Spike Lee screens film that includes oil spill (AP)
AP – Spike Lee screened some of his new HBO documentary that includes a look at the massive BP Gulf oil spill and says no one from the oil giant is speaking to him.
Busch wins Nationwide race in Iowa (AP)
Kyle Busch is now a better bet than the Nationwide Series field.
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Yanks complete trade for Astros’ Berkman (AP)
The New York Yankees have completed their trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to Houston for the former All-Star first baseman, who will become the Yankees’ designated hitter. Houston will pay $4 million as part of the deal.
Dodgers acquire Lilly, Theriot from Cubs (AP)
Joe Torre believes his Dodgers can make a playoff run with their latest upgrades. The Los Angeles manager has a familiar face for the push: left-hander Ted Lilly. Lilly was traded to the Dodgers by the Chicago Cubs on Saturday along with infielder Ryan Theriot for infielder Blake DeWitt and minor league right-handers Kyle Smit and Brett Wallach.
Yankees acquire RHP Wood from Indians (AP)
The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, the third deal in less than 24 hours for the World Series champions as they beefed up for the stretch run. Wood, a hard-throwing, 33-year-old righty, gives the Yankees another setup option alongside Joba Chamberlain for closer Mariano Rivera.
Cards get Westbrook, Ludwick to Padres (AP)
The NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals were the prime players in a three-team trade Saturday, getting pitcher Jake Westbrook from Cleveland and sending outfielder Ryan Ludwick to NL West-leading San Diego. “I’m excited to go to a club that’s contending for a playoff spot and pitch in some meaningful ballgames,” Westbrook said.
Knee tendinitis sidelines Hamilton (AP)
Major league batting leader Josh Hamilton was scratched from the Texas Rangers’ lineup Saturday night because of patella tendinitis in his right knee. Hamilton, hitting .362 with 23 homers and 75 RBIs, started in center field in Friday night’s 9-7 loss to the Angels. He was shifted to left field in the fifth inning after feeling discomfort in his troublesome knee, and came out of the game…
Twins win seventh straight behind Slowey (AP)
Kevin Slowey pitched eight sparkling innings, Joe Mauer had three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0 on Saturday night for their seventh consecutive win. Delmon Young added two hits and two RBIs, including a run-scoring triple in Minnesota’s three-run first. Felix Hernandez (7-8) pitched seven innings for the Mariners, yielding three runs and seven hits.
Braden, A’s end ChiSox’s home win streak (AP)
Dallas Braden proved White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wrong. Braden pitched his third complete game of the season, Kevin Kouzmanoff homered among his three hits and the Oakland Athletics ended the Chicago White Sox’s 12-game home winning streak, 6-2 Saturday night. Guillen was convinced his lineup would have a better showing against Braden (6-7), who beat the White Sox on July 25 in Oakland to…