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Rays sweep Angels
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Royals' Bannister shuts out Orioles
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Red Sox demote Lowrie to make room for Cora
Brewers pull Eric Gagne from closer's role
Red Sox trade P Bryan Corey to Padres
NFL's new health program scores with ailing ex-players
Knicks' new coach D'Antoni will have a stiff task leading a roster full of stiffs
NBA sends wrong signal with punishment of Celtics' Paul Pierce for making "menacing" hand gesture
Gasol, shining star in Memphis, willingly cedes spotlight to Kobe in L. A.
Mets' Beltran primed to break out of season-long funk
Centerfielder Jim Edmonds, released by Padres, says he's not finished
NL Central closers struggle to seal the deal
Cubs' Ryan Dempster thriving as starter
Yanks' plan to hit Jeter 4th foiled by rainout vs. Tigers
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Texans' look to late-round draft picks for first-rate secondary play
Memorabilia dealer claims O.J. Simpson confessed to Nicole's murder
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Brawl breaks out at Baltimore Ravens' mini-camp
Mariners' Sexson's suspension reduced to five games
Red Wings' leading playoff scorer Franzen out for Game 3
After another bad outing, Brewers' closer Eric Gagne says he doesn't deserve to work the 9th inning
Marlins lock up superstar shortstop Hanley Ramirez with 6 year, $70M deal
USC guard O. J. Mayo said to have received numerous gifts while in school "in apparent violation of NCAA rules"
Chauncey Billups hopes to be back with Pistons in Game 5
•Road woes continuing to haunt Celtics •Celts' PG Rondo badly outplayed in Game 3 loss to Cavs
•Cavs rediscover their ball-movement offense •Ex-Celtics West, Szczerbiak lead Cavs to Game 3 win
•Hornets need to adjust to the Spurs' Game 3 adjustments •Hornets taking aim at big road win
Jazz just took what the Lakers gave them in Game 3
Kobe says Lakers will react to first playoff loss by playing harder
Pistons put Magic on the ropes
Stackhouse: Carlisle fits Dallas Mavericks
Warriors and Baron Davis at contract impasse
Surgery successful for Rockets' Battier, Alston
Assessing the Hawks' roster as decisions loom
Lakers' point guards struggle against Jazz
Cardinals temporarily remove Jason Isringhausen from closer's role
Dodgers' Andruw Jones still mired in dreadful slump
Bad break for Jays as Vernon Wells breaks his wrist
Improving Smoltz could be back soon
A's Rich Harden off DL, will pitch today
Angels infield takes another hit: Chone Figgins on DL
•D-backs' rookie Max Scherzer impressive in second start •D-Backs' Chris Snyder in hitting groove again
•Gavin Floyd's success shows the importance of not rushing pitchers •Slumping Jim Thome certain his age isn't the problem
Carlos Delgado heating up
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Yankees sticking with awful Igawa
Another setback for pitcher Mark Prior
Ray Lewis tests rookie QB Joe Flacco at Ravens minicamp
Saints' rookies receive wake-up call; 'welcome to the NFL'
•Before any NFL stardom, McFadden must hit the books: the Raiders' playbooks •Raiders sign pass-rushing specialist Greg Spires, released by Bucs in salary-cap move
Bears' GM 'Disappointed' in Cedric Benson, but expects him to be present for the start of training camp
Browns expect much improved offense next season
Undrafted rookies face long, but not impossible odds of sticking in the NFL
Goodell ready to sweep Spygate scandal under the rug
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Former Star High School Pitcher, His Arm Ruined By Overuse, Pushes For Rule Changes To Protect Other Young Pitchers
Nate Who? Bucs' Unheralded Centerfielder McLouth Is Tearing Up The National League •McLouth's Stats
Last Laugh: Fired By The Nets At The Behest Of Jason Kidd, Byron Scott's Hornets Eliminate Kidd's Mavs From The Playoffs, And Scott Is Voted Coach Of The Year
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New York's top draft pick Kenny Phillips looks like Giant playmaker
Steelers counting on young linebackers to blossom
Star RB Stephen Jackson looking for big raise in order to remain with Rams beyond this season
Flyers don't seem to faze Penguins' goalie Fleury
Flyers may put enforcer Steve Downie into their lineup for Game 2
Talbot to return to Penguins lineup for Game 2
Stars' Ribeiro could be suspended for slashing Red Wings' goalie
Bruins will get shot at star free-agent Hossa
Preakness Field Continues to Grow
Derby winner Big Brown surrounded by dedicated team
Yesterday's top links:
Knicks hire Mike D'Antoni as coach; 4-year, $24M deal
Mavericks, Rick Carlisle said to agree to 4-year deal
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez to sign 6-year, $70M deal with Marlins
Spurs plan to give Chris Paul his space, but not his assists
Gavin-for-Freddy trade a Floydian slip for Phillies
Marlins off to best start in their history
Vince Young’s footwork a key focus at Titans' minicamp
More NFL teams trying out the 'spread' offense
Mario Manningham Looks Super At Giants Minicamp
Chargers face a flurry of negotiations as seven of their stars' contracts will expire in the next two years
Ex-Wing Brett Hull as Dallas Stars' co-general manager: Still funny, still successful
Flyers have long tradition of spectacular goalie play in the post-season
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