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Redskins' Haynesworth fails test again (AP)
Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test for a second consecutive day and is being forced to sit out practice again at Washington Redskins training camp. Haynesworth did not pass the test Friday morning, in a repeat of his result Thursday, Day 1 of camp. Haynesworth boycotted the team's offseason workouts and minicamps because he is unhappy with the Redskins' switch to a 3-4
Phils acquire Oswalt, Padres get Tejada (AP)
Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada, Jorge Cantu and Matt Capps joined the mix, too. The trade wheel of fortune kept spinning Thursday with veterans-for-prospects deals that typically dot the stretch run. More swaps were expected before Saturday's 4 p.m.
Ravens' Foxworth to miss season with ACL (AP)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth will miss the 2010 season with a knee injury, further weakening a secondary already depleted by injuries. Foxworth tore the ACL in his right knee Thursday during an orientation practice. "I was just running and tried to change directions, something I've done a million times in my career.
Redskins ink No. 4 overall pick Williams (AP)
The Washington Redskins have signed No. 4 overall pick Trent Williams to a six-year, $60 million contract that includes $36.75 million in guaranteed money. Williams is taking part in Friday's morning practice at training camp. The signing ends a one-day holdout after Williams missed the first day of camp Thursday.
Newman says he was fined by NASCAR (AP)
Ryan Newman says he was one of the drivers fined by NASCAR for making critical comments about the racing series and hinted that Denny Hamlin was another.
Brady: Negotiations won't be distraction (AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says he's determined to keep his contract negotiations from becoming a distraction to the team. Brady, who turns 33 Monday, said after practice Friday morning at Patriots training camp that he would like to play another 10 years, hopefully for New England.
Police probe handling of Wright 911 call (AP)
Police in the Memphis suburb of Germantown are reviewing how a 911 call from Lorenzen Wright's cell phone was handled as authorities investigate the shooting death of the former NBA player. Rodney Bright, Germantown's deputy police chief, says department officials did not know about the call until Tuesday, eight days after it was received by a dispatcher in the early morning hours of July
Masoli accepts invite to visit Ole Miss (AP)
Former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has accepted an invitation from Mississippi coach Houston Nutt to visit the school this weekend, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. Masoli made the decision early Friday morning to visit the Oxford campus. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Masoli has not yet enrolled in school.
Gordon crew chief Letarte inks extension (AP)
Hendrick Motorsports has signed Jeff Gordon crew chief Steve Letarte to a multiyear extension.
Jail for man in Phils game vomit assault (AP)
A 21-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced to jail Friday for vomiting on another spectator and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands at a Philadelphia Phillies game. Matthew Clemmens, of Cherry Hill, N.J., pleaded guilty in May to charges of assault, harassment and disorderly conduct and was sentenced to one to three months in jail, two years of probation and 50 hours of community service.