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Special Teams Analysis: Week 12

Fantasy football leagues often include a special teams component with their defenses, and Ted Carlson examines the kick and punt return prospects for Week 12. More »

Jake Delhomme, QB - Carolina Panthers

November 22 @ 8:10am CT

Delhomme's job safe - Jake Delhomme has been struggling his last couple outings and has even started to hear boos from the home crowd. Head coach Jon Fox said he has full confidence in his QB and will not make a switch, according to Pro Football Weekly.
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Adam Jones, CB - Dallas Cowboys

November 22 @ 7:36am CT

Pac Man back - The NFL confirmed Friday that suspended cornerback Adam Jones can join the Dallas Cowboys on Monday and that he can play against Pittsburgh, according to the AP.
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Derek Stanley, WR - St. Louis Rams

November 22 @ 7:14am CT

Stanley to return kicks - Rams receiver Derek Stanley said on Friday that his ankle is feeling better and he will return kickoffs and punts on Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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James Jones, WR - Green Bay Packers

November 22 @ 7:08am CT

Jones questionable - James Jones was held out of most of the team's practice Friday, and he is listed as questionable for Week 12, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
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Jon Beason, LB - Carolina Panthers

November 21 @ 11:01pm CT

Beason fined $5,000 - Jon Beason has been fined $5,000 by the NFL for grabbing quarterback Daunte Culpepper's facemask in Week 11, according to the Associated Press.
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Adalius Thomas, LB - New England Patriots

November 21 @ 7:33pm CT

Thomas out for Week 12 - Adalius Thomas has been ruled out for Week 12 with his forearm injury, according to the Associated Press.
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Reggie Bush, RB - New Orleans Saints

November 21 @ 7:28pm CT

Bush could be game-time call? - Reggie Bush was given a day off Friday to rest his surgically repaired knee, and could be a game-time call for Week 12 if he doesn't practice Saturday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
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JaMarcus Russell, QB - Oakland Raiders

November 21 @ 7:21pm CT

Russell fully practices - JaMarcus Russell fully practiced Friday, according to the Oakland Tribune. He had been nursing a knee ailment.
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Eric O'Flaherty, P - Atlanta Braves

November 21 @ 8:40pm CT

Braves claim O'Flaherty off waivers - The Braves have claimed pitcher Eric O'Flaherty off waivers from the Mariners, according to MLB.com.
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Edgar Renteria, SS - Detroit Tigers

November 21 @ 8:26pm CT

Giants talking to Renteria - Edgar Renteria's rep (Leff Lane) and the Giants have exchanged contract proposals, according to MLB.com. Lane said, "We're actively negotiating, no doubt about it."
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Andy Cannizaro, SS - Cleveland Indians

November 21 @ 7:55pm CT

Cannizaro signs minor league deal - Andy Cannizaro signed a minor league deal with the Indians, according to MLB.com.
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Mike Hampton, P - Atlanta Braves

November 21 @ 7:45pm CT

Hampton covets one-year deal - Free agent Mike Hampton covets a one-year deal, according to the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com.
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John Van Benschoten, P - Pittsburgh Pirates

November 21 @ 7:38pm CT

Van Benschoten done with Pirates - John Van Benschoten has filed for minor league free agency, according to the Pirates' official website.
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CC Sabathia, P - Milwaukee Brewers

November 21 @ 6:22pm CT

Brewers waiting on Sabathia - The Brewers are waiting to hear from CC Sabathia's reps, according to MLB.com. The club is believed to have offered him a five year deal at $100 million, but have not heard anything regarding his thoughts of remaining with the Brewers as of yet. GM Doug Melvin said, "We haven't heard from them, and they haven't heard from us. So that's where we stand."
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Mike Lincoln, P - Cincinnati Reds

November 21 @ 5:35pm CT

Reds talking to Lincoln - The Reds are talking to free agent reliever Mike Lincoln, according to the Reds' official website.
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David Weathers, P - Cincinnati Reds

November 21 @ 5:25pm CT

Reds could retain Weathers - The Reds could re-sign free agent hurler David Weathers, according to the Reds' official website. His agent (Danny Horwits) said, "We're still negotiating and still talking."
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Stephon Marbury, G - New York Knicks

November 22 @ 8:16am CT

Marbury to the Heat? - Reports out of New York say that the Knicks have "a standing offer" with the Heat that would involve sending Stephon Marbury for forward Shawn Marion, according to SI.com.
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Manu Ginobili, G - San Antonio Spurs

November 22 @ 7:45am CT

Ginobili getting close - Manu Ginobili could return to the Spurs’ lineup next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September to repair ligament damage, according to the AP.
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Kevin Durant, G - Oklahoma City Thunder

November 22 @ 7:27am CT

Carlesimo fired - After losing 12 of 13 games to start the season, P.J. Carlesimo has been fired as Oklahoma City Thunder coach, according to Yahoo sports.
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Stephen Jackson, G - Golden State Warriors

November 22 @ 12:25am CT

Jackson pours in 32 points in loss - Stephen Jackson poured in a game-high 32 points in Friday's 115-110 loss to the Bulls. He also generated six assists and two rebounds.
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Drew Gooden, F - Chicago Bulls

November 22 @ 12:19am CT

Gooden hauls in 16 boards - Drew Gooden hauled in 16 rebounds with 18 points in Friday's close 115-110 win over the Warriors. He also contributed two assists and one block.
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Derrick Rose, G - Chicago Bulls

November 22 @ 12:14am CT

Rose scores 25 points in win - Derrick Rose scored 25 points in Friday's 115-110 win over the Warriors. He also chipped in three rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
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Carmelo Anthony, F - Denver Nuggets

November 22 @ 12:09am CT

Anthony only scores 10 points - Carmelo Anthony only scored 10 points in Friday's 104-90 loss to the Lakers, but managed to record a double-double as he also hauled in 10 rebounds. He had five assists as well.
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Kobe Bryant, G - Los Angeles Lakers

November 22 @ 12:03am CT

Bryant carries Lakers with 29 points - Kobe Bryant carried the Lakers with a game-high 29 points in Friday's 104-90 win over the Nuggets, to go along with four boards, two assists, and two steals.
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Paul Kariya, LW - St. Louis Blues

November 22 @ 8:05am CT

Kariya to miss Sunday - Paul Kariya missed his sixth straight game with a hip flexor injury Friday against the Ducks and is also not expected to play Saturday at Minnesota, according to the AP.
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Brenden Morrow, LW - Dallas Stars

November 22 @ 8:01am CT

Morrow done for year - Dallas captain Brenden Morrow will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to the AP.
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Mats Sundin, C - Toronto Maple Leafs

November 22 @ 7:05am CT

Sundin and Montreal in talks? - The Montreal Canadiens have renewed talks with unrestricted free agent Mats Sundin, according to SI.com. Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey met with the 37-year-old Sundin in California on Wednesday in hopes of restoring talks between the two sides.
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Ryan Getzlaf, C - Anaheim Ducks

November 21 @ 10:45pm CT

Getzlaf collects 17th assist - Ryan Getzlaf collected his 17th assist of the season in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blues.
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Manny Legace, G - St. Louis Blues

November 21 @ 10:40pm CT

Legace records 26 saves - Manny Legace stopped 26-of-28 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over Anaheim.
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David Backes, RW - St. Louis Blues

November 21 @ 10:37pm CT

Backes notches two points in win - David Backes collected a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.
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Jordin Tootoo, RW - Nashville Predators

November 21 @ 10:20pm CT

Tootoo scores lone goal for Nashville - Jordin Tootoo scored the lone goal for Nashville in Friday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay. The score was assisted by Greg Zanon.
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Mike Smith, G - Tampa Bay Lightning

November 21 @ 10:16pm CT

Smith stops 34 shots - Mike Smith stopped 34-of-35 shots in Friday's 4-1 win over Nashville.
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"Whew," says Busch 2008 is over

November 21 @ 3:32pm CT

"Let's just say that we're so relieved that the 2008 season has finally come to an end here tonight," Kurt Busch said in a team press release. They believe next year will be better.
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Nemechek and team part ways

November 21 @ 11:22am CT

On the hells of announcing they would reduce to a part time schedule, Furniture Row Racing will buy out Joe Nemechek's remaining contract and part ways, according to a team press release.
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Kvapil snaps 25-race top-10-less streak

November 21 @ 11:19am CT

Aided in part by good fuel mileage, Travis Kvapil capitalized by finishing seventh in the Homestead 400, which snapped a 25-race streak without a top-10.
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Newman among long list of disappointed short timers

November 20 @ 5:45pm CT

Ryan Newman fought an ill-handling car to finish 21st, according to a team press release.
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Kenseth re-signs with Roush

November 20 @ 3:09pm CT

Matt Kenseth has signed a multi-year extension with Roush-Fenway Racing, according to a team press release. The length or terms of the contract were not divulged.
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McMurray goes out with a bang

November 20 @ 11:43am CT

The season ended with a bang for Jamie McMurray, he told reporters in post-race media availability: "there's not really anything different. If you looked back and paid attention to our team, for the last three months, we've had just really fast cars and didn't have much to show for it. And for the last two months, we've had things just kind of go our way. Obviously, the last month has just been incredible."
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R Gordon prepares for Baja

November 20 @ 10:00am CT

While other drivers take a few weeks off following the Ford 400, Robby Gordon is preparing for the 41st annual Baja 1000, according to NASCAR.com.
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Cameron Dodson critically injured

November 20 @ 8:10am CT

Cameron Dodson, driver of a USAC team owned by NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, has been critically injured in a highway accident, according to the Associated Press.
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Oberholser, Armour III share top spot at Pebble Beach

November 21 @ 10:06pm CT

Defending champion Tommy Armour III eagled the 18th hole Friday at Spyglass Hill en route to a 1-under 71, joining Arron Oberholser in a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational, according to CBSSports.com. Oberholser shot a 6-under 66 with seven birdies and one bogey -- the day's low round -- at Spyglass Hill. He and Armour were at 7-under 137.
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Thompson takes top spot at Champions Q-School

November 21 @ 10:03pm CT

Robert Thompson shot a 2-under 70 on Friday to win the Champions Tour qualifying tournament, rallying on the back nine in the final round to finish one stroke better than third-round leader John Morse, according to CBSSports.com. Thompson was one back of Morse entering the final round and two behind at the turn. But he birdied Nos. 11, 15 and 16 and went in front for good when Morse bogeyed No. 17 at TPC Eagle Trace. "There are some difficult holes on this course and I just tried to keep it in good places," the 51-year-old Thompson said. "Some of those water holes are tough and I think I just hit it into the water once all week. It was a good week and I was pleased with how I played."
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Oosthuizen pulls in front at Hong Kong Open

November 21 @ 9:58pm CT

Louis Oosthuizen shot an 8-under 62 -- one shy of the course record -- to claim a share of the lead with English pair Oliver Wilson and Oliver Fisher and Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol after Friday's second round at the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open, according to the Associated Press. The 26-year-old South African moved to a two-round total of 8-under 132 after sinking eight birdies with no bogeys in the European Tour and Asian Tour event at the Hong Kong Golf Club. "My iron shots were much better today and I got it closer, which made it easier to make the birdies," Oosthuizen said, adding that he's worked on his putting. Wilson and Plaphol matched their 66s of the first round to stay even with Oosthuizen.
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14-Year-Old Qualifies for Euro Tour

November 21 @ 9:54pm CT

A Hong Kong teenager became the youngest player ever to make the cut at a European Tour event on Friday, breaking the record set by current world No. 2 Sergio Garcia, according to ESPN.com. Fourteen-year-old Jason Hak shot a 70 in each of the first two rounds at his home tournament, the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open. He just made the even-par 140 cut at the end of the second round by drilling a 150-yard approach onto the 18th green and holing a 10-foot putt for birdie.
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Daly making noise early at Hong Kong Open

November 20 @ 10:30pm CT

John Daly put himself within four strokes of joint leaders Liang Wenchong of China and South African Richard Sterne, who both shot a 6-under 64 in the first round of the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Liang and Sterne were a stroke ahead of Taiwan's Lin Wentang -- who recovered from a double bogey on the opening hole -- and 48-year-old Frankie Minoza of the Philippines. Daly was 4-under after 15 holes, but bogeys on the last two holes cost him a share of fifth place in the jointly sanctioned European Tour and Asian Tour event. "I'm not too disappointed, being a little rusty. I haven't played in a month. Two under par on the first round here is pretty good. I'll take it," the 42-year-old American told reporters.
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Faldo, like Azinger, wants another crack at Ryder Cup

November 20 @ 10:26pm CT

Paul Azinger isn't the only person who wants another shot at captaining a Ryder Cup team. Nick Faldo, who led the losing European side in 2008, says he wouldn't mind captaining Europe in 2010 or beyond, according to ESPN.com. "A month after I thought, 'Wow, I miss the guys.' I hadn't been in that situation for 11 years since my last Ryder Cup," Faldo said in Hong Kong, according to various British newspapers. "I really enjoyed it. I loved the experience and I thought the team atmosphere was great. We all got on great and I loved that buzz. It is such a special event and if something happens further down the road I will certainly think about it."
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Cook takes early lead in Pebble Beach Invitational

November 20 @ 10:23pm CT

John Cook shot a 10-under 62 on Thursday to take a three-stroke lead over Brad Martin after the first round of the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational, according to the Associated Press. Cook, 51, one of eight Champions Tour entrants in the tournament that features players from the four major tours, had 11 birdies and one bogey. He played on the Del Monte Golf Course, one of three Monterey Peninsula courses used in the tournament. "I just kind of had it working," said Cook, who claimed his second career Champions Tour victory last month at the AT&T Championship. "I really hit some quality shots and put the ball into good spots."
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Hayes disqualifies self at Q-School

November 19 @ 11:52pm CT

J.P. Hayes' recent decision to disqualify himself from the second stage of the PGA Tour qualifying tournament after inadvertently playing with a nonconforming golf ball has elicited deserved applause from those who respect his honesty. The decision also has sparked debate over why such practice isn't applied to other sports, according to Jason Sobel with ESPN.com. But don't cry for Hayes just yet. As the 176th-ranked player on this year's PGA Tour money list and having failed to reach the final stage of Q-school, he won't be a fully exempt member for the 2009 season. That doesn't mean he won't be able to ply his craft, though.
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