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Clemens says he's eager for trial

HUMBLE, Texas (AP) -- Roger Clemens says he's eager to defend himself in federal court this summer.

The seven-time Cy Young winner says prosecutors have damaged the reputations of others as they've tried to prove that he lied to a congressional committee about alleged steroid use.

Clemens was serving as a caddie for PGA Tour player Ryan Palmer on Wednesday morning in the pro-am event leading up to this weekend's Houston Open.

Clemens faces a trial in July on allegations that he lied to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in February 2008. Prosecutors say Clemens was not telling the truth when he testified that he did not use steroids or human growth hormone during his 23-season career.

Clemens says he's not following Barry Bonds' perjury trial.