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• Justin Grimm gives up three runs in win
Justin Grimm won after allowing three runs and 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings versus the Mariners on Friday. (05-25-2013)
• Joe Saunders gives up six runs in loss
Joe Saunders fell to 3-5 after giving up six runs in five innings against the Rangers on Friday. (05-25-2013)
• Jeff Baker hits fifth homer for Rangers
Jeff Baker went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer before being removed for a pinch-hitter Friday against the Mariners. (05-25-2013)
• Michael Saunders goes hitless in loss
Michael Saunders turned in another hitless game from the leadoff spot Friday, dropping his average to .227. (05-25-2013)
• Lance Lynn strikes out nine in Cards' shutout
Lance Lynn pitched six scoreless innings, striking out nine, in the Cardinals' 7-0 shutout of the Dodgers on Friday. (05-25-2013)
• Chris Capuano gives up six runs to Cards
Chris Capuano gave up six runs -- five earned -- in five innings Friday in a loss to the Cardinals. (05-25-2013)
• David Freese returns to starting lineup
David Freese returned to action on Friday went connected on a two-run homer and an RBI double against the Dodgers. (05-25-2013)
• Tyler Chatwood wins third straight
Tyler Chatwood blanked the Giants for six innings Friday to win his third straight start. (05-25-2013)
• Tim Lincecum gives up four runs in loss
Tim Lincecum surrendered four runs in seven innings Friday in a loss to the Rockies. (05-25-2013)
• Michael Cuddyer homers in return from DL
Michael Cuddyer delivered a two-run double and a homer Friday in his return from the disabled list. (05-25-2013)
• Brandon McCarthy holds down Padres in win
Brandon McCarthy limited the Padres to one run in seven innings Friday to win his second straight start. (05-25-2013)
• A.J. Pollock goes 3-for-4 in win
A.J. Pollock went 3-for-4 with an RBI from the leadoff spot in Friday's win. (05-25-2013)
• Roman Harper has new 3-year, $10.5M deal
• Kirk Cousins leading Redskins workouts
Saints SS Roman Harper's new contract with the Saints is worth $10.5 million over three years. (05-24-2013)
New Orleans Times-Picayune
• Kenny Britt headed for breakout year?New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Nashville Tennessean suggests Kenny Britt's trouble-free offseason could be a "launching pad" for Britt's breakout year. (05-24-2013)
Nashville Tennessean
• Devery Henderson on 49ers' radar?Nashville Tennessean
ESPN's John Clayton calls free agent Devery Henderson a "name to watch" for the 49ers. (05-24-2013)
John Clayton on Twitter
• Three counts added to Young's court chargesJohn Clayton on Twitter
Three charges have been added to free agent Titus Young's Orange County Superior Court count, bringing the total to 11. (05-24-2013)
USA Today
• Harbs: Jenkins to compete to replace CrabtreeUSA Today
Coach Jim Harbaugh says Michael Crabtree's old X receiver position will be opened to a three-receiver competition between A.J. Jenkins, rookie Quinton Patton, and practice squad-type Ricardo Lockette. (05-24-2013)
CSN Bay Area
• Colts try out Dante RosarioCSN Bay Area
• Kirk Cousins leading Redskins workouts
Kirk Cousins is getting all of the Redskins first-team offseason reps as Robert Griffin III rehabs his ACL and LCL tears. (05-24-2013)
Washington Times
• FB Tolbert: Panthers will be run-heavy in '13Washington Times
Panthers FB Mike Tolbert promises the team will take a more run-heavy approach under new offensive playcaller Mike Shula. (05-24-2013)
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• Rivera: Steve Smith looks 25 years old againpanthers.com
Panthers coach Ron Rivera observed at OTAs that Steve Smith "looks like he's 25 again." (05-24-2013)
Charlotte Observer
• Derek Newton reports to Texans at 330 poundsCharlotte Observer
Texans RT Derek Newton weighed in at 330 pounds at the outset of OTAs. (05-24-2013)
Houston Chronicle
• Andre Branch working as Jason Babin's backupHouston Chronicle
Jaguars 2012 second-round pick Andre Branch is working as the backup "Leo" to Jason Babin at OTAs. (05-24-2013)
Florida Times Union
• Jeremy Mincey says he wore down physicallyFlorida Times Union
Jaguars DE Jeremy Mincey attributes his disappointing 2012 production to playing too many snaps and consequently wearing down. (05-24-2013)
Florida Times Union
Florida Times Union
• Shane Battier has no response to Hibbert
Shane Battier said he had no response to Roy Hibbert's accusation of intentionally kneeing him in the groin. (05-25-2013)
Chris Tomasson on Twitter
• Paul George lights up Miami for 22 pointsChris Tomasson on Twitter
Paul George put on a show again in Friday's win over the Heat, scoring 22 points with two boards, six assists and one 3-pointer on 9-of-16 shooting. (05-25-2013)
• George Hill shows up in win at Miami
George Hill had a nice bounce-back game on Friday, shooting 6-of-8 from the field for 18 points with five boards, three assists, three steals and two 3-pointers in 41 minutes. (05-24-2013)
• Chris Bosh puts up 17 points in 37 minutes
Chris Bosh scored 17 points with five boards, one assist, one steal and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes on Friday. (05-24-2013)
• LeBron James scores 36 points in Game 2 loss
LeBron James shot 14-of-20 from the field for 36 points during Friday's loss to the Pacers, adding eight boards, three assists, three steals, one block and three 3-pointers. (05-24-2013)
• Roy Hibbert scores 29 in Indy's Game 2 win
Roy Hibbert was dominant during Indiana's 97-93 victory over the Heat with 29 points, 10 boards and one assist in 39 minutes. (05-24-2013)
• Sam Young (ankle) heads to the locker room
Sam Young suffered a sprained left ankle in the third quarter of Friday's game and is questionable to return. (05-24-2013)
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• Mike Miller suffers injury to end first halfScott Agness on Twitter
Mike Miller suffered an injury at the end of the first half on Friday. (05-24-2013)
• Greivis Vasquez has ankle surgery on Friday
Greivis Vasquez had surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle on Friday. (05-24-2013)
Jeff Zillgitt on Twitter
• Nets have not talked to Lionel HollinsJeff Zillgitt on Twitter
The Nets have not asked for permission to speak with Memphis head coach Lionel Hollins. (05-24-2013)
Sam Amick on Twitter
• Mario Chalmers ready to play, start in Game 2Sam Amick on Twitter
Mario Chalmers (shoulder) will play and start in Friday's Game 2 against the Pacers, as expected. (05-24-2013)
Ira Winderman on Twitter
• Bulls confident Mirotic will come in 2014Ira Winderman on Twitter
The Bulls are reportedly confident that Nikola Mirotic will join the Bulls for the 2014/15 season. (05-24-2013)
ESPN Chicago
ESPN Chicago
• Toews insists Zetterberg doesn't worry him
Still without a goal in the postseason, Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews said he has been able to create scoring chances despite the strong defensive effort against him by Detroit Red Wings veteran Henrik Zetterberg. (05-25-2013)
Detroit Free Press
• Wings improve penalty kills with Drew MillerDetroit Free Press
The Red Wings have killed off nine straight Blackhawks' power plays heading into tonight's Game 5 at the United Center and helping to give Detroit a 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seeded Chicago team. (05-25-2013)
Detroit Free Press
• Wings heap praise on goaltender Jimmy HowardDetroit Free Press
Jimmy Howard has not a future Hall of Famer -- not yet, anyway -- but the Detroit Red Wings' 29-year-old netminder has been solid all season and in the playoffs, and his performance haven't gone unrecognized by his teammates. (05-25-2013)
Detroit News
• Jonathan Toews insists Hawks remain confidentDetroit News
Jonathan Toews continues to remain publicly positive despite the fact that he and the Chicago Blackhawks trail the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 in their best-of-seven, second-round playoff series. (05-25-2013)
Chicago Sun-Times
• Brent Seabrook's ice time cut by Hawks' coachChicago Sun-Times
Veteran defenseman Brent Seabrook is slumping conspicuously in the Chicago Blackhawks' second-round playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings and Joel Quenneville is doing something about it. (05-25-2013)
Chicago Sun-Times
• Anderson roughed up as Sens' season endsChicago Sun-Times
Chris Anderson gave up six goals on 33 shots in Ottawa's 6-2 Game 5 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday night. (05-24-2013)
• Kyle Turris' two points not enough in loss
Kyle Turris scored and assisted for the Senators as their season came to an end with a 6-2 loss in Game 5 of their second-round series with the Penguins on Friday night. (05-24-2013)
• Vokoun saves 29, stays hot in playoffs
Tomas Vokoun made 29 saves for the Penguins in their 6-2 Game 5 win against the Senators on Friday night. (05-24-2013)
• Neal's hat trick helps Penguins advance
James Neal notched a hat trick to help the Penguins advance to the Eastern Conference final with a 6-2 win over the Senators on Friday night. (05-24-2013)
• Tuomo Ruutu has successful hip surgery
Tuomo Ruutu underwent successful hip surgery after the season ended, according to Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford. (05-24-2013)
Chip Alexander on Twitter
• Eric Staal 'hopes' to ride bike next weekChip Alexander on Twitter
Eric Staal (knee) "hopes" to ride on the stationary bike by next week, according to general manager Jim Rutherford. (05-24-2013)
Chip Rutherford on Twitter
• Adam Cracknell signs 1-year deal with BluesChip Rutherford on Twitter
• 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)
• Second round suspended; restart at 7:15am CT
• Oosthuizen not in Memorial; out indefinitely
• Flesch bogey-free; 1 back @ Colonial midpoint
The second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial was suspended for the day at 6:38 p.m. CT. (05-24-2013)
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• Dustin Johnson schedules return for MemorialPGA TOUR Media on Twitter
• Oosthuizen not in Memorial; out indefinitely
Louis Oosthuizen is not listed in the published field of next week's Memorial. (05-24-2013)
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• Perez books his return for Muirfield VillagePGATOUR.com
• Flesch bogey-free; 1 back @ Colonial midpoint
Steve Flesch lapped Colonial Country Club today in bogey-free, 6-under-par 32-32=64 in his second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-24-2013)
• Reavie cards his lowest round in 22 months
Chez Reavie posted a 6-under-par 32-32=64 in his second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-24-2013)
• Stallings drops a bogey-free 65 in 2nd round
Scott Stallings spun a bogey-free, 5-under-par 34-31=65 in his second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-24-2013)
• Dangerous condition suspends second round
The second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial was suspended due to dangerous weather at 12:18 p.m. CT. (05-24-2013)
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• D.H. Lee withdraws during his second roundPGA TOUR Media on Twitter
D.H. Lee withdrew from the Crowne Plaza Invitational during his second round due to a back injury. (05-24-2013)
Jimmy Burch on Twitter
• Jacobson scrambles to the Colonial midpointJimmy Burch on Twitter
Fredrik Jacobson reached the halfway point of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in 7-under-par 66-67=133, two strokes off the 36-hole clubhouse lead. (05-24-2013)
• Lingmerth sheds 8 shots; cards bogey-free 64
David Lingmerth crafted a bogey-free, 6-under-par 32-32=64 in his second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial to reach the midpoint in 4-under 136, five strokes adrift of the 36-hole clubhouse lead. (05-24-2013)
• Birdie blitz fuels Duke's second round at CPI
Ken Duke turned in a 2-under-par 31-37=68 for his second round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, reaching the halfway point in 6-under 134, three strokes off the 36-hole clubhouse lead. (05-24-2013)
