Rockies Acquire Contreras From White Sox

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The closure of the transfer window in the Britain marks the end of the close- season trading, with clubs all over the continent tying up last-minute deals to ensure their teams have fresh talent for the coming campaign. Get the latest news here.
Rockies Acquire Contreras From White Sox
DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies have acquired right-hander Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox for cash and minor league righty Brandon Hynick.
Blake advances; Clijsters wins in Open return
NEW YORK -- Venus Williams was bothered by a bad knee and distracted by more than a half-dozen foot faults. What never fazed her: a big deficit. Quite close to losing in the U.S. Open's first round for the first time, Williams came all the way back from a set and a break down to beat 47th-ranked Vera Dushevina of Russia 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-3 Monday night.