- NHL: Plekanec stands out for Montreal
- NBA: Bosh posts eighth straight double-double
- NBA: Murphy posts double-double in return
- NBA: LeBron scores season-high 40 in win
- NFL: Pierce out indefinitely with bulging disk
- NFL: Sammy Morris is questionable
- NFL: Fred Taylor ruled out
- NFL: Michael Bush will start for Raiders
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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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Dwyane Wade, G - Miami Heat
November 20 @ 9:15pm CT
Wade scores 30 in losing effort - Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 30 points on Friday, but it came in a losing effort as the Heat fell to the Raptors 120-113. Wade had eight assists and five rebounds in the game as well.
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Andrea Bargnani, C - Toronto Raptors
November 20 @ 9:13pm CT
Bargnani goes foe 24 & 10 in win - Andrea Bargnani had anther big night for the Raptors on Friday as Toronto defeated the Heat 120-113. Bargnani scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the game.
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Chris Bosh, C - Toronto Raptors
November 20 @ 9:09pm CT
Bosh posts eighth straight double-double - Chris Bosh posted his eighth straight double-double on Friday as the Raptors defeated the Heat 120-113. Bosh scored 29 points and hauled in 12 boards in the win.
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Elton Brand, F - Philadelphia 76ers
November 20 @ 8:58pm CT
Brand has another strong outing - Elton Brand put together his second straight strong performance on Friday as the Sixers fell to the Grizzlies 102-97. Brand scored 22 points, grabbed six boards, and added four steals in the game.
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Louis Williams, G - Philadelphia 76ers
November 20 @ 8:55pm CT
Louis Williams scores 31 in loss - Louis Williams scored a team-high 31 points on Friday, but the Sixers fell to the Grizzlies by a score of 102-97. Williams had five assists and two rebounds as well in the contest.
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Zach Randolph, F - Memphis Grizzlies
November 20 @ 8:51pm CT
Randolph records another double-double - Zach Randolph scored 21 points and hauled in 11 rebounds on Friday as the Grizzlies defeated the 76ers 102-97.
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Rudy Gay, F - Memphis Grizzlies
November 20 @ 8:47pm CT
Gay's monster night comes in win - Rudy Gay had a monster night for the Grizzlies on Friday in their 102-97 win over the Sixers. Gay finished with 33 points and ten rebounds in the win.
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Troy Murphy, F - Indiana Pacers
November 20 @ 8:43pm CT
Murphy posts double-double in return - Troy Murphy returned to action for the Pacers on Friday as Indianapolis fell to Cleveland 105-95. Murphy had 12 points and 10 rebounds in just under 24 minutes of playing time off the bench.
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Mike Green, D - Washington Capitals
November 20 @ 9:17pm CT
Green productive in loss - Mike Green was productive in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Canadiens at the Verizon Center, as he collected a pair of assists.
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Carey Price, G - Montreal Canadiens
November 20 @ 9:13pm CT
Price racks up 32 saves - Carey Price racked up 32 saves in tonight's 3-2 win at Washington.
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Tomas Plekanec, C - Montreal Canadiens
November 20 @ 9:09pm CT
Plekanec stands out for Montreal - Tomas Plekanec was a standout for the Canadiens in Friday's 3-2 win at Washington, as he notched a goal and an assist. He was named the First Star of the game.
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John-Michael Liles, D - Colorado Avalanche
November 20 @ 8:18pm CT
Liles back for the Avs Friday - The Sports Network is reporting that Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles will return Friday night against the Canucks. Liles has been out for five games with a shoulder injury.
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T.J. Galiardi, LW - Colorado Avalanche
November 20 @ 8:04pm CT
Galiardi back for Avs Friday - Avalanche writer Aaron Musick is reporting that forward T.J. Galiardi will return Friday night against the Canucks. Galiardi has missed three weeks with an ankle injury.
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Tom Poti, D - Washington Capitals
November 20 @ 7:58pm CT
Poti leaves with undisclosed injury - Capitals' defenseman Tom Poti left Friday night's game in the second period with an undisclosed injury. Poti's return to the game is questionable.
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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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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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