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The two are leaving the Clippers for big contracts, with Brand's said to be worth about $82 million and Maggette's about $50 million.
ATLANTA 9, DODGERS 3
After getting no hits through four innings, Braves finally get to Chad Billingsley. >>
TEXAS 3, ANGELS 2
Matt Harrison beats Angels' Joe Saunders. >>
PRO BASKETBALL
Ticket prices go up for the third year in a row. Sasha Vujacic, Ronny Turiaf haven't signed offer sheets. >>
MARK HEISLER / ON THE NBA
The Clippers owner was more than willing to open his wallet to keep his star player, who opted for a deal with the 76ers. >>
KURT STREETER
Much as we might want to revel in the exploits of a Rafael Nadal or Dara Torres, it's difficult, in a drug-soaked sports culture, not to be suspicious. The age of innocence is gone. >>
DODGERS FYI
Mike Easler will be replaced by Don Mattingly after the All-Star break. >>
FIRST PERSON
The pitcher is reserved in his comments to American reporters, but in his native Japanese he admits it's been tough at times to meet the expectations of fans. >>
ANGELS' Q & A
Angels could make a play for the Rockies' slugging outfielder, but they'd probably have to give up a starting pitcher. >>
HOCKEY
The 32-year-old, who spent the last eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, will get a one-year contract worth $2.75 million. >>
SOCCER / CORNER KICKS
Five things happening around the world, including news that the Manchester United winger will be sidelined for several weeks and could miss the start of the 2008-09 English season on Aug. 16. >>
GOLF
Even if she wins the title this summer, she's not going to return next year. >>
CYCLING
A review of what happened Tuesday and a look at what to expect in Wednesday's stage >>
MORNING BRIEFING
Longtime Texas writer and sports anchor Dan Cook also came up with famous expression. >>
NEWSWIRE
The University of Arizona point guard recruit expects to secure a contract in the "hundreds of thousands of dollars," according to his attorney. >>
ANGELS FYI
Catcher has inflammation on right shoulder but no structural damage. >>
AL RESULTS
Blue Jays win, 7-6, when Rios comes around with the help of a throwing error and a fielding error. >>
NL GAME OF THE DAY
The former Cleveland pitcher is a little wild, but he does enough to earn a victory in a 7-3 decision over the Rockies. >>
NL RESULTS
He pitches six scoreless innings to lead Diamondbacks to a 2-0 win over the Nationals. >>
BEHIND THE LINES
Pittsburgh can hit but can't pitch much, pushing plenty of its games past the over/under total. >>
AROUND THE NBA
The USC guard was the third pick in the draft by Minnesota, then was traded to Memphis. >>
WOMEN'S PRO BASKETBALL
A preview of Wednesday night's WNBA game between the Sparks and the Houston Comets. >>
HORSE RACING / INSIDER TRADING
Rafael Bejarano has 54 victories, 10 more than second-place Joel Rosario. There's a scramble for the third spot. >>
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