Football News from NFL.com
Cincinnati Bengals rookie Andre Smith, the sixth overall pick in the draft, said Tuesday that he hopes to be signed and in training camp on time because a holdout could hamper his transition from left tackle to right tackle.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is in no hurry to have his team play more than one regular-season game in Toronto.   Continue reading on NFL.com

Hockey News from NHL.com
MONTREAL – After grabbing a shutdown defenceman in the first round of the NHL draft, the Ottawa Senators addressed their offence and goaltending Saturday. Their Day 2 haul included a pair of Swedish prospects taken during the second round…   Continue reading this story on NHL.com

Baseball News from L.A. Times
Andre Ethier hit three home runs and knocked in six against the Mariners. Clayton Kershaw is sharp.  Bad things don’t come in threes for the Dodgers. Good things certainly do.   Continue reading on L.A. Times

Andre Ethier is a stud.  With Manny Ramirez back in the lineup soon, Ethier’s numbers should get even better as opposing pitchers pitch around Manny.  Andre will get more good looks and opportunities to help the Dodgers in the NL West.  The team has already done better than most expected without …

Shaquille O’Neal, formerly the “Big Cactus” in PHX, has elected to wear a new jersey number (#33) when he plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009-2010 season.  While the uniform number is unique to Shaq in the NBA, it is actually one of the first numbers that O’Neal has worn, harckening back to his college ball days at LSU.

Joining LeBron James in Cleveland after a mid-week trade from the Phoenix Suns, Shaq is being looked upon as the missing piece in the Cavs run towards an NBA Championship.  Win, …

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has initiated a review of the illegal firearm charge against former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, opting not to wait until the legal process runs its course before taking action.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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Julius Peppers‘ long stalemate with the Carolina Panthers is over. The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end signed his one-year, $16.7 million tender under the franchise tag Wednesday.   Continue reading on NFL.com

With the upcoming NFL season, comes unanswered questions and high expectations for several key football teams.  Whether through player trades, free agent signings or really not doing much at all, each of the 3 teams covered here are facing pressure to perform in the upcoming season.
Philadelphia Eagles (NFC East)
With Donovan McNabb in tow after getting a minor raise (why?) and the majority of their team still intact from their NFC Championship run last year, the Eagles look to match or exceed how they finished the season.  Philly upgraded at the …