Jeter hurting...Speights looking to the NBA...Howard hurt in practice

Kansas CITY, Mo. (AP) Derek Jeter is not in the starting lineup for today's Yankees game at Kansas City. It's one of three day games on the American League's six-game schedule. The Yankees say their eight-time All-Star shortstop will miss at least three games due to a strained left quadriceps suffered in last night's home win over Tampa Bay, but they're not planning to put him on the disabled list.

UNDATED (AP) The Mets are playing the Phillies in the last home opener at New York's Shea Stadium before moving to a new ballpark for the 2009 season. It's the only matinee on a six-game National League slate.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) University of Florida sophomore Marreese Speights declared himself eligible for the NBA draft today, but is keeping open the possibility of returning to the Gators by not hiring an agent. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 14.5 points and a team-leading 8.1 rebounds this season.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard is walking around with six stitches on his mouth. It's the result of a collision during today's practice. The 22-year-old center did postpone a charitable event today, but coach Stan Van Gundy says he doesn't expect Howard to miss any games.

WATERLOO, Wis. (AP) Best-selling bicycle maker Trek is suing to sever ties with Greg LeMond, saying the three-time Tour de France winner's outspokenness about doping weakened the brand.

Company president John Burke says LeMond also had a "troubling pattern of inconsistent business dealings."


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