Phelps sets another mark

Four months after deciding to keep swimming, Michael Phelps took ownership of a world record that had eluded him for years.

He won the men's 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships in Indianapolis on Thursday in 50.22 seconds, lowering Ian Crocker's mark of 50.40 set at the 2005 world championships. Tyler McGill was second in 51.06.

Phelps currently holds world records in the 100 and 200 butterfly, 200 and 400 individual medley and 200 freestyle.

Also, Dara Torres won the women's 50 freestyle at age 42 despite a left knee that has a torn tendon and arthritis. She clocked a 24.43, with Amanda Weir second in 24.70.

NFL

Fans turned out by the thousands on a steamy hot day for the chance to honor slain ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair. They lined up outside a Nashville, Tenn., funeral home. Also, a memorial service was held at a Baptist church. Police say McNair, 36, was shot July 4 by girlfriend Sahel Kazemi, who then killed herself.

A judge in Minneapolis blocked the NFL's plan to suspend Minnesota defensive linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy. The NFL still hopes to enforce the players' four-game suspensions. The players tested positive last summer for a banned diuretic.

Arizona signed third-round draft pick Rashad Johnson (safety from Alabama) to a three-year contract.

Jacksonville signed Arizona

receiver Mike Thomas, a fourth-round draft pick.

NHL

The Sharks re-signed defenseman Rob Blake to a one-year deal. He had 10 goals and 35 assists in 2008-09, his first season with the Sharks and 18th in the NHL. Also, defenseman Kent Huskins re-signed with San Jose, agreeing to a two-year deal. The Sharks acquired Huskins from Anaheim on March 4, but he didn't play in San Jose while recovering from a broken foot.

Jiri Hudler's days in Detroit are over — at least for now. His two-year contract worth up to $5 million annually with Dynamo Moscow was filed with the Continental Hockey League. He made $1.15 million with the Red Wings last season.

Soccer

Freddy Adu won't play for the United States in the remaining games of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, U.S. coach Bob Bradley said. Adu will participate in the preseason with Portuguese club Benfica.

Beach volleyball

Kerry Walsh, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, will return for the AVP Tour stop in Hermosa Beach on Aug. 6 — 21/2 months after the birth of her son, Joseph. Because Misty May-Treanor (Achilles injury) isn't ready to come back, Walsh will team with Rachel Wacholder.

WNBA

Swin Cash had 18 points, leading Seattle (8-4) to a 66-55 win over visiting Sacramento (3-9). Rookie Courtney Paris (Piedmont High) had eight points and eight rebounds off the bench for the Monarchs.

Betty Lennox scored 20 points, and Los Angeles (4-6) posted a 69-57 win over host New York (3-7).

College basketball

Trailing 13-9 in the first quarter, the U.S. women's team went on a 25-0 run en route to an 81-66 win over Australia in the semifinals of the World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia. Cal's Alexis Gray-Lawson (Oakland Tech) had 10 points and five rebounds. The Americans will face either Russia or the Czech Republic for the gold medal Saturday.

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