• Person familiar with test: Hardy tests positive 7/23/2008, 11:35 p.m. CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Beijing Olympics could be in jeopardy after testing positive for a banned substance, according to a person familiar with the test results.

• Federer knocked out in opening match at Toronto 7/23/2008, 11:18 p.m. CDT
TORONTO (AP) — Top-ranked Roger Federer was knocked out of the Rogers Cup with a 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 loss to France's Gilles Simon in a second-round match Wednesday night.

• Blue Jays 2, Orioles 1, 5 1/2 innings, susp., rain 7/23/2008, 10:35 p.m. CDT
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• Lions, tackle Cherilus agree to 5-year contract 7/23/2008, 10:17 p.m. CDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Tackle Gosder Cherilus agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday night. Cherilus was the 17th pick in April's draft out of Boston College.

• Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals 7/23/2008, 10:15 p.m. CDT
ST. LOUIS (AP) — CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night.

• Brewers 3, Cardinals 0 7/23/2008, 10:03 p.m. CDT
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• National League Standings 7/23/2008, 10:00 p.m. CDT
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• American League Standings 7/23/2008, 10:00 p.m. CDT
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• Jays, Orioles to finish suspended game Thursday 7/23/2008, 9:45 p.m. CDT
BALTIMORE (AP) — The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night was suspended by rain with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning. Play will resume Thursday afternoon with two outs in the top of the sixth.

• Braves 9, Marlins 4 7/23/2008, 9:22 p.m. CDT
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• Army orders Lions draft pick Campbell to duty 7/23/2008, 9:21 p.m. CDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Caleb Campbell was a day away from practicing with the Detroit Lions and taking a step toward his dream of playing in the NFL. "He was issued a helmet, ready to go," coach Rod Marinelli said Wednesday.

• Reyes homers to pull Mets into tie with Phillies 7/23/2008, 9:13 p.m. CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night.

• Braves lose Jones but beat Marlins 9-4 7/23/2008, 9:10 p.m. CDT
MIAMI (AP) — By the time Chipper Jones pulled up lame, the Atlanta Braves already had plenty of runs for Tim Hudson.

• Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez out with sore knee 7/23/2008, 9:05 p.m. CDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Manny Ramirez missed Boston's 6-3 win in 12 innings over the Seattle Mariners Wednesday with what his manager said was a sore knee.

• Mets 6, Phillies 3 7/23/2008, 9:01 p.m. CDT
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• Near retirement, Rod Smith to hold news conference 7/23/2008, 8:34 p.m. CDT
DENVER (AP) — Broncos receiver Rod Smith is planning to hold a news conference Thursday amid published reports he will retire. Smith's agent, Jack Mills, confirmed the event but declined to give details.

• NASCAR squeezes horsepower down on Toyota motors 7/23/2008, 8:28 p.m. CDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR tried to even out the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering all teams using Toyota motors to squeeze down their horsepower before this weekend's race in Indianapolis.

• Red Sox complete sweep of Mariners with 6-3 win 7/23/2008, 8:14 p.m. CDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complete Boston's first series sweep at Seattle in 15 years.

• Wagner available for Mets after shoulder improves 7/23/2008, 7:52 p.m. CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Wagner was available to pitch for the New York Mets on Wednesday night against Philadelphia after missing the previous game with a sore left shoulder.

• Red Sox 6, Mariners 3, 12 innings 7/23/2008, 7:47 p.m. CDT
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• Saints, Marques Colston agree to 3-year extension 7/23/2008, 7:43 p.m. CDT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Wide receiver Marques Colston got his reward for playing far beyond the expectations for a seventh-round pick.

• Hester missing in action on 1st day of Bears camp 7/23/2008, 7:16 p.m. CDT
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) — Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout.

• Saints, Marques Colston agree to 3-year extension 7/23/2008, 6:58 p.m. CDT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Marques Colston have agreed to a three-year contract extension. General manager Mickey Loomis announced the deal Wednesday, saying Colston will remain a Saint through the 2011 season.

• James likely to miss exhibition against Canada 7/23/2008, 6:57 p.m. CDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain. James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on Wednesday.

• Holliday helps Rockies take 2 of 3 from Dodgers 7/23/2008, 6:49 p.m. CDT
DENVER (AP) — Matt Holliday drove in two runs, including one on a double that bounced off the pitcher's glove, and Jeff Baker scored twice to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.