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June Studs and Duds
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Antonio Pierce, LB - New York Giants
November 20 @ 7:41pm CT
Pierce out indefinitely with bulging disk - The New York Giants have announced that linebacker Antonio Pierce will be out indefinitely with a bulging disk in his neck, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Ralph Vacchiano.
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Vernon Gholston, LB - New York Jets
November 20 @ 6:51pm CT
Gholston ruled out - Vernon Gholston did not practice Friday, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game at New England, according to the Jets' official website.
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Ben Watson, TE - New England Patriots
November 20 @ 6:42pm CT
Watson is probable - Ben Watson (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Jets, according to the Boston Globe.
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Ty Warren, DE - New England Patriots
November 20 @ 6:36pm CT
Ty Warren is questionable - Ty Warren is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, according to the Boston Globe. He is recovering from an ankle ailment.
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Sammy Morris, RB - New England Patriots
November 20 @ 6:33pm CT
Sammy Morris is questionable - Sammy Morris is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, according to the Boston Globe.
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Fred Taylor, RB - New England Patriots
November 20 @ 6:30pm CT
Fred Taylor ruled out - Updating an earlier report, Fred Taylor has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, according to the Boston Globe.
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David Herron Jr., LB - Kansas City Chiefs
November 20 @ 6:25pm CT
Herron is questionable - David Herron Jr. was limited in Friday's practice, and he is questionable for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, according to the Chiefs' official website. He is dealing with a knee injury.
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Michael Bush, RB - Oakland Raiders
November 20 @ 6:18pm CT
Michael Bush will start for Raiders - Michael Bush has been slated to start at running back for the Raiders in Week 11, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Stephen Strasburg, P - Washington Nationals
November 20 @ 6:30pm CT
No surgery for Strasburg - Updating a previous report, number-one overall pick Stephen Strasburg will not need surgery on his injured left knee, according to MLBlogs.com. Strasburg injured his knee shagging fly balls on Thursday.
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Josh Johnson, P - Florida Marlins
November 20 @ 6:16pm CT
Josh Johnson extension not imminent - ESPN.com is reporting that the Florida Marlins and ace Josh Johnson are not close to a contract extension. Johnson's agent told ESPN that negotiatons with the team have reached an impasse.
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Roy Halladay, P - Toronto Blue Jays
November 20 @ 6:13pm CT
Jays talk to Cubs about Halladay - The Blue Jays have contacted the Cubs regarding ace hurler Roy Halladay, according to MLBblogs.com.
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Matt Holliday, LF - St. Louis Cardinals
November 20 @ 5:42pm CT
Holliday on Boston's radar - The Red Sox are believed to be interested in Matt Holliday, according to the Boston Herald.
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Robinzon Diaz, C - Pittsburgh Pirates
November 20 @ 5:21pm CT
Diaz DFA'd by Pirates - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Pirates have designated catcher Robinzon Diaz for assignment. Diaz played in 41 games for the team last season.
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Robert Manuel, P - Boston Red Sox
November 20 @ 5:14pm CT
Boston claims R. Manuel - The Red Sox have claimed pitcher Robert Manuel off waivers from the Mariners, according to the Boston Globe.
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Jeff Karstens, P - Pittsburgh Pirates
November 20 @ 5:11pm CT
Karstens designated for assignment - The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated pitcher Jeff Karstens for assignment, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Karstens was 4-6 with a 5.42 ERA in 39 appearances (13 starts) last season.
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Chris Jakubauskas, P - Pittsburgh Pirates
November 20 @ 5:04pm CT
Jakubauskas claimed by Pirates - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Pirates have claimed right-handed pitcher Chris Jakubauskas from the Mariners. Jakubauskas was 6-7 with a 5.32 ERA in 35 appearances for Seattle last season.
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Fabricio Oberto, C - Washington Wizards
November 20 @ 7:36pm CT
Oberto to return Saturday - Wizards' beat writer Michael Lee is reporting that Fabricio Oberto will return from his sore left hamstring on Saturday against the Spurs. Oberto is averaging 2.6 points in nine games with the team this season.
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Robin Lopez, C - Phoenix Suns
November 20 @ 7:24pm CT
Lopez returns to practice for Suns - The Arizona Repubic is reporting that Suns' big man Robin Lopez practiced with full contact on Friday. Lopez has been out since October 3 with a fractured left foot.
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Richard Hamilton, G - Detroit Pistons
November 20 @ 6:54pm CT
Hamilton shoots at practice - The Detroit Free-Press is reporting that Pistons' guard Richard Hamilton took part in light practice on Friday. Hamilton took shots, but was unable to run or jump.
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Travis Diener, G - Indiana Pacers
November 20 @ 6:08pm CT
Diener out a month after toe surgery - Pacers' beat writer Mike Wells is reporting that guard Travis Diener will miss at least four weeks after having surgery on his big toe.
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Eric Gordon, G - Los Angeles Clippers
November 20 @ 5:46pm CT
Gordon hoping to return Monday - NBA writer Marc Spears is reporting that Clippers' guard Eric Gordon is hoping to return to action Monday. Gordon has missed the last six games with a groin injury.
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Andrew Bynum, C - Los Angeles Lakers
November 20 @ 4:42pm CT
Bynum misses Friday's practice - Lakers' center Andrew Bynum missed all of Friday's practice while receiving treatment on his injured ankle, according to the OC Register. Bynum said he expects to play Sunday against the Thunder.
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Shaquille O'Neal, C - Cleveland Cavaliers
November 20 @ 3:48pm CT
Shaq out Friday - Shaquille O'Neal (shoulder) will not be active on Friday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Anderson Varejao, F - Cleveland Cavaliers
November 20 @ 3:46pm CT
Varejao playing - Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play and come off the Cavaliers bench on Friday night, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Alexander Steen, C - St. Louis Blues
November 20 @ 7:13pm CT
Steen cleared to return - According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Blues' center Alexander Steen has been cleared to return to the lineup. Steen has missed the last 14 ames with a broken wrist.
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Alex Pietrangelo, D - St. Louis Blues
November 20 @ 7:08pm CT
Blues likely keeping Pietrangelo in NHL - The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that the Blues will keep defenseman Alex Pietrangelo on the NHL roster for the rest of the season. Pietrangelo played his ninth game of the season on Thursday, and it will count as a full year of service if he plays in the tenth game.
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Trent Whitfield, C - Boston Bruins
November 20 @ 6:45pm CT
Whitfield placed on waivers - Trent Whitfield has been placed on waivers by the Bruins, according to TSN.
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Brad Marchand, C - Boston Bruins
November 20 @ 5:28pm CT
Marchand sent down by Bruins - Brad Marchand has been sent down to AHL Providence by the Bruins, according to TSN.
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Nate Guenin, D - Pittsburgh Penguins
November 20 @ 5:08pm CT
Guenin sent down by Penguins - Nate Guenin has been sent down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by the Penguins, according to TSN.
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Milan Jurcina, D - Washington Capitals
November 20 @ 4:31pm CT
Jurcina out for Friday - Milan Jurcina will miss Friday's game against Montreal due to a groin injury, according to the Washington Post.
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Logan Couture, C - San Jose Sharks
November 20 @ 4:23pm CT
Couture recalled by Sharks - Logan Couture has been recalled by the Sharks from AHL Worcester, according to TSN.
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Chris Lee, D - Pittsburgh Penguins
November 20 @ 4:14pm CT
Lee sent down by Penguins - Chris Lee has been sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by the Penguins, according to TSN.
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Labonte signs with TRG for 2010
November 14 @ 6:54pm CT
According to NASCAR.com, Bobby Labonte has signed a one-year deal to driver for TRG Motorsports in 2010.
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Busch completes Texas four-peat
November 7 @ 6:14pm CT
For the fourth straight time, Kyle Busch dominated a Nationwide race at Texas Motor Speedway on his way to a win, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Kahne running R6 engine at Texas
November 7 @ 6:10pm CT
According to Jayski.com, Kasey Kahne will run the R6 engine in this weekend's Cup race at Texas.
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Mears to replace Burton in Nationwide race at Texas
November 6 @ 8:47pm CT
According to FOX Sports, Casey Mears will replace Jeff Burton in the RCR No. 29 in this weekend's Nationwide race at Texas.
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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing switching to Toyota?
November 6 @ 4:40pm CT
When Juan Pablo Montoya begins the 2010 season, it could be behind the wheel of a Toyota, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Townley signs Nationwide deal with RCR
November 6 @ 4:29pm CT
According NASCAR.com, John Wes Townley has reached a deal to drive full-time in the Nationwide Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2010.
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Danica to JR Motorsports?
November 4 @ 5:58pm CT
Dale Earnhardt, Jr is close to signing IRL driver Danica Patrick to a two-year deal to drive for his JR Motorsports Nationwide team.
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Keselowski replacing Stremme early
November 4 @ 3:57pm CT
According Yahoo! Sports, Brad Keselowski will replace David Stremme behind the wheel of the No. 12 car for the final three Cup races of 2009.
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Allenby takes early lead at Dubai
November 19 @ 9:47pm CT
Robert Allenby stroked through a round to finish seven strokes under par (65) to seize a one-stroke lead over Lee Westwood, Chris Wood, and Camilo Villegas at the Dubai World Championship, according to the Associated Press.
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Haskins grows lead at Champions Q School
November 19 @ 9:46pm CT
Steve Haskins carded his second consecutive round of 65 (-6) today in third-round action of the Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament, according to the Associated Press.
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Haskins takes top spot at Champions Q School
November 18 @ 10:54pm CT
Steve Haskins carded a bogey-free round of 65 (-6) on Wednesday, seizing a two-stroke lead over Curt Byrum, Jim Roy, Peter Senior, John Ross and Terry Burke after the second round of the Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament, according to the Associated Press.
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Norman warns of trying times for golf
November 18 @ 10:51pm CT
Greg Norman, an icon for golf fans and two-time British Open Champion, believes the prize money associated with professional golf will continue to flow away from the game as a result of the trying economic times, according to the Associated Press. "Golf is not going to be like it used to be. It's tough out there -- tough in business," Norman said. "I have gone through the cycle of things being really good and then going through another cycle. But I don't think the young generation see it because they have never seen it before. I have been through three recessions."
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Tiger to serve as honorary Stanford captain
November 17 @ 9:53pm CT
Stanford University reports former alum and golf icon Tiger Woods will serve as honorary captain this Saturday when the Cardinal (currently ranked 17th in the latest BCS Poll) welcomes rival California in what is commonly known as "The Big Game" on Saturday, according to the Associated Press.
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Tiger takes Australian Masters
November 16 @ 8:52pm CT
As usual, Tiger Woods saved his best for last and thrilled the Aussie crowd at Kingston Heath, carding a round of 68 (-4) on Sunday to secure a win at the Australian Masters, according to the Associated Press.
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Ames takes Children's Miracle Network Classic in playoff
November 16 @ 8:51pm CT
Stephen Ames posted a final round of 64 to pull into a a three-way tie for first place at the Children's Miracle Network Classic, moving on to victory over George McNeill and Justin Leonard in the extra holes, according to the Associated Press.
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Leonard secures invite to Augusta
November 16 @ 8:50pm CT
Justin Leonard may have fallen in playoff holes at the Children's Miracle Network Classic, the Tour's final event for the '09 season, but his finish was good enough to earn an official invite to The Masters next season, according to Bob Harig with ESPN.
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