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[July 12, 2013]  (AP) -- An AP sports guide:

JETER BACK BUT INJURED AGAIN

New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter returns from a nine-month injury absence, only to get get injured again.

http://apne.ws/12ko6o2

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ROONEY OUT FOR A MONTH AFTER INJURY ON ASIAN TOUR

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney faces a month on the sidelines after injuring a hamstring in training for a preseason friendly in Thailand.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2013/soccer/
wires/07/11/2080.ap.soc.manchester.united.
rooney.1st.ld.writethru.242/index.html

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KOVALCHUK SHOCKS DEVILS BY MOVING TO RUSSIAN LEAGUE

Superstar forward Ilya Kovalchuk shocked the New Jersey Devils by retiring from the NHL on Thursday to return home to Russia.

http://apne.ws/15kfjnQ

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KITTEL TOO QUICK FOR CAVENDISH AT LE TOUR

Germany's Marcel Kittel too quick for favorite Mark Cavendish in Tour de France sprint as Chris Froome maintains overall lead.

http://apne.ws/176K5SJ

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AUSTRALIA'S AGAR STUNS ENGLAND IN ASHES FIRST TEST

Australia's Ashton Agar scores a record-breaking 98, batting at No. 11, on debut to stun England and turn the first Ashes test on its head.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52453041

[Associated Press]

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