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Around the Horn: March 15, 2010

(1) Is the 27 year old breakout season a reality or a myth? See below for links. (2) Which 1B/2B/3...

 

NFL Top-50 for 2010

It's been over a month since I updated my top-50 fantasy football rankings for the 2010 campaign, b...

 

Did Cincy overpay for Bryant?

Earlier this morning, the Cincinnati Bengals officially signed wide receiver Antonio Bryant to a fo...

 

Too Much of a Good Thing

As I watched Jimmie Johnson snatch a win away from his boss last weekend at Las Vegas, I couldn't h...

 

One Night, Six Lessons

There were only three games in the Association last night, but there were six lessons to be learned...


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JaMarcus Russell, QB - Oakland Raiders

March 16 @ 10:42am CT

Raiders' staffer defends Russell - Raiders director of squad development Willie Brown has stated that JaMarcus Russell was absent from the team's voluntary offseason workouts yesterday due to personal reasons and should be back with the team today and in better shape that last season, according to the Contra Costa Times.
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DeAngelo Smith, CB - Detroit Lions

March 16 @ 9:52am CT

Smith re-signs with Detroit - The Lions have re-signed DeAngelo Smith to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com.
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Copeland Bryan, DE - Detroit Lions

March 16 @ 9:50am CT

Lions sign Bryan to one-year deal - The Lions have re-signed Copeland Bryan to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com.
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Patrick Bailey, LB - Pittsburgh Steelers

March 16 @ 9:49am CT

Bailey back next season with Steelers - The Steelers have re-signed Patrick Bailey to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com.
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Scott Chandler, TE - New York Giants

March 16 @ 9:48am CT

Chandler and Giants agree to deal - The Giants have re-signed Scott Chandler to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com.
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Rodrique Wright, DE - New York Jets

March 16 @ 9:46am CT

Wright moves from Dolphins to Jets - The Jets have signed Rodrique Wright to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com.
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Josh Barrett, S - Denver Broncos

March 16 @ 9:43am CT

Barrett re-signs with Denver - The Broncos have re-signed Josh Barrett to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com.
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Greg Estandia, TE - Cleveland Browns

March 16 @ 8:37am CT

Estandia re-signs with Cleveland - The Browns have re-signed Greg Estandia, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Josh Hamilton, CF - Texas Rangers

March 16 @ 11:19am CT

Hamilton back on Wednesday after bruising hand - Josh Hamilton (hand) will take a previously scheduled day off today and return to action tomorrow, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Placido Polanco, 3B - Philadelphia Phillies

March 16 @ 10:52am CT

Polanco feeling fine morning after straining knee - Placido Polanco said that his knee feels much better today, and he hopes to return to action on Friday, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
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Chuck Lofgren, P - Milwaukee Brewers

March 16 @ 10:48am CT

Brewers keep Lofgren, send him to minors - Chuck Lofgren have sent Rule 5 pick Chuck Lofgren down to Triple-A, according to MLB.com's Tom Haudricourt.
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Cameron Maybin, CF - Florida Marlins

March 16 @ 10:37am CT

Maybin should be back on Wednesday - Cameron Maybin (groin) should be back in action tomorrow, according to the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi.
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Michael Stanton, RF - Florida Marlins

March 16 @ 10:36am CT

Stanton out today, could be back tomorrow - Michael Stanton will not play today due to a sore left elbow, according to the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi.
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Omar Aguilar, P - Cleveland Indians

March 16 @ 10:32am CT

Indians acquire Aguilar from Brewers - The Brewers have dealt Omar Aguilar to Cleveland, according to MLB.com's Tom Haudricourt.
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Chris Duffy, CF - Philadelphia Phillies

March 16 @ 10:09am CT

Phillies send Duffy to minors - The Phillies have re-assigned Chris Duffy to their minor league camp, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
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Hanley Ramirez, SS - Florida Marlins

March 16 @ 10:01am CT

Hanley back in Florida's lineup on Tuesday - Hanley Ramirez will be back in the Marlins' lineup today after being scratched on Monday with a tight groin, according to MLB.com.
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Antonio Anderson, G - Oklahoma City Thunder

March 16 @ 11:13am CT

Anderson released by Thunder - Antonio Anderson has been waived by the Thunder, according to ESPN.com.
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Mustafa Shakur, G - Oklahoma City Thunder

March 16 @ 11:10am CT

Shakur recalled from D-League by Thunder - The Thunder have recalled Mustafa Shakur from the D-League and released Antonio Anderson, according to ESPN.com.
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Devin Harris, G - New Jersey Nets

March 16 @ 11:07am CT

Harris doubtful with respiratory infection - Devin Harris (illness) is doubtful against Atlanta tonight, according to the New York Daily News. "He was pretty sick (Sunday) and was pretty sick today," interim head coach/GM Kiki Vandeweghe said of Harris on Monday.
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Chris Paul, G - New Orleans Hornets

March 16 @ 11:02am CT

Paul back soon, possibly this Thursday - Chris Paul (knee) has been running with no sign of a limp and could return to the court for the Hornets as early as this Thursday against the Nuggets, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
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Baron Davis, G - Los Angeles Clippers

March 16 @ 12:00am CT

Baron Davis fares well vs. Hornets - Baron Davis fared well in Monday's 108-100 home loss to the Hornets, as he tallied 18 points, 17 assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block.
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Darren Collison, G - New Orleans Hornets

March 15 @ 11:55pm CT

Collison looks good for Hornets - Darren Collison looked good in Monday's 108-100 win at the Clippers, as he racked up 18 points, 14 assists and three rebounds.
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David West, F - New Orleans Hornets

March 15 @ 11:51pm CT

West leads Hornets with 24 points - David West led the Hornets with 24 points in Monday's 108-100 win at the Clippers. He also notched seven assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block.
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Mike Miller, G - Washington Wizards

March 15 @ 10:47pm CT

Miller fights hard for Wizards - Mike Miller fought hard in tonight's 112-89 loss at Utah, as he tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.
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Nick Foligno, LW - Ottawa Senators

March 16 @ 11:28am CT

Foligno may make his return tonight - Nick Foligno could be back on the ice for Ottawa tonight, according to the Ottawa Sun.
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Ben Maxwell, C - Montreal Canadiens

March 16 @ 8:54am CT

Maxwell called up from AHL - Montreal has recalled Ben Maxwell from the AHL, according to the Montreal Gazette.
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Tomas Plekanec, C - Montreal Canadiens

March 16 @ 8:53am CT

Plekanec suffers undisclosed injury at practice - Tomas Plekanec's status for tonight's game against the Rangers is in doubt after he suffered an undisclosed injury in practice yesterday, according to the Montreal Gazette.
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Drew Stafford, RW - Buffalo Sabres

March 16 @ 8:49am CT

Stafford back on ice, could return this weekend - Drew Stafford skated on Monday for the first time since injuring his groin on March 5, according to the Buffalo News.
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Miikka Kiprusoff, G - Calgary Flames

March 15 @ 11:25pm CT

Kiprusoff takes loss against Detroit - Miikka Kiprusoff turned away 26-of-28 shots in tonight's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
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Craig Conroy, C - Calgary Flames

March 15 @ 11:21pm CT

Conroy scores lone goal for Flames - Craig Conroy scored the Flames' lone goal in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
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Jimmy Howard, G - Detroit Red Wings

March 15 @ 11:17pm CT

Howard earns win at Calgary - Jimmy Howard blocked 23-of-23 shots in tonight's 2-1 win at Calgary.
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Pavel Datsyuk, C - Detroit Red Wings

March 15 @ 11:06pm CT

Datsyuk snipes goal at Calgary - Pavel Datsyuk slipped a goal past netminder Miikka Kiprusoff in Monday's 2-1 win at Calgary.
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Edwards' issue is performance, not probation

March 15 @ 7:22pm CT

Four races into the 2010 season, Carl Edwards sits 20th and points and has yet to finish in the top five, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Keselowski sitting outside the top 30

March 15 @ 4:34pm CT

Lost in the recent feud between Brad Keselowski and Carl Edwards is the fact the Keselowski currently sits 33rd in the standings, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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McMurray suffering from Daytona hangover

March 15 @ 4:29pm CT

Jamie McMurray has failed to finish in the top 15 since winning the Daytona 500, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Four-way battle for final spot in top 35

March 15 @ 4:24pm CT

Entering Sunday's race at Bristol, Robby Gordon is one of four drivers in the mix for the final spot in the top 35, according to ESPN.com.
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Busch keeping CoT out front at Bristol

March 15 @ 4:15pm CT

In the six Cup races held at Bristol Motor Speedway using the Car of Tomorrow, Kyle Busch has led a series-high 900 laps, according to MRN.com.
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Vickers still trying to figure out Bristol

March 15 @ 4:11pm CT

In 11 starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, Brian Vickers has compiled a 24.7 finishing average, according to NASCAR.com.
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45 drivers on Bristol entry list

March 15 @ 2:22pm CT

According to Jayski.com, 45 drivers will attempt to qualify for Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Ragan still struggling

March 15 @ 2:19pm CT

The slump that began for David Ragan last season appears to be continuing, and he has yet to finish in the top 15 in 2010, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Hoffman, Sim removed from Transitions Championship field

March 15 @ 10:47pm CT

In review of the published field put forth by the Tour, it appears two golfers of note, including Charley Hoffman and Michael Sim, have been removed from the list of participants and likely filed for early withdrawal from the Transitions Championship, according to PGATour.com.
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PGA rookie Lamely gets win at Puerto Rico Open

March 15 @ 10:43pm CT

PGA rookie Derek Lamely pulled through to get the win at the rain-delayed Puerto Rico Open today, according to the Associated Press. Lamely finished the week at 19 strokes under par (269) to top Kris Blanks by two strokes.
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Els tops Schwartzel at WGC CA Championship

March 14 @ 8:42pm CT

It was a South African battle in the final round of the WGC CA Championship today, and as is often true on the PGA Tour, the savvy vet pulled through. Ernie Els carded an oustanding round of 66 (-6) on Sunday at the TPC Blue Monster at Doral to win the CA Championship over Charl Schwartzel, according to the Associated Press.
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Mickelson changes pre-Masters prep schedule

March 14 @ 8:34pm CT

Phil Mickelson surprised us all, making an uncharacteristic change to his preparation schedule for The Masters, according to the Associated Press. Mickelson told reporters today he has added a trip to Bay Hill to his schedule, adding one more tourney of play leading to the first major of the season. "I am not playing as, or scoring, I should say, as well as I need to heading into Augusta," Mickelson said today after filing a round of 68 to finish at eight strokes under par for the WGC CA Championship.
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Collins, Streelman lead rain-plagued Puerto Rico Open

March 14 @ 8:06pm CT

Rain has plagued the entire week in Rio Grande, pushing the third round into Sunday at the Puerto Rico Open where Chad Collins enjoyed a noteworthy surge, carding a birdie on the par-5 fifth hole to pulle into a tie with Kevin Streelman for the lead just before third-round play was suspended by darkness, according to the Associated Press. Collins and Streelman are both at 12 strokes under par heading into Monday where officials hope a long day can get them to the end.
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Els grabs CA Championship lead heading to weekend

March 12 @ 10:24pm CT

Ernie Els surged on Friday to jump in front of the pack at the WGC CA Championship, carding a round of 66 (-6) to seize a one-shot lead over Robert Allenby before rain and darkness halted second-round play, according to the Associated Press.
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Reports from Tiger's wreck released to the public

March 12 @ 10:13pm CT

New details have emerged regarding the auto crash that launched Tiger Woods into a dark chapter in his personal and professional life, according to the Associated Press. The Florida Highway Patrol released documents about the accident that indicate the paramedics refused to allow Elin, Tiger's wife, to ride in the ambulence with him to the hospital because they suspected domestic violence.
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Kendall grabs early lead at Puerto Rico Open

March 12 @ 9:59pm CT

Rain continues to keep the course wet, but Skip Kendall got nine holes on the card before the first round (already delayed by rain for a day) was suspended for darkness and rain, and that was enough to take an early lead at the Puerto Rico Open, according to the Associated Press. Kendall left the course at five strokes under par with Richard S. Johnson and Kevin Streelman giving chase, one stroke back.
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