us-hotdailynews: 2014-08-12 U.S. Sports

Kevin Ward Jr. started young, loved to race  CNN
(CNN) -- As soon as he could, Kevin Ward Jr. got in a race car. As soon as he could, Kevin Ward Jr. started winning races. Ward was just 4 years old, not even in school, when he got behind the wheel of a go-kart. In his first race, he took second. In the next ...

No Criminal Charges Pending Against Stewart   ESPN
Tony Stewart pulls out of dirt-track event Saturday in Indiana   The Seattle Times
Don't rush to judge Tony Stewart   ABC News
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CBSSports.com

Royals acquire Josh Willingham from Twins  CBSSports.com
The surging Royals on Monday moved to bolster their outfield by acquiring Josh Willingam from the Twins in exchange for minor-league right-hander Jason Adam. Willingham, age 35, is batting .210/.345/.402 (110 OPS+) on the season. For his career, he ...

Twins ship Josh Willingham to Kansas City for pitcher Jason Adam   Winona Daily News
Royals Sign Josh Willingham, Do the Mariners Respond?   SoDo Mojo
Twins acquire prospect Adam, deal Willingham to KC   MLB.com
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MiamiHerald.com

Stanton shows the Cardinals why he could become baseballs first 300M man  FOXSports.com
Sometime in the not-too-distant future, perhaps as soon as the 2015 off-season, the possibility of Giancarlo Stanton becoming baseball's first $300 million player will be a topic in the baseball world. If you doubt that, you probably weren't watching Stanton in ...

Miami Marlins - TeamReport   Reuters
Giancarlo Stanton shines in Miami Marlins' win over Cardinals   MiamiHerald.com
Stanton hits two homers, Marlins drop Cards   Fox News
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New York Times

Yankees, With Chance to Gain on Orioles, Fall Hard  New York Times
The Orioles' Chris Davis hitting a two-run homer in the fifth inning Monday, one of three multiple-run homers for the Orioles. Credit Patrick Semansky/Associated Press. Continue reading the main story. Continue reading the main story. Continue reading the ...

Recap: Baltimore vs. NY Yankees   MiamiHerald.com
Yankees shelled by Orioles as offense continues to struggle and bullpen implodes   New York Daily News
After Manny Machado's injury, Orioles rally for 11-3 victory over the Yankees   Baltimore Sun
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MiamiHerald.com

Pirates' McCutchen placed on DL  Fresno Bee
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Pittsburgh Pirates placed the reigning National League MVP Andrew McCutchen on the 15-day disabled list on Monday, retroactive to Aug. 4, due to a fractured left rib. The Pirates had been trying to avoid placing ...

Pirates put McCutchen on DL, dating to last week   La Crosse Tribune

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Preview: Dodgers at Braves  Reuters
The Los Angeles Dodgers bring the National League's best record into Monday's opener of a four-game series with the Atlanta Braves, and the NL West leaders send Kevin Correia to the mound to give their starting rotation a breather. Correia, acquired in a ...

Dodgers Roll Braves   ESPN
Bargain pickup Correia already paying dividends for Dodgers   OCRegister
Braves fall apart late in 6-2 loss to Dodgers   Atlanta Journal Constitution
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ESPN

Oklahoma football: Depth an issue after Frank Shannon's suspension  NewsOK.com
NORMAN — Oklahoma could be thin at inside linebacker if Frank Shannon is suspended for the upcoming season — or if he's on the team but held out of games while the process plays out. Photo - Linebacker Frank Shannon poses for photographs for the ...

Oklahoma LB Frank Shannon Suspended for 1 Year by School   Bleacher Report
Oklahoma LB Frank Shannon faces 1-year suspension   Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma attempting to suspend Skyline graduate Frank Shannon for one year   Dallas Morning News (blog)
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The West Australian

NBA's Oden formally charged with battery The West Australian
NBA star Greg Oden (pic) has been formally charged with battery resulting in serious AP NBA star Greg Oden (pic) has been formally charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury. Prosecutors in Indiana have formally charged former NBA No.1 draft ...

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