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Sixers president challenges rookie

Shortly before he drafted Marreese Speights with the 16th overall pick in last month’s NBA Draft, Philadelphia 76ers president and general manager Ed Stefanski decided it was time to make a pact with the 6-foot-10-inch forward from the University of Florida.

Pair of 51s headed to Beijing

Two members of the 51s — third baseman Terry Tiffee and right-handed pitcher Mike Koplove — were among 23 players announced Wednesday to the U.S. baseball team that will participate in the Beijing Olympics.

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FISHING REPORT

LAKE MEAD — The beach area has been slow for shore anglers. Some fishermen are using a jigging technique to take striped bass.

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NFL sends signal to gangs

Roger Goodell is making sure the Bloods and the Crips have no place on an NFL football field.

51s’ Ellis helps PCL All-Stars notch victory

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — 51s catcher A.J. Ellis hit a two-run double to cap a ninth-inning rally, and the Pacific Coast League held off the International League in the bottom of the inning for a 6-5 win in the Triple-A All-Star Game on Wednesday night.

Surf, turf a great diet at Del Mar

Blue skies blanket the racetrack on almost every summer afternoon. The surrounding hills are covered in green, and right around the corner is the Pacific Ocean to help set a near-perfect scene.

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