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U.S. softball team denied 4th-straight gold, loses to Japan (AP)

AP - Losing for the first time since 2000, the U.S. softball team was denied a chance for a fourth straight gold medal Thursday, beaten 3-1 by Japan in the sport's last appearance in the Olympics for at least eight years — and maybe for good.

NFLPA head Gene Upshaw dies of cancer at age 63 (AP)

AP - Gene Upshaw, the Hall of Fame guard who during a quarter century as union head helped get NFL players free agency and the riches that came with it, has died. He was 63.

US beats Brazil 1-0 for gold medal (AP)

AP - Outplayed and overwhelmed for most of the night, the Americans got the only shot they needed.

Relay flubs cap 0-for-6 US showing in sprint races (AP)

AP - Tyson Gay stuck his left hand behind him, waiting to feel the red baton's cool metal make contact.

Rams' RB Steven Jackson appears for practice (AP)
AP - St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson signed a six-year contract Thursday and was on the field for practice after completing a physical.

Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw dies at 63 (Reuters)

Reuters - Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime head of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Gene Upshaw has died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the NFLPA announced on Thursday. He was 63.

Settlement reached over Sonics' Oklahoma City move (AP)

AP - Clay Bennett's ownership group has reached a final settlement with the city of Seattle, allowing the former SuperSonics franchise to move to Oklahoma City.

ESPN signs digital rights deal with baseball (AP)
AP - Major League Baseball and ESPN signed a new digital rights agreement that will allow the sports network to put baseball content on multiple platforms, including video game consoles and portable players such as iPods.

Capello upbeat despite England's lacklustre display (AFP)

AFP - Fabio Capello insists England are ready for next month's World Cup qualifiers despite his side's lacklustre display in a 2-2 draw against the Czech Republic.

Gordon on board with Islanders, leads youth charge (AP)

AP - Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.

8 Ga. Southern players suspended for Georgia game (AP)
AP - Eight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Nadal's US Open campaign starts against qualifier (AFP)

AFP - Newly-crowned world number one Rafael Nadal of Spain will launch his assault on the US Open trophy with an opening round match against a qualifier, after the draw ceremony in New York on Thursday.

Fire destroys Gary Nicklaus' home (AP)
AP - A home being built for the son of Jack Nicklaus in Jupiter, Florida, has been destroyed by fire.