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Clayton Richard terrific Wednesday
A-Jax leaves game with undisclosed injury
Clayton Richard held down a makeshift Dodgers offense Wednesday, limiting them to two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out six over seven innings in a 4-2 win. (05-16-2012)
Dale Thayer nails down another
Dale Thayer converted his fourth save in as many chances in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. (05-16-2012)
Chris Capuano decent in loss
Chris Capuano was decent in a loss to the Padres Wednesday, allowing four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and three walks over 6 1/3 innings. (05-16-2012)
Carlos Marmol plays catch
Carlos Marmol (hamstring) played catch Wednesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list. (05-16-2012)
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Chase Headley blasts fifthCubs.mlb.com
Chase Headley went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. (05-16-2012)
Austin Jackson leaves with abdominal strain
Updating an earlier item, Austin Jackson left Wednesday's game in the fifth inning with a mild abdominal strain. (05-16-2012)
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David Winfree outrightedDetroit Free Press on Twitter
Diamondbacks sent 1B-OF David Winfree outright to Triple-A Reno. (05-16-2012)
Storen aiming to return around All-Star break
Drew Storen (elbow) is aiming to return to the Nationals around the All-Star break. (05-16-2012)
Washington Post
Rodriguez dealing with forearm tightnessWashington Post
Henry Rodriguez could be unavailable again Wednesday due to tightness in his right forearm. (05-16-2012)
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MRI on Sanchez's back reveals inflammationWashington Post
A-Jax leaves game with undisclosed injury
Austin Jackson left Wednesday's game in the fifth inning with an undisclosed injury. (05-16-2012)
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Brian Wilson ahead of scheduleDetroit Free Press on Twitter
Brian Wilson (elbow) considers himself ahead of schedule in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. (05-16-2012)
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San Jose Mercury News
Brees: Contract talks 'extremely frustrating'
Colts do four-year rookie deal with Ballard
Jeffery to open season as backup for Bears?
Unsigned franchise player Drew Brees characterized his contract talks with the Saints as "extremely frustrating" on Wednesday. (05-16-2012)
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Colts sign Fugger to four-year rookie dealESPN.com
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)
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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)
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Colts sign rookie NT ChapmanAaron Wilson on Twitter
Colts signed fifth-round NT Josh Chapman to a four-year contract. (05-16-2012)
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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)
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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)
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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
Chicago Tribune
Thaddeus Young lone bright spot
Thaddeus Young was the lone bright spot for Philadelphia on Wednesday, scoring 22 points on 10-of-16 shooting as the Sixers lost to the Celtics. (05-16-2012)
Bradley plays limited minutes
Avery Bradley (shoulder) started but played just 20 minutes on Wednesday, going scoreless against the Sixers. (05-16-2012)
Big 3 lead Celtics to blowout Game 3 win
Kevin Garnett had 27 points and 13 rebounds on 12-of-shooting to lead the Celtics past the Sixers 107-91 on Wednesday. (05-16-2012)
Kendrick Perkins playing Game 2
Updating an earlier item, Kendrick Perkins will start in Game 2 against the Lakers. (05-16-2012)
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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)
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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)
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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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Jeff McDonald on Twitter
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)
Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
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)
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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)
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Clint Bowyer All-Star race advance
Clint Bowyer will make his fourth career All-Star start at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night. (05-16-2012)
Almirola ready to race into All-Star Event
The weekend marks Aric Almirola's first appearance in the annual Sprint Showdown. (05-16-2012)
All-Star Race preview on Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin is making his sixth All-Star Race appearance on Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-16-2012)
Marcos Ambrose ready for first All-Star Race
Marcos Ambrose will make his first start in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race on Saturday night at Charlotte. (05-16-2012)
Showdown and All-Star race stats on Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya has made three appearances in the preliminary event to the All-Star Race. (05-16-2012)
Jamie McMurray's Showdown All-Star history
Dating back to 2003, Jamie McMurray has made four appearances in Sprint Showdown, the preliminary event to the All-Star Race. (05-16-2012)
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)
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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