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Tyler Lyons records win in big-league debut
Tyler Lyons earned a win in his major league debut after allowing one run and four hits in seven innings Wednesday against the Padres. (05-23-2013)
Tim Stauffer strikes out seven in relief
Tim Stauffer pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief Wednesday, allowing one run and striking out seven Cardinals. (05-23-2013)
Burch Smith gets lit up by Cardinals
Burch Smith lasted just one-plus innings Wednesday and gave up four runs in a loss to the Cardinals. (05-23-2013)
Yadier Molina goes 4-for-5 in victory
Yadier Molina had four of the Cardinals' 14 hits in Wednesday's win over the Padres. (05-23-2013)
Jedd Gyorko hits fifth homer in loss
Jedd Gyorko went 2-for-4 and hit his fifth homer Wednesday versus the Cardinals. (05-23-2013)
Pena has three hits, Tigers beat Indians 11-7
Brayan Pena went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in the Tigers' 11-7 victory over the Indians on Wednesday. (05-23-2013)
Santana homers, drives in two in loss to DET
Carlos Santana went 2-for-4 with a home run in the loss to the Tigers on Wednesday. (05-23-2013)
Brantley drives in three in loss to Tigers
Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with three RBI in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday. (05-23-2013)
Verlander allows five, gets win over Indians
Justin Verlander allowed five runs over five innings but earned the win Wednesday as the Tigers beat the Indians. (05-23-2013)
Jimenez gives up six runs in loss toTigers
Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs over four innings in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday. (05-23-2013)
Donnie Veal optioned to Triple-A
White Sox optioned LHP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Charlotte. (05-22-2013)
John Danks to make season debut Friday
John Danks (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to make his season debut on Friday against the Marlins. (05-22-2013)
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Aaron Curry: Money changed me in Seattle
Browns waive reserve QB Thaddeus Lewis
Jah Reid (toe) participating in OTAs
Stephen Hill dealing with knee swelling
Giants LB Aaron Curry -- the former No. 4 overall pick of the Seahawks -- admitted that the money he earned as a high draft pick changed him and caused him to lose his motivation. (05-22-2013)
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Vikings never approached Allen about contractNewark Star-Ledger
Vikings RE Jared Allen says the team never asked him to restructure his contract. (05-22-2013)
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Report: Hakeem Nicks unhappy with contractMinneapolis Star-Tribune
Yahoo! Sports' Jason Cole reports Hakeem Nicks is unhappy with his contract, which is why he didn't show up to OTAs on Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
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LB Carter to become a 'star' in 4-3 defenseYahoo! Sports
Bryan Broaddus of DallasCowboys.com believes the team's new 4-3 defense will make WLB Bruce Carter a "star." (05-22-2013)
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Giants could re-sign WR Ramses Bardendallascowboys.com
The New York Daily News reports the Giants are bringing free agent WR Ramses Barden in for a physical on Thursday. (05-22-2013)
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Dwayne Harris showing a ton of improvementNew York Daily News
Bryan Broaddus of DallasCowboys.com "honestly believes" Dwayne Harris has made the "biggest jump" as a receiver, along with Dez Bryant. (05-22-2013)
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Ronnie Hillman adds 15 pounds of muscledallascowboys.com
Ronnie Hillman has packed on 15 pounds of muscle after dipping to near 180 last season. (05-22-2013)
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Reggie Bush fielding punts in OTAsAdam Caplan on Twitter
Browns waive reserve QB Thaddeus Lewis
Jah Reid (toe) participating in OTAs
Stephen Hill dealing with knee swelling
Stephen Hill has sat out the Jets' first two OTAs sessions with swelling in his surgically-repaired right knee. (05-22-2013)
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Alex Smith praises Dexter McClusterESPN New York
New Chiefs QB Alex Smith has come away impressed with Dexter McCluster in OTAs. (05-22-2013)
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Dwyane Wade plays 41 minutes in Game 1 win
Dwyane Wade played 41 minutes against the Pacers on Wednesday, scoring 19 points with six boards, five assists, three steals and one block on 9-of-15 shooting. (05-23-2013)
Birdman makes all seven shots in win
Chris Andersen made all seven of his field goal attempts for 16 points to go with five boards, one steal and three blocks in 18 minutes against the Pacers on Wednesday. (05-23-2013)
Roy Hibbert sits out at the end of overtime
Roy Hibbert scored 19 points with nine boards, one assist and two blocks on 9-of-18 shooting in 41 minutes on Wednesday. (05-23-2013)
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David West scores 26 points in losing effortScott Agness on Twitter
David West shot 11-of-17 from the field for 26 points with five boards and one assist in 41 minutes against the Heat on Wednesday. (05-23-2013)
Paul George erupts in Game 1 loss to Miami
Paul George was phenomenal during Game 1's loss to the Heat on Wednesday, scoring 27 points with four boards, five assists and three 3-pointers in 47 minutes. (05-23-2013)
LeBron triple-doubles and beats buzzer in win
LeBron James drove to the basket for a layup at the buzzer to give Miami a 103-102 overtime win on Wednesday, finishing with 30 points, 10 boards, 10 assists, three blocks and two 3-pointers on 12-of-24 shooting. (05-23-2013)
George Hill leaves game with leg injury
George Hill suffered an apparent leg injury in the third quarter of Wednesday's game and returned to the game. (05-22-2013)
Mario Chalmers (left shoulder) leaves game
Mario Chalmers suffered a left shoulder injury in the third quarter and went to the locker room. (05-22-2013)
Carmelo Anthony has small tear in shoulder
An MRI revealed that Carmelo Anthony has a small tear in his left shoulder. (05-22-2013)
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Howard says shoulder, back better with restFrank Isola on Twitter
Dwight Howard said on Twitter on Tuesday that his back and shoulder are feeling much better since he's been able to rest them. (05-22-2013)
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Agent: Enes Kanter might be out until AugustDwight Howard on Twitter
Enes Kanter's (shoulder) agent says his client is ahead of schedule in his rehab but might not be cleared for basketball activities until August. (05-22-2013)
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Prosecutors delay charges against WilliamsSalt Lake Tribune
Prosecutors delayed bringing second-degree domestic violence charges against Celtics guard Terrence Williams. (05-22-2013)
Baxter Holmes on Twitter
Baxter Holmes on Twitter
Brendan Leipsic signs with Predators
Pittsburgh puts Jussi Jokinen into lineup
Brenden Morrow is out Wednesday
Marc-Andre Gragnani signs with KHL club
Brendan Leipsic has agreed to terms with the Nashville Predators. (05-22-2013)
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Alfredsson gets 100th career playoff pointRenaud Lavoie on Twitter
Daniel Alfredsson had a goal and an assist in Ottawa's 7-3 loss Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
Tomas Vokoun earns fifth win in six games
Tomas Vokoun saved 30 of 33 shots in a 7-3 win in Game 4 on Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
Penguins overwhelm Anderson in Game 4
Craig Anderson kicked out 32 of 38 shots in a 7-3 defeat on Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
James Neal leads Penguins with three points
James Neal scored two goals and registered an assist in Pittsburgh's 7-3 win Wednesday night. (05-22-2013)
Ryan McDonagh preaches offensive patience
Ryan McDonagh wants to see his team be a bit more patient in the Boston Bruins' zone. (05-22-2013)
New York Newsday
Beau Bennett will play WednesdayNew York Newsday
Pittsburgh puts Jussi Jokinen into lineup
Brenden Morrow is out Wednesday
Brenden Morrow (undisclosed) will not participate in Wednesday's game. (05-22-2013)
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Brenden Morrow unlikely to play WednesdayPenguins.nhl.com on Twitter
Marc-Andre Gragnani signs with KHL club
Marc-Andre Gragnani has signed on to play with HC Lev in the KHL. (05-22-2013)
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Hawks switch Saad and Sharp at practiceDmitry Chesnokov on Twitter
Woods poised to make milestone start at CMS
Eddy Wood hope for clear skies this week so his family team can reach a milestone 1,400 Sprint Cup starts, dating back to Glen Wood's first appearance in NASCAR's elite division, at Martinsville Speedway on May 17, 1953, driving a 1953 Lincoln. (05-22-2013)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at Charlotte
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. got his first Sprint Cup start at Charlotte in 2011 in the famed No. 21 finishing an impressive 11th-place. (05-22-2013)
Coca-Cola 600 notes on Bobby Labonte
Bobby Labonte's first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career win occurred during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 1995. (05-22-2013)
Charlotte notes on Juan Pablo Montoya
In his previous 12 starts at Charlotte, Juan Pablo Montoya has led five laps and earned one top-10. (05-22-2013)
Jamie McMurray at Charlotte
Jamie McMurray returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway, the site of his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) victory, where he has made 21 starts in NSCS competition. (05-22-2013)
Justin Allgaier Charlotte advance
Justin Allgaier has nine previous starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway, including his NNS debut, with a best finish of third. (05-22-2013)
Piquet making first NNS start at Charlotte
Nelson Piquet Jr. will make his first career NNS start at CMS on Saturday afternoon, having only previously raced at the 1.5-mile track in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. (05-22-2013)
Greg Biffle at Charlotte
Greg Biffle has 20 starts in the Cup series at Charlotte, but a win has eluded him. (05-22-2013)
Charlotte advance notes on Carl Edwards
Carl Edwards enters the Coca-Cola 600 second in the series points' standings and will return to Charlotte for his 17th Sprint Cup career start. (05-22-2013)
Elliott Sadler at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Elliott Sadler has 12 Nationwide Series starts at the 1.5-mile Charlotte track, with one pole award, four top-five and five top-10 finishes, as well as 16 laps led. (05-22-2013)
Kyle Busch top 10-laps in 1st NNS practice
Sprint Cup regular Kyle Busch had the best 10-lap consecutive average speed in the first practice for the Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-22-2013)
Joey Logano led first Nationwide practice
Sprint Cup regular Joey Logano led the first practice session for the Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-22-2013)
Plenty of past success for Clark at Colonial
Hicks back on track after ahead of Colonial
Tim Clark has twice finished runner-up at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial and is back for another crack this week. (05-22-2013)
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Sabbatini returns to Colonial; 2007 winnerPGATOUR.com
Rory Sabbatini will tee it up in his 14th Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-22-2013)
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de Jonge in Crowne Plaza Invitational fieldPGATOUR.com
Brendon de Jonge is set for his fourth Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-22-2013)
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Cauley makes second trip to Crowne PlazaPGATOUR.com
Bud Cauley returns for the second time to play the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-22-2013)
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Two-time champ Pavin ready for Crowne PlazaPGATOUR.com
Hicks back on track after ahead of Colonial
Justin Hicks enters the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial fresh off a T21 at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. (05-22-2013)
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Daly heads to Colonial CC for Crowne PlazaPGATOUR.com
John Daly makes his ninth appearance on the PGA TOUR in 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-22-2013)
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Matteson eyes 15th start of the year at CPIPGATOUR.com
Troy Matteson enters this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial on a massive dry spell. (05-22-2013)
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Pride struggling ahead of third CPI startPGATOUR.com
Dicky Pride enters the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial having missed the cut in five of his last six PGA TOUR starts. (05-22-2013)
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Clearwater makes annual Colonial pilgrimagePGATOUR.com
Keith Clearwater will tee it up in the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-22-2013)
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Report: Levin to play in U.S. Open qualifierPGATOUR.com
Spencer Levin is scheduled to tee it up at the U.S. Open sectional qualifier in Columbus, Ohio, on June 3, according to PGATOUR.com. (05-22-2013)
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Brandt Jobe sneaks into the field at ColonialPGATOUR.com
Brandt Jobe has gained entry into this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-22-2013)
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