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AP Source: Goodell monitoring Favre situation (AP)

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre talks during a news conference before the Green Bay Packers' Hall of Fame induction banquet Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Favre is scheduled to induct a longtime teammate and friend retired Packers center Frank Winters.  (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)AP - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team.



Person familiar with test: Hardy tests positive (AP)
AP - Swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after testing positive for a banned substance, according to a person familiar with the test results.
Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals (AP)

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night.



Reyes homers to pull Mets into tie with Phillies (AP)

New York Mets' Jose Reyes gestures as he rounds the bases after knocking in a three-run home run during the sixth inning of the Major League Baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York.  (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP - Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night.



Mussina pitches Yankees to 10th straight home win (AP)

New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina delivers the ball to the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP - Mike Mussina baffled the Twins for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th straight home win.



Lions, tackle Cherilus agree to 5-year contract (AP)

In this Feb. 23, 2008 file photo, offensive lineman Gosder Cherilus of Boston College runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Cherilus agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)AP - Tackle Gosder Cherilus agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday night. Cherilus was the 17th pick in April's draft out of Boston College.



Childress leaves Hawks to play in Greece (Reuters)
Reuters - Forward Josh Childress has signed a three-year, $20 million deal to play with Greek club Olympiakos after turning down an offer to stay with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.
Jays, Orioles to finish suspended game Thursday (AP)

Toronto Blue Jays  pitcher A.J. Burnett delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton).AP - The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night was suspended by rain with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning. Play will resume Thursday afternoon with two outs in the top of the sixth.



Chelsea's Scolari rebuffs Fergie mind games (AFP)

Luiz Felipe Scolari, pictured at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in China's southern city of Guangzhou July 23, refused to be drawn into a war of words with Manchester United's Alex Ferguson over the age of his squad, but insisted Chelsea's experience could win them the Premiership.(AFP/Liu Jin)AFP - Luiz Felipe Scolari refused to be drawn into a war of words with Manchester United's Alex Ferguson over the age of his squad, but insisted Chelsea's experience could win them the Premiership.



Ducks coach Randy Carlyle signs 2-year extension (AP)

In this Feb. 10, 2008 file photo, Anaheim Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle calls for a referee against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Carlyle, who coached the Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Financial terms were not announced. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)AP - Randy Carlyle, who coached the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year extension Wednesday. Financial terms were not announced.






Glitch delays Phoenix's work on Mars
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Planets make case for 'crowded universe'
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Shuttle back with 'beautiful landing'
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Ex-planet gets namesakes
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White specks puzzle Mars team
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Phoenix lander shakes its way to success
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Google founder signs up for space trip
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has paid $5 million to secure a seat on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, officials said Wednesday.


NASA launches telescope
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Beaming solar power from space
Jyoti is the Hindi word for light. It's something Pranav Mehta has never had to live without. And he is lucky. Near where he lives in Gujarat -- one of the most prosperous states in India -- thousands of rural villages lack electricity or struggle with an intermittent supply at best.


Space farming takes root
When Neil Armstrong took one small step onto the moon in 1969, it seemed only a matter of time before the advent of thriving space colonies and summer vacations on distant planets. But after an initial flurry of moon landings, manned lunar expeditions dwindled: the last time an astronaut left his footprints on the moon was in 1972.