The NL West-leading San Diego Padres obtained infielder Miguel Tejada and just more than $1 million from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, convinced that the 36-year-old can help them in the infield and at the plate.



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Commissioner Larry Scott credits 'Texas politics' and leaks from Texas for conspiring to ruin his plan for the Longhorns' inclusion in the Pac-10 from coming together, Dennis Dodd says.



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Roy Oswalt is no Cliff Lee, but he doesn't have to be. With Roy Halladay and a revitalized Cole Hamels heading up the rotation, Oswalt as a No. 3 fits perfectly into the Phillies' long-term plans.



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The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached terms with five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Flozell Adams on a two-year contract.



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Tim Tebow has agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos believed to be worth about $11 million over five years with more than $8 million of that guaranteed



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Authorities say former NBA player Lorenzen Wright whose body was found in a wooded area outside of Memphis was shot to death.



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Oregon has been picked to win the Pac-10 in the preseason media poll, edging longtime favorite Southern California by three points.



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