy Cubs: Tribune Co. is inviting at least three potential buyers who each submitted bids for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field near or above $1 billion to participate in a second round of proposals, according to a person involved in the process.
RALEIGH, N.C., 9:53 a.m. July 24 (AP)
Giuliani's son sues Duke over golf team dismissal: The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming his golf coach manufactured accusations against him to justify kicking him off the team to whittle the squad.
LOS ANGELES, 4:52 a.m. July 24 (AP)
Person familiar with test: Hardy tests positive: Jessica Hardy's first trip to the Olympics could be over before it began. The swimmer tested positive for a banned substance, leaving her just two weeks to pursue any appeals before the Beijing Games begin.
LONDON, 4:10 a.m. July 24 (AP)
London 2012 organizers say venues will be ready: London 2012 organizers said Thursday that the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Center will be ready to stage test events a year before the games despite being completed later than planned.
BEIJING, 3:50 a.m. July 24 (AP)
Final sale of Olympic tickets draws thousands: Xu Yonghe wants tickets to the Olympics, and he is willing to camp out in sweltering heat on a dusty path for 45 hours to get them.
July 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
USD grad gives off-road racing the business: Race teams in San Diego are usually easy to find. Most are headquartered in small industrial parks in El Cajon, Santee and Lakeside. But tucked away in Golden Hill?
July 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Brett and pine tar: Like peanut butter and jelly: George Brett had a Hall of Fame career with the Kansas City Royals that included more than 3,000 hits, batting titles in three decades, an MVP award and a World Series championship.
July 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
WNBA sifts through sparks-shock melee: The WNBA always seems to crave more attention. Mission accomplished, albeit without a dunk or fantastic play.
July 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Two-time Margarito foe ending two-year layoff: Opposing Antonio Margarito on a steaming evening in Indio in June 1999, Danny Perez scored a knockdown. Through the succeeding years, no one else has dropped Margarito.
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