David Ortiz defends Alex Rodriguez, disses Ryan Dempster

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August 22

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Big Papi defends A-Rod, 'didn't like' drilling David Ortiz leads the Red Sox in batting average, home runs and RBI. Maria Sharapova withdraws from the U.S. Open The 2006 champion withdrew Wednesday because of bursitis in her right shoulder. Ichiro Suzuki gets 4,000th hit between MLB and Japan He has 2,722 hits in a 13-year major league career. ADVERTISEMENT

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