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AP source: Oswalt says OK for trade to Phillies (AP)

AP - A person with knowledge of the deal says Houston ace Roy Oswalt has agreed to waive his no-trade clause and accept a swap to the Philadelphia Phillies.

AP Source: No suspension for Titans QB over tussle (AP)
AP - Titans quarterback Vince Young has been told the NFL will not suspend him over his tussle at a Dallas strip club in Dallas, The Associated Press has learned.

T.O. misses flight to Bengals camp (AP)

AP - Terrell Owens missed his flight but got his number.

Hughes set for Fulham job: reports (AFP)

AFP - Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is set to be appointed as Fulham boss within the next 48 hours, according to reports in England on Thursday.

Pitino, defense attorney have testy court exchange (AP)

AP - Rick Pitino and the attorney for a woman accused of demanding millions from him to conceal a sexual tryst exchanged heated words before a jury Thursday, as the Louisville basketball coach tried to fend off accusations of rape and lying.

A-Rod worried about payments to ex-Rangers players (AP)

AP - Alex Rodriguez filed an objection to aspects of next week's auction of the Texas Rangers, saying he and other former players may not get the millions owed them.

Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic (AP)

AP - NASCAR team owner Jack Roush has been transferred to the Mayo Clinic following surgery on facial injuries he sustained in a plane crash in Wisconsin.

Raiders' McClain becomes highest draft pick to sign contract (Reuters)

Reuters - Linebacker Rolando McClain became the highest pick in April's NFL Draft to sign a contract when he agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders.

Price wins AL-best 14th game (AP)

AP - David Price became the AL's first 14-game winner, Carlos Pena had four RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.

Police probe homicide; family mourns ex-NBA player (AP)
AP - Memphis police say they are investigating the discovery of a body that family members have said is missing NBA player Lorenzen Wright as a homicide.

WVU says coach Bob Huggins released from hospital (AP)

AP - West Virginia University says men's basketball coach Bob Huggins has been released from a Las Vegas hospital.

London gears up for two-wheeled revolution (AFP)

AFP - The sprawling, congested city of London speeds towards a greener, nimbler future Friday with the launch of a new bike hire scheme aimed at kick-starting a cycling revolution ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

Capitals acquire enforcer King from St. Louis (AP)
AP - The Washington Capitals have acquired enforcer D.J. King from the St. Louis Blues for prospect Stefan Della Rovere.

Stosur, Radwanska oust qualifiers in WTA tennis (AFP)

AFP - Australian top seed Samantha Stosur and Polish third seed Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarter-finals of the WTA Bank of the West Classic on Wednesday by ousting qualifiers.

Shin, Inkster take early lead at British Open (AP)

AP - Top-ranked Jiyai Shin and Julie Inkster took the early clubhouse lead at the Women's British Open after shooting 1-under 71 in the first round at Royal Birkdale.