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Outfielder was surprised when Angels didn’t pick up his option, but he’s not bitter about it.
I spent four years trying to understand Jeff Kent, so many trying and aggravating chats before making a breakthrough here and there. Continue reading on L.A. Times

The Phoenix Suns‘ Amare Stoudemire put on a tremendous show in Indiana tonight against the Pacers, including the best fantasy basketball performance so far this year.
Here are the highlights from Amare’s big night:

51 49 pts
17-21 FG
15-15 FT
11 rbs
6 ast
5 stl
2 blk
(4 TO)

Stoudemire dominated the Pacers throughout the game, taking over the basketball game several different times.  The Indiana Pacers kept the game close until late in the 3rd quarter until Amare started his last big run, leading the team to a 113-103 victory and a 4-1 record to start the …

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DeAngelo Hall’s disappointing stint with the Oakland Raiders came to an early finish. The club will release the enigmatic cornerback.   Continue reading on NFL.com
The Oakland Raiders, fresh off a drubbing from the Atlanta Falcons, move forward w/ a cost-cutting restructuring move midway through the 2008-09 season by cutting cornerback DeAngelo Hall.  The CB, who has played horribly to start the season, was just signed this past offseason and was provided w/ ample guaranteed money from Al Davis & Co.  Ironically, Hall was previously w/ the Falcons…
I …

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Ben Roethlisberger underwent an MRI exam Tuesday on his injured right shoulder, and the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t know if he can play Sunday against the Colts until they get the results.   Continue reading on NFL.com
The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Washington Redskins, despite the absence of Big Ben at QB throughout the 2nd half.  Byron Leftwich filled in well for the injured quarterback, but would probably struggle playing a full game and the weight of the team on his shoulders.
If Ben Roethlisberger can’t play on Sunday against …

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D.C. native Byron Leftwich came on at halftime and led two touchdown drives in the Steelers’ 23-6 victory over the Redskins on Monday night.   Continue reading on NFL.com

Hockey News from NHL.com
First Star – C Ryan Getzlaf, RW Corey Perry and RW Teemu Selanne, Anaheim
Second Star – G Tim Thomas, Boston
Third Star – LW Simon Gagne, Philadelphia
First Star – RW Jarome Iginla, Calgary
Second Star – G Peter Budaj, Colorado
Third Star – …Continue reading this story on NHL.com

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Rob Bironas got a second chance at redemption in overtime, kicking a 41-yard
field goal with 9:36 to go that kept the Titans the NFL’s last unbeaten team
with a 19-16 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.   Continue reading on NFL.com
The Tennessee Titans continue their stunning start to the 08-09 season w/ an overtime victory of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.  Kicker Rob Bironas’ field goal in OT sealed the victory and the Titans perfect 8-0 record – the NFL’s best.
The Titans continue to do …

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After a one-game absence due to a thigh injury, St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson says he’s ready to return against the Arizona Cardinals.  Continue reading on NFL.com
Its not too often that a player declares himself eligible to play before the coaching staff does, but that’s exactly what the St. Louis Rams’ Stephen Jackson did on Saturday.  On his website, SJ39.com, Jackson says his leg is strong enough to play against the Arizona Cardinals today (Sunday).
Good news for fantasy football owners, although this owner is electing …

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Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira head the list as 65 players file for free agency, and the general managers of all 30 teams convene in Dana Point starting Monday.
The off-season lasted from midnight to morning. By the time Cole Hamels finally rolled out of bed Thursday, snippets of news already had started to appear on television and computer screens: The Milwaukee Brewers hired Ken Macha as manager, the Chicago White Sox bid farewell to Ken Griffey Jr., the Florida Marlins traded Mike Jacobs to the Kansas …

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After seven starts, the Packers have seen enough out of Aaron Rodgers to give the quarterback a long-term extension, which runs through 2014.  Continue reading on NFL.com

The memory of Brett Favre is officially history in the minds of Packers’ management w/ the signing of Aaron Rodgers as the quarterback in Green Bay through 2014.  Despite the fact that the Green Bay Packers are only 4-3, Rodgers was rewarded w/ a 6 yr contract extension.  Watch Rodgers’ Interview
Aaron Rodgers has thrown for over 1,600 yards and has 12 …