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• Hardy goes 3-for-4 in Orioles win over Tigers
J.J. Hardy went 3-for-4 with a home run as the Orioles beat the Tigers 5-2 on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
• Gomes hits walkoff HR as Red Sox beat Rays
Jonny Gomes hit a walkoff two-run homer as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Rays on Tuesday night. (06-18-2013)
• Odorizzi pitches well but Rays lose to Boston
Jake Odorizzi yielded just one earned run over 5 2/3 innings but the Rays lost to the Red Sox in the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader at Fenway Park. (06-18-2013)
• Jones homers, drives in three against Tigers
Adam Jones hit a three-run homer to help the Orioles defeat the Tigers on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
• Wheeler sharp over six in major league debut
Zack Wheeler tossed six scoreless innings Tuesday against the Braves to earn a win in his MLB debut. (06-18-2013)
• Recker homers to lead Mets past the Braves
Anthony Recker hit his second home run of the season Tuesday in the Mets' defeat of the Braves. (06-18-2013)
• Britton picks up first win as O's top Tigers
Zach Britton allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings as the Orioles beat the Tigers on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
• Maholm allows two runs but Braves fall to NYM
Paul Maholm allowed just two runs over seven innings but the Braves fell to the Mets on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
• Verlander not sharp as Tigers lose to Orioles
Justin Verlander allowed five runs in five innings to take the loss against the Orioles on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
• Pestano earns 2nd save, Tribe tops Royals 4-3
Vinnie Pestano got through a tumultuous ninth inning to pick up his second save of the season on Tuesday as the Indians beat the Royals 4-3. (06-18-2013)
• Marco Estrada to begin rehab assignment
Marco Estrada (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Wisconsin on Thursday. (06-18-2013)
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• Aviles goes 2-for-4 as Indians beat RoyalsBrewers.mlb.com
Mike Aviles went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI as the Indians beat the Royals on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
• Vick Ballard to be Colts' No. 2 running back
• Titans coordinator praises tight end group
Vick Ballard is expected to open the season as the Colts' No. 2 back. (06-18-2013)
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• Arians expects D-Wash to play in 2013AFC Team-by-Team Notes
Speaking in a Tuesday radio interview, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians hinted he expects suspended ILB Daryl Washington to play this season, but acknowledged he's walking a "very thin line." (06-18-2013)
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• Arians: LT Levi Brown 'very rusty'Alex Marvez on Twitter
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians says LT Levi Brown (triceps) was "very rusty" in minicamp, but that his "skills are still there." (06-18-2013)
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• Jason Smith a 'sleeper' for left tackle job?Alex Marvez on Twitter
The New Orleans Times-Picayune considers Jason Smith a "sleeper" for the Saints' left tackle job. (06-18-2013)
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• Patriots 'holding out hope' on GronkowskiNew Orleans Times-Picayune
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots are "holding out hope" Rob Gronkowski (back surgery, arm surgery) will be ready for Week 1. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Pats believe Hernandez is innocentIan Rapoport on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the "belief" inside Patriots headquarters is that Aaron Hernandez was "not involved" with the murder police are investigating in Attleboro, Mass. (06-18-2013)
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• Hernandez questioned in murder investigationAdam Schefter on Twitter
Sports Illustrated reports Aaron Hernandez has been questioned in a "possible homicide" in North Attleboro, Mass., but is "not believed to be a murder suspect." (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Gronkowski's back surgery a successSports Illustrated
Profootballtalk reports "it is believed" Rob Gronkowski's Tuesday back operation went well. (06-18-2013)
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• Armanti Edwards likely to keep roster spot?Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
The Charlotte Observer believes Armanti Edwards is "beginning to look like an NFL receiver," and expects him to keep his roster spot. (06-18-2013)
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• WR Walter (back) not taking part in minicampCharlotte Observer
• Titans coordinator praises tight end group
OC Dowell Loggains believes the Titans have their best tight end corps since "Alge (Crumpler) and Bo Scaife." (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Falcons, Ryan in 'casual' talksNashville Tennessean
A source with knowledge of the situation tells Profootballtalk the Falcons and Matt Ryan are engaged in "casual" extension talks, and that negotiations are expected to intensify after July 4. (06-18-2013)
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• Dwyane Wade doesn't start second half
Dwyane Wade didn't start the second half of Tuesday's Game 6 for the Heat, but entered the game shortly after the start of the third quarter. (06-18-2013)
• Spurs - Heat: Same starters for Game 6
The Spurs and Heat are expected to use the same starting lineups for Tuesday's Game 6 as they did for Game 5. (06-18-2013)
• Doc Rivers to meet with Ainge on Wednesday
Coach Doc Rivers is expected to meet with Celtics GM Danny Ainge on Wednesday. (06-18-2013)
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• Chris Andersen exoected back in rotationAdrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Chris Andersen is expected to be back in the rotation for Tuesday's Game 6. (06-18-2013)
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• Clips killed trade due to financial concerns?South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski says the Clippers backed out of their trade with the Celtics due in part to financial considerations. (06-18-2013)
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• Carlos Boozer will be amnestied in 2014?Yahoo Sports
ESPN Chicago says there's a "very good chance" Carlos Boozer will be amnestied in the summer of 2014. (06-18-2013)
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• Jimmy Butler locked in as starting two-guardESPN Chicago
Jimmy Butler is penciled in as the Bulls' starting shooting guard in 2013-14. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Hawks and Mavs interested in MontaESPN Chicago
Sources tell ESPN that the Hawks and Mavericks have interest in impending free agent Monta Ellis. (06-18-2013)
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• Heat promise to keep Green covered TuesdayESPN.com
The Heat are promising not to give Danny Green any open looks in Tuesday's Game 6. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Doc Rivers unsure about Boston returnESPN.com
Doc Rivers is uncertain about returning to the Celtics after the deal with the Clippers fell through, sources told Yahoo! Sports. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Clippers call off trade with CelticsYahoo! Sports
The Clippers have called off the Kevin Garnett trade with the Celtics, sources told the LA Times. (06-18-2013)
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• Heat contemplating lineup change for Game 6Brad Turner on Twitter
The Heat are contemplating a lineup change in advance of Tuesday's Game 6 vs. the Spurs. (06-18-2013)
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Marc J. Spears on Twitter
• Report: Danny Briere told he'll be bought out
• Report: Flyers, Kings talking Bernier trade
• Slava Voynov, Kings agree to 6-year contract
Daniel Briere has reportedly been told by the Philadelphia Flyers that he will be bought out, according to team sources. (06-18-2013)
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• Rumor: Flyers back looking at Bobby RyanCSN Philadelphia
According to two NHL sources not associated with the Flyers, CSNPhilly.com is hearing that Anaheim is listening to offers for Bobby Ryan and Philadelphia is interested. (06-18-2013)
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• Wings hope to see Darren Helm at July campCSN Philadelphia
The Red Wings hope that Darren Helm will be able to take part in the team's development camp in mid-July. (06-18-2013)
Detroit Free Press
• Amonte critical of Hossa for missing Game 3Detroit Free Press
Marian Hossa was criticized by former Chicago Blackhawks star Tony Amonte Tuesday on WEEI-FM 93.7 in Boston. (06-18-2013)
Chicago Tribune
• Senators rename arena Canadian Tire CentreChicago Tribune
The Ottawa Senators will call their home building, which was previously dubbed Scotiabank Place, the Canadian Tire Centre after announcing a new eight-year agreement on Tuesday. (06-18-2013)
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• Sens still waiting on Alfredsson's decisionCBC.ca
The Ottawa Senators have talked to captain Daniel Alfredsson about returning for another season, but the veteran forward hasn't made a decision yet regarding his future. (06-18-2013)
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• Brad Marchand says Shaw eye gouged himNHL.com
• Report: Flyers, Kings talking Bernier trade
The Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings have discussed a Jonathan Bernier trade, a league source confirmed to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Sam Carchidi. (06-18-2013)
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• Blues sign Chorney to one-year, two-way dealPhiladelphia Inquirer
• Slava Voynov, Kings agree to 6-year contract
The Los Angeles Kings and Slava Voynov have reached an agreement on a six-year contract. (06-18-2013)
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• Preds sign Henderson to 2-year, two-way dealLisa Dillman on Twitter
Nashville Predators sign Kevin Henderson to two-year, two-way contract. (06-18-2013)
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• Report: Couture's deal for five years, $30MJames Mirtle on Twitter
Logan Couture's contract extension with the San Jose Sharks is worth $30 million over five years, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. (06-18-2013)
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Bob McKenzie on Twitter
• Villeneuve to drive No. 51 at Sonoma Raceway
Jacques Villeneuve takes over the #51 TAG Heuer Eyewear Chevy for Phoenix Racing at Sonoma Raceway. (06-18-2013)
• Ryan Newman's Sonoma Raceway statistics
In 11 starts at Sonoma Raceway, Ryan Newman has two top-five finishes and five top-10s. (06-18-2013)
• Justin Allgaier's Elkhart Lake history
This will be Justin Allgaier's fourth start at the 4.048-mile Road America road course. (06-18-2013)
• Piquet Jr. defending Elkhart Lake winner
Nelson Piquet Jr. is no stranger to success at the 4.048-mile, 14-turn Road America road course. (06-18-2013)
• Trevor Bayne Road America NNS race advance
Trevor Bayne had mixed results in his previous two outings at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. (06-18-2013)
• Montoya a previous winner at Sonoma Raceway
This weekend will be Juan Pablo Montoya's seventh start at Sonoma Raceway. (06-18-2013)
• Jamie McMurray at Sonoma Raceway
This weekend's race will be Jamie McMurray's 11th start at Sonoma Raceway. (06-18-2013)
• Allmendinger in Penske's #22 at Road America
AJ Allmendinger is returning to the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) this weekend after a five-year hiatus. (06-18-2013)
• Sam Hornish Jr. on the road course
Heading into this weekend at Elkhart Lake, Sam Hornish Jr. is well positioned to capture his first-ever road course victory in NASCAR competition. (06-18-2013)
• Logano is a former pole winner at Sonoma
In 2011, Joey Logano surprised the racing world, and himself, by laying down an impressive qualifying lap at Sonoma and winning his first-career road course pole. (06-18-2013)
• Brad Keselowski's road course history
Since the start of the 2011 season, Brad Keselowski has averaged a ninth-place finish at Sonoma and Watkins Glen International. (06-18-2013)
• Fellows at Circle Sport for road course races
Ron Fellows will begin his race toward his first career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory when he pilots the No. 33 Circle Sport Chevrolet in the upcoming road course events. (06-18-2013)
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Circle Sport Racing
• K. Thompson a staple at Rex Hospital Open
Kyle Thompson will play the Rex Hospital Open this week, which happens to be the site of two of his three Web.com Tour victories. (06-18-2013)
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• K. Bradley becoming more at home in TravelersPGATOUR.com
Keegan Bradley makes his third trip to TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship. (06-18-2013)
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• R. Moore twice a runner-up at the TravelersPGATOUR.com
Ryan Moore returns to the friendly confines of TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship. (06-18-2013)
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• Ernst back in his shell; Travelers awaitsPGATOUR.com
Derek Ernst came out of nowhere to win the Wells Fargo Championship earlier this year and now heads to TPC River Highlands for his first crack at the Travelers Championship. (06-18-2013)
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• V. Singh has been quiet since the MastersPGATOUR.com
Vijay Singh heads to the Travelers Championship in the midst of a huge slump. (06-18-2013)
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• Molder slamming trunks ahead of the TravelersPGATOUR.com
Bryce Molder is struggling to secure weekend tee times of late, and heads to the Travelers Championship to try and remedy that. (06-18-2013)
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• Langley could fit short TPC River HighlandsPGATOUR.com
Scott Langley has experienced his share of success on the PGA TOUR's shorter courses, so the Travelers Championship could prove a profitable stop. (06-18-2013)
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• Romero flying under the radar at TravelersPGATOUR.com
Andres Romero has only played in the Travelers Championship one time, but it went for a share of sixth in 2011. (06-18-2013)
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• Yang playing fourth Travelers ChampionshipPGATOUR.com
Y.E. Yang will tee it up in the Travelers Championship for the fourth time later this week. (06-18-2013)
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• McNeill still chasing first top 10 of 2013PGATOUR.com
George McNeill will play his 15th PGA TOUR event of 2013 at this weeks Travelers Championship. (06-18-2013)
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• Knox cracks the field at TPC River HighlandsPGATOUR.com
Russell Knox has been added to the published field of this week's Travelers Championship. (06-18-2013)
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• Neal Lancaster withdraws from the TravelersPGATOUR.com
Neal Lancaster has been removed from the published field of this week's Travelers Championship. (06-18-2013)
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