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NEW YORK -- Adam LaRoche grabbed a different bat and suddenly solved the enigma of R.A. Dickey. LaRoche hit a tiebreaking homer and the Washington Nationals handed Dickey his first loss in three months, beating the sinking New York Mets 5-2 Tuesday night behind Gio Gonzalezs seven crisp innings. At the suggestion of injured teammate Ian Desmond, LaRoche switched bats in the sixth to a lighter model that belonged to speedy outfielder Roger Bernadina. "Ive been using a heavier bat and obviously it hasnt been working against Dickey, so I figured it was time to try something new," said LaRoche, who was 2 for 14 against the knuckleballer before his long home run.

NEWTON, Iowa -- IndyCar drivers Will Power and Scott Dixon, who rank first and second in the points chase, will face 10-spot starting grid penalties for this weeks race in Milwaukee after blowing their engines testing at Iowa. IndyCar director of engine development Trevor Knowles says Dixon blew an engine Tuesday morning testing on Iowas .875-mile oval, while Powers went out later in the day. IndyCar has mileage minimums before teams can change engines, and neither Power nor Dixon had reached those yet. The setback shouldnt be bad for either driver, though, since there is usually room to pass on Milwaukees oval. Takuma Sato and Josef Newgarden also have to serve penalties this weekend because they didnt refit their Indy practice engines when their racing engines recently expired.

NEW YORK -- Tim Tebow will probably fling a few passes in big moments for the Jets this season. Clay Matthews Jersey. He might also run the ball a little. And hand it off, too. The NFLs most popular backup quarterback could also play some on special teams as the punt protector and throw his body around while clobbering returners. "Whatever Im asked to do," Tebow said during minicamp last month, "Im going to do it." And everyone will be watching. With plenty of scrutiny. Hes New Yorks not-so-secret weapon -- and the teams biggest mystery heading into training camp. Tebow is not a starter and has no defined role yet, but is expected to be a major part of the offence.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- With Josh Hamilton and Yu Darvish regaining their form from the first half of the season, the Texas Rangers are beginning to pull away in the American League West. Wholesale Jerseys. Hamilton hit his 32nd homer and drove in three runs, Darvish struck out eight and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 Sunday. The Rangers are 10-3 since having their division lead cut down to three games on July 31. After Oakland lost Sunday, the Rangers now top the AL West by 6 1/2 games. "I just hope we can maintain what we have been doing," Hamilton said. Hamilton is a big reason for Texas surge. He was mired in a lengthy slump when manager Ron Washington gave him a mental day off on July 28.

PITTSBURGH - What will the Leafs do with their fifth overall pick? A few options - provided they keep the selection - as the hours count down to the 2012 Draft from the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Nail Yakupov - Winger Why it makes sense: Yakupov is the most dynamic, gifted offensive talent available in the draft and would offer the Leafs a future game-breaking piece to pair with Phil Kessel. Probability: Highly unlikely. The Sarnia Sting pivot is certain to be off the board by the time the Leafs pick at five. Alex Galchenyuk - Centre Why it makes sense: Hes the towering, skilled pivot the Leafs have long been after, a potential presence down the middle not seen since Sundin left the organization in 2008.

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WIMBLEDON, England - Venus Williams began her bid for a record fourth gold medal in Olympic tennis Monday by beating Sara Errani of Italy, 6-3, 6-1. Cheap NFL Jerseys.It was an impressive showing from Williams, who is unseeded and drew a tough first-round foe. Errani has won four titles this year, was the runner-up at the French Open and is ranked a career-high No. 9.But Williams was in fine form on the Wimbledon grass, where she has won five of her seven Grand Slam titles.Twenty minutes after Williams won on Court 2, younger sister Serena closed out a second-round victory on Court 1, beating Urszula Radwanska of Poland, 6-2, 6-3.

MUNICH, Germany -- Canadas womens pair of Carolyn Ganes and Larissa Lagzdins advanced to the final at World Cup event Saturday in Munich. Rob Gronkowski Elite Jersey. Ganes of Saskatoon and Lagzdins of Burlington, Ont., finished the 2,000 metres third in seven minutes 29.45 seconds. Romania was first in 7:24.19 followed by Germany (7:27.66). Canadas paralympic mixed four crew missed the podium World champions Great Britain took gold in 3:25.25 in the 1,000-metres Germany was second in 3:25.78, and the Ukraine grabbed the final medal in 3:30.81. Canada was sixth. "Its an eye opener to what the competition will be in London," said Canadas para-rowing coach Jeff Dunbrack.