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• Danny Duffy to begin rehab assignment Sunday
• Pedro Florimon Jr. won't play Friday
• Shaw proving worth to Indians in first season
Danny Duffy (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday. (05-24-2013)
Bob Dutton on Twitter
• Ryan Mattheus out 4-6 weeksBob Dutton on Twitter
Ryan Mattheus is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks with a fractured right hand. (05-24-2013)
Washington Times
• J.A. Happ transferred to 60-day DLWashington Times
Blue Jays transferred LHP J.A. Happ from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. (05-24-2013)
• Sean Nolin called up for Friday start
Blue Jays purchased the contract of LHP Sean Nolin from Double-A New Hampshire. (05-24-2013)
• Darren Oliver placed on disabled list
Blue Jays placed LHP Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19. with a left shoulder strain. (05-24-2013)
• Nick Tepesch (blister) to start Sunday
Nick Tepesch (blister) has been cleared to start Sunday in Seattle. (05-24-2013)
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Jake Westbrook not seriously hurtFort Worth Star-Telegram
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Rick Hummel writes that Jake Westbrook (elbow) "does not seem to be seriously hurt but his rehabilitation program may be dialed back a little." (05-24-2013)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Chad Gaudin could move into rotationSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
Chad Gaudin could get a shot in the Giants' rotation following the injury to Ryan Vogelsong (hand). (05-24-2013)
Contra Costa Times
• Jarrod Dyson still three weeks awayContra Costa Times
Royals manager Ned Yost said Jarrod Dyson (ankle) is likely "at least three weeks" away from returning. (05-24-2013)
Kansas City Star
• Indians considering Carlos Carrasco promotionKansas City Star
• Pedro Florimon Jr. won't play Friday
• Shaw proving worth to Indians in first season
Bryan Shaw boasts a 1.54 ERA over 18 appearances in his first season for the Indians. (05-24-2013)
• 'More and more' like Gilbert man blindside
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette believes it "looks more and more as if" Marcus Gilbert will be the Steelers' left tackle this season. (05-24-2013)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• Arians praises Carson Palmer's armPittsburgh Post-Gazette
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians calls Carson Palmer "as pretty a deep-ball thrower as I've ever seen." (05-24-2013)
Yahoo Sports
• Jonathan Goodwin takes $1.2M pay-cutYahoo Sports
49ers C Jonathan Goodwin has taken a $1.2 million pay-cut, reducing his salary from $3.7 million to $2.5 million. (05-24-2013)
Mike Garafolo on Twitter
• 'Nothing serious' with Seymour, FalconsMike Garafolo on Twitter
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports there's "nothing serious" going on between the Falcons and free agent Richard Seymour. (05-24-2013)
Ian Rapoport on Twitter
• Jaws: Chip's offense won't translate to NFLIan Rapoport on Twitter
After increased tape study, ESPN's Ron Jaworski predicts Eagles coach Chip Kelly's offense will not translate to the NFL. (05-24-2013)
Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
• Bengals get S Shawn Williams signedPhilly Mag: Birds 24/7
Bengals signed No. 84 overall pick S Shawn Williams to a four-year contract. (05-24-2013)
• Goodson returning to Jets practice next week
Mike Goodson - who is facing felony gun and drug charges - will return to Jets practice next week. (05-24-2013)
Rich Cimini on Twitter
• Harper's 'extension' guarantees $4 millionRich Cimini on Twitter
Saints SS Roman Harper has agreed to an "extension" that pays him $4 million guaranteed this season. (05-24-2013)
Ian Rapoport on Twitter
• Pat White still inaccurateIan Rapoport on Twitter
According to the Washington Examiner, QB Pat White's accuracy has been an issue in Redskins OTAs. (05-24-2013)
Washington Examiner
• RGIII already putting more pressure on knee?Washington Examiner
According to the Washington Examiner, Robert Griffin III was putting more pressure on his surgically-repaired knee in Thursday's OTAs session than he was before going down in Washington's Wild Card loss to Seattle. (05-24-2013)
Washington Examiner
• Casey Hayward to compete for starting jobWashington Examiner
The Packers are "intent" on giving 2012 second-round pick Casey Hayward every opportunity to win a starting job. (05-24-2013)
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
• Hillman dropped as low as 175 pounds in '12Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Team sources tell the Denver Post Ronnie Hillman dropped as low as 175 pounds as a rookie. (05-24-2013)
Denver Post
Denver Post
• Mario Chalmers does shootaround, good to go
• Andris Biedrins will exercise $9M option
Mario Chalmers (shoulder) went through shootaround on Friday and is expected to play in Game 2 vs. Indiana. (05-24-2013)
Shandel Richardson on Twitter
• Gordon Hayward to be invited to Team USA campShandel Richardson on Twitter
Gordon Hayward will be invited to Team USA's mini-camp in the offseason. (05-24-2013)
Priority Sports on Twitter
• Vasquez to have ankle surgeries on FridayPriority Sports on Twitter
Greivis Vasquez will have surgery on both ankles on Friday to "remove loose particles from both ankles," a league source told the New Orleans Times-Picayune. (05-24-2013)
New Orleans Times-Picayune
• Tyreke Evans liked playing SF, SG for SmartNew Orleans Times-Picayune
Tyreke Evans admitted that he benefitted from playing both shooting guard and small forward for Keith Smart last season. (05-24-2013)
Sacramento Bee
• Thomas, Smart talking once per week on hoopsSacramento Bee
Isaiah Thomas and Keith Smart are talking at least once per week discussing basketball. (05-24-2013)
Sacramento Bee
• Kings owner planning to make moves quicklySacramento Bee
Vivek Ranadive said he intends to resolve the front office and coaching situations "very quickly" after the sale officially closes. (05-24-2013)
Sacramento Bee
• Report: Howard not interested in W's, HawksSacramento Bee
According to Ric Bucher, Dwight Howard is not interested in signing with the Warriors or Hawks. (05-24-2013)
Ric Bucher on Sulia
• Bobcats interviewed Hornacek on ThursdayRic Bucher on Sulia
The Bobcats interviewed Jeff Hornacek for their head coach opening on Thursday, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports. (05-24-2013)
Ken Berger on Twitter
• Samuels to play summer league w/ Clippers?Ken Berger on Twitter
• Andris Biedrins will exercise $9M option
To the surprise of nobody, Andris Biedrins will exercise his $9 million player option and remain with the Warriors for the 2013/14 season. (05-24-2013)
CSNNW
• Tony Parker's calf not yet at full strengthCSNNW
Tony Parker's (calf) checked out fine after his MRI on Thursday, but he's still not 100 percent healthy. (05-24-2013)
San Antonio Express-News
• Another report Adelman expected to returnSan Antonio Express-News
Rick Adelman has reportedly told Flip Saunders that he intends to coach next season. (05-24-2013)
ESPN
ESPN
• Couture: Our 'power play was brutal'
• Zetterberg gets credit for silencing Toews
Logan Couture hated the way the Sharks played with the man advantage on Thursday. (05-24-2013)
San Francisco Chronicle
• Kyle Clifford gets his 1st point of playoffsSan Francisco Chronicle
Kyle Clifford recorded his first point of the postseason on Thursday. (05-24-2013)
LAKingsInsider.com
• Quick is Kings' franchise playoff wins leaderLAKingsInsider.com
With Thursday's victory, Jonathan Quick is the Kings' all-time leader in postseason wins. (05-24-2013)
LAKingsInsider.com
• Jimmy Howard is leading the Red WingsLAKingsInsider.com
• Zetterberg gets credit for silencing Toews
Henrik Zetterberg is getting a lot of credit for silencing Jonathan Toews. (05-24-2013)
Detroit News
• Eric Wellwood's main goal is to walk againDetroit News
Flyers prospect Eric Wellwood said his main goal is to walk again after suffering major tendon and ligament damage when his lower leg was cut by a skate. (05-24-2013)
Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
• Giguere excited to have Patrick Roy as coachPhiladelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Jean-Sebastien Giguere is excited to be coached by a legendary goaltender like Patrick Roy. (05-24-2013)
Denver Post
• Rick Nash delivers beautiful setup on GWGDenver Post
Rick Nash threaded a picture-perfect setup on Chris Kreider's game-winning overtime deflection in Thursday's Game 4. (05-24-2013)
NY Post
• McDonagh played almost 30 minutes ThursdayNY Post
Ryan McDonagh played a team-high 29:43 in the Rangers' 4-3 overtime win Thursday night. (05-24-2013)
NY Post
• Foote not ready to take on big role with AvsNY Post
Adam Foote probably won't rejoin the Avalanche's organization in a major role next season. (05-24-2013)
Denver Post
• Patrick Sharp hopes team bounces back at homeDenver Post
Patrick Sharp is hoping that returning home might boost Chicago after three straight losses. (05-24-2013)
Chicago Tribune
• Crawford: 'Everyone's a little pissed off'Chicago Tribune
Corey Crawford admitted that when it comes to the Blackhawks "everyone's a little pissed off." (05-24-2013)
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
• Patrick top rookie starter at Charlotte
Danica Patrick is the top rookie qualifier for the Sprint Cup Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-23-2013)
• Denny Hamlin on pole for Coca-Cola 600
Denny Hamlin won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 54th Annual Coca-Cola 600 with a lap of 27.604 seconds, 195.624 mph. (05-23-2013)
• John Wes Townley led Nationwide Happy Hour
Camping World Truck Series regular John Wes Townley tops the speed chart in the Happy Hour practice session for the Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-23-2013)
• Kurt Busch led first Charlotte Cup practice
Kurt Busch led the first practice for the Sprint Cup Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-23-2013)
• Wallace has best 10-laps in 2nd NNS practice
Kenny Wallace had the best 10-lap consecutive average speed in the second practice for the Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-23-2013)
• 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)
• Back injury forces Cantlay to WD at Colonial
Patrick Cantlay withdrew during his second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial due to a back injury. (05-24-2013)
PGA TOUR Media on Twitter
• Two-time defending champ misses BMW PGA cutPGA TOUR Media on Twitter
Luke Donald completed 36 holes of the BMW PGA Championship in 6-over-par 78-72=150 and will miss the cut. (05-24-2013)
• Putnam fires 8-under; leads Mexico on day one
Michael Putnam went out early in the opening round of the Mexico Championship in bogey-free 8-under-par 31-33=64 to lead a first round suspended by darkness. (05-23-2013)
• Peterson capitalizes on his sponsor exemption
John Peterson carded a 6-under-par 34-30=64 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, finishing two strokes off the overnight lead. (05-23-2013)
• Bogey-free Spieth has his way with Colonial
Jordan Spieth spun a bogey-free, 5-under-par 33-32=65 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
• Teater cards his lowest opening round of 2013
Josh Teater opened the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial with a 5-under-par 35-30=65, finishing three strokes off the clubhouse lead. (05-23-2013)
• Garcia even par in his opener at Wentworth
Sergio Garcia settled for an even-par 35-37=72 in his opening round of the BMW PGA Championship. (05-23-2013)
• DeLaet goes bogey-free in Colonial lid-lifter
Graham DeLaet crafted a bogey-free, 6-under-par 30-34=64 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
• Hearn all-or-nothing on the greens @ Colonial
David Hearn turned in a 6-under-par 30-34=64 for his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, finishing two strokes off the clubhouse lead. (05-23-2013)
• Rollins leads charge of the afternoon wave
John Rollins spun a 7-under-par 31-32=63 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, finishing one stroke off the clubhouse lead. (05-23-2013)
• Hoffman claws back from 3-over to post a 66
Charley Hoffman signed for a 4-under-par 36-30=66 following his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
• Bob Estes opens strong at the CPI at Colonial
Bob Estes carded a 3-under-par 34-33=67 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
