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Delgado lifts Mets over Phillies 3-1, into first (AP)

AP - Carlos Delgado hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning and Oliver Perez stifled the Philadelphia Phillies again, helping the New York Mets earn a 3-1 win Thursday that gave them sole possession of first place in the NL East.

WNBA suspends 10 players and Mahorn for skirmish (AP)

AP - The WNBA punished so many players for their roles in this week's skirmish that the league is staggering the suspensions by alphabetical order.

Packers might postpone Favre's jersey retirement (AP)

AP - With Brett Favre's retirement up in the air, it goes without saying that the Green Bay Packers might have to put off retiring the three-time MVP's jersey.

Iraq banned from Beijing Olympics amid feud (AP)

AP - 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.

Two sentenced to prison in NBA betting scandal (AP)
AP - Two former high school classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were both sentenced to more than a year in prison Thursday for their roles in a betting scandal that embarrassed the league.

Manning hopes for quick return from knee surgery (AP)
AP - Peyton Manning's voice resonated through the Colts training camp Thursday — from 90 miles away.

NBA Warriors keep English-born Nigerian guard Azubuike (AFP)

AFP - Kelenna Azubuike, an English-born Nigerian free agent guard, will remain with Golden State after the National Basketball Association club matched an offer from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Cubs closer Kerry Wood placed on DL with blister (AP)
AP - The Cubs placed closer Kerry Wood on the disabled list Thursday for the 12th time in his 10-year career because of a blister on his pitching hand.

Ferguson will advise on United successor: Gill (AFP)

AFP - David Gill, Manchester United's chief executive, has admitted the club will seek the opinion of Sir Alex Ferguson before naming his successor when the Old Trafford manager finally retires.

Bruins get F St. Pierre in trade from Blackhawks (AP)
AP - The Boston Bruins have swapped forwards with the Chicago Blackhawks, getting Martin St. Pierre in exchange for Pascal Pelletier.

SEC intrigue: Fulmer and the subpoena (AP)
AP - Lawyers for a former Alabama football booster said they staked out the Southeastern Conference football media event Thursday and served Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer with a subpoena to testify about a lawsuit against the NCAA.

Federer foes circling as top ranking spot under pressure (AFP)

AFP - Number two Rafael Nadal and third-ranked Novak Djokovic were smelling blood Thursday, less than 24 hours after Roger Federer's untimely second-round ouster at the ATP Toronto Masters Series event.

Norman struggles to 75 at Senior British Open (AP)

AP - Four days after nearly making history at the British Open, Greg Norman labored to a 4-over 75 Thursday in the opening round of the Seniors British Open to finish seven shots behind co-leaders Bruce Vaughan and Eduardo Romero.