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Padres sign left-hander Wolf to one-year contract

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Southpaw Randy Wolf has agreed to a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the San Diego Padres, the team said.

Peers name Tiger Woods PGA Player of the Year

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, Jay Haas and Nick Flanagan were named Players of the Year on their respective tours by their fellow competitors, the PGA Tour said on Tuesday.

Petrino quits as Atlanta Falcons coach

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Bobby Petrino resigned as Atlanta Falcons coach on Tuesday with the team mired in last place in the NFC South Division with a 3-10 record, the Falcons said on their Web site.

James' return helps Cleveland end losing streak

NEW YORK (Reuters) - LeBron James returned from injury to score 17 points and help the Cleveland Cavaliers end a six-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 118-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Lupul, Umberger hat-tricks guide Flyers to spiteful win

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Joffrey Lupul and R.J. Umberger both scored hat-tricks to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to an 8-2 rout of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.

Tribune sees sale of Cubs in first half of 2008

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Publisher and broadcaster Tribune Co said on Wednesday it now expects to complete the sale of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, Wrigley Field and other assets in the first half of 2008.

Mitchell report on baseball set for Thursday release

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Senate majority leader George Mitchell, who has been probing the use of steroids in Major League Baseball, will issue his highly anticipated report on Thursday, officials said on Wednesday.

Orioles send Tejada to Houston for five players

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - The Baltimore Orioles said on Wednesday they had traded four-times All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros in exchange for five players.

Falcons owner feels betrayed by coach quitting

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank said on Wednesday he felt betrayed by his head coach's shock decision to resign mid-season to take a job coaching the University of Arkansas.

Mitchell to report on baseball doping Thursday

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former US Senate majority leader George Mitchell, who has been probing the use of steroids in Major League Baseball, will issue his highly anticipated report on Thursday, officials said on Wednesday.