*NASCAR: Carl Edwards earned his first Nationwide Series victory at Michigan International Speedway and 16th overall series win. … Darien Grubb, engineering manager for Hendrick Motorsports, is the top candidate as crew chief for Tony Stewart’s No. 14 Chevrolet in 2009, ESPN.com reported. … Casey Mears will drive the No. 07 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in 2009.
*TENNIS: Juan Martin del Potro beat Tommy Haas 6-2, 6-1 for a spot in the Legg Mason final in Washington. … Nathalie Dechy upset Amelie Mauresmo 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 at a Western and Southern Financial Group Open semifinal in Mason, Ohio.
*LITTLE LEAGUE: Maryland earned an unlikely victory at the Little League World Series. The team was no-hit by Jeffersonville, Ind., starter Drew Ellis (11 strikeouts) and still won 3-2 in South Williamsport, Pa.
*NHL: Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney will be out three to five months after surgery to correct a chronic problem with his left foot.
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EDITED ED CAVANAUGH FROM TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES
