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The struggling Detroit Tigers had a busy day. They placed disgruntled DH Gary Sheffield on waivers, signed free agent pitcher Freddy Garcia, promoted Dontrelle Willis to Toledo and then lost their second straight game to Toronto.
• Game story | Sheffield on waivers
• Garcia signed | Willis promoted to Toledo
Michael Phelps won his third gold medal and record-tying ninth of his career, breaking his own world record in the 200-meter freestyle at the Beijing Olympics.
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With a final-round 66, Padraig Harrington has pulled off a major double. He’s the first player since Tiger Woods in 2006 to win the British Open and the PGA Championship in the same year.
• Read Greg Johnson’s column | More PGA
• Harrington loves pressure of back nine at majors
• Final round recap & analysis | Photos
Detroit’s Nate Robertson wins for the first time since June 21 by allowing just one run in seven-plus innings against Oakland. The Tigers have back-to-back victories for the first time this month.
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Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera homers twice Saturday night against Oakland, including a three-run blast in the seventh inning to give the Tigers some breathing room.
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Quarterback Jon Kitna was sharp and Detroit’s talented wide receiver tandem of Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson chipped in for a 13-10 Lions exhibition win over the New York Giants.
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After a rain delay of more than an hour, some players were unable to finish their first round Thursday in the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills. Two players are in the clubhouse at 2 under par for the lead.
• Complete PGA Championship coverage
When the Tigers’ season ends in September, as appears increasingly likely, the process of October accountability begins, with pitching coach Chuck Hernandez the popular and most justifiable candidate for fall guy.
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Detroit’s Justin Verlander gives up a three-run homer to Jim Thome in the first inning and the Tigers’ offense can’t muster a comeback as Detroit drops its second straight game to Chicago.
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Lions offensive coordinator Jim Colleto has told the offense it must become more mentally tough when it comes to the team’s new running scheme.
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• VanOchten to Huge: Receivers a bright spot