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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: Federer edges Roddick 16-14 in 5th for 15th major

WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer was playing for history. Andy Roddick was playing the match of his life.

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Tenn. police rule ex-QB McNair's death a homicide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Shot twice in the head and two more times in the chest, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was the victim of a homicide, police declared Sunday. But authorities wouldn't say it was a murder-suicide _ even with his 20-year-old girlfriend dead at his feet from a single bullet.

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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
	Federer edges Roddick 16-14 in 5th for 15th major
	Tenn. police rule ex-QB McNair's death a homicide

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
Jets' Pace suspended by NFL for 4 games NEW YORK - The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
	Ex-NFL QB Steve McNair, woman found slain in Tenn.
	NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Police rule shooting of McNair a homicide; death of woman found with him still unclassified.
	Tenn. police rule McNair's death a homicide
	Tenn. police rule McNair's death a homicide
	Tenn. police rule ex-QB McNair's death a homicide
	Tenn. police rule ex-QB McNair's death a homicide

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.