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Garrett Broshuis
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Life in the minors: No escape in New York
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 12:19 p.m. ET
Just when you think you can take a New York minute and distract yourself from baseball for a while, the game starts to follow you wherever you go.
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Todd Jones
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Respect and fear the 'stache
Friday, July 11, 2008, 9:16 p.m. ET
Tigers reliever Todd Jones writes a weekly column for Sporting News. Today he talks about Jason Giambi's mustache.
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Richard Justice
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Twins are within their rights to keep Liriano in minors
Sunday, July 20, 2008, 3:23 p.m. ET
The claims being made by Francisco Liriano and his agent, regarding Liriano's extended stay in the minor leagues, can only be described as comedy.
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Matthew Lutovsky
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Fantasy: Midseason Top 300
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 3:39 p.m. ET
Tired after that never-ending All-Star Game? Well, perk up -- there's a midseason Top 300 for you to peruse. Matt Lutovsky explains the criteria and discusses some key players.
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David Pinto
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Variables in K-Rod's pursuit of history
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 2:42 p.m. ET
Why is K-Rod collecting so many saves this season, and can he indeed set a new single-season record?
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Troy Aikman
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Stopping Welker must be a high priority for Giants
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, 12:31 p.m. ET
The Giants' top priority needs to be pressuring Tom Brady. Coming in at No. 2 on the list: thwarting Wes Welker.
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Albert Breer
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Redskins needed Jason Taylor before Daniels' injury
Sunday, July 20, 2008, 9:35 p.m. ET
Phillip Daniels' torn ACL in training camp may have highlighted a Redskin flaw, but it didn't create one. The Jason Taylor deal needed to happen, regardless of the injury.
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Clifton Brown
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Instant Expert: Hot topics to ponder as the sweating begins
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 11:22 a.m. ET
Need a quick guide on what to watch as training camps open? Sporting News delivers with the biggest names and story lines to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
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Dennis Dillon
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Willie McGinest's last dance
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 4:24 p.m. ET
Going into his 15th and final season, Browns linebacker Willie McGinest looks back on his career, and on to his future.
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Mike Florio
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10-pack: Breaking down the Jason Taylor trade
Sunday, July 20, 2008, 11:47 p.m. ET
Mike Florio examines 10 key story lines emerging in the fallout of the Redskins' trade for Jason Taylor.
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Russ Lande
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NFL Draft Dish: Top 10 prospects for 2009
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 12:15 p.m. ET
Who are the best players when taking an early look at the potential 2009 NFL draft class? Find out why Illinois cornerback Vontae Davis -- brother of 49ers tight end Vernon -- is No. 1.
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Mike Nahrstedt
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Chiefs didn't have to lose Jared Allen
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 2:22 p.m. ET
Sure, the Chiefs gained a lot in trading Jared Allen to the Vikings. But they also lost a premier pass rusher, and the situation could easily have been avoided.
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Nathaniel Friedman
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Why teams still clamor for Ron Artest
Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 5:40 p.m. ET
Ron Artest has had his share of transgressions. But because of this immense talent and intensity, he'll be in high demand should he hit the market.
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Sam Smith
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NBA draft grades: Bulls among the As, Sonics fail
Friday, June 27, 2008, 11:50 a.m. ET
Sam Smith gives his opinion on every team's draft haul.
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Victor Chi
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More than matchups to Penguins-Red Wings
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 1:59 p.m. ET
There's more to the Stanley Cup Finals than matchups. Here's a look at some offbeat angles to the series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings.
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Craig Custance
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Blackhawks experiencing a power surge
Saturday, July 12, 2008, 2:47 p.m. ET
After a decade of irrelevance, the young, free-agent enhanced Blackhawks are ready to have some fun--and make a serious playoff splash.
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Eric McErlain
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NHL's options dwindling in KHL confrontation
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 11:30 a.m. ET
Some fans might not take the KHL seriously, but the current standoff shows the league is a viable threat.
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Ken McKenna
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What to look for at the 2008 NHL Draft
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 12:09 p.m. ET
The 2008 NHL draft pool may be lacking in true star power, but it appears to be deep. Here's a look at some of the draft's top prospects and notable risers and fallers.
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Ray Slover
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McCabe making things tough for Maple Leafs
Sunday, July 6, 2008, 6:29 p.m. ET
The Leafs want to excise Bryan McCabe's contract, but McCabe doesn't want to leave Toronto. That complicates the club's plans to consolidate its defense corps.
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Mike Hembree
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Summer is here: Let the points racing begin
Saturday, July 5, 2008, 12:38 p.m. ET
Although the Chase has helped curb the effect of points racing, the middle of the summer still sees a great deal of drivers afraid of taking risks on the track.
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Chris Littmann
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Memphis' title slips away on more than free throws
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 2:12 a.m. ET
To say Memphis let a national title slip away on poor late-game free throw shooting alone would be misleading.
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Jerry Meyer
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Mailbag: Kentucky's recruiting of babies a bad idea
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 12:14 p.m. ET
Are UK's early commitments a bad thing? How is K-State's recruiting? Should Georgetown fans worry about transfers?
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Jerry Palm
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Last chances to impress the selection committee
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 2:45 p.m. ET
This is the biggest day of the season for all of those teams trying to play their way into the NCAA Tournament.
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Benson Taylor
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Courtney Lee leads Western Kentucky to Sweet 16
Sunday, March 23, 2008, 7:44 p.m. ET
When Courtney Lee was a freshman he wanted out of Bowling Green, Ky., home of Western Kentucky. Now, as a senior, he's making sure he sticks around as long as possible.
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Dave Curtis
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If negligent, Ferentz must be held accountable
Monday, July 21, 2008, 3:39 p.m. ET
If charges of negligence regarding an alleged sexual assault are true, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, A.D. Gary Barta and others must share the blame, despite how that might impact the school's football program.
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Mike Farrell
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Shakeups abound in Rivals' latest recruiting rankings for 2009
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 3:24 p.m. ET
The latest Rivals100 has been released, and the number of five-star prospects has risen from 15 to 24.
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Steve Greenberg
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The List: College football programs I'd play for
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, 12:07 p.m. ET
Take a ride in the way-back machine with Steve Greenberg as he thinks about, if he had it to do over again, where he'd want to play college football.
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Jeff D'Alessio
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Changing the way you follow sports
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 1:08 p.m. ET
What do you get when you mix 122 years of
tradition, the Internet and sports' next big
idea?
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Bill Eichenberger
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Thrust into action, Sexson delivers in Yankees debut
Friday, July 18, 2008, 11:22 p.m. ET
New Yankees first baseman Richie Sexson has an RBI single in his first game. A fresh start and new atmosphere just might be the tonic he needs.
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Ryan Fagan
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Cubs-Angels Series? A not-so fast track
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 11:08 a.m. ET
The Cubs and Angels appear to be on a collision course -- but it isn't October yet. Potholes remain in their paths to the postseason.
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Erin Farrell
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Hansbrough brings star power to ACC Tournament
Saturday, March 15, 2008, 7:56 p.m. ET
Tyler Hansbrough's game-winning jumper in the ACC semifinals provided a jolt to a pedestrian conference tourney and further illustrated his growth as a shooter.
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Caught on the Fly
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Fly: Harkleroad's Playboy cover curse
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 3:43 p.m. ET
Ashley Harkleroad unearths a new cover curse at the East West Bank Classic.
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Stan McNeal
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Numbers don't lie: Players moving, players staying
Sunday, June 29, 2008, 1:36 p.m. ET
The numbers dictate that some players in the NBA will be on the move while others are likely to sta
