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Rafael Nadal withdrew from U.S. Open tuneups in Toronto and Cincinnati because of a right wrist injury, putting in doubt his status for a title defense at the year's last Grand Slam tournament.

The second-ranked Nadal plays left-handed, but he uses a two-handed backhand. He said in a statement issued by the Toronto tournament that he injured himself Tuesday.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Jeter got a surprise presidential farewell before playing his final game in Texas, when former President George W. Bush took part in a pregame ceremony.Retired Rangers All-Stars Michael Young and Ivan Rodriguez first presented Jeter a pair of cowboy boots inscribed with the New York team logo, his name and No. 2. A video was then shown of Bush at Yankee Stadium before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series.Bush, recounting the story from an excerpt in his 2010 book “Decision Points,” spoke about going into an indoor batting cage to loosen his arm. Jeter came up to talk to him and told him to throw from the mound, or else they'll boo you. ... But don't bounce it. They'll boo you.”

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eric Chavez announced his retirement, ending his 17-year major league career at the age of 36.The left-handed hitting infielder, on the disabled list since June 9 because of a sprained left knee, spent 13 seasons with the Oakland Athletics, two with the New York Yankees and was in his second season with Arizona.Chavez won six AL Gold Gloves from 2001-2006.In 1,615 career regular-season games, he hit .268 with 260 home runs and 902 RBIs.

CINCINNATI — Bengals cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris was suspended for two games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.Lewis-Harris can participate in preseason games.

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