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Gerry Fraley
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The decline of the elite closers
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 9:49 a.m. ET
The decline of elite closers can be traced back to an inability to locate pitches.
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Todd Jones
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Clubhouse life is different than it used to be
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 9:36 a.m. ET
Clubhouse life is different than it used to be.
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Richard Justice
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Yankees' Hank Steinbrenner should just shut up
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 6:36 p.m. ET
Hank Steinbrenner just can't resist opening his mouth. The culture he is fostering marks a stark departure from the Joe Torre era.
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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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Clifton Brown
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Ryan, Turner and Baker give the Falcons hope
Monday, May 12, 2008, 10:28 a.m. ET
The Falcons have spent the offseason sweeping up their mess from 2007. Three newcomers -- Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and Sam Baker -- provide something that had been lost in the rubble: hope.
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Greg Cosell
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Defense will make the Giants champions
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, 2:32 p.m. ET
The Giants' ability to put pressure on the Patriots' offense and maintain disciplined coverage will allow New York to spring an upset and win Super Bowl 42.
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Dennis Dillon
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NFL draft preview: offensive tackles
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 2:57 p.m. ET
There is no shortage of top-notch tackles in this year's draft.
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Chris Draft
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Reflections on a disappointing season
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, 11:42 p.m. ET
Rams linebacker Chris Draft reflects on his team's disappointing season and discusses his plans for the offseason.
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Vinnie Iyer
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NFL draft preview: inside linebackers
Friday, April 18, 2008, 2:39 p.m. ET
This year's crop of inside linebackers provides more questions than answers for the draft.
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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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Michael Parker
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Three reasons the Patriots will crush the Giants
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, 3:58 p.m. ET
The post-Thanksgiving Giants have proved to be a worthy opponent, but it will take an almost perfect game -- and a bevy of Patriots miscues -- for the Giants to have any chance at victory in the Super Bowl. There are three key reasons why the Patriots wil
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Sean Deveney
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Despite dire signs, Hornets will stay in New Orleans
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, 12:59 p.m. ET
Sure, attendance is poor, but there are several reasons it wouldn't make sense for the Hornets to leave New Orleans.
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Nathaniel Friedman
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Finals Countdown: On verge of elimination, Duncan's Spurs step up
Friday, May 16, 2008, 12:40 a.m. ET
No one should have believed the Hornets would win Game 6, based both on their play in San Antonio during this series and on the Spurs' history of coming through when it matters most.
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Sam Smith
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D'Antoni, Reinsdorf tell their sides of the story on negotiations
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 2:29 a.m. ET
In separate inteviews with Sporting News, Bulls managing partner Jerry Reinsdorf and new Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni offer their takes on the two sides' failed courtship.
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Victor Chi
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Chasing Stanley: Stars reap benefits of goal wave-off
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 12:09 a.m. ET
Give the Stars credit for taking the initiative and preventing a sweep. But citing Tomas Holmstrom for goalie interference was a turning point -- and a case of inconsistent officiating.
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Chuck Gormley
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Umberger fights his way back from vicious hit in '06
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 3:50 p.m. ET
Flyers left winger R.J. Umberger has been tortured by the sad refrain of a vicious hit he took two years ago. Now he's fighting back -- and delivering a few key shots of his own.
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Eric McErlain
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Penguins' Fleury blooms just in time
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 4:57 p.m. ET
The Penguins' turnaround is best summed up by Marc-Andre Fleury's transition from potential draft bust to championship-caliber goaltender.
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Ken McKenna
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Juniors prospects improving stock in playoffs
Friday, May 2, 2008, 1:50 a.m. ET
Players are stepping up as Canada's three juniors leagues enter their championship series. Here's a look at who's making big impressions on future employers.
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Mike DeCourcy
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It's time to rewrite the National Letter of Intent
Monday, May 12, 2008, 12:50 p.m. ET
Yes, recruits move on when coaches do, yet the language in their commitments says they can't. It's time to rewrite it.
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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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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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Spencer Hall
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NCAA starving small schools with APR
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 1:13 p.m. ET
The NCAA has its own No Child Left Behind Act, and it is called the Academic Progress Rate. The biggest losers may be small schools, which will have the toughest time keeping pace.
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Matt Hayes
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Inside Dish: Transfer rule change being eyed
Monday, May 12, 2008, 2:51 a.m. ET
Players may soon catch a break if their coach up and leaves suddenly. Plus, more news and notes from the stadiums.
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Albert Dickson
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Civility was a victim of this Border War
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, 3:30 a.m. ET
For those of us who have been witness to the subdued intensity that is Missouri and Kansas late-season football in years past, Saturday was a surreal experience.
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Ryan Fagan
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Stolen bases are on the rise, again
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 4:09 p.m. ET
Stealing bases is cool again, so there are a few young fellas you'll need to know if you want to be part of the in crowd.
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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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