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• Shane Victorino runs sprints Thursday
• Garcia (forearm) ready for rehab stint
• Eaton likely getting second opinion on elbow
Shane Victorino (hamstring) did sprints and other drills prior to Thursday's game. (05-23-2013)
Boston Globe
• Weaver on track to rejoin rotation next weekBoston Globe
Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Jered Weaver (elbow) will rejoin the rotation next week as long as his between-starts bullpen session goes well. (05-23-2013)
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• Brett Myers' velocity down a bitJeff Fletcher on Twitter
• Garcia (forearm) ready for rehab stint
Christian Garcia (forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend with Double-A Harrisburg. (05-23-2013)
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• Teagarden ready for catching, hittingBill Ladson on Twitter
Taylor Teagarden (thumb) is slated to start catching live batting practice and hitting off coaches Thursday in Sarasota, Florida. (05-23-2013)
Eddie A. Encina on Twitter
• Betemit (knee) ready for baseball activityEddie A. Encina on Twitter
Wilson Betemit (knee) will begin light baseball activities next week. (05-23-2013)
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• Wheeler 2-3 starts away from joining MetsEddie A. Encina on Twitter
Mike Puma of the New York Post was told by a high-ranking team official that prospect right-hander Zack Wheeler is expected make 2-3 more starts with Triple-A Las Vegas before joining the Mets. (05-23-2013)
New York Post
• Oswaldo Arcia not in Thursday's lineupNew York Post
Oswaldo Arcia is not in Thursday's lineup against the Tigers. (05-23-2013)
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• Red Sox ink LHP Perez to minors dealMinnesota Twins on Twitter
• Eaton likely getting second opinion on elbow
Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said Thursday that Adam Eaton will "probably" get a second opinion on his left elbow from Dr. James Andrews in the coming days. (05-23-2013)
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• Nova (triceps) nearing return from DLNick Piecoro on Twitter
Ivan Nova (triceps) could be activated from the disabled list early next week. (05-23-2013)
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• O's designate RHP Burnett for assignmentESPN New York
Orioles designated RHP Alex Burnett for assignment. (05-23-2013)
• Braman running with the starters at OTAs
• Mathieu enters NFL in league's drug program
• Chiefs worked out free agent S Corey Lynch
• Rams TE Lance Kendricks had knee scoped
• Ravens ILB Arthur Brown signs rookie deal
• Mathieu enters NFL in league's drug program
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Cardinals third-round FS Tyrann Mathieu enters the NFL in the league's drug test program. (05-23-2013)
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• Josh Brent may have violated terms of releaseIan Rapoport on Twitter
Cowboys NT Josh Brent will attend a Friday morning court hearing to determine if he violated the terms of his release. (05-23-2013)
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• Brandon Harris going thru concussion protocolNFL.com
Texans CB Brandon Harris is going through concussion protocol after getting knocked out in OTAs this week. (05-23-2013)
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• 49ers TE Vance McDonald signs rookie dealhoustontexans.com
49ers signed second-round TE Vance McDonald to a four-year contract. (05-23-2013)
• Texans ink third-rounder DE/OLB Montgomery
Texans signed third-round DE/OLB Sam Montgomery to a four-year contract. (05-23-2013)
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• Bills TE Chandler likely to be ready for campTania Ganguli on Twitter
BuffaloBills.com reports that TE Scott Chandler (ACL surgery) is likely to be a participant in practice right from the start of training camp. (05-23-2013)
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• Tank Carradine signs rookie deal with 49ersbuffalobills.com
49ers signed second-round DE/OLB Tank Carradine to a four-year contract. (05-23-2013)
• Redskins NT Neild (knee) back on the field• Chiefs worked out free agent S Corey Lynch
• Rams TE Lance Kendricks had knee scoped
• Ravens ILB Arthur Brown signs rookie deal
Ravens signed second-round ILB Arthur Brown to a four-year contract. (05-23-2013)
• Hibbert :Battier's low blow was intentional
Roy Hibbert said that Shane Battier's low blow in Game 1 was intentional. (05-23-2013)
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• Report: Bobcats interviewed Jeff HornacekRoy Hibbert on Twitter
The Bobcats interviewed Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek on Thursday for their head coach opening after meeting with Lakers assistant Steve Clifford earlier in the week, CBS Sports' Ken Berger reports. (05-23-2013)
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• Report: Mavs will target Jack, Bayless as FAsKen Berger on Twitter
The Mavericks will be interested in free-agent point guards Jarrett Jack and Jerryd Bayless, a source tells Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. (05-23-2013)
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Dumars has spoken to Jackson a couple timesFort Worth Star-Telegram
Pistons president Joe Dumars said he's spoken to Phil Jackson "one or two" times since Jackson left Detroit after agreeing to serve as a short-term consultant. (05-23-2013)
Detroit Free Press
• Dwyane Wade says knee worse than last yearDetroit Free Press
Dwyane Wade said his current knee injury is more painful than the one he played through last postseason. (05-23-2013)
Miami Herald
• Iman Shumpert to work on PG skills in summerMiami Herald
Iman Shumpert says he's going to work on improving his point guard skills this summer. (05-23-2013)
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• Nate McMillan won't return to Coach K's staffJared Zwerling on Twitter
Nate McMillan said he won't return as an assistant on Mike Krzyzewski's Team USA staff. (05-23-2013)
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• Mario Chalmers plans to play in Game 2 FridayMarc J. Spears on Twitter
Mario Chalmers (shoulder) said he expects to play in Friday's Game 2. (05-23-2013)
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• Report: Hawks, Warriors on Howard's FA listRachel Nichols on Twitter
The Hawks and Warriors are among the teams on Dwight Howard's list this summer, a source familiar with his thinking told Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News. (05-23-2013)
Long Beach Press-Telegram
• Hibbert will demand to be in game next timeLong Beach Press-Telegram
Roy Hibbert says he might need to start speaking up more after he sat out the final two possessions of Indiana's overtime loss to Miami on Wednesday night. (05-23-2013)
Yahoo! Sports
• Larry Drew might be interested in Clips jobYahoo! Sports
Larry Drew would be interested in the now-vacant Clippers head coach position, according to Hawks beat writer Chris Vivlamore. (05-23-2013)
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• Jared Sullinger working on 10-week programChris Vivlamore on Twitter
Jared Sullinger (back) said he resumed light workouts two weeks ago as part of a 10-week rehab program. (05-23-2013)
Chris Forsberg on Twitter
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• Chris Kreider starts on NYR's second line
Chris Kreider is starting Game 4 of the second-round series on the Rangers' second line. (05-23-2013)
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• Haley and Newbury will play in Game 4Jim Cerny on Twitter
Micheal Haley and Kris Newbury took line rushes on the Rangers' fourth unit during Thursday's pregame warmup. (05-23-2013)
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• No Asham, Clowe, Staal or Stralman at warmupAndrew Gross on Twitter
Arron Asham and Ryane Clowe weren't on the ice for New York's pregame warmup. (05-23-2013)
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• Vlasic, Braun have gotten the job doneAndrew Gross on Twitter
Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Justin Braun have done an excellent job shutting down Los Angeles' top line in the Sharks' second-round series. (05-23-2013)
San Jose Mercury News
• Jarret Stoll still hasn't resumed skatingSan Jose Mercury News
Jarret Stoll has not resumed skating since suffering an upper-body injury in Game 1 against San Jose, but he has been doing some off-ice workouts. (05-23-2013)
LAKingsInsider.com
• Thrower gets thrown out of Memorial CupLAKingsInsider.com
Dalton Thrower has been suspended for the rest of the Memorial Cup tournament after delivering a check to the head on Portland Winterhawks forward Taylor Leier. (05-23-2013)
TSN.ca
• Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as new coachTSN.ca
Patrick Roy has been named the new head coach and vice president of hockey operations of the Colorado Avalanche. (05-23-2013)
Denver Post
• Alfredsson still believes in his teammatesDenver Post
Daniel Alfredsson feels his comment about the Senators not being able to rally from a 3-1 series deficit against Pittsburgh was taken out of context. (05-23-2013)
Ottawa Sun
• Craig Anderson will start Game 5 as expectedOttawa Sun
Obviously, Craig Anderson will be between the pipes for Ottawa Friday night in Game 5 at Pittsburgh. (05-23-2013)
Ottawa Sun
• Hawks will continue to go with Corey CrawfordOttawa Sun
Corey Crawford will start in goal for the Blackhawks in Game 4 Thursday night. (05-23-2013)
Chris Kuc on Twitter
• Stalberg predicts a goal from Toews in Gm 4Chris Kuc on Twitter
Chicago teammate Viktor Stalberg is confident that Jonathan Toews will snap out of his scoring funk in Game 4. (05-23-2013)
Chicago Sun-Times
• Kris Newbury or Michael Haley may play Thurs.Chicago Sun-Times
Kris Newbury and Micheal Haley took part in Thursday's morning skate. (05-23-2013)
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• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• Defending champ opens with a 69 at Colonial
Zach Johnson opened his title defense of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial with a 1-under-par 33-36=69. (05-23-2013)
• Late birdies buoy Kokrak in the opening round
Jason Kokrak posted a 4-under-par 36-30=66 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, finishing four strokes off the clubhouse lead. (05-23-2013)
• Hoffmann puts on putting clinic at Colonial
Morgan Hoffmann enjoyed a bogey-free, 6-under-par 33-31=64 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
