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• Ruiz (hamstring) likely out around 3-4 weeks
• Choo in Monday's lineup against Mets
• Doumit out of Twins' lineup again Monday
• Jerry Hairston ready for ext. spring game
Carlos Ruiz was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. (05-20-2013)
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• McCann not in Monday's lineup against TwinsRyan Lawrence on Twitter
• Choo in Monday's lineup against Mets
• Doumit out of Twins' lineup again Monday
Ryan Doumit is out of the Twins' lineup for the second straight day Monday. (05-20-2013)
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• Twins to start Gibson, Walters, or DedunoMike Berardino on Twitter
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Friday that Kyle Gibson, P.J. Walters, or Sam Deduno will be called up to start Friday against the Tigers. (05-20-2013)
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• Dodgers activate LHP Ted Lilly from DLRhett Bollinger on Twitter
Dodgers activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list. (05-20-2013)
• Dodgers option RHP Magill to Triple-A
Dodgers optioned RHP Matt Magill to Triple-A Albuquerque. (05-20-2013)
• Frank Francisco (elbow) resumes throwing• Jerry Hairston ready for ext. spring game
Jerry Hairston (knee, groin) will played in an extended spring training game Monday. (05-20-2013)
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• Dickey goes eight innings in win over RaysEric Stephen on Twitter
R.A. Dickey yielded three runs (two earned) in eight innings Monday in a 7-5 win over the Rays. (05-20-2013)
• Odorizzi takes no-decision in Rays' debut
Jake Odorizzi gave up three runs in five innings in his Rays' debut Monday against the Indians. (05-20-2013)
• Encarnacion delivers three-run double in win
Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-3 with a three-run double and a run scored in Monday's win over the Rays. (05-20-2013)
• Report: Gronkowski's arm infection is gone
• Charles Woodson 'intrigued' by Raiders
Profootballtalk.com reports the lingering infection has cleared from Rob Gronkowski's arm, and his new plate was installed during Monday's surgery. (05-20-2013)
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• David McMillan reportedly shot and killedProfootballtalk on NBC Sports
Former Browns DE David McMillan was reportedly shot and killed in Georgia over the weekend. (05-20-2013)
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• Rams sign blocking TE Zach PotterAkron Beacon-Journal
Rams signed TE Zach Potter, formerly of the Jaguars. (05-20-2013)
• 'Too early to tell' on RG3 for training camp
Redskins GM Bruce Allen conceded it's "too early to tell" whether Robert Griffin III (ACL, LCL surgery) will be ready on the first day of training camp. (05-20-2013)
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• Marshawn Lynch no-show at Seahawks OTAsWashington Post
Marshawn Lynch did not report for the start of Seahawks OTAs Monday. (05-20-2013)
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• Patriots sign WR Mark HarrisonJohn Boyle on Twitter
• Charles Woodson 'intrigued' by Raiders
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free agent Charles Woodson is "intrigued" by the idea of finishing his career in Oakland. (05-20-2013)
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• Hillman, Ball receive increased practice repsAdam Schefter on Twitter
Ronnie Hillman and rookie Montee Ball received increased reps at Broncos OTA practice Monday as Knowshon Moreno (knee) sat and watched and Willis McGahee (personal) stayed away from workouts. (05-20-2013)
Denver Post
• Brandon Spikes to report to Patriots in JuneDenver Post
Although he was absent for the start of OTAs Monday, Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes will report to the team for June 11-13 minicamp. (05-20-2013)
Boston Herald
• Titans host Winston Justice, Antoine CaldwellBoston Herald
The Titans hosted free agent OLs Winston Justice and Antoine Caldwell on Monday. (05-20-2013)
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• Michael Floyd makes 'big leap' in year twoJohn Glennon on Twitter
The Cardinals' website writes that second-year WR Michael Floyd appears to have made "a big leap" in his second NFL offseason. (05-20-2013)
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• Terrelle Pryor's passes wobbly, off markazcardinals.com
According to the Contra Costa Times, Terrelle Pryor's passes are still "too wobbly and off the mark" to be considered a legitimate threat for the Raiders' starting quarterback job. (05-20-2013)
Contra Costa Times
Contra Costa Times
• David West limited by strained calf on Monday
David West was limited by a strained right calf during Monday's practice, but he doesn't expect it to hamper him during Game 1 on Wednesday. (05-20-2013)
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• Dwyane Wade (knee) calls himself 'day-to-day'Scott Agness on Twitter
Dwyane Wade (knee) described himself as "day-to-day" going forward, but he is fully expected to play in Wednesday's Game 1. (05-20-2013)
Shandel Richardson on Twitter
• Pendergraph absent Monday after child's birthShandel Richardson on Twitter
Jeff Pendergraph missed the Pacers practice on Monday following the birth of his daughter. (05-20-2013)
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• Nets finances complicate keeping BlatcheScott Agness on Twitter
The Nets may only be able to offer impending free agent Andray Blatche 120 percent of his 2012-13 salary, or under $1.5 million. (05-20-2013)
NY Post
• Nets likely to sign Bogdanovic w/ exceptionNY Post
The Nets are "all but certain" to use their mini-mid-level exception to sign G/F Bojan Bogdanovic, according to Tim Bontemps of the NY Post. (05-20-2013)
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• Chris Copeland hopes to re-sign w/ KnicksNY Post
Chris Copeland "really wants to return" with the Knicks, according to his agent, though New York's lack of salary-cap space is complicating the picture. (05-20-2013)
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• Steve Novak frustrated with not playingESPN New York
Steve Novak admitted to being frustrated by not receiving playing time in the second round. (05-20-2013)
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• Iman Shumpert could play in summer leagueMarc Berman on Twitter
Iman Shumpert said the Knicks want him to play in summer league. (05-20-2013)
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• Tyson Chandler admits he wasn't fully healthyMarc Berman on Twitter
Tyson Chandler admitted at his exit interview on Monday that he was not fully healthy after dealing with strep throat in addition to his neck injury during the playoffs. (05-20-2013)
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• Report: Mo Cheeks to get Pistons interviewHoward Beck on Twitter
Maurice Cheeks is reportedly on the Pistons' radar in their search for a new head coach. (05-20-2013)
Detroit Free Press
• Kawhi Leonard drawing heavy praise from SADetroit Free Press
Kawhi Leonard drew heavy praise from his teammates following San Antonio's Game 1 demolition of the Grizzlies. (05-20-2013)
San Antonio Express-News
• Deron Williams used media for late surgeSan Antonio Express-News
Deron Williams admitted to using media criticism as fuel for his second-half surge this season. (05-20-2013)
Nets Daily
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• Report: Stoll likely to miss rest of Round 2
• Adam Burish hopes to return during Round 2
According to a report from TSN, Jarret Stoll is unlikely to be back during Los Angeles' second-round series against the San Jose Sharks. (05-20-2013)
Toronto Sun
• Paul Stastny excellent for USA at WHCToronto Sun
Paul Stastny notched seven goals and a team-high 15 points in 10 games for Team USA at the IIHF World Championship. (05-20-2013)
Denver Post
• Ducks ink Swedish prospect William KarlssonDenver Post
William Karlsson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Anaheim. (05-20-2013)
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• Francois Beauchemin has ACL reconstructionDucks.nhl.com
Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful ACL reconstruction, according to the Anaheim Ducks. (05-20-2013)
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• Kyle Clifford might be back Tuesday for Gm 4Helene Elliott on Twitter
Kyle Clifford (undisclosed) skated with Colin Fraser and Brad Richardson on the fourth line during Monday's practice. (05-20-2013)
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• Jason Demers may return for Game 4CSN Bay Area
• Adam Burish hopes to return during Round 2
Adam Burish (hand) practiced with his teammates Monday and he hopes to return at some point during the Sharks' second-round series against Los Angeles. (05-20-2013)
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• Logan Couture skips Monday's practiceCSN Bay Area
Logan Couture didn't practice Monday, but his absence wasn't surprising and he still expects to play in Game 4. (05-20-2013)
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• Marc Staal skates with practice squad MondayCSN Bay Area
Marc Staal (eye) took to the ice with the Rangers' practice squad on Monday. (05-20-2013)
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• Darroll Powe skates with contact MondayThe Bergen Record
Darroll Powe (undisclosed) skated with the team's practice squad Monday. (05-20-2013)
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• Hagelin doesn't think he 'stinks' on the PPThe Bergen Record
Carl Hagelin doesn't believe he "stinks" on the power play, contrary to what coach John Tortorella told the media on Saturday. (05-20-2013)
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• Lundqvist on shoulder: 'It's under control'The Bergen Record
Henrik Lundqvist said his shoulder issue is "under control" when he spoke to the media after Monday's practice. (05-20-2013)
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The Bergen Record
• 2007 winner Mears ready for Coca-Cola 600
On Saturday night in the Sprint Showdown, Casey Mears and the GEICO Racing team not only looked to transfer to the big show (Sprint All-Star race), but also to build their data notebook before next week's points race, The Coca-Cola 600. (05-20-2013)
• Jamie McMurray won the Sprint Showdown
Jamie McMurray won the Sprint Showdown race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night. (05-19-2013)
• Johnson won record fourth All-Star Race
Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, his record-breaking fourth victory in 12 starts in the annual non-points race. (05-19-2013)
• Brendan Gaughan won Mobil 1 driver award
Brendan Gaughan won the Mobil 1 Command Performance Driver of the Race award at Charlotte. (05-17-2013)
• Kyle Busch won Charlotte Truck Series race
Sprint Cup regular (No. 18) Kyle Busch won the 11th Annual North Carolina Education Lottery 200, his 31st victory in 107 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races. (05-17-2013)
• Martin Truex Jr. on pole for Sprint Showdown
Martin Truex Jr. is on the pole for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Showdown race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-17-2013)
• Kurt Busch best 10-laps in All-Star practice
Kurt Busch had the best 10-lap consecutive average speed in the final practice for the Sprint All-Star race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-17-2013)
• Kyle Busch leads All-Star Race practice
Kyle Busch led the one and only practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-17-2013)
• Norm Benning does not qualify at Charlotte
Norm Benning does not qualify for the Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-17-2013)
• Mike Harmon gets last spot in NCWTS field
Nationwide Series regular (No. 74) Mike Harmon gets the last qualifying slot open to teams outside of the top 25 in owner points for the Camping World Truck Series race. (05-17-2013)
• McMurray best 10-laps in Showdown practice
Jamie McMurray had the best 10-lap consecutive average speed in the final practice for the Sprint Showdown race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-17-2013)
• Stenhouse tops Sprint Showdown final practice
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led the lone practice for the NASCAR Sprint Showdown race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-17-2013)
• Lee Williams gains entry into CPI at Colonial
Lee Williams has been added to the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Hoffmann granted a tee time at Colonial CCPGATOUR.com
Morgan Hoffmann has been added to the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Bowditch still chasing first top 25 of 2013PGATOUR.com
Steven Bowditch has been added to the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Watkins wiggles his way into Colonial fieldPGATOUR.com
Aaron Watkins has been added to the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Chez Reavie climbs into the field at ColonialPGATOUR.com
Chez Reavie has been added to the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
• Appleby gains entry into the CPI at Colonial
Stuart Appleby has been added to the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Stiles seeks a spark in his debut at ColonialPGATOUR.com
Darron Stiles has been added to the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Harman chooses not to compete at ColonialPGATOUR.com
Brian Harman has been removed from the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Driscoll withdraws from the CPI at ColonialPGATOUR.com
James Driscoll has been removed from the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Oosthuizen can't give it a go at ColonialPGATOUR.com
Louis Oosthuizen has been removed from the published field of this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-20-2013)
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• Goydos circles St. Jude for potential returnPGATOUR.com
Paul Goydos alerted his followers on Twitter tonight that he's hoping to return to competition at the FedEx St. Jude Classic on June 6-9. (05-19-2013)
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• Short, Jr. posts best TOUR finish since 2006Paul Goydos on Twitter
Wes Short, Jr. finished in a tie for 27th place at the HP Byron Nelson Championship at 2-under-par 68-71-71-68=278. (05-19-2013)
