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I don't know what to do about Julius Jones. Yes, I'll admit it. I have concrete feelings and rankin...
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Raiders shopping Sands - According to Pro Football Talk, the Raiders are trying to deal defensive lineman, Terdell Sands.
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Jones and Barber on field together? - According to Profootballweekly.com, the Cowboys are thinking of using Felix Jones and Marion Barber on the field at the same time next season.
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Maybin could start for Bills - According to a report on BuffaloBills.com, rookie defensive end Aaron Maybin has a realistic chance to start for the team this season. If Maybin shows he can be effective against the run, he seems to have an excellent chance to win the job.
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Vick could play in UFL - TSN is reporting that ex-Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick may have an opportunity to play in the new UFL this season. UFL commissioner Michael Huyghus told the media "One of the things that is important in our premiere season is to showcase the quality of talent and the coaches, and to be able to show outstanding players who find themselves in this quagmire the NFL creates," Huyghue said. "Michael Vick might be that kind of player because he is ... a phenomenal talent, but he needs transitionining back into the NFL."
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Pats not interested in McGinest - According to ProFootballTalk.com, the Patriots have very little interest in signing Willie McGinest. The Patriots don't feel like McGinest can play up to the level that they expect, and they will not sign him if they don't feel he can contribute on a high level.
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Eli/Giant negotiations going well - ESPN reports there is "no way" contract talks will become contentious between the New York Giants and franchise quarterback Eli Manning.
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Titans ink Cook - Rookie tight end Jared Cook inked a four-year deal with the Titans, according to the Tennessean. He will earn $310,000 this season, $395,000 in 2010, $480,000 in 2011, and $565,000 in the final year of the contract.
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Toomer ahead of Harrison - Amani Toomer is believed to be rated higher on the free agent market than Marvin Harrison, according to ProFootballTalk.com.
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Lohse needs only one more rehab start - According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Cardinals' starter Kyle Lohse is expected to need only one more rehab start before he is able to return to the rotation. Lohse is scheduled to pitch on Tuesday in Triple-A Memphis.
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Plonaco drives in three - Placido Polanco went 3-for-8 with two runs scored and three RBI in the Tigers' 11-9, 16-inning win over the Twins on Friday.
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Morneau goes 3-for-7 - Justin Morneau was 3-for-7 with a double, a walk and an RBI in the Twins' 11-9 marathon, 16-inning loss to the Tigers on Friday.
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Manny goes 0-fer - Manny Ramirez was 0-for-3 with a walk in his return to the lineup on Friday night.
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Gonzalez drives in two - Adrian Gonzalez was 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in the Padres 6-3 loss to the Dodgers on Friday.
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Furcal has four hits - Rafael Furcal went 4-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the Padres on Friday.
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Sandoval drives in three - Pablo Sandoval went 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in the Giants' 13-0 win over the Astros.
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Sadowski blanks Astros\ - Ryan Sadowski just keeps getting it done. The young hurler tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and a walk in the Giants' convincing 13-0 win over Houston.
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Raptors in Turkoglu - According to the Toronto Globe and Mail, the Raptors and Hedo Turkoglu have agreed on a five-year contract.
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Raptors make offer to Marion - According to ESPN.com, the Raptor have offered Shawn Marion a four-year deal worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $34 million.
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Turkoglu cuts ties with Blazers - According to the Oregonian, Hedo Turkoglu has rejected an offer from the Trailblazers and has ended negotiations with the team.
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Turkoglu not a Blazer yet - Despite reports to the contrary, the Blazers and Hedo Turkoglu have not yet reached an agreement, according to the Oregonian.
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Wallace not making any decisions yet - According to the Boston Globe, Rasheed Wallace is not expected to make a decision regarding the offer made to him by the Celtics for at least a week.
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Turkoglu, Blazers agree to deal - ESPN.com is reporting that the Portland Trail Blazers and Hedo Turkoglu have agreed in principle to a contract. The terms of the deal are not expected to be announced until next Wednesday when teams are informed what the salary cap will be next season.
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Pistons sign Washington to guaranteed contract - Mlive.com is reporting that the Detroit Pistons have signed 2008 second round pick Deron Washington to a guaranteed contract for the 2009 season. Washington will join a deep roster at the guard postion for the Pistons.
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Jackson close to returning to Lakers - According to a report at ESPN.com, Lakers' coach Phil Jackson is close to announcing that he will return to the bench next season. The source believes that his return could be announced early next week.
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Hunwick expected to file for arbitration - The Boston Globe expects Bruins' defenseman Matt Hunwick to file for arbitration within the next few days. He is eligible to file on Sunday, and it is expected that he will do so.
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Preissing shipped to Denver - TSN.com reports that the Avalanche have acquired Tom Preissing, defenseman Kyle Quincey and a fifth-round pick for Ryan Smyth.
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Quincey heads to Denver - According to TSN.com, Kyle Quincey has been traded to the Colorado Avalanche for Ryan Smyth.
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Smyth traded to LA - According to TSN.com, the Colorado Avalanche have traded Ryan Smyth to the Kings for Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a fifth-round pick.
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Jackets lock up Nash - According to TSN.com, Rick Nash is sticking with the Blue Jackets. For a long time. The 25-year old sniper has inked an eight-year contract extension worth $62.4 million.
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Sharks lock up Clowe - TSN.com reports that the Sharks and winger Ryane Clowe have agreed on a four-year contract extension.
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Pens bring back Fedotenko for one year - According to The Sports Network, the Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger Ruslan Fedotenko to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Wild sign Hnidy - According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Wild have signed defenseman Shane Hnidy to a one-year contract. The deal is expected to be worth $750,000.
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A caution came out during a green-white-checkered finish, freezing the field and giving Clint Bowyer the win in the Nationwide Series race at Daytona, according to RacingOne.com.
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After waiting out a two-hour rain delay, during which Cup qualifying was canceled, Clint Bowyer earned the pole for the Nationwide event at Daytona, according to RacingOne.com.
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For the third time in the past four races, Tony Stewart will lead the field to the green after rain forced NASCAR to set the field by owner points, according to RacingOne.com.
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A judge has issued a temporary injunction, lifting Jeremy Mayfield's drug suspension until further appeals by NASCAR are filed, according to NASCAR.com.
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With the help of Mother Nature and a little fuel strategy, Joey Logano became the youngest winner in Cup history by winning at New Hampshire, according to RacingOne.com.
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Although he failed to lead the most laps for the first time in nine races, Kyle Busch was able to win his fifth race of the season, according to RacingOne.com.
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Despite wrecking his primary car in practice, Tony Stewart will start from the pole in Sunday's Cup Series event at New Hampshire after qualifying was rained out and the field set by owner points, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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He faced a charge from Tony Stewart on a green-white-checkered finish, but Kasey Kahne held on to win at Infineon Raceway, snapping a 37-race winless streak, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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