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• Blake DeWitt outrighted
Cubs sent INF-OF Blake DeWitt outright to Triple-A Iowa. (05-16-2012)
• Scott Maine recalled
Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa. (05-16-2012)
• Lendy Castillo lands on DL
Cubs placed RHP Lendy Castillo on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, with a left groin strain. (05-16-2012)
• Jeff Karstens has successful session
Jeff Karstens (shoulder) felt good during a 20-pitch simulated game Wednesday. (05-16-2012)
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• Matt Guerrier making progressPirates.mlb.com
Matt Guerrier (elbow) threw his second bullpen session on Wednesday since landing on the disabled list back in mid-April. (05-16-2012)
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• Mike Carp scratched with stiff shoulderDodgers.mlb.com
Mike Carp was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a stiff right shoulder. (05-16-2012)
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• Bobby V: Matsuzaka not close to rejoining SoxGeoff Baker on Twitter
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine indicated that Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) likely won't be ready to rejoin the team after his next two rehab starts. (05-16-2012)
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• Chase Utley (knee) takes grounders WednesdayCSNNE.com
Chase Utley (knee) fielded grounders Wednesday for the first time since rejoining the Phillies on May 5. (05-16-2012)
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• Ian Kinsler scratched with the fluMatt Gelb on Twitter
Ian Kinsler was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a stomach virus. (05-16-2012)
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• Carlos Beltran feels 'much better'Anthony Andro on Twitter
Carlos Beltran (knee) said he feels "much better" Wednesday, adding that he wants to "make sure that when I'm back, I'm back." (05-16-2012)
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• Rays move Jeff Niemann (leg) to 60-day DLFOX Sports Midwest on Twitter
Rays transferred RHP Jeff Niemann from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. (05-16-2012)
• Rich Thompson added to roster
Rays purchased the contract of OF Rich Thompson from Triple-A Durham. (05-16-2012)
• Colts sign Fugger to four-year rookie deal
• Colts do four-year rookie deal with Ballard
• Jeffery to open season as backup for Bears?
Colts signed seventh-round DE Tim Fugger to a four-year contract. (05-16-2012)
• Andy Dalton puts on 10 pounds
Andy Dalton has added ten pounds since the 2011 Scouting Combine and currently weighs in at 225. (05-16-2012)
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• Colts sign LaVon Brazill to 4-year dealbengals.com
Colts signed sixth-round WR LaVon Brazill to a four-year contract. (05-16-2012)
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• Rams claim OL Jose ValdezAaron Wilson on Twitter
• Colts do four-year rookie deal with Ballard
Colts signed fifth-round RB Vick Ballard to a four-year contract. (05-16-2012)
Aaron Wilson on Twitter
• Patriots do four-year deal with EbertAaron Wilson on Twitter
Patriots signed seventh-round WR Jeremy Ebert to a four-year contract. (05-16-2012)
Aaron Wilson on Twitter
• Colts sign rookie NT ChapmanAaron Wilson on Twitter
Colts signed fifth-round NT Josh Chapman to a four-year contract. (05-16-2012)
Aaron Wilson on Twitter
• Jets line coach: Hunter is our starting RTAaron Wilson on Twitter
Jets OL coach Dave DeGuglielmo was adamant Wednesday that Wayne Hunter will keep his starting right tackle job. (05-16-2012)
Dennis Waszak on Twitter
• Titans: QB will be named based on 'gut feel'Dennis Waszak on Twitter
Titans GM Ruston Webster says the team will decide its 2012 quarterback starter based on "gut feeling." (05-16-2012)
Nashville Tennessean
• Greg Salas participating in OTAsNashville Tennessean
• Jeffery to open season as backup for Bears?
The Chicago Tribune's Dan Pompei would be "stunned" if Alshon Jeffery opens the season in the Bears' starting lineup. (05-16-2012)
Chicago Tribune
• Danario Alexander missing OTA practicesChicago Tribune
Rams WR Danario Alexander is missing time at OTAs with a hamstring injury. (05-16-2012)
Jim Thomas on Twitter
Jim Thomas on Twitter
• Kendrick Perkins playing Game 2
Updating an earlier item, Kendrick Perkins will start in Game 2 against the Lakers. (05-16-2012)
Marc J. Spears on Twitter
• Hawks could bring back GM SundMarc J. Spears on Twitter
The Atlanta Hawks are talking to General Manager Rick Sund about returning next season. (05-16-2012)
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• 76ers feel Iguodala can average 42 minutesMichael Cunningham on Twitter
Doug Collins wants to limit his players' minutes during the playoffs, but he still thinks Andre Iguodala "can play 42 minutes." (05-16-2012)
Tom Moore on Twitter
• Paul Pierce's knee changes his role for CeltsTom Moore on Twitter
Doc Rivers admitted that Paul Pierce's knee injury will change his role in the Celtics' offense. (05-16-2012)
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• Kirilenko hurts ankle during Russian finalsSean Grande on Twitter
Andrei Kirilenko reportedly hurt his ankle during the Russian League finals, but the severity of the injury is unknown. (05-16-2012)
FIBA Europe
• NBA suspends Rockets scout one yearFIBA Europe
The NBA has suspended Rockets scout David Patrick for one year due to "player contact violations" during the lockout. (05-16-2012)
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• Al Harrington has knee surgery on WednesdayAdrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Al Harrington had surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. (05-16-2012)
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• Thaddeus (shin, ankle) will play in Game 3NBA.com
Thaddeus Young (shin, ankle) confirmed that he'll be ready to play in Game 3 on Wednesday. (05-16-2012)
CSN Philly
• Blake Griffin (knee) punts basketball on Wed.CSN Philly
Following practice on Wednesday, Blake Griffin planted on his injured left leg and punted a basketball into the rafters of the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (05-16-2012)
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• Rodney Stuckey blames lockout for injuriesJeff McDonald on Twitter
Rodney Stuckey blamed the lockout for foot, groin and hamstring injuries that limited him all season, but he vowed to return in the best shape of his life. (05-16-2012)
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• D-Wade takes shot at Pacers 'celebration'NBA.com
Dwyane Wade criticized the Pacers for having "celebrated" on the court after winning Game 2 in Miami. (05-16-2012)
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• Rockets' Motiejunas could skip OlympicsYoutube.com
Donatas Motiejunas, the Rockets 2011 first-round draft pick, may not play for Lithuania in the Olympics because any injury could void his contract with Houston. (05-16-2012)
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• NHL suspends Martin Hanzal for one game
Martin Hanzal has received a one-game suspension for his boarding major on Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. (05-16-2012)
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• Colin Fraser (personal) may not play ThursdayNHL.com
Colin Fraser (personal) may not be available for Game 3 on Thursday night. (05-16-2012)
LA Kings Insider
• Derek Morris won't be disciplined for kneeingLA Kings Insider
Derek Morris received a kneeing penalty in Tuesday's Game 2 loss to Los Angeles, but he won't face supplemental discipline for the infraction. (05-16-2012)
Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
• Shane Doan avoids discipline for boardingArizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
Shane Doan won't be disciplined by the NHL for his boarding major in Tuesday's Game 2 loss to Los Angeles. (05-16-2012)
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• Paul Gaustad eligible to become UFAArizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
Paul Gaustad is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. (05-16-2012)
The Nashville Tennessean
• Max Pacioretty eager to perform for Team USAThe Nashville Tennessean
Max Pacioretty has been excellent at the World Hockey Championships for Team USA. (05-16-2012)
Sportsnet.ca
• Ryan Callahan faces scoring slumpSportsnet.ca
Ryan Callahan has been mired in an offensive slump in his past five playoff games. (05-16-2012)
The Bergen Record
• Dennis Wideman open to return to WashingtonThe Bergen Record
Pending unrestricted free agent Dennis Wideman is open to returning to the Washington Capitals next season. (05-16-2012)
Washington Post
• UFA Jeff Halpern unsure where he'll beWashington Post
Jeff Halpern is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and he isn't sure if he will back with the Washington Capitals in 2012-13. (05-16-2012)
Washington Post
• Marc Methot suspended for quarterfinals of WCWashington Post
Marc Methot has been suspended for one game for hitting Yevgeni Kovyrshin into the boards on Tuesday in World Championship play. (05-16-2012)
Toronto Star
• Steve Eminger skates as seventh defenderToronto Star
Steve Eminger skated as the team's seventh defenseman on Wednesday at practice. (05-16-2012)
New York Newsday
• Peter Harrold poised to play in Game 2 v. NYRNew York Newsday
It looks like Peter Harrold will draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Wednesday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. (05-16-2012)
The Bergen Record
The Bergen Record
• Ryan Newman's team members penalized
Tony Gibson, crew chief for Ryan Newman's No. 39 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team, has been placed on NASCAR probation until June 27 for violating Section 12-1 and Sections 12-4G and 9-4A (Crew chief assumes responsibility for the actions of his team members). (05-16-2012)
• Kurt Busch fined $50,000 at Darlington
NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 51 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, $50,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until July 25 for his actions during the May 12 race at Darlington Raceway. (05-15-2012)
• Joey Coulter at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Joey Coulter will make his second Camping World Truck Series appearance at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway this Friday night. (05-15-2012)
• Charlotte details on Ty Dillon
Ty Dillon has no previous starts in the Camping World Truck Series at Charlotte, but he has some history at the track. (05-15-2012)
• Gaughan making 75th NNS start this weekend
The Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 on Sunday afternoon will mark Gaughan's 75th-career Nationwide Series start. (05-15-2012)
• Austin Dillon has experience at Iowa Speedway
Austin Dillon has eight previous starts at Iowa Speedway in four different series. (05-15-2012)
• Elliott Sadler Iowa Speedway notes
Elliott Sadler heads to Iowa Speedway with two starts at the 0.875-mile track. (05-15-2012)
• Jeff Burton will attempt a Showdown transfer
Jeff Burton has made seven appearances in the Sprint Showdown and qualified 12 times for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race over his 19-year career. (05-15-2012)
• Kevin Harvick's 'loop' data at Charlotte
Since the implementation of NASCAR's Loop Data Statistics in 2006, Kevin Harvick has competed in seven Sprint All-Star races. (05-15-2012)
• Paul Menard making first Sprint All-Star Race
Saturday night marks Paul Menard's first appearance in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. (05-15-2012)
• Carl Edwards defending All-Star Race winner
Carl Edwards will make his seventh appearance in the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. (05-15-2012)
• Sam Hornish Jr. at Iowa Speedway
Sam Hornish Jr.'s return to Iowa Speedway represents his third start at the venue; he has one NNS and one Izod IndyCar Series start. (05-15-2012)
• Report: Marino will return at the Memorial
Steve Marino is expected to return to competition at the Memorial on May 31-June 3, according to PGA TOUR Media on Twitter. (05-16-2012)
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• Turnesa sneaks into HP Byron Nelson fieldPGA TOUR Media on Twitter
Marc Turnesa was the last man to sneak into the HP Byron Nelson field at the commitment deadline and will look to make the best of his opportunity this week. (05-15-2012)
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• Richard S. Johnson makes rare U.S. startPGATOUR.com
Richard S. Johnson has been a bit of a ghost on the PGA TOUR in 2012, but will make the start at this week's HP Byron Nelson Championship. (05-15-2012)
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• Pride looking to heat back up @ Byron NelsonPGATOUR.com
After a nice run on the Florida swing, Dicky Pride looks to find his groove in Texas at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. (05-15-2012)
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• Bertsch looks to find a spark @ Byron NelsonPGATOUR.com
Shane Bertsch will make his fifth start of the year at the HP Byron Nelson Championship, where he missed the cut in 2011. (05-15-2012)
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• McQuillen nabs rare start @ this week's HPBNCPGATOUR.com
Matt McQuillan missed the cut in last year's HP Byron Nelson Championship, but he's earned the chance to try and rectify that this week. (05-15-2012)
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• Willis in the field at the HP Byron NelsonPGATOUR.com
Garrett Willis, playing on conditional status, is in the field at this week's HP Byron Nelson Championship. (05-15-2012)
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• Riley climbs into field at TPC Four SeasonsPGATOUR.com
Chris Riley has been added to the published field of this week's HP Byron Nelson Championship. (05-15-2012)
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• Lancaster says no to the HP Byron NelsonPGATOUR.com
Neal Lancaster has been removed from the published field of this week's HP Byron Nelson Championship. (05-15-2012)
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• Stanko falls short in hometown four-spotterPGATOUR.com
Paul Stankowski signed for a 2-under-par 35-35=70 following his round at Lantana (Tex.) Golf Club at today's open qualifier for the HP Byron Nelson Championship, two strokes too high to join the playoff for the final exemption into the tournament proper. (05-14-2012)
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• Reed does it again; open qualifies for HPBNCPGA - Northern Texas Section
Patrick Reed buried eight birdies en route to a bogey-free, 8-under-par 31-33=64 and medalist honors at today's four-spotter for this week's HP Byron Nelson Championship. (05-14-2012)
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• Report: Dustin Johnson to return at MemorialPGA - Northern Texas Section
Dustin Johnson will return to competition at the Memorial on May 31-June 3. (05-14-2012)
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