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Michigan City Elston grad Doug Elenz includes Lance Armstrong among his surgical patients

When Michigan City Elston graduate Doug Elenz watches the Tour de France, he might cheer a little louder than most for seven-time champion Lance Armstrong.

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Latest: Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans' drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead in a downtown condominium.

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Padres beat Dodgers 7-4 to spoil Ramirez's homer

SAN DIEGO - Manny Ramirez's first home run since returning from a 50-game drug suspension wasn't enough to help Los Angeles overcome Everth Cabrera's three RBIs as the San Diego Padres beat the Dodgers 7-4 on Saturday.

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LOCAL SPORTS
Lead Stories	Headlines Pro College Region Preps
Michigan City Elston grad Doug Elenz includes Lance Armstrong among his surgical patients When Michigan City Elston graduate Doug Elenz watches the Tour de France, he might cheer a little louder than most for seven-time champion Lance Armstrong.
	Foul trouble plagues Hummel in Team USA's victory
	Royals snap Sox's seven-game winning streak
	Page, Lynch one win from IFAF Junior World Championship crown

	McGehee leads Brew Crew to rout of Cubs
	Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee
	Padres beat Dodgers 7-4 to spoil Ramirez's homer

BASKETBALL
Lead Stories	Headlines NBA Scores
Source: Rockets GM meeting with Lakers' F Ariza HOUSTON - A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza.
	Gordon: Bulls never made offer
	Walsh says he could give more than 1-year deal
	Rockets' Yao to wait week before surgery decision
	Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza
	Confident Shaq joins Cavs
	Artest poised to join Kobe, sign with Lakers

FOOTBALL
Lead Stories	Headlines NFL News
Bills owner in no hurry to add games in Toronto GROSSE POINTE SHORES, Mich. - Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is in no hurry to have his team play more than one annual regular-season game in Toronto.
	NFL players put the heavy in metal
	Eagles, McCoy agree to terms on 4-year deal
	Report on Ky. player death: Coach followed rules
	Fla. judge won't release Stallworth crash video
	Jury awards Jason Taylor and partners $1.5 million
	Wash. state Ryan Leaf case dismissed

BASEBALL
Lead Stories	Headlines MLB Scores
Cubs' Ramirez, Johnson make rehab starts GENEVA, Ill. - Aramis Ramirez had a double in three plate appearances in his first rehabilitation game since going on the disable list May 9 with a dislocated left shoulder.
	Ramirez apologizes to fans, Dodgers teammates
	Hamilton's return put on hold
	Padres expected to extend Black's contract
	High Desert's McOwen hits in 40th straight game
	Report: Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
	Yankees catcher Posada back in lineup

COLLEGE
Lead Stories	Headlines
NC State's Irving recovering after crash, surgery RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina State linebacker Nate Irving is recovering from surgery after being hurt in a car crash.
	Arkansas linebacker dismissed after DUI arrest
	Kentucky seeks to move Billy Gillispie lawsuit
	Texas LB treated for concussion after crash
	No LA for Coach K, but another Olympics could work
	Florida State says giving up wins unfair penalty
	UNC, Nike reach 10-year deal

COMMENTARY
Al Hamnik	Hillary Smith	Jim Peters	Steve Hanlon
Younger Blackburn makes his pitch for greatness When fastpitch softball legend Ernie Blackburn rocked back and delivered, it was like staring into the face of an F-4 tornado. His heat had three speeds: mach 1, 2 and "Oh, my God. If he hits me, it'll leave a hole!"	RailCats need some shaking up GARY \| There have been seasons that the RailCats are sitting at .500 and manager Greg Tagert isn't worried.	Open houses bring back fond memories The calendar tells us summer started last week and ends in late September.	This is why we celebrate Rob Lubovich will have a cookout today, with friends and family taking part in the cheeseburgers, potato salad and watermelon. There will be plenty of red, white and blue in his home in downtown Hobart.