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Sports Briefs: July 22

GOLF

Wie to play on PGA Tour again

Fresh off a disqualification on the LPGA Tour, Michelle Wie has decided to tee it up against the men, again.

Wie will play next week in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, the first time she'll play on the PGA Tour this year, tournament organizers said.

It will be her eighth time playing on the PGA Tour and she has yet to make a cut. The only time Wie has made money playing against the men was on the Korean Tour, in 2006, at the SK Telcom Open.

Argentina's Valdes, 15, leads Junior Amateur: Jorge Fernandez Valdes, a 15-year-old golfer from Argentina, shot a 7-under-par 65 to take a three-stroke lead over Seth Reeves after the first round of the U.S. Junior Amateur at Shoal Creek, Ala.

Hockey

Kings trade Tukonen to Stars for Clune

The Dallas Stars acquired right wing Lauri Tukonen from the Los Angeles Kings for left wing Richard Clune.

Tukonen was Los Angeles' first-round selection, No. 11 overall, in the 2004 draft. He has played five career NHL games with the Kings. Clune, 21, was Dallas' third-round selection, No. 71 overall, in the 2005 draft. He split last season between the AHL Iowa Stars and the ECHL Idaho Steelheads.

CYCLING

Tour leader, CSC team tested for doping

New Tour de France leader Frank Schleck and his CSC team were given a surprise doping test after the 15th stage ended at Cuneo, Italy. No results were announced in a race in which three riders have been ousted for drugs.

Schleck took the overall lead Sunday from Cadel Evans during the stage that crossed into Italy. The teams remained in Italy for a rest day Monday before the 16th stage brings the race back to France today.

TENNIS

Doubles specialists suspended for betting

Doubles specialists Frantisek Cermak and Michal Mertinak, both coming off tournament titles, were suspended by the ATP for betting on tennis matches. Neither player wagered on his own matches, and an independent hearing officer found no evidence of any intent to affect the outcome of matches bet upon, the governing body of men's tennis said.

Gasquet needs three sets to advance: Richard Gasquet defeated fellow Frenchman Michael Llodra 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the opening round of the Rogers Cup at Toronto.

Horse racing

Lava Man may be retired after last finish

Lava Man may have raced for the last time, with his owners planning a decision soon on the future of thoroughbred racing's richest claiming horse who hasn't won in more than a year.

Lava Man finished last among six horses in Sunday's $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap on the turf at Del Mar.

PRO BASKETBALL

Celtics re-sign two backups

The Boston Celtics have re-signed guards Eddie House and Tony Allen, two role players from their title-winning team.

Nets acquire Dooling from Magic: The New Jersey Nets say they have acquired guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic in exchange for cash considerations.

Monarchs re-sign Walker: The Sacramento Monarchs re-signed free agent DeMya Walker, two months after releasing her with what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury.

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