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• Ryan Lavarnway recalled from Triple-A
Red Sox recalled C Ryan Lavarnway from Triple-A Pawtucket. (06-18-2013)
• Alex Wilson recalled from Triple-A
Red Sox recalled RHP Alex Wilson from Triple-A Pawtucket. (06-18-2013)
• David Ross (concussion) back on DL
Red Sox placed C David Ross on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion. (06-18-2013)
• Clay Buchholz (neck) placed on disabled list
Red Sox placed RHP Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9, with a strained neck. (06-18-2013)
• Perez allows three homers in rehab appearance
Chris Perez (shoulder) allowed three homers and five runs in an inning of work in his second rehab appearance with Double-A Akron. (06-18-2013)
• Clay Buchholz throws bullpen session Tuesday
Clay Buchholz (neck) was able to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
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• Jacoby Ellsbury goes 3-for-5 in victoryScott Lauber on Twitter
Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double and three runs scored as the Red Sox beat the Rays 5-1 in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. (06-18-2013)
• Alfredo Aceves earns victory over Rays
Alfredo Aceves pitched five innings of one-run ball for a victory in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays. (06-18-2013)
• Chris Archer takes loss to Red Sox
Chris Archer surrendered four runs -- three earned -- in 4 2/3 innings to take the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. (06-18-2013)
• Wil Myers goes hitless in debut game
Wil Myers went 0-for-4 with a strikeout against the Red Sox in his major league debut Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
• Mike Napoli sitting out second game
Mike Napoli is not in the Red Sox' lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays. (06-18-2013)
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• Will Middlebrooks sitting out second gameMLB Lineups on Twitter
Will Middlebrooks is not in the Red Sox' lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Rays. (06-18-2013)
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MLB Lineups on Twitter
• Jason Smith a 'sleeper' for left tackle job?
• Titans coordinator praises tight end group
The New Orleans Times-Picayune considers Jason Smith a "sleeper" for the Saints' left tackle job. (06-18-2013)
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• Patriots 'holding out hope' on GronkowskiNew Orleans Times-Picayune
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots are "holding out hope" Rob Gronkowski (back surgery, arm surgery) will be ready for Week 1. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Pats believe Hernandez is innocentIan Rapoport on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the "belief" inside Patriots headquarters is that Aaron Hernandez was "not involved" with the murder police are investigating in Attleboro, Mass. (06-18-2013)
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• Hernandez questioned in murder investigationAdam Schefter on Twitter
Sports Illustrated reports Aaron Hernandez has been questioned in a "possible homicide" in North Attleboro, Mass., but is "not believed to be a murder suspect." (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Gronkowski's back surgery a successSports Illustrated
Profootballtalk reports "it is believed" Rob Gronkowski's Tuesday back operation went well. (06-18-2013)
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• Armanti Edwards likely to keep roster spot?Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
The Charlotte Observer believes Armanti Edwards is "beginning to look like an NFL receiver," and expects him to keep his roster spot. (06-18-2013)
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• WR Walter (back) not taking part in minicampCharlotte Observer
• Titans coordinator praises tight end group
OC Dowell Loggains believes the Titans have their best tight end corps since "Alge (Crumpler) and Bo Scaife." (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Falcons, Ryan in 'casual' talksNashville Tennessean
A source with knowledge of the situation tells Profootballtalk the Falcons and Matt Ryan are engaged in "casual" extension talks, and that negotiations are expected to intensify after July 4. (06-18-2013)
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• Ponder may have shaky in-season job securityProfootballtalk on NBCSports.com
ESPN's Adam Schefter suggested on NFL Live that Christian Ponder will be in danger of losing his job this season if the Vikings begin to struggle. (06-18-2013)
• Cards' site projects CB Powers as starter
AzCardinals.com expects Jerraud Powers to start over Antoine Cason opposite Patrick Peterson. (06-18-2013)
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• Gronkowski expected to open camp on PUP listazcardinals.com
ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed on NFL Live that Rob Gronkowski (back surgery) will open training camp on the active/PUP list. (06-18-2013)
• Spurs - Heat: Same starters for Game 6
The Spurs and Heat are expected to use the same starting lineups for Tuesday's Game 6 as they did for Game 5. (06-18-2013)
• Doc Rivers to meet with Ainge on Wednesday
Coach Doc Rivers is expected to meet with Celtics GM Danny Ainge on Wednesday. (06-18-2013)
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• Chris Andersen exoected back in rotationAdrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Chris Andersen is expected to be back in the rotation for Tuesday's Game 6. (06-18-2013)
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• Clips killed trade due to financial concerns?South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski says the Clippers backed out of their trade with the Celtics due in part to financial considerations. (06-18-2013)
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• Carlos Boozer will be amnestied in 2014?Yahoo Sports
ESPN Chicago says there's a "very good chance" Carlos Boozer will be amnestied in the summer of 2014. (06-18-2013)
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• Jimmy Butler locked in as starting two-guardESPN Chicago
Jimmy Butler is penciled in as the Bulls' starting shooting guard in 2013-14. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Hawks and Mavs interested in MontaESPN Chicago
Sources tell ESPN that the Hawks and Mavericks have interest in impending free agent Monta Ellis. (06-18-2013)
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• Heat promise to keep Green covered TuesdayESPN.com
The Heat are promising not to give Danny Green any open looks in Tuesday's Game 6. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Doc Rivers unsure about Boston returnESPN.com
Doc Rivers is uncertain about returning to the Celtics after the deal with the Clippers fell through, sources told Yahoo! Sports. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Clippers call off trade with CelticsYahoo! Sports
The Clippers have called off the Kevin Garnett trade with the Celtics, sources told the LA Times. (06-18-2013)
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• Heat contemplating lineup change for Game 6Brad Turner on Twitter
The Heat are contemplating a lineup change in advance of Tuesday's Game 6 vs. the Spurs. (06-18-2013)
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• Hawks not making RFA decisions just yetMarc J. Spears on Twitter
The Hawks have not made decisions on restricted free agents Jeff Teague or Ivan Johnson. (06-18-2013)
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Rumor: Flyers back looking at Bobby Ryan
• Report: Flyers, Kings talking Bernier trade
• Slava Voynov, Kings agree to 6-year contract
According to two NHL sources not associated with the Flyers, CSNPhilly.com is hearing that Anaheim is listening to offers for Bobby Ryan and Philadelphia is interested. (06-18-2013)
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• Wings hope to see Darren Helm at July campCSN Philadelphia
The Red Wings hope that Darren Helm will be able to take part in the team's development camp in mid-July. (06-18-2013)
Detroit Free Press
• Amonte critical of Hossa for missing Game 3Detroit Free Press
Marian Hossa was criticized by former Chicago Blackhawks star Tony Amonte Tuesday on WEEI-FM 93.7 in Boston. (06-18-2013)
Chicago Tribune
• Senators rename arena Canadian Tire CentreChicago Tribune
The Ottawa Senators will call their home building, which was previously dubbed Scotiabank Place, the Canadian Tire Centre after announcing a new eight-year agreement on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
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• Sens still waiting on Alfredsson's decisionCBC.ca
The Ottawa Senators have talked to captain Daniel Alfredsson about returning for another season, but the veteran forward hasn't made a decision yet regarding his future. (06-18-2013)
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• Brad Marchand says Shaw eye gouged himNHL.com
• Report: Flyers, Kings talking Bernier trade
The Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings have discussed a Jonathan Bernier trade, a league source confirmed to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Sam Carchidi. (06-18-2013)
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• Blues sign Chorney to one-year, two-way dealPhiladelphia Inquirer
• Slava Voynov, Kings agree to 6-year contract
The Los Angeles Kings and Slava Voynov have reached an agreement on a six-year contract. (06-18-2013)
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• Preds sign Henderson to 2-year, two-way dealLisa Dillman on Twitter
Nashville Predators sign Kevin Henderson to two-year, two-way contract. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Couture's deal for five years, $30MJames Mirtle on Twitter
Logan Couture's contract extension with the San Jose Sharks is worth $30 million over five years, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. (06-18-2013)
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• Terry Pegula 'concerned' about Miller, VanekBob McKenzie on Twitter
Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula admitted he's "concerned" about the status of Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek. (06-18-2013)
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Buffalo News
• Fellows at Circle Sport for road course races
Ron Fellows will begin his race toward his first career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory when he pilots the No. 33 Circle Sport Chevrolet in the upcoming road course events. (06-18-2013)
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• California Winery to sponsor Mears at SonomaCircle Sport Racing
Caymus Vineyards, part of the prestigious Wagner Family of Wine, will be on board the No. 13 GEICO Ford Fusion as an associate sponsor for the upcoming Sonoma Raceway event. (06-18-2013)
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• Max Papis at Road AmericaGermain Racing
Max Papis, the Italian road-course veteran, has two-career starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Road America. (06-18-2013)
• Gaughan driving RCR's No. 21 at Road America
In 2010, Camping World Truck Series regular Brendan Gaughan made his lone Nationwide Series appearance at the 14-turn Road America road course. (06-18-2013)
• Austin Dillon Road America race preview
Austin Dillon made his first-career NASCAR Nationwide Series road course start in last year's edition of the race, earning an 18th-place finish in the AdvoCare Chevrolet after losing third gear on lap 12. (06-18-2013)
• Brian Scott's stats in the Dairy State
Brian Scott has three Nationwide Series starts at the 4.048-mile Elkhart Lake, Wis. track, notching his best start of sixth and finish of seventh in this race one year ago. (06-18-2013)
• Jeff Burton's career Wine Country statistics
This weekend's 110-lap event marks Jeff Burton's 20th start at the 1.99-mile Sonoma facility and 671st-career Sprint Cup Series entry. (06-18-2013)
• Kevin Harvick is road course ready
Kevin Harvick has made 12 starts at the 10-turn Sonoma road course dating back to the 2001 season. (06-18-2013)
• Wine Country stats on Paul Menard
In five starts at Sonoma Raceway, Paul Menard's best start of third and best finish of 17th both came in 2011. (06-18-2013)
• Ambrose looks for elusive win at Sonoma
If there was one track that 'owes' Marcos Ambrose, it is the Sonoma Raceway. (06-18-2013)
• Notes on Stenhouse's Sonoma Raceway debut
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will make his debut at Sonoma Raceway this weekend; the Sprint Cup rookie has never raced in any series at this road course. (06-18-2013)
• Sonoma test gives Aric Almirola confidence
Aric Almirola has two starts at the 1.99-mile Sonoma Raceway road course and finished 28th in both events. (06-18-2013)
• Knox cracks the field at TPC River Highlands
• M. Wilson comes back around to the Travelers
Russell Knox has been added to the published field of this week's Travelers Championship. (06-18-2013)
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• Neal Lancaster withdraws from the TravelersPGATOUR.com
Neal Lancaster has been removed from the published field of this week's Travelers Championship. (06-18-2013)
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• Jarrod Lyle targets mid-2014 for a comebackPGATOUR.com
In a long-read update at PGATOUR.com, Jarrod Lyle has circled the middle of next year to return to competition. (06-18-2013)
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• Leishman returns to Travelers; set to defendPGATOUR.com
Marc Leishman captured his first PGA TOUR win at last year's Travelers Championship and is back to defend this week. (06-17-2013)
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• Van Pelt sneaking into form; Travelers nextPGATOUR.com
Bo Van Pelt hasn't had the 2013 season he drew up, but things are beginning to improve ahead of the Travelers Championship. (06-17-2013)
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• Crane looks to reverse history at TravelersPGATOUR.com
• M. Wilson comes back around to the Travelers
Mark Wilson hasn't played the Travelers Championship since 2006 when he missed the cut for the third time in as many trips. (06-17-2013)
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• McGirt hopes third time a charm at TravelersPGATOUR.com
William McGirt will make his third start at the Travelers Championship this week. (06-17-2013)
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• Owen faces uphill climb to renew TOUR cardPGATOUR.com
Greg Owen enters the Travelers Championship with plenty of work to do if he hopes to retain his PGA TOUR card for 2013-14. (06-17-2013)
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• Gardiner has made just four cuts in 2013PGATOUR.com
Scott Gardiner will play in his 17th event of 2013 at the Travelers Championship. (06-17-2013)
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• Presnell makes maiden voyage to the TravelersPGATOUR.com
Alistair Presnell's rookie campaign heads to Connecticut for the Travelers Championship. (06-17-2013)
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• Gove enters TPC River Highlands on a dry runPGATOUR.com
Jeff Gove enters the Travelers Championship having made just two of 10 cuts on the PGA TOUR this season. (06-17-2013)
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