Hunter re-signs with Bulls :
The Bulls re-signed veteran guard Lindsey Hunter on Wednesday. The 38-year-old rarely played after joining the team last Nov. 13, but the Bulls appreciated his guidance and leadership, especially when it came to rookie Derrick Rose. Hunter will get the one-year veteran?s minimum of $1.3 million. The Bulls now have 12 players under contract for next season. * The Bulls fell to 0-2 at the Las Vegas summer league after losing to Milwaukee 87-72 on Wednesday. Rookie forward James Johnson led the way with 16 points, but hit just 4-of-15 shots from the field. Taj Gibson and Demarcus Nelson added 12 points each for the Bulls , while Joe Alexander scored 18 points to lead the Bucks. Gibson has piled up 19 fouls in two summer games, where the foul-out rules are relaxed.
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* The Los Angeles Lakers have retracted an offer to Lamar Odom, saying that talks to re-sign the free agent have stalled.
Cougars shut down again:
The Kane County Cougars began a six-game road trip in South Bend with a shutout loss. After falling 11-0 loss Wednesday, the Cougars have not scored in 18? innings.
Hit parade against Flyers:
The Schaumburg Flyers couldn?t take three in a row from the first-place Goldeyes, as Winnipeg banged out a franchise-record 27 hits in a 22-4 victory at Alexian Field.
Banker leads WSOP:
Steven Begleiter, a 47-year-old former head of corporate strategy for an investment bank, was leading a field of 14 players on Wednesday after more than 5 1/2 hours of play athe World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Close to Begleiter in chips are Darvin Moon, a 45-year-old self-employed logger from Oakland, Md., and Eric Buchman, a 29-year-old.
Fire nets SuperLiga victory:
Midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco had a goal and an assist Wednesday to lead the Chicago Fire into the final of the SuperLiga with a 2-1 win over the host New England Revolution. The Fire will host the title game of the tournament involving North American pro clubs Aug. 5 against a Mexican team, either Santos Laguna or Tigres UANL of the Primera Division.
* The Chicago Red Stars gave up a first-half goal and fell 1-0 to the host Boston Breakers in Women?s Professional Soccer action.
Classic comes to Fenway:
The NHL has announced that the Boston Bruins will play the Philadelphia Flyers at Fenway Park on New Year?s Day in the annual Winter Classic.
* The New York Islanders have agreed on a three-year with center John Tavares, the first pick in last month?s NHL draft.
Mayfield tests positive again:
NASCAR said Jeremy Mayfield once again tested positive for methamphetamine and asked the federal judge who lifted the driver?s drug suspension to reinstate the ban.
Ravens sign Suggs:
Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs agreed to terms Wednesday on a six-year contract.
