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Biggs:10 Bears thoughts after preseason finale
Biggs:10 Bears thoughts after preseason finale

Ten thoughts after the Chicago Bears' final exhibition game before the regular-season opener Sept. 11 vs. the Atlanta Falcons:

Cubs add first baseman Bryan LaHair from Iowa Cubs add first baseman Bryan LaHair from Iowa

The Cubs have added Iowa first baseman Bryan LaHair to their roster and he will be in uniform this weekend against the Pirates, although he was not in the starting lineup Friday.
Reed Johnson gets call vs. Pirates' lefty Reed Johnson gets call vs. Pirates' lefty

Reed Johnson will start in right field for the Cubs as they face Pirates' left-hander Brian Burres in the first game of a weekend series Friday at Wrigley Field.
Zambrano to sit for rest of season Zambrano to sit for rest of season

The Cubs announced Friday that Carlos Zambrano will not return to the team this season but will be paid for the remainder of September when his stint on the disqualified list ends on Sept. 12.
Panthers pick Cam Newton as starter for opener Panthers pick Cam Newton as starter for opener

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers never asked Cam Newton to save them — just lead them.
Clemens in court to argue against second trial Clemens in court to argue against second trial

WASHINGTON — Former baseball star Roger Clemens is due in court to find out whether he'll face a second trial on charges that he lied about using performance-enhancing drugs.
Two more golds for USA in world track, but double too much for Felix Two more golds for USA in world track, but double too much for Felix

Allyson Felix added the 400 meters to her workload at the World Track & Field Championships because she wanted to get out of her comfort zone after having won three straight world titles in the 200.
Briggs, agent formally ask Bears for trade LB Briggs, agent formally ask Bears for trade

Agent Drew Rosenhaus has filed a formal request to seek a trade on behalf of Lance Briggs, the Bears linebacker told the Tribune.

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