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• Davis has four hits, O's win 6-3 over Yankees
Chris Davis went 4-for-4 with his 14th home run Wednesday, and the Orioles beat the Yankees 6-3. (05-22-2013)
• Granderson hits first home run in loss to O's
Curtis Granderson went 3-for-3 with his first home run of the season, but the Yankees lost to the Orioles on Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
• Wieters blasts off as Orioles beat Yankees
Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Orioles beat the Yankees on Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
• Kuroda (calf) expected to make his next start
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he would be "shocked" if Hiroki Kuroda (calf) was unable to make his next start. (05-22-2013)
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• Hammel gets back on track in win vs. YankeesBryan Hoch on Twitter
Jason Hammel allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings as the Orioles beat the Yankees on Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
• Liriano dominates again as Pirates beat Cubs
Francisco Liriano fired seven scoreless innings Wednesday in the Pirates' 1-0 victory over the Cubs. (05-22-2013)
• Melancon gets first save as Bucs beat Cubs
Mark Melancon earned his first save of the season Wednesday as the Pirates defeated the Cubs. (05-22-2013)
• Phillippe Aumont optioned to Triple-A
Phillies optioned RHP Phillippe Aumont to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. (05-22-2013)
• Wilson cruises past Mariners in 7-1 victory
C.J. Wilson allowed just one run over eight innings of the Angels' 7-1 win over the Mariners on Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
• Samardzija pitches well, takes another loss
Jeff Samardzija held the Pirates to one run over seven innings on Wednesday but took the loss. (05-22-2013)
• Cliff Lee spins three-hit shutout versus Fish
Cliff Lee overwhelmed the Marlins Wednesday, going the distance while allowing just three hits, two walks and no runs while striking out five in the 3-0 win. (05-22-2013)
• Morales gets racks up hits in loss to Angels
Kendrys Morales went 3-for-4 with a double in the Mariners' loss to the Angels on Wednesday. (05-22-2013)
• 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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• George Hill leaves game with leg injury
• Report: Nate McMillan candidate for Clippers
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)
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• Report: Suns get OK to inverview BickerstaffBaxter Holmes on Twitter
The Suns have received permission from Houston to interview J.B. Bickerstaff for their head coach position, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. (05-22-2013)
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• Report: Coach K to re-up as Team USA coachAdrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Duke's Mike Krzyzewski will return as head coach of Team USA for the 2016 Rio Olympics, a source with direct knowledge of the situation tells SI's Pete Thamel. (05-22-2013)
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• Pablo Prigioni wants to remain in the NBASI.com
Pablo Prigioni confirmed that he'd like to remain in the NBA next season, but his future with the Knicks is unclear. (05-22-2013)
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• Tony Parker (calf) to have precautionary MRINew York Post
• Report: Nate McMillan candidate for Clippers
Nate McMillan is a candidate for the Clippers head coach vacancy, according to the Los Angeles Times. (05-22-2013)
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• Nikola Mirotic wins Liga Endesa MVP for yearLos Angeles Times
• Alfredsson gets 100th career playoff point
• Pittsburgh puts Jussi Jokinen into lineup
• Brenden Morrow is out Wednesday
• Marc-Andre Gragnani signs with KHL club
• DeKeyser hopes to return if Wings advance
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)
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• 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
• DeKeyser hopes to return if Wings advance
Dan DeKeyser said he expected to have his hard cast removed from his broken thumb after practice Wednesday and he hopes to return at some point if the Red Wings can advance deep into the postseason. (05-22-2013)
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• 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)
• Ragan stresses preparedness for Coke 600
David Ragan cites the Coca-Cola 600 right up there with the rest of NASCAR's historic races: the Daytona 500, the Brickyard 400 and the Southern 500. (05-21-2013)
• 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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