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Brian Westbrook, RB - Philadelphia Eagles
February 9 @ 4:52pm CT
Westbrook not likely to retire - Brian Westbrook isn't likely to retire this offseason, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Nathan Vasher, CB - Chicago Bears
February 9 @ 4:43pm CT
Bears likely to cut Vasher - Due $2.95 million in 2010, Nathan Vasher will most likely be released, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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Quinn Sypniewski, TE - Baltimore Ravens
February 9 @ 4:42pm CT
Sypniewski has followup surgery - According to Aaron Wilson on Twitter, Ravens tight end Quinn Sypniewski underwent a minor followup surgery on his injured left knee.
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Donte Stallworth, WR - Cleveland Browns
February 9 @ 3:46pm CT
Stallworth has workout scheduled for Wednesday - Donte Stallworth's agent Drew Rosenhaus said that a number of teams have shown interest in his client and that Stallworth will work out for an undisclosed NFL team tomorrow, according to the Boston Globe.
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DeDe Dorsey, RB - Detroit Lions
February 9 @ 2:19pm CT
Dorsey apparently signs with Lions - DeDe Dorsey claims to have signed a deal with Detroit, according to the Detroit News.
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Brandon London, WR - Pittsburgh Steelers
February 9 @ 11:49am CT
London added to Steelers' roster - Brandon London has signed a futures contract with the Steelers, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Greg Olsen, TE - Chicago Bears
February 9 @ 8:16am CT
Olsen to see significantly reduced role under Martz - New Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz suggested that Greg Olsen will be asked to block much more than he has in the past, according to Pro Football Talk. "All tight ends, their first responsibility, they have to put their hand down on the line of scrimmage and be a successful blocker, and then they move to receiving," Martz said. "To just skip by that and say, 'He's a terrific receiver,' well, then you might as well just put another wide receiver in there."
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Devin Hester, WR - Chicago Bears
February 9 @ 8:11am CT
Martz plans to move Hester to slot - New Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz indicated that he plans to reduce Devin Hester role on offense slightly so that Hester can focus more on special teams, according to Pro Football Talk. "It would be very difficult for [Hester] to play every snap on offense and still play effectively on special teams," Martz said.
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Chien-Ming Wang, P - New York Yankees
February 9 @ 4:30pm CT
Wang choosing between two teams? - Chien-Ming Wang is reportedly mulling over offers from two clubs, and could sign sometime in the next week, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
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Todd Wellemeyer, P - St. Louis Cardinals
February 9 @ 4:24pm CT
Rox not eyeing Wellemeyer - Despite recent speculation to the contrary, the Rockies are not interested in free agent righty Todd Wellemeyer, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.
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Jarrod Washburn, P - Detroit Tigers
February 9 @ 4:22pm CT
Orioles eying Washburn - According to FOXsports.com, the Orioles have shown interest in free agent left-hander Jarrod Washburn.
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Jack Egbert, P - New York Mets
February 9 @ 4:21pm CT
Egbert designated for assignment - Jack Egbert has been designated for assignment.
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Jason Pridie, LF - New York Mets
February 9 @ 2:45pm CT
Pridie claimed off waivers by Mets - The Mets have claimed Jason Pridie off waivers from the Twins, according to USA Today.
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Jacque Jones, LF - Minnesota Twins
February 9 @ 2:40pm CT
Jones reunites with the Twins - Jacque Jones has signed a minor league deal with the Twins, according to ESPN.com.
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Scott Schoeneweis, P - Milwaukee Brewers
February 9 @ 2:36pm CT
Brewers and Schoeneweis agree on contract - Scott Schoeneweis has signed a minor league deal with the Brewers, according to the USA Today.
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Brandon Webb, P - Arizona Diamondbacks
February 9 @ 2:30pm CT
Webb throws off mound - Brandon Webb threw off a mound on Tuesday, the first time he's done so since undergoing shoulder surgery in August, according to MLB.com. "[It] went good," Webb said. "[The] ball came out well, but I was just thinking about arm slot on every throw. That's to be expected, not having thrown on the mound in so long."
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Kobe Bryant, G - Los Angeles Lakers
February 9 @ 4:39pm CT
Kobe a game-time decision for Wednesday - Kobe Bryant (ankle) will be a game-time decision against the Jazz on Wednesday, according to beat writer Mike Trudell.
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Allen Iverson, G - Philadelphia 76ers
February 9 @ 3:20pm CT
Iverson will miss two more games - Allen Iverson will miss two more games while tending to his sick daughter, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Kate Fagan.
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Glen Davis, F - Boston Celtics
February 9 @ 3:17pm CT
Davis-for-Augustin being discussed - The Celtics are in discussion with the Bobcats regarding a potential trade that would send Glen Davis to Charlotte in exchange for D.J. Augustin, according to ESPN.com.
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Nicolas Batum, F - Portland Trail Blazers
February 9 @ 3:13pm CT
Batum replaces Bayless in Blazers' starting lineup - Nicolas Batum will be moved into Portland's starting lineup, according to the Oregonian.
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Jarvis Hayes, F - New Jersey Nets
February 9 @ 1:34pm CT
Hayes should play despite bruised leg - Jarvis Hayes (leg) is expected to play against Cleveland tonight, according to the Bergen Record.
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Chauncey Billups, G - Denver Nuggets
February 9 @ 1:31pm CT
Billups likely to play despite sore ankles - Chauncey Billups, who is recovering from two sprained ankles, is expected to play against Dallas tonight, according to the Denver Post.
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Yi Jianlian, F - New Jersey Nets
February 9 @ 1:29pm CT
Jianlian questionable against Cavaliers - Yi Jianlian is questionable against the Cavs Tuesday with a sore right shoulder, according to the Bergen Record.
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Delonte West, G - Cleveland Cavaliers
February 9 @ 12:10pm CT
West will remain sidelined on Tuesday - Despite looking good in practice yesterday, Delonte West (finger) will not play when the Cavs take on New Jersey tonight, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Ansi Salmela, D - New Jersey Devils
February 9 @ 4:50pm CT
Salmela out Wednesday - According to TSN.com, Devils defenseman Ansi Salmela will miss Wednesday's contest with a concussion and broken nose.
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Colin Wilson, C - Nashville Predators
February 9 @ 3:41pm CT
Predators promote Wilson from AHL - The Predators have called up Colin Wilson from the AHL, according to the Nashville Tennessean.
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Nolan Yonkman, D - Nashville Predators
February 9 @ 3:40pm CT
Yonkman called up by Nashville - The Predators have called up Nolan Yonkman from the AHL, according to the Nashville Tennessean.
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Marcel Goc, C - Nashville Predators
February 9 @ 3:38pm CT
Goc out with upper-body injury - Marcel Goc (upper body) will not play in tonight's game against the Islanders, according to the Nashville Tennessean.
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Ryan Getzlaf, C - Anaheim Ducks
February 9 @ 3:34pm CT
Getzlaf sprains ankle, could miss a few games - Ryan Getzlaf, who left the Ducks' game early last night after spraining his ankle, is hoping to return by this weekend, according to the Orange County Register.
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Marian Gaborik, RW - New York Rangers
February 9 @ 1:47pm CT
Gaborik requires stitches in knee - Marian Gaborik received stitches in his knee after getting cut there at practice on Tuesday, according to Newsday.
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Rob Davison, D - New Jersey Devils
February 9 @ 1:45pm CT
Davison called up by Devils - Rob Davison has been recalled from the AHL, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.
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Martin Biron, G - New York Islanders
February 9 @ 1:43pm CT
Biron will be between the pipes for Islanders tonight - Martin Biron will get the nod against the Predators tonight, according to Newsday.
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Edwards shines in the Shootout
February 9 @ 4:17pm CT
Although a late wreck dropped him to 17th, Carl Edwards led a race-high 42 laps in the Budweiser Shootout, according to SceneDaily.com.
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JR Motorsports still seeking sponsorship
February 9 @ 3:57pm CT
According to The Associated Press, Dale Earnhardt, Jr is still seeking associate sponsors for his Nationwide Series teams.
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Ambrose facing high expectations entering Daytona
February 9 @ 7:37am CT
After a surprising 17th-place finish in the standings last season, Marcos Ambrose has been tabbed as a Chase contender in 2010, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Ragan looks to start bounceback season at Daytona
February 9 @ 7:33am CT
After a disappointing 2009 season, David Ragan will look to start the 2010 season off on the right foot with a strong showing in the Daytona 500, according to SceneDaily.com.
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Speedweeks engine rule update
February 8 @ 4:16pm CT
Unlike other races, teams may change engines prior to Happy Hour practice for the Daytona 500 and not forfeit their starting position, according to Jayski.com.
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Lagasse Jr. signs Nationwide deal
February 8 @ 3:38pm CT
Scott Lagasse Jr. will drive for Barker Curb Racing in the Nationwide Series in 2010, according to SceneDaily.com.
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Nemechek looking to secure full-time sponsorship
February 8 @ 3:34pm CT
After locking himself into the Daytona 500 field during qualifying, Joe Nemechek hopes to secure enough sponsorship to run a full season in 2010, according to SceneDaily.com.
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Sticker emerges victorious at Northern Trust Open
February 8 @ 1:11am CT
He needed a bit of conservative play and perseverance but give Steve Stricker credit for finding those traits and more in earning the win at the Riviera today, carding a final round of 70 (-1) to take the Northern Trust Open, according to the Associated Press.
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Na, Verplank, Campbell get spots in Match Play Championship
February 8 @ 1:02am CT
Today was the official cutoff to push into the World Rankings with hopes of qualifying for the WGC Accenture Match Play Championships next week, and Kevin Na, Scott Verplank and Chad Campbell all made good on it, according to the Associated Press. The top 64 players in the world, barring withdrawal or refusal, make the grade and those three players all pushed into that group following positive results at the Northern Trust Open.
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Jimenez tops Westwood in playoff at Dubai
February 8 @ 12:55am CT
Miguel Angel Jimenez defeated Lee Westwood on the third hole of a sudden death playoff Sunday to win the Dubai Desert Classic, according to the Associated Press. Westwood missed a 5-foot par putt on the third playoff hole to leave Jimenez with a 4-footer for the win, which he calmly sank for the 16th victory of his career. "After so many years of coming to Dubai and playing well, I am proud to have finally won this title," the Spaniard said. "I have always loved the course, the ambiance and the people here."
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Stricker takes strong 5-stroke lead at Northern Trust Open
February 7 @ 2:01am CT
Our pick of the week has taken a sizeable lead with expectations of piling on in the final on Sunday, giving fantasy owners reason to smile for Steve Stricker, touting a five-stroke lead over all comers at the Northern Trust Open, according to the Associated Press. Stricker was nearly perfect, finding his irons and running a stretch of six greens within 15 feet of the hole through seven holes.
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Westwood, Jimenez, Jaidee, Quiros set for Sunday at Dubai
February 7 @ 1:53am CT
The powers caught the man on the rise as solidified golf greats Lee Westwood and Miguel Angel Jimenez carded rounds of 68 on Saturday to match overnight leader Thongchai Jaidee for a share of the lead in third-round play at the Dubai Desert Classic, according to the Associated Press.
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Fox claims Tiger will not return for Match Play Championship
February 6 @ 1:01am CT
Sources claimed to be "close" to Tiger Woods are reporting the golf great will not be returning to PGA play at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship in two weeks, according to FoxNews.com. "As far as I know (Woods' return) will not be at the Match Play," a source close to Woods told FOXSports.com Friday. A second insider said he had no direct knowledge of when Woods would make his comeback but that his "gut feeling" was that it would not be in Arizona.
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Stricker pulls into tie atop Northern Trust Open
February 6 @ 12:43am CT
First-round leader Dustin Johnson needed a hole-in-one to keep the pace at the Northern Trust Open today as Steve Stricker made a serious charge, carding a round of 65 (-6) on the day, according to the Associated Press.
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Jaidee grabs the lead at Dubai Desert Classic
February 6 @ 12:13am CT
Thongchai Jaidee has moved in front of the pack at the Dubai Desert Classic, carding a round of 66 (-6) today on the European Tour, according to the Associated Press. Jaidee carded six birdies without a single bogey on the day, holding a one-shot lead on Lee Westwood, Stephen Dodd, and the great Miguel Angel Jimenez.
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