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New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) scores a touchdown past Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Herbert Taylor (65) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007.

So what if it’s August and he’s missing his two top receivers and his starting left tackle? Drew Brees is already showing off his Pro Bowl form for the New Orleans Saints. The same cannot be said of the Kansas City Chiefs, whose murky quarterback picture was only muddied further Thursday night as Brodie Croyle struggled and a nearly perfect Brees led the Saints to a dominating 30-7 victory.

  • Brees 17-of-19 for 182 as Saints rout KC

    So what if it’s August and he’s missing his two top receivers and his starting left tackle? Drew Brees is already showing off his Pro Bowl form for the New Orleans Saints. The same cannot be said of the Kansas City Chiefs, whose murky quarterback picture was only muddied further Thursday night as Brodie Croyle…

  • Jets deal disgruntled G Kendall to Skins

    After an unhappy training camp with the New York Jets, Pete Kendall got what he wanted: a new team and a new contract. The Washington Redskins acquired the veteran offensive lineman Thursday from the Jets in a trade, hoping he’ll fill a hole at left guard. New York will receive a fifth-round pick in 2008…

  • Equine influenza outbreak halts racing across Australian

    Horse races across Australia were abandoned Saturday as racing and veterinary officials attempted to stem an outbreak of equine influenza imperiling the nation’s racing industry. The moves followed the discovery of the highly contagious virus in 11 non-racehorses at the Centennial Park complex adjoining Sydney’s Royal Randwick racecourse.

  • Miss Shop Wins $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes by 3 lengths at Saratoga

    After trailing the field through most of the race, Miss Shop moved up to win the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes by three lengths over Unbridled Belle at Saratoga Race Course on Friday. Miss Shop made her move on the outside under Javier Castellano to run down the tiring Sugar Shake, who led until the quarter…

  • Kahne captures pole for Sharpie 500

  • Kasey Kahne wins pole at Bristol; Juan Pablo Montoya second for Saturday night’s race lineup

    Kasey Kahne won the pole at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, edging rival Dodge driver Juan Pablo Montoya for the top starting spot.

  • Burton at Bristol without AT&T logos

    The fight between NASCAR and AT&T heated up Friday when the telecommunications giant refused to use a paint scheme or logos on Jeff Burton’s car at Bristol Motor Speedway.

  • David Wells signs contract with Dodgers

    David Wells made it official Friday, signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the rest of the season. Wells’ agent, Gregg Clifton, said late Thursday the parties had reached a tentative agreement and the 44-year-old left-hander would pitch Sunday night against the Mets in New York. The Dodgers made room for Wells by designating right-hander…

  • Cards demote struggling pitcher Thompson

    Brad Thompson, struggling with command and his temper since being moved out of the St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation, was demoted to Triple-A Memphis on Friday. Todd Wellemeyer was activated from the 15-day disabled list from a sprained right elbow, and will assume Thompson’s role as a right-handed reliever.

  • Indians minor leaguer suspended 50 games

    A Cleveland Indians minor leaguer was suspended 50 games Friday for violating baseball’s minor league drug rules. Juan Valdes, an outfielder for single-A Mahoning Valley of the New York-Penn League, tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Valdes is the 25th violation this year, the 22nd under the minor league program.

  • David Wells signs contract with Dodgers

    David Wells made it official Friday, signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the rest of the season. Wells’ agent, Gregg Clifton, said late Thursday the parties had reached a tentative agreement and the 44-year-old left-hander would pitch Sunday night against the Mets in New York. The Dodgers made room for Wells by designating right-hander…

  • Colts WR Harrison returns to practice

    Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison returned to practice Thursday after tending to personal matters Wednesday. Harrison, one of only four players in NFL history to catch 1,000 passes, rarely takes a break. Coach Tony Dungy said he had been excused for personal reasons. Six other players sat out practice Thursday, including No.