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Moving swiftly in the first hours of free agency, the Washington Redskins opened their deep pockets and snagged perhaps the biggest name available: All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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The deal calls for million this season and million for the next — providing the slugger chooses to exercise the second-year option.  Intending to discourage further questioning about Manny Ramirez‘s absence from the Dodgers‘ spring training camp, Manager Joe Torre said on Wednesday that the All-Star outfielder probably wouldn’t be playing through the weekend.  Continue reading on L.A. Times
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Manny Ramirez are at odds again over their latest contract offer, reportedly $45 million over 2 yrs, including a player option …

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Less than two weeks after putting a franchise tag on him, the New York Giants signed bruising halfback Brandon Jacobs to a four-year, $25 million contract on Wednesday.   Continue reading on NFL.com
The “Earth” of the New York Giants Earth, Wind & Fire, has been signed to a contract extension, just weeks after being labeled w/ the franchise tag.  The Giants and running back Brandon Jacobs agreed on a 4-yr contract worth approximately $25 million.
The extension will ensure that New York maintains their strong running game …

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The puck is going into the net a lot more since the Pittsburgh Penguins changed coaches, reconfigured their offense and adapted a more aggressive, go-get-’em system. That’s great for Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby, but bad for goalie Fleury… Continue reading this story on NHL.com

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Dan Orlovsky said he’s “pretty confident” that free agency will be better for him than accepting an offer to be a backup quarterback for the Detroit Lions.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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The pitcher said he trained with steroid-linked Angel Presinal in the Dominican Republic during the 2005 and 2006 seasons, but added that he did nothing more, severing ties with Presinal after that.  Angels pitcher Ervin Santana acknowledged that he worked with Angel Presinal, the controversial personal trainer from the Dominican Republic who has been linked to steroids and the Alex Rodriguez scandal. Continue reading on L.A. Times

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -Minnesota Wild left wing Andrew Brunette’s consecutive games played streak is in jeopardy again. Brunette sustained a lower-body injury Thursday night in the first period of Minnesota’s overtime loss to Calgary. He has play…  Continue reading this story on NHL.com

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The Carolina Panthers placed the franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers on Thursday, setting up a potential battle with the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, who wants to play elsewhere next season.   Continue reading on NFL.com

Baseball News from L.A. Times
Alex Rodriguez‘s explanations for performance-enhancing drug use are unconvincing, but they’re a start. If he becomes an antidrug crusader, he might yet salvage his image.  He squirmed before his inquisitors. He stared back at them. He would not render judgment upon himself.  Continue reading on L.A. Times

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The New Orleans Saints have announced the release of running back Deuce McAllister. A long-time fan favorite, McAllister missed significant time because of injuries in recent years.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. – If Dan Bylsma can’t turn around the Pittsburgh Penguins in their final 24 games, the defending Eastern Conference champions will be in the same sorry state as the lowly New York Islanders – out of the playoffs. Continue reading this story on NHL.com

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Authorities say Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch has been arrested in Southern California on a weapons possession charge.   Continue reading on NFL.com
The Buffalo Bills have their hands full these days… and not because they suck at football (lol).  Apparently, star running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Southern California for gun possession.  Reports are that there were two other men in the car w/ Lynch so it is still possible that he was innocent.  Highly unlikely, but possible…
Another example of a star athlete putting himself …

Baseball News from L.A. Times
‘The healing has to start now,’ Dodgers manager says of Alex Rodriguez‘s steroid admission.
Perhaps never before has a sport so badly needed an elder statesman the likes of Joe Torre. Friday, he keynoted the first day of the rest of baseball’s life the way few others could.  Continue reading on L.A. Times

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Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Friday the Falcons will try to trade the contract rights on Michael Vick to another team.   Continue reading on NFL.com
Fresh off a surprising playoff berth w/out their former quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons are looking to trade the rights of Michael Vick to another team before next season.  Trading Vick will essentially purge the team of all remnants of the controversy and embarrassment that he brought to the team w/ his dog fighting/abuse scandal.
The Falcons are flying high after drafting Matt …

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Steve Yzerman is watching. And he’s revising.  The executive director of Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team is already working off a fairly short list of players to consider for 2010, but it’s certainly not written in stone. In fact, Yzerm…  Continue reading this story on NHL.com

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