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Westbrook, Ludwick, Lilly traded, Berkman to Yanks (AP)

AP - Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly and Ryan Ludwick got traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock, while the New York Yankees completed their big deal for slugger Lance Berkman.

Cards get Westbrook from Cleve, send Ludwick to SD (AP)
AP - The NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals were the prime players in a three-team trade Saturday, getting pitcher Jake Westbrook from Cleveland and sending outfielder Ryan Ludwick to NL West-leading San Diego.

Yankees acquire Lance Berkman from Houston (AP)

AP - The New York Yankees have completed their trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros.

Chamakh shines as Arsenal draw with AC Milan (AFP)

AFP - Arsenal new-boy Marouane Chamakh showed why Arsene Wenger spent nearly a year trying to sign him with a clinical finish in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the Emirates Cup.

Roethlisberger practices with Steelers starters (AP)

AP - Ben Roethlisberger took snaps only with the starters, alternating with Byron Leftwich, during the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice of training camp.

Swollen knee keeps Haynesworth from taking test (AP)

AP - Albert Haynesworth came to work Saturday morning with a slightly swollen knee, forcing him to scrap his latest chance to pass the Washington Redskins conditioning test and keeping him exiled from practice for yet another day.

Sadler holds off Kahne, Crafton in trucks series (AP)
AP - Elliott Sadler held off Kasey Kahne in a green-white-checkered finish to win the inaugural NASCAR Truck Series race Saturday at Pocono.

Roof repair begins at Arizona Cardinals stadium (AP)
AP - Crews are set to begin fixing the roof of the Arizona Cardinals' stadium.

Dodgers acquire Cubs LHP Ted Lilly (AP)

AP - Left-hander Ted Lilly was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers along with infielder Ryan Theriot on Saturday for infielder Blake DeWitt and minor league right-handers Kyle Smit and Brett Wallach.

Wizards re-sign free agent swingman Howard (Reuters)
Reuters - The Washington Wizards have re-signed free agent Josh Howard, a former All-Star swingman who joined the team late last season.

Aide: Pitino never mentioned seeking abortion (AP)

AP - Rick Pitino never said a woman who claimed the Louisville basketball coach got her pregnant after a one-night stand had to get an abortion but did advise she "go out of town" to get medical care, his longtime aide told a jury Friday.

Sanchez wins San Sebastian Classic (AFP)

AFP - Spain's Luis Leon Sanchez, riding for the Caisse d'Epargne team, on Saturday won the San Sebastian Classic.

Bruins' Wheeler signs 1-year, $2.2 million deal (AP)
AP - The Boston Bruins signed forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract on Friday.

Starace battles into Umag final (AFP)

AFP - Italy's Potito Starace battled past eighth-seeded Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela to advance to the final of the ATP Croatia Open here on Saturday.

Tseng has 3-shot lead at Women's British Open (AP)
AP - Yani Tseng shot her third straight 4-under 68 on Saturday, and will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Women's British Open.