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(NHL) Stempniak cruising with Coyotes
Lee Stempniak scored a pair of goals in regulation and found the back of the net in shootouts as well, as the Coyotes topped the Canucks 4-3 in a marathon game.

(NHL) Samuelsson fares well at Phoenix
Mikael Samuelsson collected a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss at Phoenix.

(NBA) Bosh contained by Kings
Chris Bosh was held to 14 points and five rebounds in tonight's 113-90 loss at Sacramento. He also had three assists.

(NBA) Evans picks up triple-double
Tyreke Evans secured the first triple-double of his young career in Wednesday's 113-90 win over the Raptors. He collected 19 points, ten rebounds and ten assists.

(NBA) Bargnani performs well at Kings
Andrea Bargnani banged in a team-high 20 points in Wednesday's 113-90 loss at Sacramento. He also had six rebounds and two blocks.

(NBA) Udrih leads Kings with 24
Beno Udrih led the Kings with 24 points, grabbed four rebounds and collected eight assists in Wednesday's 113-90 win over the Raptors.

(MLB) Duke struggles against Baltimore
Zach Duke gave up three earned runs on four hits over 2.2 innings in tonight's 3-2 preseason loss to the Orioles.

(MLB) Hudson likely to start year in minors
Skipper Ozzie Guillen noted that Daniel Hudson is likely to start the 2010 season in the minors, according to the Chicago Tribune.

(NBA) Chandler chips in 17 points for Knicks
Wilson Chandler chipped in 17 points in tonight's 97-87 loss at San Antonio. He also had three rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

(NBA) Lee gives solid effort in loss
David Lee gave a solid effort in Wednesday's 97-87 loss at San Antonio, as he tallied 21 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals.

(NFL) Bucs to host Jones
According to the Tampa Tribune, the Bucs are slated to host free agent safety Sean Jones on Thursday.

(NBA) Harris fares well at Dallas
Devin Harris collected a team-high 21 points and seven assists in tonight's 96-87 loss at Dallas. He also had two rebounds and three steals.

(MLB) Bergesen struggles in debut
Brad Bergesen started on Wednesday, but didn't fare well, as he allowed two runs on three hits and a walk in just 1.1 innings.

(NBA) Williams plays hard for Nets
Terrence Williams played hard in Wednesday's 96-87 loss at Dallas, as he generated 18 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.

(NHL) Quick racks up 40 saves in loss
Jonathan Quick stopped 40-of-43 shots in tonight's 3-2 OT loss at Chicago.

(NHL) Kopitar gives good effort in loss
Anze Kopitar collected a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 OT loss at Chicago.

(NHL) Niemi wins 18th
Antti Niemi turned aside 28-of-30 shots in regulation and overtime on Wednesday to give Chicago a 3-2 win over the Kings.

(NHL) Sharp pots OT winner
Patrick Sharp scored in regulation and overtime on Wednesday to give the Blackhawks a 3-2 win over the Kings.

(NBA) Marion doubles up Nets
Shawn Marion double-doubled in Wednesday's win over the Nets, scoring 14 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

(NBA) Jefferson plays hard for Minnesota
Al Jefferson played hard in tonight's 110-102 home loss to the Nuggets, as he hauled in 17 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.

(NBA) Kidd huge from downtown
Jason Kidd led the Mavs with 20 points and picked up four rebounds, nine assists, four steals and a block in a 96-87 win over the Nets on Wednesday.

(NBA) Brewer fares well vs. Nuggets
Corey Brewer fared well in tonight's 110-102 home loss to the Nuggets, as he scored a team-high 21 points. He also had five rebounds and two assists.

(NBA) Duncan's 18 down Knicks
Tim Duncan was good for 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists in Wednesday's win over the Knicks.

(NBA) Ginobili pours in 28
Manu Ginobili scored a game-high 28 points, grabbed six boards and collected five assists Wednesday's 97-87 win over the Knicks.

(NBA) Anthony has 19 in win
Carmelo Anthony spurned the T-Wolves with 19 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals in Wednesday's 110-102 win.

(NBA) Collison held to eight points in loss
Darren Collison was held to eight points in tonight's 98-83 loss at Oklahoma City. He also had nine assists, three rebounds and one block.

(NBA) Billups has 25 as Nuggets roll
Chauncey Billups led the Nuggets with 25 points and collected three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in a 110-102 win over the T-Wolves.

(NBA) West stands out for Hornets
David West was a standout in Wednesday's 98-83 loss at Oklahoma City, as he tallied 33 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal.

(NBA) Westbrook close to triple-double
Russell Westbrook just missed a triple-double yet again on Wednesday. He collected 17 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the Thunder's 98-83 win over the Hornets.

(NBA) Kaman notches 16 points vs. Heat
Chris Kaman notched 16 points and five rebounds in tonight's 108-97 loss at Miami. He also had one assist.

(NBA) Butler scores 31 points in losing effort
Rasual Butler dropped in a game-high 31 points in Wednesday's 108-97 loss at Miami. He also had two rebounds, two assists and one steal.

(NBA) Durant's 29 sting Hornets
Kevin Durant poured in 29 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished out a pair of assists in Wednesday's convincing 98-83 win over the Hornets.

(NBA) Villanueva pours in 19 points in loss
Charlie Villanueva poured in a game-high 19 points in tonight's 115-104 home loss to the Jazz. He also had five rebounds, two steals and a block.

(NBA) Wade sinks Clippers
Dwyane Wade's 27 points, six rebounds and eight assists propelled the Heat to a 108-97 win over the Clippers on Wednesday.

(NBA) Maxiell records double-double in loss
Jason Maxiell picked up 10 points and a game-high 11 boards in Wednesday's 115-104 home loss to the Jazz. He also had two steals.

(NBA) Randolph plays through injury
Zach Randolph double-doubled Wednesday, scoring 13 points and grabbing ten boards as the Grizzlies dismantled the Celtics 111-91.

(NHL) Legace makes 35 saves in loss
Manny Legace stopped 35-of-39 shots in tonight's 4-3 OT loss at Washington.

(NBA) Gay buries Celtics
Rudy Gay stepped up for the Grizzlies on Wednesday, sinking 28 points and grabbing eight rebounds in a 111-91 win over the Celtics.

(NBA) Boozer grabs 12 boards
Carlos Boozer double-doubled in Wednesday's win over the Pistons with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

(NHL) Ruutu fares well at Washington
Tuomo Ruutu picked up a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 OT loss at Washington. He was named the Second Star of the game.

(NBA) Williams has 12 helpers in win
Deron Williams was good for 18 points, three rebounds, 12 assists and three steals in Wednesday's 115-104 win over the Pistons.

(NHL) Green nets a pair
Mike Green potted a pair of goals in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win against the Hurricanes.

(NBA) Ray Allen chips in 17 points in loss
Ray Allen chipped in 17 points in tonight's 111-91 home loss to the Grizzlies. He also had four rebounds, one assist and one steal.

(NHL) Fleischmann nets OT winner
Tomas Fleischmann snapped a 3-3 tie at 3:20 of overtime Wednesday to lead the Capitals over the Hurricanes.

(NBA) Rondo productive in loss
Rajon Rondo picked up 17 points and a game-high eight assists in Wednesday's 111-91 home loss to the Grizzlies. He also had one rebound.

(NHL) Brodeur struggles to win
Martin Brodeur wasn't sharp on Wednesday, allowing three goals on just 19 shots, but the Devils offense bailed him out with six goals in a win over the Rangers.

(NHL) Lundqvist lit up at New Jersey
Henrik Lundqvist only stopped 12-of-17 shots in tonight's 6-3 loss at New Jersey. Alex Auld blocked 9-of-10 shots in relief.

(NHL) Prospal lights lamp for Rangers
Vaclav Prospal lit the lamp in Wednesday's 6-3 loss at New Jersey.

(NHL) Langenbrunner gets 40th helper
Jamie Langenbrunner notched a goal, an assist and a plus-two rating on Wednesday as the Devils doubled up the rival Rangers 6-3.

(NHL) Roy pots 18th
Derek Roy scored a goal and assisted on another in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Stars.

(NHL) Myers has four-point night
Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers was an offensive force in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Stars, picking up a goal, three assists and a plus-four rating.

(NBA) Dalembert hauls in 10 boards in loss
Samuel Dalembert hauled in a team-high 10 boards in tonight's 102-87 home loss to the Bobcats. He also had five points.

(NBA) Jackson doubles up on Sixers
Stephen Jackson double-doubled in Wednesday's win over the Sixers with 24 points and ten rebounds.

(NBA) Carney bangs in 14 points for Sixers
Rodney Carney banged in a team-high 14 points in Wednesday's 102-87 home loss to the Bobcats. He also had five rebounds, one steal and two blocks.

(NBA) Wallace shrugs off injury, nails 28
Gerald Wallace returned from a neck injury to lead the Bobcats to a 102-87 win with 28 points, four rebounds and an assist.

(MLB) Giants not interested in Dye
Mychael Urban of Comcast Sportsnet Bay Area noted that the Giants are not interested in Jermaine Dye.

(NHL) Turco roughed up at Buffalo
Marty Turco only stopped 38-of-42 shots in tonight's 5-3 loss at Buffalo.

(NHL) Benn fares well at Buffalo
Jamie Benn notched a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 loss at Buffalo.

(NFL) Chiefs cancel Parker visit
The Chiefs have canceled their visit with Willie Parker, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(NFL) Bills to host Kennedy
According to Jason La Canfora on Twitter, the Bills are expected to host defensive lineman Jimmy Kennedy on Thursday.

(NBA) Price injury update
Updating an earlier report, Ronnie Price's X-rays on his wrist came back negative, and he is expected to return to tonight's game at Detroit in the second half, according to the Jazz's official twitter page.

(NBA) Price leaves for X-rays
Ronnie Price exited tonight's game at Detroit with an apparent wrist injury, according to the Jazz's official twitter page.

(NHL) Minard recalled
According to TSN.ca, the Oilers have recalled forward Chris Minard from Springfield of the AHL.

(MLB) Perkins garnering interest
Glen Perkins is garnering interest from a few teams, according to the Star Tribune. The Rockies, Pirates and Blue Jays sent scouts to watch him pitch Tuesday.

(MLB) Branyan not yet ready
Russell Branyan is not yet ready to play in his first preseason game, according to Scout.com.

(MLB) Pujols to return this weekend
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Albert Pujols (back) is expected to return to the Cardinals' spring lineup this weekend.

(MLB) Holliday out about a week
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Matt Holliday (ribs) is not expected to return to spring action until next week.

(MLB) Sweeney considering retirement
Mike Sweeney will consider hanging up his cleats if he does not make the Mariners' opening day roster, according to FOX Sports. He joined the team on a minor league deal.

(NBA) Wallace leaves game
Gerald Wallace exited tonight's battle at Philadelphia due to a neck injury.

(NHL) Lawson signs with Canes
According to TSN.ca, the Hurricanes and defenseman Nathan Lawson have agreed to terms on a two-year entry level contract.

(NBA) Eddy Curry to be game-time call
Eddy Curry is a game-time call for tonight's contest at San Antonio, according to Alan Hahn's (Newsday) twitter page.

(NHL) Schremp out for season
According to TSN.ca, Islanders center Robbie Schremp will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

(NFL) Mason staying in Baltimore
Derrick Mason agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Ravens, according to Jamison Hensley's (Baltimore Sun) twitter page. Financial terms were not disclosed.

(MLB) Nady won't be full time until June
According to the Chicago Tribune, Xavier Nady won't be ready to play the outfield on an everyday basis until June.

(NBA) Ellis optimistic for Thursday
Updating an earlier report, Monta Ellis is optimistic of taking the court Thursday against Portland, according to Marcus Thompson's (Contra Costa Times) twitter page.

(MLB) Meloan has elbow issue
John Meloan is dealing with elbow soreness, according to the Associated Press.

(MLB) Buck doing fine
Travis Buck is doing fine after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to dizziness, according to the Associated Press.

(NFL) Cards re-sign Spach
The Cardinals re-signed tight end Stephen Spach to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Financial terms were not released.

(NBA) Milicic slated to start
Darko Milicic has been slated to start tonight's game against Denver with Ryan Hollins suspended, according to Jerry Zgoda's (Star Tribune) twitter page.

(NFL) Cards re-sign Clark
The Cardinals have re-signed defensive end Jeremy Clark.

(MLB) Heyward back on Thursday
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Heyward (back) is expected to return to spring action on Thursday.

(NBA) Wright will start for Hornets
Julian Wright will be in the starting five for tonight's game at Oklahoma City.

(NFL) Rams re-sign Fells
According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Rams have re-signed tight end Daniel Fells to a one-year $1.5 million deal.

(MLB) Feliz roughed up by Seattle
Neftali Feliz was tagged for four earned runs on four hits over two innings in today's 6-3 preseason loss to the Mariners. He had one walk and three strikeouts.

(MLB) Greinke looks sharp early
Zack Greinke was sharp on Wednesday, tossing three scoreless innings in a 5-0 win over the Rockies.

(NFL) Fargas visiting Cleveland
Justin Fargas is visiting the Browns, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

(NBA) Barea ruled out
Jose Juan Barea has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Nets, according to NBA writer Art Garcia's twitter page.

(MLB) Sanchez fans five in win
Jonathan Sanchez earned his first win this spring with three shutout innings against the Cubs.

(MLB) Sandoval homers with sacks jammed
Pablo Sandoval cracked his first spring homer in grand fashion on Wednesday, as he cleared the bases when he took Carlos Zambrano deep in a 5-1 win over the Cubs.

(NBA) Petro slated to start
Johan Petro has been slated to start tonight's game at Minnesota, according to Benjamin Hochman's (Denver Post) twitter page.

(MLB) Lee gets spring win
Cliff Lee earned his first win of the spring on Wednesday, tossing three innings of one-run ball.

(NFL) Peterson released by Broncos
Kenny Peterson has been released by the Broncos, according to the Denver Post.

(MLB) Bradley hitless, but plates two
Milton Bradley went 0-for-2 Wednesday, but managed to drive in two runs.

(NFL) Hamdan heads to Toronto
Gibran Hamdan has reportedly signed a deal with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL, according to the league's official twitter page. The contract will expire after the 2011 season.

(MLB) Abreu stands out for Arizona
Tony Abreu went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in today's 4-4 tie with the Dodgers. He hit a single, triple and solo homer off Jeff Weaver.

(MLB) Huff eying rotation spot
David Huff allowed one run on three hits and a walk over three innings in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Padres.

(MLB) Salami for Sizemore
Grady Sizemore went 2-for-2 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Padres.

(NFL) Terry to visit Indianapolis
Adam Terry is slated to visit the Colts Thursday, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

(MLB) Haren solid in start
Dan Haren scattered four hits over 2.2 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 4-4 spring exhibition with the Dodgers.

(MLB) Haren sharp for Arizona
Dan Haren allowed four hits over 2.2 innings in today's 4-4 tie with the Dodgers. He issued no walks with one strikeout.

(MLB) Jackson stays hot
Conor Jackson continued his solid start to the spring on Wednesday, going 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI.

(NBA) Ben Wallace is out
Ben Wallace will miss tonight's game against Utah, according to the Pistons' official twitter page.

(NFL) Texans add Wade Smith
Wade Smith has agreed to a deal with the Texans, according to John McClain's (Houston Chronicle) twitter page. Terms were not disclosed.

(MLB) Gallagher solid in start
Sean Gallagher allowed just one run on two hits and struck out three in three innings of work on Wednesday.

(MLB) Eric Chavez swats two homers
Eric Chavez went 2-for-3 with two homers and three RBI in today's 9-5 preseason loss to the White Sox.

(MLB) Venable goes yard
Will Venable blasted a three-run homer off of Yovani Gallardo in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.

(NFL) Erickson released by Broncos
Mitch Erickson has been released by the Broncos, according to the Denver Post.

(MLB) Frazier plates two
Reds' prospect Todd Frazier went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Angels.

(MLB) Kazmir throws sim game
Scott Kazmir threw 31 pitches during a simulated game Wednesday, according to the Orange County Register.

(MLB) Lincoln improves in second start
Mike Lincoln upped his chances of winning the Reds' fifth starter spot on Wednesday with two perfect innings that included two strikeouts.

(NBA) Gordon has MRI
Eric Gordon underwent an MRI on his ailing right leg, according to Lisa Dillman's twitter page.

(MLB) Sheets roughed up by Chicago
Ben Sheets was lit up for six runs (five earned) on five hits over 2.2 innings in today's 9-5 preseason loss to the White Sox. He had one walk and no strikeouts.

(MLB) Jones drives in two
Andruw Jones tripled and drove in two runs in Wednesday's spring exhibition with the A's.

(NFL) Pitts hopes to re-sign with Texans
Chester Pitts is hoping that the Texans will re-sign him, according to the Detroit Free Press.

(MLB) Rios goes 1-for-3
Alex Rios went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 win over the A's.

(NFL) Parker not on Buccaneers' radar?
The Buccaneers claim that they are not interested in Willie Parker, according to the Pewter Report.

(MLB) Bautista looks good for Toronto
Jose Bautista went 2-for-3 with an RBI in today's 4-2 preseason loss to the Phillies. He hit a double and a solo homer off Cole Hamels.

(NFL) Bears sign FB Williams
According to Brad Biggs on Twitter, the Bears have signed fullback Eddie Williams to a one-year contract.

(NFL) Whitehurst to visit Seattle
Charlie Whitehurst is slated to visit the Seahawks Thursday, according to NFL.com.

(MLB) Jimenez to start Opening Day
According to MLB.com, the Rockies have named fireballer Ubaldo Jimenez as their Opening Day starter.

(MLB) Beckett talks with Sox progressing
Contract talks between the Red Sox and Josh Beckett's rep are progressing, according to Jon Heyman's (Sports Illustrated) twitter page.

(NHL) Hnidy doesn't travel with team
According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Wild defender Shane Hnidy (leg) was left behind when the team traveled to Detroit for Thursday's game.

(NBA) Hollins dealt suspension
Ryan Hollins has been dealt a two-game suspension by the NBA for punching DeShawn Stevenson and striking Dirk Nowitzki in the face during Monday's game against Dallas, according to Jerry Zgoda's (Star Tribune) twitter page.

(NHL) Sutherby comes off IR
According to the Dallas Morning News, the Stars have activated Brian Sutherby from injured reserve.

(NHL) Cooke avoids suspension
According to TSN.ca, the NHL has decided not to suspend Penguins' winger Matt Cooke for his vicious hit on Bruins' play-maker Marc Savard.

(MLB) Laird hits grand slam
Gerald Laird went 1-for-3 with a grand slam off Joba Chamberlain in today's 9-8 preseason loss to the Yankees.

(NFL) Faulk to remain with Patriots
Kevin Faulk has agreed to a deal to remain with the Patriots, according to the Boston Globe. Terms were not disclosed.

(MLB) Lee exits with injury
According to Carrie Muskat on Twitter, Derrek Lee left Wednesday's spring game with a bruised foot.

(NBA) Ellis fully practicing
Monta Ellis fully practiced with the Warriors today, according to Matt Steinmetz's (Comcast Sportsnet Bay Area) twitter page.

(NBA) Jamison to be game-time call
Updating an earlier report, Antawn Jamison will be a game-time call for Friday's outing versus the Sixers, according to Sports Illustrated.

(MLB) Ellsbury belts two homers against Tampa Bay
Jacoby Ellsbury left the ballpark twice against the Rays on Wednesday for his first two home runs this spring.

(MLB) Teixeira goes yard for first time this spring
Mark Teixeira hit his first home run of the spring against Detroit on Wednesday.

(MLB) Joba shelled by the Tigers
Joba Chamberlain got rocked yet again on Wednesday, giving up six runs off five hits (including a grand slam to Gerald Laird) and three walks over 2.1 innings against the Tigers.

(MLB) Granderson has a nice game at leadoff spot
Curtis Granderson went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk batting from the leadoff spot for the Yankees on Wednesday.

(MLB) Carter ups home run tally to three
Chris Carter went 2-for-3 with two runs, three RBI, a double, a home run and a walk on Wednesday.

(MLB) Lowe struggles before leaving with blister
Derek Lowe gave up three runs off five hits in the first inning to the Mets on Wednesday before exiting the game with a blister on his toe.

(NFL) Delhomme will visit Cleveland tomorrow
Jake Delhomme will visit with the Browns on Thursday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(MLB) Craig comes out mashing against Washington
Allen Craig left nothing on the plate in his return from a quad injury on Wedneday, going 2-for-3 with two runs, three RBI, a double and a home run.

(MLB) Penny nearly perfect in four innings against Nats
Brad Penny was nearly perfect against the Nationals on Wednesday, throwing four scoreless innings with just one hit and zero walks.

(MLB) Hamels remains sharp against Toronto
Cole Hamels looked good against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, giving up one run with three strikeouts in 3.2 innings of work.

(MLB) Drabek bounces back in second start this spring
Kyle Drabek looked good in his second spring outing on Wednesday, pitching two scoreless innings against the Phillies while allowing one hit and one walk.

(MLB) Coghlan leads Marlins' potent offensive attack
Chris Coghlan went 2-for-3 with two runs, four RBI, a double and a triple against the Astros on Wednesday.

(MLB) Rodriguez roughed up again
Wandy Rodriguez was hit hard by the Marlins on Wednesday, giving up four earned runs (six total) off six hits (two home runs) over three innings of work.

(NBA) Biedrins has surgery Wednesday, season over
Andris Biedrins underwent successful abdominal surgery on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season, according to CSN's Matt Steinmetz.

(NBA) Jamison day-to-day with stiff knee
Antawn Jamison (knee) is being listed as day-to-day, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(NFL) Bryant gets four years, $28 million from Bengals
Antonio Bryant has signed a four-year, $28 million deal with the Bengals, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

(NHL) Sifers recalled by Minnesota
Minnesota has called Jaime Sifers up from the AHL, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

(NHL) Kalus sent right back down to AHL
Petr Kalus has been sent back down to the AHL, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

(NHL) Cole out for Hurricanes tonight
Erik Cole will sit tonight with an illness, according to the Raleigh News and Observer.

(NHL) Osala recalled by Carolina
Carolina has recalled Oskar Osala from the AHL, according to the Raleigh News and Observer.

(NBA) Gibson very iffy for Thursday night
Taj Gibson may be forced to sit Thursday against Orlando as he continues to be bothered by plantar fasciitis, according to the Chicago Tribune.

(NBA) Deng out two games, if not more
Luol Deng will miss the Bulls' next two games, and possibly a few more, with a strained right calf, according to the Chicago Tribune.

(MLB) Cruz held out with tight hamstrings
The Rangers scratched Nelson Cruz from their lineup on Wednesday, as he's dealing with tight hamstrings, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

(NFL) Eagles ink Jackson to two-year contract
The Eagles signed Marlin Jackson to a two-year deal on Wednesday, according to PhillyBurbs.com.

(MLB) Reyes won't need treatment for thyroid
Jose Reyes will not need treatment to tend to his overactive thyroid, according to the New York Daily News.

(MLB) Jennings to wear splint on wrist for next week
Desmond Jennings will wear a splint for the next five to seven days after spraining his wrist while sliding on Monday, according to the Tampa Tribune's Twitter page.

(NFL) Smith signs with Kansas City
Shaun Smith has signed with the Chiefs, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(MLB) Ordonez day-to-day with tweaked leg muscle
Magglio Ordonez is day-to-day with a tweaked muscle behind his left knee, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.

(MLB) Price leaves game after being hit by broken bat
David Price was forced to make an early exit from today's spring training game against Boston after being hit in the hand with a jagged edge of a broken bat, according to the Tampa Tribune's Twitter page. He's been diagnosed with an abrasion on his right (non-throwing) hand.

(NFL) Johnson will also visit with Raiders
Updating an earlier report, Larry Johnson is also scheduled to meet with the Raiders this week in addition to his meeting with the Redskins, according to NFL.com.

(NHL) Malone day-to-day with upper-body ailment
Ryan Malone was held out of yesterday's game against Montreal with an upper-body injury, according to the Tampa Tribune.

(NBA) Haywood should be back in action on Wednesday
Brendan Haywood (back) is expected to return to action against the Nets tonight, according to the Dallas Morning News.

(NBA) McGrady back on the floor tonight
Tracy McGrady will be back in action for the Knicks when they face San Antonio tonight, according to Newsday's Alan Hahn.

(NBA) Stuckey cleared to exercise
Doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey (concussion) to return to a "progressive exercise program", according to the Detroit News.

(NBA) Spurs sign Jackson from the D-League
The Spurs have signed Cedric Jackson from the D-League, according to the San Antonio Express-News.

(MLB) Minaya confirms Reyes' thyroid problem
Mets general manager Omar Minaya has confirmed that Jose Reyes does indeed have an overactive thyroid, according to the New York Daily News' Adam Rubin.

(NFL) Browns dangling Quinn on the market
The Browns have put Brady Quinn firmly on the trading block, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NFL) Redskins to host Johnson on Thursday
Larry Johnson is scheduled to meet with the Redskins tomorrow, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(MLB) Duchscherer will throw to hitters on Friday
Justin Duchscherer (back) has a successful 32-pitch session yesterday and is scheduled to to hitters on Friday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

(MLB) Devine having issues with elbow tendinitis
Joey Devine will be shut down for a few days while dealing with normal tendinitis issues in his right elbow, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

(MLB) Marshall released by Oakland
The A's have released Jay Marshall, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

(MLB) Hennessey signs minor league deal with Twins
The Twins have signed Brad Hennessey to a minor league deal, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Joe Christensen.

(MLB) Heyward unlikely to play Wednesday
Jason Heyward is unlikely to play on Wednesday after tweaking his back yesterday, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.

(MLB) Holliday held out with rib discomfort
Matt Holliday (ribs) has been scratched from St. Louis' game today, according to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

(MLB) Pujols remains out for St. Louis
Albert Pujols (back) has been scratched from St. Louis' game today, according to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

(NHL) Thrashers recall Chelios, 48, from AHL
The Thrashers have called Chris Chelios up from the AHL, according to ESPN.com.

(NFL) Kemoeatu inks two-year deal with Washington
Maake Kemoeatu and the Redskins have agreed to a two-year, $7 million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NFL) Coats re-signs with Bengals
The Bengals have re-signed Daniel Coats, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy.

(MLB) Crisp day-to-day with hamstring strain
Coco Crisp is day-to-day with a strained hamstring, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser.

(NBA) Peja out at least the next two weeks
Peja Stojakovic has been diagnosed with an abdominal strain and will miss a minimum of two weeks, according to the Hornets' official site.

(MLB) Flores schedules visit to Dr. James Andrews
Jesus Flores will have his shoulder checked out by Dr. James Andrews sometime this week, according to MASN's Ben Goessling.

(NBA) Paul still at least two weeks from return
Chris Paul (knee) is still at least two weeks away from returning to the court, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

(MLB) Damon dealing with minor case of turf toe
Johnny Damon will be out for at least the next few days with a minor case of turf toe, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.

(NHL) Raycroft to start against Coyotes
Andrew Raycroft is expected to start against Phoenix tonight, according to Canucks beat writer Dan Murphy.

(NHL) Savard's season could be over
Marc Savard (concussion) could potentially miss the remainder of the season, according to the Boston Globe. "He could be [out for the year] based on the grade of concussion," general manager Peter Chiarelli said. "Tough to predict these things."

(NHL) Kane has fractured foot, out three weeks
Evander Kane will miss the next three weeks after an MRI yesterday revealed that he has a fractured foot, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

(MLB) Lidge throws 21 pitches during batting practice session
Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) threw a short session of batting practice on Wednesday morning, according to the Delaware News Journal's Scott Lauber.

(NFL) Mare signs franchise tender
Olindo Mare has signed his franchise tender, according to NFL insider Adam Caplan.

(NFL) Anderson scheduled to visit Seattle and Arizona
Derek Anderson will meet with the Seahawks on Thursday and the Cardinals on Friday, according to ESPN.com.

(NFL) Becht re-signs with Cardinals
The Cardinals have re-signed Anthony Becht to a one-year, $950,000 deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NFL) Seattle inquiring about McNabb and Kolb
The Seahawks have apparently been contacting the Eagles non-stop with inquiries for either Donovan McNabb or Kevin Kolb, according to Pro Football Talk.

(NFL) LT's visit to Minnesota could end with contract
LaDainian Tomlinson will be in Minnesota to meet with the Vikings on Thursday, and if the two sides can agree on playing time and money, he could be announced as a Viking shortly thereafter, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

(MLB) Nomar to sign with Boston, announce retirement
Nomar Garciaparra will sign a one-day, minor league deal with the Red Sox today and then announce his retirement as a member of Boston, according to WEEI.com.

(NBA) Bosh has nice night in loss
Chris Bosh had 22 points and seven rebounds in Toronto's 109-107 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday.

(NBA) Bargnani's big night can't save Toronto
Andrea Bargnani's 21 points and eight rebounds were not enough for Toronto on Tuesday night, as the Raptors blew an eight-point halftime lead in their 109-107 loss to the Lakers.

(NBA) Bynum helps Lakers past Raptors
Andrew Bynum had 22 points and six rebounds on Tuesday night, helping the Lakers outlast the Raptors 109-107.

(NBA) Again? Kobe's last-second shot dooms Raptors
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists on Tuesday night, as Los Angeles erased an eight-point halftime deficit in its 109-107 win over the Raptors. He also hit a game-winning shot with just 1.9 seconds left.

(MLB) Austin Jackson swinging a big bat thus far
So far this spring, young Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson is hitting .538, according to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi.

(NFL) Derek Anderson hates Cleveland's fans
After being released by the Browns on Tuesday, Derek Anderson hurled some grenades at the team's fans, according to the News-Herald. "The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," he said. "I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured. I know at times I wasn't great. I hope and pray I'm playing when my team comes to town and (we) roll them."

(MLB) Mets sign Snyder
Kyle Snyder has signed a minor league contract with the Mets.

(NHL) Getzlaf nets 18th
Ryan Getzlaf was good for a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

(NHL) Vermette picks up three more points
Antoine Vermette tallied a goal and two assists on Tuesday night, leading the Blue Jackets past Anaheim 5-2.

(NHL) Hiller drops fourth straight
Jonas Hiller allowed three goals on 20 shots before being yanked in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

(NHL) Garon leads Jackets past Ducks
Mathieu Garon turned away 36 shots on Tuesday night, helping the Blue Jackets down the Ducks 5-2.

(MLB) Cahill roughed up on Tuesday
Trevor Cahill was unimpressive against the Rangers on Tuesday evening, allowing three runs and five baserunners in just two innings of work.

(MLB) Kouzmanoff drives in three
Kevin Kouzmanoff had a solid spring showing on Tuesday evening, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI against the Rangers.

(NBA) Landry puts up 17
Carl Landry was good for 17 points and eight rebounds in Tuesday's loss to the Blazers.

(MLB) Halladay dazzles Braves
Roy Halladay mowed down the Braves in his second outing of the spring on Tuesday, striking out five in three scoreless innings.

(MLB) Werth hits first spring bomb
Jayson Werth went 2-for-3 against the Braves on Tuesday evening, hitting his first spring home run in the process.

(NBA) Evans has 18 in loss
Tyreke Evans led the Kings with 18 points, grabbed six boards and dished out six assists in Tuesday's 88-81 loss to the Blazers.

(NBA) Camby swats away Kings
In addition to his six points and eight rebounds on Tuesday night, Marcus Camby added five blocks, helping the Blazers to an 89-81 win over the Kings.

(NHL) Deslauriers falls to Sens
Jeff Deslauriers was peppered with 39 shots on Tuesday and allowed four Senator goals to slip past him in a 4-1 loss.

(NHL) Pisani scores lone Oiler tally
Fernando Pisani scored the Oilers lone goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Senators.

(NBA) Roy leads Blazers past Kings
Brandon Roy scored a team-high 19 points on Tuesday night, as Portland struggled to an 89-81 win over the Kings.

(NHL) Alfredsson picks up three assists in win
Daniel Alfredsson racked up three assists on Tuesday night, as Ottawa rolled to an easy 4-1 win over the Oilers.

(NHL) Elliot stymies Oilers
Brian Elliott turned away 18-of-19 shots on Tuesday night, leading the Senators to an easy 4-1 win over the Oilers.

(NHL) Samuelsson's hat trick dooms Avs
Mikael Samuelsson racked up a hat trick on Tuesday night as Vancouver rallied from a 4-1 deficit in its 6-4 win over the Avalanche.

(NHL) Henrik Sedin sinks Avs
Henrik Sedin tallied his 60th, 61st and 62nd assists of the season on Tuesday night, as Vancouver stormed back from a 4-1 deficit to down the Avalanche 6-4.

(NHL) Mueller surging with Avs
Peter Mueller scored his sixth goal of the season and assisted on another in the Avs' 6-4 loss to the Canucks on Tuesday.

(NHL) Duchene nets a pair
Matt Duchene picked up a pair of goals in Tuesday's colossal 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Canucks.

(NFL) Mason staying put?
According to Jason La Canfora on Twitter, free agent wideout Derrick Mason is likely to remain with the Ravens.

(NBA) Garnett doubles up in loss
Kevin Garnett double-doubled in Tuesday's 86-84 loss to the Bucks with 14 points and ten rebounds.

(NBA) Rondo puts up 20 in loss
Rajon Rondo led the Celtics with 20 points, but it wasn't enough as they dropped a tight 86-84 loss to the Bucks.

(NBA) Miller has 20 in loss
Brad Miller was good for 20 points, four rebounds and three assists in Tuesday's loss to the Jazz.

(NBA) Rose tears it up in loss
Derrick Rose was a force on Tuesday with 25 points, four rebounds and 13 assists, but the Bulls fell 132-108 to the Jazz.

(NHL) Koivu nets 18th
Mikko Koivu scored his 18th goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Panthers.

(NHL) Backstrom falls in shootouts
Niklas Backstrom stopped 29-of-31 shots in regulation and overtime on Tuesday, but was burned by Cory Stillman in shootouts and the Wild fell 3-2 to the Panthers.

(NHL) Reinprecht picks up assist in win
Steve Reinprecht tallied his 22nd assist of the season on Tuesday night, helping the Panthers edge the Wild 3-2 in a shootout.

(NHL) Stillman leads Panthers past Wild
Cory Stillman scored the tying goal in the third period on Tuesday night, and then the winning goal in a shootout, as Florida edged the Wild 3-2.

(NHL) Gervais has two helpers
Bruno Gervais recorded two assists and a plus-two rating in Tuesday's loss to the Flyers.

(NHL) Tavares scores in loss
John Tavares scored his 18th goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.

(NHL) St. Louis pots 24th
Martin St. Louis shook off a head injury and recorded his 24th goal of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Canadiens.

(NHL) Point streak continues for Stamkos
Steve Stamkos recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Canadiens.

(NHL) Antropov nets 17th
Nik Antropov scored the Thrashers' lone goal on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the Predators.

(NHL) Hedberg saves 30 in loss
Johan Hedberg stopped 30-of-32 shots on Tuesday, but the Thrashers couldn't muster much offense and fell to the Predators 2-1.

(NBA) Delfino helps Bucks past C's
Carlos Delfino scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds on Tuesday, helping the Bucks edge the Celtics 86-84.

(NBA) Bogut downs Celtics
Andrew Bogut's 25 points and 17 rebounds were just enough to lead the Bucks past the Celtics on Tuesday night, as Milwaukee squeezed out an 86-84 win.

(NBA) C.J. Miles burns Bulls off-the-bench
C.J. Miles scored an out-of-nowhere 26 points off-the-bench on Tuesday night, helping the Jazz destroy the Bulls 132-108.

(NBA) Deron Williams destroys Bulls
Deron Williams manhandled the Bulls to the tune of 28 points and 17 assists on Tuesday night, as Utah waltzed to a 132-108 win.

(NHL) Howard falls to Flames
Jimmy Howard allowed three goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.

(NHL) Rafalski has two helpers
Brian Rafalski picked up a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.

(NHL) Metropolit picks up two points in win
Glen Metropolit tallied both a goal and an assist on Tuesday night, leading the Habs to a 5-3 win over the Lightning.

(NHL) Gomez's three points give him 50 for 2009-10
Scott Gomez scored his 12th goal of the season on Tuesday night, and assisted on two others, helping the Canadiens to a 5-3 win over the Lightning.

(NHL) Thomas bested in OT
Tim Thomas allowed three goals before being bested by Nikolai Kulemin with only 50 seconds remaining in overtime, as the Bruins fell 4-3 to the Leafs.

(NHL) Giroux picks up two points in win
Claude Giroux scored a goal and assisted on another on Tuesday night, leading the Flyers to a 2-1 win over the Islanders.

(NHL) Jeff Carter helps Flyers past Isles
Jeff Carter light the lamp for the 31st time this season on Tuesday night, helping the Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Islanders.

(NHL) Recchi has three points in loss
Mark Recchi factored in all three Bruin goals on Tuesday, but they were bested 4-3 by the Maple Leafs in overtime.

(NHL) Arnott helps Preds past Thrashers
Jason Arnott picked up his 22nd assist of the season on Tuesday night, helping the Predators to a 2-1 win over the Thrashers.

(NHL) Preds edge Atlanta
Dan Ellis turned away 30-of-31 shots on Tuesday night, leading the Predators to a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Thrashers.

(NBA) Gooden has 14 boards
Drew Gooden scored 12 points and led the Clippers with 14 rebounds, but they got blasted by the Magic 113-87 on Tuesday.

(NHL) Schenn has two assists in win
Luke Schenn picked up his ninth and 10th assists of the season on Tuesday night, helping Toronto edge Boston 4-3 in overtime.

(NHL) Kulemin plays the hero on Tuesday night
Nikolai Kulemin scored his 13th goal of the season in overtime on Tuesday, leading the Leafs to a 4-3 win over the Bruins.

(NBA) Dalembert doubles up in loss
Samuel Dalembert double-doubled in Tuesday's loss to the Pacers with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

(NHL) Iginla, Flames trip Red Wings
Jarome Iginla ripped his 31st goal and picked up his 33rd assist on Tuesday night, leading the Flames to a huge 4-2 win against Detroit.

(NHL) Kiprusoff leads Flames to big win over Wings
Miikka Kiprusoff turned away 28 shots on Tuesday night, as Calgary won a critical game over the Red Wings 4-2.

(NBA) Holiday has 21 in loss
Jrue Holiday led the Sixers with 21 points on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough as they fell to the Pacers 107-96.

(NBA) Nelson has nice night in rout of Clippers
Jameer Nelson had 17 points and eight assists on Wednesday night, helping Orlando coast to a 113-87 win over the Clippers.

(NBA) Blatche has 18 vs Rockets
Andray Blatche scored a team-high 18 points and collected eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in Tuesday's loss to the Rockets.

(NBA) Howard leads the way as Orlando mauls Clips
Dwight Howard posted his usual 20 and 10 on Tuesday night, as Orlando decked an overmatched Clippers team 113-87.

(NBA) Hibbert has career-high seven assists in win
Roy Hibbert posted a huge line in Indiana's 107-96 win over the Sixers on Tuesday, scoring 12 points to go along with 11 rebounds and seven assists.

(NBA) Thornton shines in loss
Al Thornton was good for 15 points, nine rebounds and three assists in Tuesday's 96-88 loss to the Rockets.

(NBA) Brandon Rush scores 24
Brandon Rush scored a season-high 24 points on Tuesday, helping Indiana to a 107-96 win over the 76ers.

(NBA) Martin scores 21 in win
Kevin Martin scored 21 points in Houston's 96-88 win over the Wizards on Tuesday night.

(NBA) O'Neal not phased by injury
Jermaine O'Neal scored 19 points, blocked three shots and came away with five rebounds in Tuesday's loss to the Bobcats.

(NBA) Scola's double-double saves Houston
Luis Scola grabbed 10 rebounds to go along with 23 points on Tuesday night, leading the Rockets to a 96-88 win over the Wizards.

(NBA) Wallace's 17 boards pace Bobcats
Gerald Wallace grabbed 17 rebounds on Tuesday night, helping Charlotte to an 83-78 win over Miami.

(NBA) Wade stands out in loss
Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 27 points, grabbed seven boards and handed out a pair of assists in Tuesday's 83-78 loss to the Bobcats.

(NBA) Felton's double-double leads Charlotte
Raymond Felton scored 15 points to go along with 11 dimes on Tuesday night, helping Charlotte eke out an ugly 83-78 win over the Heat.

(NFL) Randle El wants third wideout spot
According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Antwaan Randle El claims that he was promised a shot at the third WR spot on the Steelers next season.

(NBA) Dunleavy out in L.A.
The Clippers have let general manager Mike Dunleavy go, according to NBA.com.

(MLB) Marshall sent back to A's
Left-hander Jay Marshall has been returned to the A's due to the fact that Major League Baseball has voided the Mets' claim.

(MLB) Harden lit up in start
Rich Harden was rocked by the A's on Tuesday, allowing four runs on two hits and three walks in 2.2 innings.

(MLB) Borbon plates two
Julio Borbon went 2-for-4 with a run scored, two RBI and swiped his second base of the spring in an 8-8 split squad game against the A's.

(MLB) Blanks goes 2-for-3
Kyle Blanks had another solid game on Tuesday going 2-for-3 in the Padres' 6-5 loss to the Dodgers.

(MLB) Young looking solid
Chris Young scattered a walk and a hit while fanning two in his three scoreless frames on Tuesday.

(MLB) Mazzaro throws three scoreless
Vin Mazzaro allowed just one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings in Tuesday's loss to the Royals.

(MLB) Davis still slumping
Rajai Davis went 0-for-4 with a pair of walks in Tuesday's 11-10 loss to the Royals.

(NFL) Titans land Witherspoon
According to Jeffrey McLane on Twitter, linebacker Will Witherspoon has agreed to terms on a contract with the Tennessee Titans.

(MLB) Matsui still batting .500
Hideki Matsui went 1-for-2 in Los Angeles' 6-5 exhibition win over the Padres on Tuesday.

(MLB) Lee goes yard
Derrek Lee hit his second homer of the spring in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.

(MLB) Robinson Tejeda treated unkindly by Oakland
Robinson Tejeda allowed five runs, four hits and three walks in just two innings of action against the A's on Tuesday.

(MLB) Wells shines in start
Randy Wells was sharp on Tuesday, tossing three innings of scoreless, one-hit ball in a 5-3 loss to the Brewers.

(MLB) Ankiel hits bomb, drives in four
Rick Ankiel went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI against the A's in Cactus League action on Tuesday.

(MLB) Carlos Gomez swipes third Cactus League base
Carlos Gomez went 0-for-3 against the Cubs on Tuesday, but did manage to steal his third base of the spring.

(NFL) Prater re-signs
According to the Denver Post, the Broncos have re-signed free agent kicker Matt Prater.

(MLB) Suppan roughed up Tuesday
Jeff Suppan was ineffective in three innings of Cactus League action against the Cubs on Tuesday, allowing five hits, three runs and a homer.

(MLB) Seth Smith continuing to tattoo the ball
Seth Smith went 3-for-4 with three RBI as the Rockies crushed the Dodgers 12-0 in Cactus League action on Tuesday.

(MLB) Kuroda struggles in start
Hiroki Kuroda fanned three Rockies in two innings on Tuesday, but allowed two runs (one earned) on a pair of hits and a walk.

(MLB) Jimenez has iffy day against L.A.
Ubaldo Jimenez walked three and struck out two in three one-hit innings of work against the Dodgers on Thursday.

(MLB) Masterson has mixed day
Justin Masterson allowed two runs, three hits and a walk in just 1.1 innings of work against the Mariners on Tuesday, but also recorded three strikeouts.

(MLB) Laffey doesn't humor M's in two innings of work
Aaron Laffey allowed just one hit in two innings of Cactus League action against the Mariners on Tuesday.

(MLB) Vargas solid in spring start
Jason Vargas pitched 3.2 scoreless innings on Tuesday.

(MLB) Gutierrez plates two
Franklin Gutierrez went 2-for-2 with a pair of RBI in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Indians.

(MLB) Brian Wilson looks excellent on Tuesday
Brian Wilson struck out two while allowing just one hit in two innings of work against the White Sox on Tuesday.

(NBA) Alston still AWOL
Rafer Alston, "missing" since last weekend, remains AWOL from the Heat, according to the Associated Press.

(MLB) Cain solid on Tuesday
Matt Cain allowed two hits and one run in three innings of Cactus League action against the White Sox on Tuesday.

(MLB) Danks scoreless through three
John Danks shined on Tuesday, tossing three scoreless innings in a 6-2 loss to the Giants.

(MLB) Justin Upton homers, drives in three
Justin Upton with 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI on Tuesday, as Arizona buried Cincinnati 10-4 in Cactus League action.

(MLB) Bruce homers in loss
Jay Bruce went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

(MLB) Conor Jackson has a good day on Tuesday
Valley fever looked to be a thing of the past for Conor Jackson on Tuesday, as he went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI in spring training action against the Reds.

(MLB) Harang hurt by D-Backs
Aaron Harang got roughed up on Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk in just 1.1 innings of work.

(MLB) Reyes confirmed to have overactive thyroid
Tests have confirmed that Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has an overactive thyroid, according to Newsday's David Lennon. He will remain in New York to undergo more tests to determine what his treatment should be, and his results will not be ready until Thursday.

(MLB) Billy Buckner gives up two home runs
Billy Buckner was unimpressive in three innings of work against the Reds on Tuesday, allowing two home runs.

(MLB) Garrett Jones takes CC deep
Garrett Jones went 2-for-3 with three RBI in spring training action against the Yankees on Tuesday. All three RBI came on a first inning home run off of Yankees ace CC Sabathia.

(NFL) Charles still the man in KC
According to Kent Babb on Twitter, Jamaal Charles is still the main back in Kansas City despite the Chiefs' recent signing of Thomas Jones.

(MLB) Tigers pound Tyler Walker
Tyler Walker got blown up by the Tigers on Tuesday, allowing six runs and eight hits in just 1.2 innings of work.

(MLB) VandenHurk silences Red Sox
Rick VandenHurk pitched three innings of one-hit ball against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

(NFL) Dolphins re-sign Ferguson
According to Aaron Wilson on Twitter, the Dolphins have re-signed nose tackle Jason Ferguson.

(MLB) Anibal Sanchez has another lousy day
Anibal Sanchez had another poor spring outing on Tuesday, allowing five runs and three walks in just 2.1 innings of work against the Red Sox.

(NHL) Weber doubtful
According to Yahoo! Sports, Shea Weber (upper-body) is doubtful to play in Tuesday's game against the Thrashers.

(NBA) Lowry playing Tuesday
Kyle Lowry (ankle) will play on Tuesday night, according to the Houston Chronicle.

(NHL) Elliot to start vs Oilers
According to the Ottawa Sun, Brian Elliott will start between the pipes against the Oilers on Tuesday.

(NHL) Halak to start Tuesday
According to the Montreal Gazette, Jaroslav Halak will get the start in net against the Lightning on Tuesday.

(NHL) Alfredsson good to go
According to the Ottawa Sun, Daniel Alfredsson (illness) will return to the ice Tuesday to take on the Oilers.

(NBA) Haywood might play Wednesday
Brendan Haywood (back) has a decent shot at playing on Wednesday night, according to ESPN. The center sat out on Monday.

(NHL) St. Louis will play Tuesday
The St. Petersburg Times reports that Martin St. Louis (head injury) will play in Tuesday's game against the Canadiens.

(NHL) Konopka out with back spasms
According to the St. Petersburg Times, Zenon Konopka will miss at least a week with back spasms.

(NFL) Eagles to pay Vick's bonus
The Eagles will officially be paying Michael Vick's $1.5 million roster bonus, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

(NFL) Pats sign Murrell
According to Ian R. Rapoport on Twitter, the Patriots have agreed to terms with linebacker Marques Murrell.

(MLB) Romero's elbow healing slowly
J.C. Romero (elbow) is not likely to be ready for opening day, according to the Delaware News Journal.

(NFL) Broncos lock up Williams
According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Broncos have agreed to a three-year deal with former Chargers defensive tackle Jamal Williams.

(NBA) Lowry may play Tuesday
Kyle Lowry (ankle) is a "true" game-time decision for Tuesday night, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

(NBA) Ariza finally cleared to play
After missing Houston's past seven games with a hip injury, Trevor Ariza has finally been cleared to play, and will suit up on Tuesday night, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

(MLB) Strasburg likely to pitch on Sunday
Stephen Strasburg is "tentatively" scheduled to have his next spring outing come this Sunday against the Cardinals, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.

(NFL) Jones lands with Chiefs
According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, running back Thomas Jones has signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

(MLB) Devine tests elbow
According to Jane Lee on Twitter, Joey Devine threw 30 pitches off a mound on Tuesday to test his injured elbow.

(MLB) Myers still looking shaky for Houston
Brett Myers was alright against the Mets on Tuesday, giving up two runs off four hits and a walk with two strikeouts in three innings.

(MLB) Santana rocked by the Astros
Johan Santana (elbow) was roughed up by Houston in his spring debut on Tuesday, giving up four runs off six hits and a walk over 1.2 innings of work.

(MLB) Johnson goes yard twice
Nick Johnson was 2-for-2 with two solo home runs against the Pirates on Tuesday.

(MLB) Sabathia gets lit up by Pittsburgh
CC Sabathia got rocked by the Pirates on Tuesday, giving up five runs off seven hits and a walk in 2.1 innings.

(MLB) Porcello continues to shine
Rick Porcello looked great against Washington on Tuesday, throwing three scoreless innings while giving up two hits and zero walks.

(MLB) Magglio hits second home run this spring
Magglio Ordonez hit a three-run homer against the Nationals on Tuesday.

(MLB) Jackson goes yard for first time this spring
Austin Jackson had a big game against Washington on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with his first home run of the spring.

(MLB) Tillman a bit shaky against Tampa Bay
Chris Tillman wasn't too sharp against the Rays on Tuesday, giving up one earned run (two total) off four hits and a walk with one strikeout in 2.1 innings.

(MLB) Rasmus jacks second homer of spring
Colby Rasmus hit a two-run homer against the Twins on Tuesday, his second jack of the spring.

(MLB) Wakefield leads Red Sox in shutout over Florida
Tim Wakefield again looked great for the Red Sox, throwing three scoreless innings against the Marlins while allowing two hits and failing to issue a walk.

(NBA) Jamison's MRI reveals no problems with knee
An MRI on Antawn Jamison's knee revealed no problems, and he plans to play on Friday against Philadelphia, according to ESPN.com.

(NFL) Green and Broncos agree to four-year deal
The Broncos have inked Jarvis Green to a four-year, $20 million deal, according to the National Football Post.

(NFL) Sapp re-signs with Vikings on two-year deal
The Vikings have re-signed Benny Sapp to a two-year deal, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

(MLB) Chapman will be considered for Reds' initial rotation
A day after Aroldis Chapman's excellent spring debut, Reds pitching coach Bryan Price indicated that Chapman could potentially open this season in the majors, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It's not unrealistic to see (him making the club)," Price said. "But in the same respect, there's a lot of spring to go."

(MLB) Strasburg shines bright in spring debut
All-world prospect Stephen Strasburg had an excellent spring debut against Detroit on Tuesday, starting for the Nationals and throwing two scoreless innings. He gave up two hits, failed to allow a walk and struck out two.

(MLB) Rangers get Ramirez from Yankees
The Rangers have acquired Edwar Ramirez from the Yankees in return for cash considerations, according to MLB.com.

(NFL) Tomlinson in talks with Vikings, others as well
LaDainian Tomlinson has reportedly talked with the Vikings, as well as a few other undisclosed teams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NFL) Anderson sent packing by the Browns
The Browns have terminated Derek Anderson's contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NBA) LeBron will be back for Cleveland's next game
LeBron James is expected to return to practice on Thursday and suit up Friday against the 76ers, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(NBA) Camby back in action for Blazers
As expected, Marcus Camby (ankle) will suit up against the Kings tonight, according to the Columbian's Brian Smith.

(NBA) White recalled from D-League
The Thunder have recalled D.J. White from the D-League, according to the team's Twitter page.

(NBA) Stuckey feeling well, awaiting test results
Rodney Stuckey talked to the media on Tuesday and said that he felt great, though he's still awaiting word from doctor's regarding some tests that he's taking before it's decided when he'll be back on the court, according to MLive.com.

(NBA) Livingston signed to another 10-day contract
The Wizards have signed Shaun Livingston to a second 10-day contract, according to the Washington Post's Michael Lee.

(NBA) Deng gets past his bout with flu
Luol Deng (flu) was back with the Bulls at their shootaround this morning, according to the Chicago Tribune.

(NBA) Frye suspended one game for punch to Granger
Channing Frye has been suspended one game by the NBA for his involvement in a fight between the Pacers and Suns on Saturday, according to NBA.com.

(NBA) Granger suspended one game for fight with Suns
Danny Granger has been suspended one game by the NBA for his involvement in a fight between the Pacers and Suns on Saturday, according to NBA.com.

(MLB) Hoffman set for Cactus League debut next week
Trevor Hoffman plans to make his 2010 Cactus League debut in roughly a week, according to MLB.com.

(MLB) Pettit has shoulder surgery, done for the year
Chris Pettit underwent shoulder surgery on Tuesday and will miss the entire 2010 season as a result, according to the Orange County Register.

(NFL) Torrence re-signed by New Orleans
The Saints have re-signed Leigh Torrence to a one-year deal, according the NFL.com's Jason La Canfora.

(NFL) Sorgi signs one-year deal with Giants
Jim Sorgi (shoulder) and the Giants have agreed to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Paul Kuharsky.

(NHL) Kalus recalled by Wild
Minnesota has called Petr Kalus up from the AHL, according to the Wild's official site.

(NHL) Clutterback out Tuesday, day-to-day with thigh injury
Cal Clutterbuck (thigh) is out against Florida, according to the Wild's official site.

(NHL) Chara won't play against Maple Leafs on Tuesday
Zdeno Chara will sit tonight's game against Toronto with a lower-body injury, according to the Bruins' Twitter page.

(NHL) Hedburg gets called upon for Tuesday
Johan Hedberg will start between the pipes for the Thrashers tonight when they take on Nashville, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Chris Vivlamore.

(NHL) Schubert out three weeks with hip injury
Christoph Schubert will be out the next three weeks with a pulled muscle in his hip, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Chris Vivlamore.

(NHL) Guerin practices Monday, should play Thursday
Bill Guerin (back) practiced on Monday and appears ready to return to the ice on Thursday, according to the Penguins' official site.

(NHL) Lee signs two-year extension with Ottawa
The Senators have signed Brian Lee to a two-year contract extension, according to the Ottawa Sun.

(MLB) K-Rod over his case of pink eye
Francisco Rodriguez felt good after a bullpen session this morning, according to the New York Daily News' Adam Rubin.

(NFL) 49ers express interest in Washington
The 49ers are one of several teams that have apparently expressed a bit on interest in Leon Washington, according to Pro Football Talk.

(NBA) Udrih questionable against Blazers
Beno Udrih tweaked his ankle in practice yesterday and is questionable tonight against Portland, according to the Sacramento Bee.

(MLB) Lyon could face live hitters on Friday
Brandon Lyon (shoulder) will throw a side session tomorrow and, assuming it goes well, face live hitters on Friday, according to MLB.com's Alyson Footer.

(NFL) Bryant to meet with Bengals today, then Redskins
Antonio Bryant will meet with the Redskins in the next coming days after today's visit with the Bengals, according to the Tampa Tribune.

(MLB) McGowan throws live batting practice
Dustin McGowan (shoulder) threw a brief batting practice session on Tuesday morning, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.

(NHL) Bartulis activated from IR
The Flyers have activated Oskars Bartulis (groin) from the injured reserve, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.

(NHL) Garon to start over Mason tonight
Mathieu Garon will start at net tonight against Anaheim, according to the Columbus Post-Dispatch.

(NBA) Ariza probable for Tuesday night
Trevor Ariza (hip) is probable to play against Washington tonight, according to the Houston Chronicle.

(MLB) Nathan will get elbow looked at by Dr. James Andrews
Updating an earlier report, Joe Nathan will receive a second opinion on his elbow from Dr. James Andrews, according to the Pioneer Press.

(NFL) Skolnitsky claimed by Indianapolis
The Colts have claimed J.D. Skolnitsky off waivers from the Redskins, according to Pro Football Talk.

(MLB) Ross to miss next few days after tweaking groin
Cody Ross will miss a few more days of action after slightly tweaking his groin in stretches yesterday, according to the Miami Herald. "It's one of those times where you want to make sure you're almost basically 100 percent," Ross said. "You don't want to go out there feeling 80 percent and risk getting injured any more. If it was during the season, it would be a different situation. I'd go out there and play."

(NFL) Pennington will serve as Miami's No. 3 quarterback
Chad Pennington (shoulder) will enter Miami's training camp as the team's third-string quarterback, according to the Miami Herald.

(MLB) Wang to throw bullpen session next week
Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session since arriving to the Nationals sometime next week, according to MLB.com's William Ladson.

(MLB) Nathan has torn ligament, season at risk
Joe Nathan has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and will decide within the next two weeks whether or not to undergo Tommy John surgery to repair it, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

(NFL) Parker not on Vikings' radar
The Vikings are not believed to be interested in free agent Willie Parker, according to Judd Zulgad's (Star Tribune) twitter page.

(MLB) Carter blasts two homers Monday
Chris Carter went 2-for-2 with four RBI in Monday's 11-2 preseason win over the Marlins. Both of his hits were home runs, the first coming off Seth McClung and the second Chris Schroder.

(NFL) Fells visits New England
Daniel Fells visited the Patriots Monday, according to ESPN.

(NHL) Rick Nash ruled out
Updating an earlier report, Rick Nash won't be returning to tonight's game at Los Angeles after suffering a lower-body injury, according to the Blue Jackets' official twitter page.

(NBA) Maggette pours in 18 points in loss
Corey Maggette poured in 18 points in tonight's 135-131 loss at New Orleans. He also had two rebounds and one steal.

(NBA) Morrow stands out for Warriors
Anthony Morrow was a standout for the Warriors in Monday's 135-131 loss at New Orleans, as he generated 28 points, three rebounds, three assists and one block.

(NBA) Collison gives strong effort in win
Darren Collison racked up 16 points and a game-high 20 assists in tonight's 135-131 home win over the Warriors. He also had one assist and three steals.

(NBA) West has good night for Hornets
David West collected 28 points and a game-high 13 rebounds in Monday's 135-131 home win over the Warriors. He also had three assists and two steals.

(NHL) Rick Nash leaves game
Rick Nash left Monday's game at Los Angeles with a lower-body injury, according to the Blue Jackets' official twitter page.

(NBA) Love limited in loss to Mavs
Kevin Love was limited to just six points and six boards over 12 minutes in tonight's 125-112 home loss to the Mavs.

(NBA) Jefferson has big night vs. Mavs
Al Jefferson banged in a game-high 36 points in tonight's 125-112 home loss to the Mavs, to go along with 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

(NBA) Dirk chips in 24 points for Dallas
Dirk Nowitzki chipped in 24 points in tonight's 125-112 win at Minnesota. He also had six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.

(NBA) Marion stands out for Mavs
Shawn Marion was a standout in Monday's 125-112 win at Minnesota, as he hauled in 29 points, 14 rebounds and three steals.

(NBA) Barea injures ankle
Jose Juan Barea injured his left ankle during tonight's battle at Minnesota, according to NBA.com.

(MLB) Arencibia continues power surge
J.P. Arencibia went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Bud Norris in Monday's 4-1 preseason win over Houston.

(NBA) Harris drops in 28 points at Memphis
Devin Harris dropped in 28 points in tonight's 107-101 loss at Memphis. He also collected five assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block.

(NBA) C. Lee scores 30 points in losing effort
Courtney Lee poured in a game-high 30 points in Monday's 107-101 loss at Memphis. He also had five rebounds, two assists and two steals.

(NBA) Gasol has good night vs. Nets
Marc Gasol picked up 19 points and a game-high 13 rebounds in tonight's 107-101 home win over Nets. He also had three assists and two blocks.

(NBA) Gay carries Grizzlies in win
Rudy Gay carried the Grizzlies with 21 points and 10 rebounds in Monday's 107-101 home win over the Nets. He also had two steals.

(NFL) Vikings interested in LT?
The Vikings are believed to be interested in LaDainian Tomlinson, according to the Star Tribune.

(NBA) Przybilla has successful surgery
Joel Przybilla underwent successful surgery to repair his re-ruptured right patella tendon, according to the Blazers' official twitter page.

(NBA) Horford gives strong effort for Hawks
Al Horford gave a strong effort in tonight's 99-98 loss at New York, as he collected 18 points, 12 rebounds and three steals.

(NBA) Josh Smith looks good at New York
Josh Smith looked good in Monday's 99-98 loss at New York, as he generated 25 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three blocks.

(NBA) Lee plays hard for Knicks
David Lee played hard in tonight's 99-98 home win over the Hawks, as he tallied 19 points, 13 boards, three assists and a steal.

(NBA) Gallinari guns down Hawks
Danilo Gallinari carried the Knicks with 27 points in Monday's 99-98 home win over the Hawks. He also had five rebounds and two assists.

(NHL) Varlamov struggles against Stars
Semyon Varlamov only stopped 23-of-26 shots in tonight's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars at the Verizon Center.

(NFL) Vikings sign Lloyd
Rhys Lloyd tweeted that he agreed to a deal with the Vikings.

(NBA) Jamison slated for MRI
Updating an earlier report, Antawn Jamison will undergo an MRI Tuesday after leaving tonight's game with a stiff left knee, according to Brian Windhorst's (Cleveland Plain Dealer) twitter page.

(NHL) Ovechkin blasts two goals for Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin blasted a pair of goals in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars at the Verizon Center.

(NHL) Turco gets job done for Stars
Marty Turco stopped 49-of-52 shots in tonight's 4-3 shootout win at Washington. He was named the First Star of the game.

(NHL) Richards leads Dallas in win
Brad Richards led Dallas with a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout win at Washington.

(NHL) Huselius is out
Kristian Huselius is out for tonight's game at Los Angeles due to an undisclosed injury, according to the Blue Jackets' official twitter page.

(NBA) Peja goes down
Peja Stojakovic suffered a strained groin during tonight's battle against the Warriors, according to Marcus Thompson's twitter page.

(MLB) Rays add Blalock
Hank Blalock has agreed to a minor league deal with the Rays worth $925,000, according to Jon Heyman's (Sports Illustrated) twitter page. He could pocket an extra $400,000 in incentives.

(NBA) Hill fares well at Cleveland
George Hill fared well in tonight's 97-95 loss at Cleveland, as he notched 23 points, three rebounds and four assists.

(NBA) Ginobili scores 38 in losing effort
Manu Ginobili dropped in a game-high 38 points in Monday's 97-95 loss at Cleveland. He also had seven rebounds, five assists and two steals.

(NBA) Hickson bangs in 12 points for Cavs
J.J. Hickson banged in 12 points in tonight's 97-95 home win over the Spurs. He also had seven rebounds and a steal.

(NBA) Mo Williams looks good for Cleveland
Mo Williams chipped in 17 points in Monday's 97-95 home win over the Spurs, to go along with eight rebounds and eight assists.

(MLB) Duchscherer could throw Tuesday
Skipper Bob Geren noted that Justin Duchscherer may be ready to throw off a mound Tuesday, according to Jane Lee on MLBblogs.com.

(MLB) Parra pitches well Monday
Manny Parra threw three scoreless innings in Monday's 6-2 preseason win over the Mariners. He allowed four hits, with one walk and one strikeout.

(MLB) Willis injured Monday
Dontrelle Willis hyperextended his left elbow during a quick pickoff throw Monday, according to MLBblogs.com.

(NBA) Ellis could return on Thursday?
Monta Ellis may be ready to return to the court Thursday versus Portland, according to Marcus Thompson's twitter page.

(NFL) Lions don't want Sheppard?
Tom Kowalski of MLive.com stated that the Lions are not interested in signing free agent Lito Sheppard.

(NBA) Jamison leaves game
Antawn Jamison left tonight's battle against the Spurs with a stiff knee, according to Brian Windhorst's (Cleveland Plain Dealer) twitter page.

(NFL) Brayton to visit Seahawks
Tyler Brayton will visit the Seahawks on Tuesday, according to Adam Caplan's twitter page.

(MLB) Hawpe expected to play this week
Brad Hawpe is expected to see game action at some point this week, according to the Denver Post.

(MLB) Jurrjens slated for Thursday
Jair Jurrjens has been slated to pitch in Thursday's exhibition game against the Yankees, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

(MLB) Proctor to throw live BP Tuesday
Scott Proctor is slated to throw live batting practice Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

(NFL) Sharper had surgery
Darren Sharper revealed that he recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to correct a nagging knee problem that forced him to miss some action last season, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

(NBA) Randolph to miss game
Zach Randolph missed tonight's game against the Nets due to back tightness, according to the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.

(NFL) Owens to visit Cincinnati
Terrell Owens is slated to visit the Bengals on Tuesday, according to Joe Reedy's (Cincinnati Enquirer) twitter page.

(NFL) Seneca Wallace dealt to Cleveland
Seneca Wallace has been dealt from Seattle to Cleveland, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page. The rest of the trade is yet to be disclosed.

(NFL) Reggie Brown shipped to Tampa Bay
Reggie Brown has been dealt from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2011, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(MLB) Farnsworth lit up by Reds
Kyle Farnsworth was lit up for five earned runs over a mere 1.2 innings in Monday's 14-5 preseason loss to the Reds. He had three walks and two strikeouts.

(MLB) Casey Blake leaves game
Casey Blake left tonight's exhibition game with a strained rib-cage muscle, according to MLB.com.

(NFL) Falcons re-sign Zelenka
Joe Zelenka has signed a deal to remain with the Falcons, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(NFL) J. Wade lands in Detroit
Jonathan Wade has agreed to a deal with the Lions, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

(NFL) Bodden re-signs with New England
Leigh Bodden has signed a deal to remain with the Patriots, according to Michael Lombardi's twitter page. Terms were not disclosed.

(MLB) De La Rosa sharp for Rockies
Jorge De La Rosa fired three scoreless innings in today's preseason win over the Padres. He only allowed one hit and walk, with two strikeouts.

(NBA) Anthony Parker leaves game
Anthony Parker left tonight's battle against San Antonio with a hand injury, according to Brian Windhorst's (Cleveland Plain Dealer) twitter page.

(MLB) Moore looks good for Seattle
Adam Moore went 3-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's 6-2 split-squad loss to the Brewers. He hit a double and two singles.

(NFL) Witherspoon to visit Tennessee
Will Witherspoon is slated to visit the Titans Tuesday, according to the Tennessean.

(MLB) Tuiasosopo stands out for Seattle
Matt Tuiasosopo went 3-for-4 with two RBI in today's 5-4 preseason win over Chicago. He hit two singles and a double.

(NHL) Rask feels fine
Updating an earlier report, Tuukka Rask feels fine following his bout with a lower-body injury, and will participate in Tuesday's morning skate, according to the Bruins' official website.

(MLB) Olivo has good day with Colorado
Miguel Olivo went 3-for-3 with three RBI in today's 5-4 preseason win over San Diego. He hit a single, double and a solo homer off Kevin Correia.

(NBA) Kenyon Martin to undergo therapy
Updating an earlier report, Kenyon Martin will undergo platelet rich plasma therapy, according to Benjamin Hochman's (Denver Post) twitter page.

(NFL) Chargers acquire Mason
The Chargers have acquired Marcus Mason off waivers from Washington, according to Kevin Acee's (San Diego Union-Tribune) twitter page.

(MLB) Brantley stands out for Indians
Michael Brantley went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in today's 3-2 preseason win over Arizona. He hit a single, double and triple.

(MLB) Hamilton fares well in debut
Josh Hamilton went 2-for-3 in his preseason debut Tuesday against the Angels. Both of his knocks were singles.

(NFL) Randle El returning to Pittsburgh
Antwaan Randle El has agreed to a three-year deal with the Steelers, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(NFL) Green to visit Denver
Jarvis Green is on his way to a visit with Denver, according to Mike Reiss' (ESPN Boston) twitter page.

(NFL) Ellis released by Raiders
Greg Ellis has been waived by the Raiders, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(NHL) Grebeshkov to miss 1-2 weeks
Denis Grebeshkov is expected to be on the shelf for 1-2 weeks while recovering from a lower-body injury, according to the Tennessean.

(NFL) Clark to remain with Steelers
Ryan Clark has reportedly agreed to a deal to remain with the Steelers, according to Aaron Wilson's (Ravens Insider) twitter page.

(NFL) Houston dealt to Detroit
Chris Houston has been dealt from Atlanta to Detroit in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick and switch of positions in the fifth, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter's (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) twitter page.

(MLB) Floyd solid for Chicago
Gavin Floyd only allowed two hits over two scoreless innings in today's 5-4 preseason loss to the Mariners. He had two walks with three strikeouts.

(MLB) Chapman fares well in debut
Aroldis Chapman only issued one hit over two scoreless innings in Monday's 14-5 preseason win over the Royals. He had one walk with three strikeouts.

(NFL) Panthers add Wright
Wallace Wright has signed with the Panthers, according to their official team website.

(NBA) Thabeet recalled by Grizzlies
Hasheem Thabeet has been recalled by the Grizzlies from D-League Dakota, according to Sports Illustrated.

(NFL) Walker waived by Raiders
Javon Walker has been waived by the Raiders, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(NFL) Crumpler visiting New England
Alge Crumpler is visiting the Patriots, according to the Boston Globe.

(MLB) Cervelli gets medical clearance
Francisco Cervelli has been given medical clearance to resume baseball activities after suffering a concussion last week, according to MLB.com.

(NHL) Penner recalled by Bruins
Jeff Penner has been recalled by the Bruins from AHL Providence, according to the Bruins' official website.

(MLB) Garza looks good for Rays
Matt Garza only allowed three hits over three scorless innings in today's 4-3 split-squad win over the Pirates. He fired five strikeouts with no walks.

(NBA) T-Mac ruled out
Tracy McGrady has been ruled out for tonight's game against Atlanta, according to NBA writer Mike Slane's twitter page.

(NBA) Sergio Rodriguez slated to start
Sergio Rodriguez has been slated to start tonight's game against Atlanta, according to NBA writer Mike Slane's twitter page.

(NFL) Bengals retain Tank Johnson
Tank Johnson tweeted that he will be re-signing with the Bengals.

(NBA) King James will sit
Updating an earlier report, LeBron James won't play tonight against the Spurs, according to Brian Windhorst's (Cleveland Plain Dealer) twitter page.

(MLB) Beckett sharp for Sox
Josh Beckett fired three hitless innings in Monday's 7-6 preseason win over St. Louis. He had no walks and three strikeouts.

(MLB) Tucker battling disease
Ryan Tucker is battling Raynaud's Syndrome, according to the Miami Herald.

(NBA) Biedrins will have surgery
Andris Biedrins will undergo surgery to repair a small tear of an abdominal muscle, according to ESPN.

(NFL) Lilja dropped by Colts
Ryan Lilja has been released by the Colts, according to FOX Sports.

(NHL) Sulzer recalled by Predators
Alexander Sulzer has been recalled by the Predators from AHL Milwaukee, according to TSN.

(NFL) Williams visiting Denver
Jamal Williams is visiting the Broncos, according to the Denver Post. He was released by the Chargers last week.

(NBA) Kenyon Martin expected to return
Kenyon Martin is expected to return to the court this season, according to Benjamin Hochman's (Denver Post) twitter page.

(MLB) Kendrick looks good for Phillies
Kyle Kendrick fired three shutout innings in today's 7-5 preseason loss to the Yankees. He had one strikeout and no walks.

(NFL) Bills add Green
Cornell Green has signed a three-year deal with the Bills worth $9MM, according to NFL.com.

(NFL) Backus to remain with Lions
The Lions picked up a $1MM roster bonus on Jeff Backus, according to FOX Sports. He will also rake in $4.95MM in base salary for 2010.

(MLB) Gamel leaves game
Mat Gamel exited today's exhibition game due to shoulder soreness, according to Tom Haudricourt's twitter page.

(NFL) Bryant to visit Cincinnati
Antonio Bryant is slated to visit the Bengals tonight and Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(NHL) Sabourin sent down by Bruins
Dany Sabourin has been sent down to AHL Providence by the Bruins, according to TSN.

(NFL) Little to visit New Orleans
Leonard Little will visit the Saints on Wednesday and Thursday, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

(NBA) Camby expected to play Tuesday
Marcus Camby practiced Monday, and noted that his ankle felt fine, according to the Blazers' official twitter page.

(NFL) Avant's deal worth $18 million over five years
Jason Avant's five-year deal with the Eagles is worth $18 million with $8 million in guarantees, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NFL) Carr's deal worth $6.25 million over two years
David Carr's two-year deal with the 49ers is worth $6.25 million with another potential $1.87 million in incentives, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NFL) Clark signs with the Lions
The Lions have signed Brian Clark, according to the Detroit News' John Niyo.

(NFL) Heller re-signed by Detroit
The Lions have signed Will Heller to a three-year deal, according to the Detroit News' John Niyo.

(NFL) Lions let go of White
The Lions have released Dewayne White, according to the Detroit News' John Niyo.

(MLB) Vazques gives up leadoff homer, then cruises
Javier Vazquez gave up a home run to Jimmy Rollins in the first pitch of his Yankees debut this spring but cruised from there, failing to allow another baserunner while striking out four over two innings.

(MLB) Scherzer rocked yet again
Max Scherzer once again got shelled, registering a mere one out before being pulled in his start against Atlanta after giving up five runs off four hits and three walks.

(MLB) Heyward hits first jack of spring
Jason Heyward hit his first home run of the spring on Monday, going 1-for-2 with a walk, a run and two RBI against the Tigers.

(MLB) Wade will be shut down for two weeks
Cory Wade (shoulder) will be shut down for the next two weeks, according to MLB.com.

(NFL) Chiefs ink Chambers to three-year contract
The Chiefs have signed Chris Chambers to a three-year, $15 million deal that includes $5.9 million in guarantees, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(MLB) Norris a bit shaky in first start of spring
Bud Norris was alright in his spring debut on Monday, giving up one run off two hits (one home run) and two walks with two strikeouts over two innings.

(MLB) Towles 3-for-4 with two doubles
J.R. Towles went 3-for-4 with two doubles against the Blue Jays on Monday.

(MLB) Matusz strikes out six in 2.2 innings
Brian Matusz had another mixed performance on Monday, giving up two runs off three hits over 2.2 innings but striking out six.

(MLB) Slowey solid in three-inning start
Kevin Slowey passed his first test this spring, pitching three scoreless innings with one hit, one walk and two strikeouts against Baltimore on Monday.

(MLB) Granderson still hitless through nine at-bats
Curtis Granderson went 0-for-2 against Pittsburgh on Monday, though he did draw a walk and score a run.

(MLB) Aceves perfect in four innings against Pirates
Alfredo Aceves was perfect in four innings of a split-squad game against the Pirates on Monday, failing to allow a baserunner while striking out three.

(MLB) Wang throws from 120 feet
Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) played catch with fellow ailing hurler Jordan Zimmermann from 120 feet on Monday, according to MLB.com.

(NFL) Battle, Steelers agree to three-year deal
The Steelers have signed Arnaz Battle to a three-year deal, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

(NFL) Scott signed by Steelers
The Steelers have signed Jonathan Scott, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

(NHL) Jurcina to undergo double hernia surgery
Milan Jurcina will undergo double hernia surgery on Thursday and miss the next four to six weeks, according to the Washington Post.

(NBA) Deng misses practice with illness
Luol Deng missed Chicago's practice on Monday with an illness and was sent home, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

(NBA) Paul shoots around, but still not running
Chris Paul participated in team shooting drills on Monday morning, though still has not been cleared to run, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

(NBA) Speights out for the near future
Marreese Speights (knee) has already been ruled out for Tuesday and Wednesday night, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Kate Fagan.

(NBA) Gibson back Monday after missing a week
Daniel Gibson will be back in uniform for Cleveland tonight after missing the past week due to the birth of his first child, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(MLB) Roberts still a week away from action
It will likely be at least another week before Brian Roberts (back) is able to make his debut in spring training, though he's still expected to be ready by Opening Day, according to the Baltimore Sun. "The medical stuff that I have so far indicates that he should be ready to go when the season starts," president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. "It is what it is. You have to recognize that you have a month to go before you open. You have time and you have to take advantage of it to make it right."

(NFL) Hartsock re-signs with Jets
Ben Hartsock has reportedly re-signed with the Jets, according to Pro Football Talk.

(NFL) Robbins gets three years, $12 million from Rams
Fred Robbins has signed a three-year, $12 million deal with the Rams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NBA) Parker won't need surgery but still out six weeks
Tony Parker will not need surgery to repair his broken hand but is still expected to be out the next six weeks, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

(NHL) Varlamov gets the nod on Monday
Expect Semyon Varlamov to start at net for Washington against Dallas on Monday night, according to the Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir.

(MLB) Hairston fine after hand injury
Scott Hairston (hand) could be back in action as early as tomorrow, according to MLB.com.

(NFL) Allen signs three-year deal with Pittsburgh
Will Allen will sign a three-year contract with the Steelers on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NBA) Haywood a game-time decision on Monday
Brendan Haywood (back) will likely be a game-time decision against Minnesota tonight, according to the Dallas Morning News.

(NBA) Turkoglu should return to action Tuesday
Hedo Turkoglu (ankle) is expected to be back in action against the Lakers on Tuesday, according to the Toronto Sun.

(NBA) Iverson has major gambling and alcohol issues
Allen Iverson is reportedly dealing with significant alcohol and gambling abuse problems and is at risk to "either drink himself into oblivion or gamble his life away", according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

(MLB) Maybin feeling fine on Monday morning
Cameron Maybin feels better than he thought he would this morning, a day after tweaking his groin while running the bases, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.

(MLB) Hunter's groin is fine
As was expected, the aggravation that Torii Hunter felt in his groin on Friday was simply scar tissue breaking up from his hernia surgery in November, according to the L.A. Times.

(MLB) Burrell won't see time in outfield once season begins
While Pat Burrell has seen, and will continue to see, some time in the outfield in spring training, manager Joe Maddon reiterated his plans to use Burrell at designated hitter once the regular season begins, according to the St. Petersburg Times. "I don't want to confuse anything," Maddon said. "The plan is for him to be the DH."

(MLB) Pujols out Monday with minor back pain
Albert Pujols received treatment for lower back pain this morning and will not play in today's Grapefruit League game against Boston, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss.

(NBA) LeBron iffy tonight, should be back Friday
LeBron James' status remains iffy for tonight's game against San Antonio, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

(MLB) Hamilton set for Cactus League debut Monday
Josh Hamilton (shoulder) will see his first spring training action today when he bats third and plays left field against the Angels, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro.

(NHL) Jones could be done for season with torn MCL
Ryan Jones will miss at least the next month after being diagnosed with a second-degree MCL tear, according to the Edmonton Journal.

(NHL) Rask returns to health, practices Sunday
Tuukka Rask (knee) practiced on Sunday and is ready to return to action for the Bruins, according to the Boston Herald.

(NHL) Savard diagnosed with concussion
Marc Savard has been diagnosed with a concussion following the hit he took from Pittsburgh's Matt Cooke on Sunday, according to the Boston Globe.

(MLB) Nathan to undergo MRI and CAT scan today
Joe Nathan will undergo an MRI exam and CAT scan on his surgically repaired right elbow today, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "It's at a spot right now where I definitely wouldn't want to pick up a baseball," Nathan said Sunday morning. "It's very stiff, very sore. But it's a good thing we have a lot of time right now."

(MLB) Street feels good after bullpen session
Huston Street felt good on Sunday after throwing his first bullpen session since feeling tightness and inflammation in his shoulder in February, according to MLB.com.

(NFL) Smith wants to play in Cleveland
Troy Smith desires to play for the Browns and is hoping the organization makes a move for him, according to the Canton Repository.

(NFL) Cardinals could be interested in Bulger
The Cardinals are expected to pursue Marc Bulger should he be released by the Rams, according to the Arizona Republic.

(MLB) Matsuzaka progressing well
Daisuke Matsuzaka (back) looked good in a 65-pitch bullpen session on Sunday, according to the Boston Globe.

(NFL) Bills pick up Kelsay's roster bonus
The Bills have picked up Chris Kelsay's $500,000 roster bonus, according to Fox Sports.

(NFL) Avant, Eagles reach five-year deal
Jason Avant and the Eagles have agreed to a five-year deal, according to NFL insider Adam Caplan.

(MLB) Cordero not done yet
According to MLB.com, there is a good chance former closer Chad Cordero can catch on with a major league club this season.

(NFL) Giants to host Lloyd
According to the New York Daily News, the Giants are expected to meet with free agent kicker Rhys Lloyd on Monday.

(NBA) Landry shines in loss to Thunder
Carl Landry stepped up on Sunday with 20 points and eight rebounds in a 108-102 loss to the Thunder.

(NBA) Evans has 24 in loss
Tyreke Evans led the charge for the Kings on Sunday with 24 points, four rebounds, seven assists and three steals, but they eventually fell to the Thunder 108-102.

(NBA) Westbrook drops 21 on Kings
Russell Westbrook poured in 21 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists in Sunday's 108-102 win over the Kings.

(NBA) Durant has 27 in win
Kevin Durant was good for 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists in Sunday's 108-102 win over the Kings.

(NHL) Perry pots 23rd
Corey Perry scored his 23rd goal of the season and picked up a pair of penalty minutes in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to Montreal.

(NHL) Getzlaf has two helpers
Ryan Getzlaf picked up a pair of assists in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canadiens.

(NHL) Halak spectacular in relief
Jaroslav Halak entered Sunday's game in relief of Carey Price and stopped all 21 shots he faced in regulation and overtime. He then turned aside 3-of-4 shootout attempts and carried the Habs to a 4-3 win over the Ducks.

(NHL) Plekanec nets shootout winner
Tomas Plekanec scored his 19th goal of the season in regulation and sealed a Canadiens' victory with the shootout winner in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.

(NHL) Brodeur falls to Oilers
Martin Brodeur made 33 saves on Sunday, but allowed two Oiler shots to slip past him in a 2-0 loss.

(NHL) Brule pots game winner
Gilbert Brule scored the game winner in the second period of Sunday's 2-0 win over the Devils.

(NHL) Deslauriers gets third shutout
Jeff Deslauriers shut down a potent New Jersey offense on Sunday and earned his third shutout of the season by stopping all 22 shots he faced in a 2-0 win.

(NBA) Blatche shines in loss
Andray Blatche posted 23 points and nine rebounds in Sunday's 86-83 loss to the Celtics.

(NBA) Thornton doubles up in loss
Al Thornton stepped up Sunday with 24 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and three steals, but it wasn't enough as the Wizards fell to the Celtics 86-83.

(NBA) Garnett can't make a bucket
Kevin Garnett led the Celtics with ten rebounds, but finished with just eight points on an 0-for-7 shooting effort in Sunday's win over the Wizards.

(NBA) Allen's 25 help down Wizards
Ray Allen led the Celtics with 25 points and grabbed a pair of rebounds in Sunday's 86-83 win over the Wizards.

(MLB) Rays close to landing Blalock
According to the St. Petersburg Times, the Rays are very close to signing third baseman Hank Blalock to a minor league deal.

(NHL) Dubinsky nets 15th
Brandon Dubinsky scored the Rangers' lone goal on Sunday, as they fell 2-1 to the Sabres in overtime.

(NHL) Lundqvist falls in OT
Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 30-of-32 shots on Sunday, but was bested in overtime as the Rangers fell 2-1 to Ryan Miller and the Sabres.

(NHL) Miller stymies Rangers
Ryan Miller was at his best once again on Sunday, stopping 35-of-36 shots in regulation and overtime to give the Sabres a 2-1 win over the Rangers.

(NHL) Kaleta nets OT winner
Patrick Kaleta found the back of the net at 2:22 of overtime on Sunday, giving the Sabres a hard fought 2-1 win over the Rangers.

(NFL) Cards to meet with Porter
According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Cardinals will host recently released linebacker Joey Porter on Monday.

(NFL) Fujita gets paid
Updating a previous report, Scott Fujita's new contract with the Browns is worth $8 million guaranteed over three years, according to Jason La Canfora on Twitter.

(NHL) Kulemin nets 12th
Nikolai Kulemin scored the Leafs' lone goal in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Flyers.

(NHL) Giguere falls to Flyers
Jean-Sebastien Giguere allowed three goals on 25 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Flyers.

(NHL) Pronger has two helpers
Chris Pronger picked up a pair of assists and penalty minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

(NHL) Leighton wins 15th
Michael Leighton stopped 27 of the 28 shots he faced on Sunday, leading the Flyers to a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

(NBA) Martin leads Rockets with 27
Kevin Martin led the Rockets with 27 points and collected two rebounds, two assists and a steal in Sunday's overtime loss to the Pistons.

(NBA) Brooks has 25 in OT loss
Aaron Brooks was good for 25 points, four rebounds and seven assists on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as the Rockets fell to the Pistons in overtime.

(NBA) Rip has 22 in OT win
Richard Hamilton dropped in 22 points, grabbed a pair of rebounds and dished out eight assists in Sunday's 110-107 overtime win over the Rockets.

(NBA) Prince has season-high 29
Tayshaun Prince stepped up Sunday with 29 points, ten rebounds and three assists in a 110-107 overtime win against the Rockets.

(NBA) Finley set to play Tuesday
According to A. Sherrod Blakely on Twitter, Michael Finley is expected to make his Celtics debut on Tuesday against the Bucks.

(NBA) Stuckey may play Wednesday
According to the Detroit News, Rodney Stuckey, who collapsed on the bench during Friday's game, has not been ruled out for Wednesday's contest.

(NBA) Przybilla to have another surgery
Joel Przybilla reinjured his surgically-repaired knee and is now slated to go under the knife once again, according to the Oregonian.

(NBA) Jianlian out all week
According to the New York Daily News, Yi Jianlian (sprained ankle) did not travel with the Nets for their four-game road trip and will not play at all this week.

(NFL) Houston heading to Lions?
According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Falcons are very close to completing a deal that would send cornerback Chris Houston to the Lions for a 2010 sixth-round pick and a switch of draft positions in the fifth round.

(NFL) Giants eying Garcia
According to the New York Daily News, the Giants are considering signing veteran quarterbacks Jeff Garcia and Mark Brunell as Eli Manning's backup.

(NFL) Chiefs to meet with Fargas
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Chiefs have scheduled a visit for recently released running back Justin Fargas.

(NFL) Carr headed to 49ers
According to Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter, the 49ers have agreed to terms with former Giants backup quarterback David Carr.

(NHL) Pavelec roughed up by Canes
Ondrej Pavelec was picked apart by the Hurricanes on Sunday, allowing all four goals of a 4-0 loss on 33 shots.

(NHL) Jokinen
Jussi Jokinen scored a power play goal and added an assist in Sunday's 4-0 trouncing of the Thrashers.

(NHL) Legace gets first shutout
Manny Legace stopped all 27 shots he faced on Sunday as the Hurricanes blanked the Thrashers 4-0.

(NHL) Arnott nets 17th
Jason Arnott tallied his 17th goal of the season in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.

(NHL) Rinne falls to Canucks
Pekka Rinne surrendered three goals on 27 shots Sunday en route to a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Canucks.

(NHL) Sedin caps Canucks' win
Henrik Sedin recorded a goal and an assist Sunday as the Canucks used three third period goals to double up the Predators 4-2.

(NHL) Luongo wins 33rd
Roberto Luongo turned aside 33-of-35 shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

(MLB) Mulvey has solid start
Kevin Mulvey allowed one hit and one walk in two scoreless frames on Sunday.

(NHL) Bertuzzi injured vs Chicago
Todd Bertuzzi left Sunday's game against the Blackhawks with a lower-body injury.

(NHL) Savard leaves on stretcher
According to the Boston Globe, Marc Savard was hauled off the ice on a stretcher during Sunday's loss to the Penguins.

(MLB) Cook throws three scoreless
Aaron Cook tossed three scoreless innings in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks, but did not factor in the decision.

(MLB) Gonzalez plates two
Carlos Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 4-1 rain-shortened win over the Diamondbacks.

(MLB) Morales blasted by D-Backs
Franklin Morales started Sunday's game against the D-Backs and was lit up for eight runs in just 1.2 innings of work.

(MLB) Kennedy starts strong
New acquisition Ian Kennedy was solid on Sunday, pitching two scoreless innings against the Rockies and earning his first spring win.

(MLB) Drew hits first spring homer
Stephen Drew went 2-for-3 on Sunday with a double, three-run homer and a pair of runs scored.

(NFL) Giants to host Sorgi
According to the Newark Star-Ledger, the Giants are scheduled to host free agent quarterback Jim Sorgi on Monday.

(NFL) Bengals interested in Marshall?
According to SB Nation, the Bengals are toying with the idea of pursuing free agent wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

(NFL) Kampman gets $26 million
Updating a previous report, Aaron Kampman's new four-year deal with the Jaguars is worth $26 million with $11 million guaranteed, according to Michael C. Wright on Twitter.

(NFL) Browns sign Fujita
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns have signed former Saints linebacker Scott Fujita.

(NBA) Gasol doubles up in loss
Pau Gasol double-doubled in Sunday's 96-94 loss to the Magic, scoring 20 points and coming down with 11 rebounds.

(NBA) Kobe misses game winner
Kobe Bryant was good for 34 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals on Sunday, but missed his shot with the game on the line and the Lakers fell to the Magic 96-94.

(NBA) Carter drops 25 on LA
Vince Carter led the Magic with 25 points and collected three rebounds, an assist and a steal in Sunday's 96-94 win over the Lakers.

(NBA) Howard hands Lakers another loss
Dwight Howard's 15 points, 16 rebounds, two assists and two blocks on Sunday helped hand the Lakers a rare three-game losing streak by way of a 96-94 Magic win.

(NBA) Anderson misses second straight
David Andersen was held out of his second straight game on Sunday due to a sore lower back.

(NBA) Camby out Sunday
According to Chris Tomasson on Twitter, Marcus Camby won't play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a sprained ankle.

(NHL) Backstrom blasted by Flames
Niklas Backstrom was worked over by the Flames on Sunday, allowing four goals on 23 shots in a 5-2 loss.

(NHL) Latendresse pots two
Guillaume Latendresse was responsible for Minnesota's only two goals in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

(NHL) Bourque has four-point game
Rene Bourque scored his 19th goal of the season and added three assists in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

(NHL) Toskala gets first win as a Flame
Vesa Toskala shined in his first start as a Calgary Flame on Sunday, stopping 27-of-29 shots in a 5-2 win over the Wild.

(NHL) Wheeler scores B's lone tally
Blake Wheeler scored the Bruins lone goal in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Penguins.

(NHL) Thomas solid in loss
Tim Thomas was worthy of a win on Sunday after stopping 31-of-33 shots, but didn't get one as the Bruins couldn't muster more than a goal in a 2-1 loss to the Penguins.

(NHL) Fleury wins 31st
Marc-Andre Fleury was sharp on Sunday, turning aside 21 of the 22 shots he faced in a 2-1 win over the Bruins.

(NHL) Malkin nets game winner
Evgeni Malkin potted the game winner at 1:27 of the third period Sunday, giving the Penguins a 2-1 win over the Bruins.

(MLB) Shoppach goes yard
Kelly Shoppach popped a two run homer in Sunday's 5-3 exhibition win over the Philles.

(MLB) Brown continues to impress
Dominic Brown was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Rays.

(MLB) Happ handles Rays
J.A. Happ allowed two hits and two walks in 2.1 innings on Sunday, but never allowed the Rays to cross the plate in an eventual 5-3 Phillies loss.

(MLB) McCann goes 3-for-3
Brian McCann went 3-for-3 with a pair of runs scored and three RBI in the Braves 9-4 trouncing of the Astros on Sunday.

(MLB) Pence stays hot
Hunter Pence continued his scorching start to spring training on Sunday, going 1-for-2 with a walk, run scored and RBI triple in a loss to the Braves.

(MLB) Hanson struggles with 'Stros
Tommy Hanson didn't fare well in his spring outing on Sunday, allowing three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over 2.1 innings. The Braves topped the Astros 9-4 but Hanson didn't receive a decision for his efforts.

(MLB) Maybin pulls up lame on bases
Cameron Maybin went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run on Sunday but had to be removed from the game after grabbing his leg while running the bases.

(MLB) Markakis hits his second home run of spring
Nick Markakis hit his second home run of the spring against Boston on Sunday.

(MLB) Morneau goes yard against Pittsburgh
Justin Morneau hit his first home run of the spring on Sunday against Pittsburgh.

(MLB) Mitre looks good against Twins
Sergio Mitre pitched well against the Twins on Sunday, pitching three scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and one walk with three strikeouts.

(NBA) Bosh has 12 points, 12 boards in return
Chris Bosh (ankle, stomach illness) had 12 points and 12 rebounds in his return to action against the 76ers on Sunday afternoon.

(MLB) Bianchi needs elbow surgery, out for the year
Kansas City infield prospect Jeff Bianchi will be forced to undergo reconstructive elbow surgery and miss the entire 2010 season as a result, according to MLB.com.

(NFL) Pashos signed by Cleveland
The Browns have signed Tony Pashos to a three-year, $10.3 million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NFL) Eagles will pick up Vick's $1.5 million option
The Eagles have informed Michael Vick's agent that they'll be picking up his $1.5 million option at some point over the next few days, according to NFL.com.

(MLB) Desmond continues to shine for Nats
Ian Desmond went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI against the Mets on Sunday.

(MLB) Perez gets roughed up by Washington
Oliver Perez had a rough showing against the Nationals on Sunday, giving up five runs off seven hits and a walk in three innings of work.

(MLB) Wells belts his first home run of spring
Vernon Wells went 1-for-2 with a walk, two runs, two RBI and his first home run of the spring against Detroit on Sunday.

(MLB) Robertson nearly perfect in three-inning stint
Nate Robertson had a fine outing against Toronto on Sunday, giving up just one hit without any walks or runs and two strikeouts in three innings of work.

(MLB) Bonderman gets annihilated by Toronto
Jeremy Bonderman got shelled by the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon, allowing six runs off six hits (two home runs) and a walk before getting pulled with just two outs in the first inning.

(NHL) Huet gets demolished in the second period
Cristobal Huet was unable to hold on to a 2-0 Chicago lead over Detroit after the first period, letting by four goals in the second period before getting pulled for Antti Niemi.

(NHL) Howard holds off Chicago for 5-4 win
Jimmy Howard turned away 28-of-32 shots to hold off the Blackhawks for a 5-4 win on Sunday.

(NHL) Rafalski gets a goal and an assists against Chicago
Brian Rafalski logged a goal and an assist in a 5-4 win over Chicago on Sunday afternoon.

(NHL) Ladd registers a hat trick in loss
Andrew Ladd logged his first career hat trick on Sunday against the Red Wings.

(NHL) Leafs recall Brent from AHL
The Maple Leafs have called Tim Brent up from the AHL, according to the Toronto Sun.

(NHL) Rosehill called up by Leafs
The Maple Leafs have called Jay Rosehill up from the AHL, according to the Toronto Sun.

(MLB) Upton could bat as low as seventh
B.J. Upton could open this season as low as No. 7 in the Rays' lineup, according to MLB.com.

(NBA) Jack tallies 20 points and nine assists
Jarrett Jack led the Raptors with 20 points against Philadelphia on Sunday and added nine assists and four steals. Jack shot 9-of-14 from the floor and 2-of-4 from three-point range.

(NBA) Holiday chips in 21 points, seven boards and six assists
Jrue Holiday had a great game on Sunday in a win over Toronto, scoring 21 points with seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal.

(NBA) Young leads 76ers to win with 32 points
Thaddeus Young led all scorers with a career-high 32 points in 114-101 win over Toronto on Sunday afternoon.

(NBA) Speights sprains knee on Sunday afternoon
Marreese Speights sprained his right knee in the first half of today's game against Toronto and will not return, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Kate Fagan.

(NFL) Ferguson suspended eight games by NFL
Jason Ferguson has been suspended eight games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, according to ESPN.com.

(MLB) Castro will start season in minors
Manager Lou Piniella has stated that infield prospect Starlin Castro will open the season at Triple-A, according to the Chicago Tribune. "Starlin is going to start the season in Triple-A and play," Piniella said. "Now the only way Starlin would come into this equation, and I've said this before, is if he shows he's ready to play here and there's a problem physically with Theriot."

(MLB) Hunter aggravates groin, but seems fine
Torii Hunter aggravated his groin on Friday, according to the L.A. Times. "It's nothing serious, but when he slid into second base, he felt a little tightness in his groin," manager Mike Scioscia said. "It's in the same area of the surgery, but I don't know if it's related. It could just be some scar tissue breaking up."

(MLB) Blackburn, Twins agree to four-year extension
Nick Blackburn has signed a four-year, $14 million contract extension with the Twins, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Joe Christensen.

(MLB) Martin out four to six weeks with strain
Contrary to a report from earlier today, Russell Martin's strain in his lower abdominal/groin area is worse than originally thought and likely to keep him out the next four to six weeks, according to the L.A. Times' Dylan Hernandez.

(NBA) Thompson may be able to take the court today
Jason Thompson (back) practiced with the Kings yesterday and may be able to play today against the Thunder, according to the Sacramento Bee.

(NBA) Turkoglu won't be active against 76ers today
Updating a report from earlier today, Hedo Turkoglu (ankle) will indeed be sidelined for Sunday's afternoon affair against Philadelphia, according to Raptors announcer Paul Jones.

(MLB) Martin has strain in lower body
Russell Martin has been diagnosed with a slight strain in his lower abdominal/groin area, according to the L.A. Times' Dylan Hernandez.

(MLB) Gordon breaks thumb
According to Royals beat writer Bob Dutton on Twitter, Alex Gordon will miss the next three to four weeks with a broken thumb.

(NBA) Parker likely out the remainder of regular season
Tony Parker seems likely to miss the rest of the regular season after breaking a bone in his right hand on Saturday night, according to the San Antonio Express-News. "He's got a broken hand. He'll be out six weeks," head coach Gregg Popovich said. "He did it in the first half when he dove on the floor."

(MLB) Jones out the next few days with jammed thumb
Chipper Jones will be out of action for the next few days as he deals with a jammed thumb, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien.

(MLB) Jurrjens gets through throwing session unscathed
Jair Jurrjens (shoulder) threw a pain-free batting practice session on Sunday morning, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien.

(NHL) Horton won't be with Panthers for road trip
Nathan Horton (leg) still has yet to practice with the Panthers and will not travel with them on their upcoming three-game road trip, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

(NHL) Brassard should be back on Monday
Derick Brassard (hand) is expected to rejoin the Blue Jackets on Monday against Los Angeles, according to the Columbus Dispatch.

(MLB) Nathan flies back to Minnesota for MRI on elbow
Joe Nathan will fly back to Minnesota today to have an MRI exam on his right elbow, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

(NBA) Turkoglu questionable on Sunday
Hedo Turkoglu (ankle) missed practice on Saturday and appears iffy for this afternoon's affair against the 76ers, according to the Toronto Sun.

(NBA) O'Neal doesn't plan to miss any time
Jermaine O'Neal (knee) has stated that he plans to be good to go for Miami's next game on Tuesday in Charlotte, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

(NHL)
Andrew Ference remains day-to-day with a groin injury, according to the Boston Globe.

(NHL) Boyd to make Predators debut on Sunday
Dustin Boyd participated in his first practice with Nashville on Saturday and will be active against Vancouver today, according to the Nashville Tennessean.

(NBA) Alston suspended indefinitely by Miami
The Heat have suspended Rafer Alston for an indefinite period of time, according to the Associated Press.

(NFL) Kampman reaches deal with Jacksonville
Aaron Kampman has reportedly agreed to terms on a deal with the Jaguars, according to the Florida Times-Union.

(NBA) Tony Parker goes down
Tony Parker fractured the fourth metacarpal on his right hand late in Saturday's game against Memphis, according to the San Antonio Express-News.

(NHL) Kopitar snipes goal for Kings
Anze Kopitar slipped a goal past netminder Jaroslav Halak in tonight's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens at the Staples Center.

(NHL) Halak claims win over Kings
Jaroslav Halak blocked 23-of-25 shots in tonight's 4-2 win at Los Angeles.

(NHL) Gionta looks good for Canadiens
Brian Gionta chipped in a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win at Los Angeles.

(MLB) Crow hurls two scoreless innings
Aaron Crow hurled two scoreless innings in tonight's 2-1 preseason win over Texas. He had no walks with three strikeouts.

(NBA) Gooden stands out for Clippers
Drew Gooden was a standout in tonight's 107-85 loss at Utah, as he racked up 20 points, 12 rebounds and one assist.

(NBA) Okur leads Utah with 27 points
Mehmet Okur led the Jazz with 27 points in Saturday's 107-85 home win over the Clippers. He also had seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks.

(NBA) Murphy has strong out at Phoenix
Troy Murphy hauled in 19 points and a game-high 16 boards in tonight's 113-105 loss at Phoenix. He also had one assist, two steals and two blocks.

(NBA) Stoudemire shoots down Pacers
Amar'e Stoudemire carried the Suns with 30 points in Saturday's 113-105 home win over the Pacers. He also had six rebounds, one assist and two blocks.

(NFL) Pool on Rams' radar?
The Rams are believed to be interested in free agent Brodney Pool, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

(NHL) Steen blasts two goals for Blues
Alexander Steen blasted a pair of goals in tonight's 7-3 loss at Colorado.

(NHL) Anderson takes win over Blues
Craig Anderson stopped 39-of-42 shots in tonight's 7-3 win over the Blues at the Pepsi Center.

(NHL) Stewart dazzles for Colorado
Chris Stewart was dazzling in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blues at the Pepsi Center, as he notched three goals and an assist.

(NBA) Jamison has strong outing at Bucks
Antawn Jamison tallied a team-high 30 points and 11 boards in tonight's 92-85 loss at Milwaukee. He also had two assists, five steals and a block.

(NBA) Jennings leads Bucks with 25 points
Brandon Jennings led the Bucks with 25 points in Saturday's 92-85 home win over the Cavs, to go along with six assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block.

(NBA) Love stands out for Minnesota
Kevin Love was a standout for Minnesota in tonight's 112-98 home loss to the Rockets, as he racked up 20 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks.

(NBA) Scola dominates Minnesota
Luis Scola was dominant in Saturday's 112-98 win at Minnesota, as he hauled in 25 points and 21 rebounds. He also had two assists and a block.

(NBA) Gasol fights hard for Grizzlies
Marc Gasol fought hard in tonight's 102-92 home loss to the Spurs, as he tallied 17 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three steals.

(NBA) Duncan gets job done for Spurs
Tim Duncan picked up 17 points and four rebounds in Saturday's 102-92 win at Memphis. He also had two assists and two steals.

(NHL) Hiller roughed up at Phoenix
Jonas Hiller only stopped 26-of-30 shots in tonight's 4-0 loss at Phoenix.

(NHL) Bryzgalov shuts out Ducks
Ilya Bryzgalov rejected all 32 shots fired in his direction in tonight's 4-0 win over the Ducks at Jobing.com Arena.

(NHL) Wolski leads Coyotes in win
Wojtek Wolski led the Coyotes with a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Ducks at Jobing.com Arena.

(NBA) Rose scores 34 points in losing effort
Derrick Rose poured in a game-high 34 points in tonight's 122-116 home loss to the Mavs. He also led Chicago with eight assists.

(NBA) Dirk leads Dallas in win
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavs with 27 points in Saturday's 122-116 win at Chicago. He also had five rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks.

(NBA) Dunleavy leaves game
Mike Dunleavy left tonight's game at Phoenix with a chest bruise, according to Paul Coro's (Arizona Republic) twitter page.

(NHL) E. Kane injures foot
Evander Kane suffered a foot injury in the second period of Saturday's battle at Tampa Bay, according to NHL.com.

(NHL) Armstrong nets goal at Tampa Bay
Colby Armstrong netted a goal in tonight's 6-2 loss at Tampa Bay.

(NHL) Niittymaki takes win over Thrashers
Antero Niittymaki turned away 29-of-31 shots in tonight's 6-2 win over the Thrashers at the St. Pete Times Forum.

(NHL) St. Louis leads charge for Lightning
Martin St. Louis notched a goal and two assists in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Thrashers at the St. Pete Times Forum. He was named the First Star of the game.

(NFL) Marlin Jackson to visit Baltimore
Marlin Jackson is slated to visit the Ravens on Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(MLB) Rays in serious talks with Blalock
The Rays are reportedly in serious talks with Hank Blalock's rep, according to Jon Heyman's (Sports Illustrated) twitter page.

(NBA) Johnson bangs in 20 points in loss
Joe Johnson banged in 20 points in tonight's 100-94 loss at Miami. He also had four rebounds, four assists and one steal.

(NBA) Wade guns down Hawks
Dwyane Wade carried the Heat with a game-high 38 points in Saturday's 100-94 home win over the Hawks, to go along with 10 assists, four rebounds and two steals.

(NHL) Neil scores lone goal for Senators
Chris Neil scored the Senators' lone goal in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs at ScotiaBank Place.

(NHL) Gustavsson gets job done by Toronto
Jonas Gustavsson blocked 22-of-23 shots in tonight's 2-1 shootout win at Ottawa.

(NHL) Kessel snipes goal at Ottawa
Phil Kessel sniped a goal past netminder Pascal Leclaire in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win at Ottawa.

(NBA) David Lee productive in loss
David Lee picked up 23 points and six rebounds in tonight's 113-93 home loss to the Nets. He also had one assist.

(NBA) Harris stands out for Nets
Devin Harris carried the Nets with a game-high 31 points in Saturday's 113-93 win at New York, to go along with two rebounds, four assists and one steal.

(NHL) Jokinen scores lone goal for Carolina
Jussi Jokinen scored the Hurricanes' lone goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss at Florida.

(NHL) Vokoun claims win over Hurricanes
Tomas Vokoun rejected 31-of-32 shots in tonight's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes at the BankAtlantic Center.

(NHL) McCabe chips in three assists
Bryan McCabe chipped in three assists in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes at the BankAtlantic Center.

(NBA) Curry scores 25 points in losing effort
Stephen Curry poured in a game-high 25 points in tonight's 101-90 loss at Charlotte. He also had five rebounds and four assists.

(NBA) Wallace plays hard for Charlotte
Gerald Wallace played hard in Saturday's 101-90 home win over the Warriors, as he tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and five blocks.

(NHL) Auld takes loss at Washington
Alex Auld stopped 26-of-28 shots in tonight's 2-0 loss at Washington.

(NHL) Belanger lights lamp for Washington
Eric Belanger netted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Rangers at the Verizon Center.

(MLB) Sowers is out of rotation race?
Jeremy Sowers is no longer in the race to win a rotation spot in Cleveland, according to MLB.com.

(NBA) Marvin Williams leaves game
Marvin Williams left tonight's game at Miami, according to Michael Cunningham's (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) twitter page.

(MLB) Jennings throws sim game
Jason Jennings threw a simulated game Saturday, according to MLBblogs.com.

(NHL) Burish activated by Chicago
Adam Burish has been activated by Chicago following his recovery from a torn ACL, according to TSN.

(NBA) J. O'Neal has knee injury
Jermaine O'Neal is now on the shelf against the Hawks due to a left knee injury, according to Ira Winderman's (Sun-Sentinel) twitter page.

(NHL) Smith recalled by Senators
Zack Smith has been recalled by the Senators from AHL Binghamton, according to TSN.

(NFL) Osgood contract details
Updating an earlier report, Kassim Osgood agreed to a three-year deal with the Jaguars worth $6.675MM, according to the Florida Times-Union. It includes a $2.2MM signing bonus.

(NFL) Carr leaves 49ers without a deal
Updating an earlier report, David Carr left San Francisco without signing a deal, according to Matt Barrows' (Sacramento Bee) twitter page.

(NFL) Reed to visit New England
Josh Reed is slated to visit the Patriots on Sunday, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

(NFL) Fargas failed physical
Updating an earlier report, Justin Fargas was released by Oakland because he failed his physical, according to Adam Caplan's twitter page.

(MLB) Church has good day for Pirates
Ryan Church went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer off Joe Blanton in Saturday's preseason game against the Phillies. His other knock was a single.

(NBA) Haywood ruled out
Updating an earlier report, Brendan Haywood has been ruled out for tonight's game at Chicago, according to the Bulls' official twitter page.

(MLB) Gomez stands out for Rockies
Hector Gomez recorded a double and a triple with two RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Brewers in exhibition action.

(MLB) Silva lit up by White Sox
Carlos Silva was lit up for six earned runs on seven hits over a mere two innings of work in Saturday's preseason loss to the White Sox. He had no walks and two strikeouts.

(NFL) Thomas Jones to visit Kansas City
Thomas Jones will visit Kansas City on Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

(NBA) Ariza is out
Trevor Ariza is out for tonight's game at Minnesota, according to Jonathan Feigen's (Houston Chronicle) twitter page.

(NFL) Pashos visiting Browns
Tony Pashos is visiting the Browns, according to Brad Biggs' twitter page.

(NBA) Gordon is inactive
Eric Gordon is inactive for tonight's game against the Jazz, according to Ben Bagley's (KFAN Radio) twitter page.

(NBA) Wallace doubtful for Sunday
Ben Wallace will likely miss Sunday's game against the Rockets, according to the Oakland Press.

(MLB) Patterson receives stitches
Updating an earlier report, Eric Patterson needed stitches for a cut above his left eye suffered in today's game against the Angels, according to beat writer Jane Lee's twitter page.

(MLB) Stults fares well Saturday
Eric Stults fired two hitless innings in today's preseason game against the White Sox. He had one walk and one strikeout.

(MLB) Rios gets MRI results
Alex Rios' MRI did not reveal anything structurally wrong with his ailing shoulder, according to Chicago beat writer Scott Merkin's twitter page.

(NFL) Hicks inks with Washington
As expected, Artis Hicks has inked a three-year deal with the Redskins, according to Rick Alonzo's (Pioneer Press) twitter page. Financial terms were not disclosed.

(NHL) Szczechura recalled by Tampa Bay
Paul Szczechura has been recalled by the Lightning from AHL Norfolk, according to TSN.

(MLB) Quentin swats two homers for Sox
Carlos Quentin went 2-for-3 with five RBI in today's 15-3 preseason win over the cross-town rival Cubs. Both of his knocks were homers.

(MLB) Mitchell stands out for Sox
Jared Mitchell hit two doubles and scored three runs in today's preseason game against the Giants.

(NFL) Hicks nearing deal with Redskins
Artis Hicks is believed to be nearing a deal with the Redskins, according to Judd Zulgad's (Star Tribune) twitter page.

(NBA) King James to sit tonight
LeBron James will sit out tonight's game at Milwaukee, according to Brian Windhorst's (Cleveland Plain Dealer) twitter page.

(MLB) Escobar launches homer
Alcides Escobar launched a three-run homer off Eric Hacker during today's preseason game against San Francisco.

(MLB) Gagne struggles against Chicago
Eric Gagne was tagged for two runs and three hits in one winning of work against the White Sox Saturday.

(NHL) Regin to miss game
Peter Regin will miss tonight's game against the Maple Leafs, according to the Senators' official twitter page.

(NFL) Kerry Rhodes dealt to Arizona
Kerry Rhodes has been dealt from New York to Arizona in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick this year and a seventh-round pick in 2011, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

(NHL) Franson recalled by Predators
Cody Franson has been recalled by the Predators from AHL Milwaukee, according to TSN.

(NFL) Robbins bound for St. Louis
The Rams are believed to be finalizing a deal with Fred Robbins, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

(MLB) Crisp looks good for Oakland
Coco Crisp went 2-for-3 with a single and a double in today's preseason game against the Angels.

(MLB) Sweeney goes 4-for-4
Mike Sweeney went 4-for-4 with three RBI in today's preseason win at San Diego. He hit two singles, one double and a solo homer.

(NHL) Alfredsson to miss game
Daniel Alfredsson will miss tonight's home game against Toronto, according to the Senators' official twitter page.

(MLB) Harrison sharp for Texas
Matt Harrison hurled two scoreless innings against Kansas City Saturday. He did not have any walks or strikeouts.

(MLB) C. Young has big day with Arizona
Chris Young went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored in today's 12-6 loss to San Francisco. He hit a single, double and a solo homer.

(NFL) Raiders unload Fargas
Justin Fargas has been released by the Raiders, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(MLB) Huff sharp for Indians
David Huff hurled two scoreless innings in Saturday's exhibition game against Cincinnati. He fired three strikeouts.

(MLB) Matsui could DH Sunday
Hideki Matsui may be cleared to work in the DH role Sunday against Oakland, according to Lyle Spencer's (MLB Blogs) twitter page.

(NHL) Mancari recalled by Sabres
Mark Mancari has been recalled by the Sabres from AHL Portland, according to TSN.

(NFL) Baker to visit Seattle
Chris Baker is slated to visit the Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(MLB) Burriss has fractured toe
Emmanuel Burriss has a fractured toe, according to Hank Schulman's (San Francisco Chronicle) twitter page.

(NFL) Mike Bell garnering interest
The Eagles and Browns are believed to be interested in Mike Bell, according to Adam Caplan's twitter page.

(MLB) Cervelli suffers concussion
Francisco Cervelli suffered a concussion while struck on the helmet by hurler Zech Zinicola, according to Jack Curry's twitter page.

(MLB) Garland hit by line drive
Jon Garland was hit by a line drive on the inside of his left knee during today's game against Seattle, according to the Padres' official twitter page.

(MLB) S. Hairston leaves game
Scott Hairston left today's game against Seattle after being struck on the hand/wrist by a pitch, according to the Padres' official twitter page.

(NBA) Courtney Lee a game-time call
Courtney Lee will be a game-time call for tonight's battle at New York, according to the Nets' official twitter page.

(NBA) Camby misses practice
Marcus Camby missed practice Saturday, according to Joe Freeman's (The Oregonian) twitter page.

(NFL) Marshall arrives in Seattle
Brandon Marshall has arrived in Seattle for his visit with the Seahawks, according to Jason LaCanfora's (NFL Network) twitter page.

(NFL) Baskett garnering interest
Hank Baskett is on the radar of a few teams, according to the National Football Post. Those teams are the Bears, Rams and Eagles.

(NFL) Osgood agrees to deal with Jaguars
Kassim Osgood has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Jaguars, according to Kevin Acee's (San Diego Union-Tribune) twitter page.

(MLB) Butler shut down
Josh Butler is dealing with inflammation in his elbow, according to Tom Haudricourt's twitter page.

(MLB) E. Patterson leaves game
Eric Patterson left today's game against the Angels after suffering a cut above his left eye, according to John Shea's (San Francisco Chronicle) twitter page.

(NHL) Roloson struggles against Bruins
Dwayne Roloson only stopped 31-of-34 shots in Saturday's 3-2 home loss to the Bruins.

(NFL) Palmer endorses Owens
Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer endorses Terrell Owens, according to the Bengals' official website.

(NHL) Moulson collects 23rd goal in loss
Matt Moulson slipped a goal past netminder Tim Thomas in today's 3-2 home loss to the Bruins.

(MLB) Hamilton could play Sunday
Josh Hamilton may be cleared to play in a B game on Sunday if he feels good, according to Anthony Andro's (Star-Telegram) twitter page.

(NFL) Sensabaugh garnering interest
Gerald Sensabaugh is garnering interest from three undisclosed teams looking for a starting strong safety, according to Scout.com.

(NHL) Savard snipes goal for Bruins
Marc Savard sniped a goal in today's 3-2 win at the Islanders.

(NHL) Thomas gets job done for Bruins
Tim Thomas turned away 37-of-39 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win at the Islanders. He was named the First Star of the game.

(MLB) Martinez belts two home runs for Mets
Fernando Martinez continued his fine play in the early stages of spring training, going 4-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI and three runs against Washington.

(MLB) Burnett shaky against Blue Jays
A.J. Burnett was shaky in his first spring training start on Saturday, giving up two runs to Toronto off five hits and one walk over 1.2 innings.

(MLB) Marcum looks great in first action since 2008
Shaun Marcum (elbow) looked great against the Yankees on Saturday, striking out two with one walk while failing to give up a hit or a run over two innings.

(MLB) Zobrist leaves the yard
Ben Zobrist hit a home run off Boston's Adam Mills on Saturday.

(MLB) Liriano fans three in two innings
Francisco Liriano continued to impress in an Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing one hit, one walk and zero runs with three strikeouts in two innings.

(MLB) Lackey throws two perfect innings for Boston
John Lackey was impressive in his Red Sox debut in his first spring training appearance this offseason, throwing two perfect innings against the Twins. Lackey struck out one.

(MLB) Millwood gets hit hard by Tigers
Kevin Millwood got rocked in his first start of spring training on Saturday, allowing six runs off seven hits and a walk in just 0.2 innings against Detroit.

(MLB) Verlander great despite allowing a home run
Justin Verlander was solid against the Orioles on Saturday, notching the win after giving up one run off one hit and two walks over three innings.

(NHL) Lehtonen gives up six goals to Pittsburgh
Kari Lehtonen got rocked by the Penguins on Saturday, allowing six goals on 34 shots.

(NHL) Fleury decent, but gets the win
Marc-Andre Fleury allowed three goals on 30 shots in a 6-3 win over Dallas on Saturday.

(NHL) Ponikarovsky scores goal in Penguins debut
Alexei Ponikarovsky tallied a goal in his first game as a Penguin on Saturday, a 6-3 win over Dallas.

(NHL) Crosby leads the way for Pittsburgh
Sidney Crosby led the Penguins to a 6-3 win over the Stars on Saturday afternoon with two goals and an assist.

(MLB) Heyward hits a double, draws walk
Jason Heyward went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk against Houston on Saturday.

(NHL) Halak gets the nod for Montreal on Saturday
Jaroslav Halak will start against the Kings tonight, according to the Montreal Gazette.

(NBA) Stuckey alright, released from hospital
Rodney Stuckey has been released from the Cleveland Clinic this Saturday afternoon after passing a number of tests, according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski.

(NBA) Bosh is over illness, practices Saturday
Chris Bosh (ankle, stomach illness) practiced today and could be back in action tomorrow against the 76ers, according to Raptors announcer Matt Devlin.

(MLB) Grilli likely to need surgery, season could be over
Jason Grilli will likely need surgery to repair a quadriceps injury, according to ESPN.com.

(MLB) Guzman's ligament tear could threaten career
Angel Guzman has been diagnosed with a significant ligament tear in his right shoulder that could threaten his career, according to the Chicago Tribune.

(MLB) Nathan pulled for precautionary reaons
Joe Nathan was pulled early from his appearance in an exhibition game on Saturday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Joe Christensen.

(MLB) Duchscherer unlikely to be ready to start season
A's manager Bob Geren has said that he does not expect Justin Duchscherer (back) to be ready to pitch by Opening Day, according to MLB.com's Jane Lee.

(MLB) Martin out Saturday with sore groin
Russell Martin will not play today in order to have his sore groin checked out, according to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi.

(NFL) Parker to meet with Redskins on Monday
Willie Parker will make his first free agent visit next week when he travels to the nation's capital to meet with Daniel Snyder and the Redskins, according to Pittsburgh's CBS affiliate KDKA.

(NHL) Theodore will start at net on Saturday
Jose Theodore will start against New York tonight, according to the Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir.

(NHL) Elliot will in fact sit, Leclaire to start
Contrary to a report from earlier today, it looks like Brian Elliott may sit with Pascal Leclaire getting the nod against Toronto tonight, according to the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch.

(MLB) Brown out at least a month with torn meniscus
Jordan Brown will be out the next four to six weeks with a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(NFL) Leckey re-signs with Saints
The Saints have re-signed Nick Leckey to a one-year contract, according to ESPN.com.

(NFL) Copper re-signs with Chiefs
Kansas City re-signed Terrance Copper on Saturday, according to Chiefs insider Josh Looney.

(NHL) Ponikarovsky set for Penguins debut
Alexei Ponikarovsky will make his Penguins debut against Dallas, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

(NHL) Elliot to patrol the pipes on Saturday
Brian Elliott is expected to start for the Senators on Saturday against Toronto, according to the National Post.

(NBA) Marcus Landry assigned to D-League
The Celtics have assigned Marcus Landry to the D-League, according to the Providence Journal.

(NBA) Wafer's stint with Dallas is done
The Mavericks will not re-sign Von Wafer now that his 10-day contract has expired, according to ESPN.com.

(NBA) Haywood suffering from stiff back
Brendan Haywood is day-to-day with a stiff lower back, according to ESPN.com.

(MLB) Borbon dealing with sore forearm
Julio Borbon is day-to-day with a sore right forearm, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro.

(NFL) Carr, 49ers working on two-year deal
David Carr and the 49ers are in talks on a two-year deal, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat's Matt Maiocco.

(NFL) Fryar released by New York
The Giants have released Londen Fryar , according to the Newark Star-Ledger.

(NFL) Rouse let go by Giants
The Giants have released Aaron Rouse, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.

(NFL) Robinson's deal worth $57 million
Dunta Robinson's six-year contract with Atlanta is worth $57 million with $25.5 in guarantees, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NBA) Dragic to miss another game
Goran Dragic (ankle) will miss another game on Saturday, according to the Arizona Republic.

(NHL) Peters gets the nod for Saturday
Justin Peters will start tonight against the Panthers, according to the Raleigh News and Observer.

(NHL) Staal dealing with sore leg
Eric Staal (leg) did not practice for Carolina on Friday, according to the Raleigh News and Observer.

(NBA) Stuckey appears fine after scary incident
Rodney Stuckey is doing well after collapsing in Detroit's game yesterday and spending last night at the Cleveland Clinic, according to Yahoo! Sports. "He's doing well," Pistons strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander said on Saturday morning. "All the tests have come back negative."

(NFL) Tucker announces retirement
Ryan Tucker has announced his retirement, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "We notified the league and we are notifying the Cleveland Browns family that I'm shutting it down," Tucker said. "It's time for me to go ahead and hang up the cleats and starting being a daddy and a husband. I'm going that route."

(NBA) Martin may need surgery on left knee
Kenyon Martin has been diagnosed with a partial tear of his left patella tendon in his knee and may require surgery, according to Yahoo! Sports.

(NFL) Colts sign Alleman for depth on offensive line
Andy Alleman has signed with the Colts, according to NFL insider Adam Caplan.

(NFL) Kampman flies to Jacksonville
Aaron Kampman apparently flew into Jacksonville last night to meet with team officials for the Jaguars, according to Scout.com.

(NHL) Weber appears to hurt hand on Friday
Shea Weber is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, according to the Nashville Tennessean.

(NFL) Ventrone signs three-year, $2.2 million deal with Browns
The Browns have re-signed Raymond Ventrone to a three-year, $2.2 million contract, according to NFL insider Adam Caplan.

(NBA) Kaman plays hard for Clippers
Chris Kaman played hard in Friday's 104-87 home loss to the Thunder, as he tallied 19 points, 15 rebounds and two assists.

(NBA) Durant takes care of business
Kevin Durant hauled in 32 points and nine rebounds in Friday's 104-87 win at the Clippers. He also had two assists, two steals and two blocks.

(NBA) Stuckey to undergo tests
Rodney Stuckey was taken to a hospital after collapsing in tonight's game at Cleveland, and he is slated to undergo further testing and evaluation even though his vital signs are stable, according to Yahoo! Sports.

(MLB) Washburn still garnering interest
Teams are still garnering interest in Jarrod Washburn, according to Jon Morosi's twitter page.

(NHL) Latendresse scores lone goal for Wild
Guillaume Latendresse scored Minnesota's lone goal in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss at Edmonton.

(NHL) Deslauriers takes win over Wild
Jeff Deslauriers rejected 28-of-29 shots in tonight's 2-1 shootout win over the Wild at Rexall Place. He was named the First Star of the game.

(NHL) Comrie nets goal for Oilers
Mike Comrie netted a goal in Friday's 2-1 shootout win over the Wild at Rexall Place.

(NBA) Collison stands out for Hornets
Darren Collison was a standout in tonight's 102-91 loss at San Antonio, as he racked up a game-high 32 points. He also had two rebounds and two assists.

(NBA) Parker leads charge for Spurs
Tony Parker led the Spurs with 20 points in Friday's 102-91 home win over the Hornets. He also had six assists and two rebounds.

(NBA) Granger scores 32 in losing effort
Danny Granger dropped in a team-high 32 points in tonight's 122-114 loss at Denver. He also had four rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks.

(NBA) Melo guns down Pacers
Carmelo Anthony carried the Nuggets with a game-high 34 points in Friday's 122-114 home win over the Pacers. He also collected six rebounds, four assists and a block.

(NFL) Patriots re-sign Neal
Stephen Neal has signed a two-year contract to remain with the Patriots, according to ESPN. Financial terms were not disclosed.

(MLB) Jack Wilson leaves game
Jack Wilson left tonight's game against San Diego after tweaking his left leg, according to the Seattle Times.

(MLB) Nick Johnson to get some rest
Nick Johnson will rest his stiff back until Sunday, according to Jack Curry's twitter page.

(NBA) Evans fares well at Dallas
Carl Landry banged in 20 points in tonight's 108-100 loss at Dallas. He also had six rebounds, one assist and one steal.

(NBA) Dirk leads Dallas to win
Dirk Nowitzki carried the Mavs with 31 points and 12 boards in Friday's 108-100 home win over the Kings. He also had three assists and three blocks.

(NFL) Forte to compete for starting role?
Offensive coordinator Mike Martz will be in charge of setting the Bears' rotation at running back in 2010, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. GM Jerry Angelo said, "We just brought Chester Taylor in because we wanted to bring in another quality back. It had nothing to do with any pecking order. The players always determine that as well as the coaches."

(NHL) Parise blasts two goals at Calgary
Zach Parise blasted a pair of goals in tonight's 5-3 loss at Calgary.

(NHL) Stajan lights lamp for Flames
Matt Stajan lit the lamp in Friday's 5-3 win over the Devils at the Pengrowth Saddledome.

(NBA) Lopez scores 18 points for Nets
Brook Lopez scored a team-high 18 points in tonight's 97-87 home loss to the Magic. He also had eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.

(NBA) Howard strong on glass for Magic
Dwight Howard hauled in 16 boards and 11 points in Friday's 97-87 win at New Jersey. He also had four assists, three steals and four blocks.

(NHL) Burrows collects 29th goal at Chicago
Alex Burrows slipped a goal past netminder Cristobal Huet in tonight's 6-3 loss at Chicago.

(NHL) Hossa looks good vs. Canucks
Marian Hossa picked up a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Canucks at the United Center.

(NBA) Curry scores 31 in losing effort
Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points in tonight's 127-122 loss at Atlanta. He also collected 11 assists, five rebounds and two steals.

(NBA) Josh Smith shoots down Warriors
Josh Smith carried the Hawks with 29 points in Friday's 127-122 home win over the Warriors, to go along with nine rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks.

(NFL) Pennington remains with Dolphins
Chad Pennington has signed a one-year deal worth $2.5MM to remain with the Dolphins, according to ESPN. The contract includes a trade bonus of $1.515MM if he is dealt during the season.

(MLB) Rios not worried about shoulder
Alex Rios is not worried about his sore shoulder, according to MLB.com. He said, "I have had it for a few years, so it is nothing to worry about. It is just a little tight."

(MLB) Snyder leaves game
Brandon Snyder left tonight's game against Pittsburgh after being struck in the left knee by right-hander Ramon Aguero, according to MASN Sports.

(NBA) Lee fights hard at Toronto
David Lee fought hard in tonight's 102-96 loss at Toronto, as he racked up 23 points, 18 rebounds, one steal and two blocks.

(NBA) Calderon has solid out for Raptors
Jose Calderon banged in 16 points in Friday's 102-96 home win over the Knicks. He also had six assists and three rebounds.

(NHL) Richards snipes goal at Buffalo
Mike Richards sniped a goal past netminder Ryan Miller in Friday's 3-2 OT loss at Buffalo.

(NHL) Miller takes win over Flyers
Ryan Miller blocked 27-of-29 shots in tonight's 3-2 OT win over the Flyers at HSBC Arena.

(NFL) Carr visiting San Francisco
David Carr is visiting the 49ers, according to the Associated Press.

(NHL) Mair leads Sabres in win
Adam Mair led the Sabres with a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-2 OT win over the Flyers at HSBC Arena. He was named the First Star of the game.

(NHL) Stafford injured
Drew Stafford suffered a lower-body injury during tonight's game versus the Flyers, according to NHL.com.

(NBA) Iguodala productive in loss
Andre Iguodala was productive in tonight's 96-86 home loss to the Celtics, as he tallied 14 points, nine assists, three rebounds and one steal.

(NBA) Rondo gets job done for Celtics
Rajon Rondo got the job done in Friday's 96-86 win at Philadelphia, as he tallied 16 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and two steals.

(NBA) Prince fares well at Cleveland
Tayshaun Prince dropped in a team-high 23 points in tonight's 99-92 loss at Cleveland. He also had two rebounds, five assists and one steal.

(NBA) King James reigns over Pistons
LeBron James carried the Cavs with a game-high 40 points in Friday's 99-92 home win over the Pistons, to go along with 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks.

(NHL) Ryan Jones goes down
Ryan Jones suffered a right knee injury in tonight's battle with Minnesota, according to Michael Russo's (Star Tribune) twitter page.

(NHL) Ward lights lamp for Predators
Joel Ward slipped a goal past netminder Jimmy Howard in tonight's 5-2 loss at Detroit.

(NHL) Howard claims win over Predators
Jimmy Howard turned away 20-of-22 shots in tonight's 5-2 win over the Predators at Joe Louis Arena.

(NFL) Rolle joins Giants
Updating an earlier report, Antrel Rolle has signed a deal with the Giants, according to Bob Glauber's (Newsday) twitter page. It is believed to be a five-year deal worth $37MM.

(NHL) Datsyuk leads Detroit in win
Pavel Datsyuk chipped in a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Predators at Joe Louis Arena.

(NBA) Kobe scores 26 in losing effort
Kobe Bryant banged in a game-high 26 points in tonight's 98-83 loss at Charlotte. He also had five rebounds and two assists.

(NBA) Wallace has good night vs. Lakers
Gerald Wallace hauled in 17 points and 10 boards in tonight's 98-83 win over the Lakers. He also had four assists and two steals.

(NBA) Jackson pours in 21 points vs. Lakers
Stephen Jackson poured in a team-high 21 points in Friday's 98-83 home win over the Lakers. He also had four rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocks.

(NBA) McGee productive in loss
JaVale McGee was productive in tonight's 102-74 home loss to the Bucks, as he notched 13 points and 11 boards. He also had four blocks.

(NBA) Delfino chips in 19 points for Bucks
Carlos Delfino chipped in 19 points in tonight's 102-74 win at Washington. He also had six rebounds and two steals.

(NBA) Bogut fares well at Washington
Andrew Bogut picked up 19 points and a team-high 10 rebounds in tonight's 102-74 win at Washington. He also had four assists and five blocks.

(NBA) Stuckey update
Updating an earlier report, Rodney Stuckey did in fact have a seizure while on the bench of tonight's game against Cleveland, according to the Pistons' official twitter page.

(NFL) Bengals contact Bryant
The Bengals have reportedly contacted Antonio Bryant, according to their official team website.

(NFL) Packers retain Clifton
Chad Clifton has signed a three-year deal worth $20MM to remain with the Packers, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page. $7.5MM is guaranteed.

(NFL) Broncos add Nathan Jones
Denver has agreed to a deal with Nathan Jones, according to Adam Caplan's twitter page.

(MLB) Stewart stands out for Rockies
Ian Stewart went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 7-5 win over the Angels in exhibition action. He hit a single, double and a triple.

(NHL) Nichol could miss 7-10 days
Scott Nichol could miss 7-10 days after suffering a shoulder injury in Thursday's game against Montreal, according to the Mercury News.

(NBA) Stuckey has seizure?
Rodney Stuckey has appeared to have some type of seizure in tonight's game against the Cavs, according to Brian Windhorst's (Cleveland Plain Dealer) twitter page.

(NFL) Saints retain Prioleau
Pierson Prioleau has signed a deal to remain with the Saints, according to Howard Balzer's twitter page.

(NFL) White not pleased with tender
LenDale White is not pleased that the Titans placed a second-round tender on him, according to the Tennessean. He said, "I backed up greatness (meaning Chris Johnson). But now that that is over. It is time for me to start somewhere. I want to be a starter in the NFL, not a backup."

(NBA) Bosh taken to hospital
Updating an earlier report, Chris Bosh has been taken to a hospital after suffering with stomach issues prior to tonight's game against New York, according to Holly MacKenzie's (Slam Online) twitter page.

(NFL) Peppers contract details
Julius Peppers' six-year contract with the Bears is believed to be worth a whopping $91.5MM, according to ESPN. $42MM is guaranteed.

(NFL) Green on Denver's radar?
Jarvis Green is on Denver's radar, according to Comcast Sports New England.

(NBA) Bargnani leaves game
Andrea Bargnani left tonight's game against New York due to a cut on the back of his head, according to Holly MacKenzie's (Slam Online) twitter page.

(NFL) Raiders retain Barnes
Khalif Barnes has signed a one-year deal to remain with the Raiders, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Financial terms were not disclosed.

(NFL) Foote to visit Arizona
Larry Foote will visit Arizona at some point next week, according to Kent Somers' (Arizona Republic) twitter page.

(NFL) Dansby deal to Miami confirmed
Updating an earlier report, Karlos Dansby has agreed to a five-year deal with the Dolphins worth $43MM, according to Steve Wyche's (NFL Network) twitter page. $22MM is guaranteed.

(NFL) Battle to visit Pittsburgh
Arnaz Battle is expected to visit the Steelers over the weekend, according to Matt Maiocco's (Santa Rosa Press-Democrat) twitter page.

(MLB) Francis roughed up by Giants
Jeff Francis was tagged for four earned runs over two innings in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Giants. He had two walks and no strikeouts.

(MLB) Padilla sharp for Dodgers
Vicente Padilla threw two perfect innings in Friday's 8-3 win over the White Sox. He had no walks or strikeouts.

(NBA) Kenyon Martin is out
Kenyon Martin has been ruled out for tonight's home game against Indiana, according to Chris Tomasson's (NBA Fanhouse) twitter page.

(MLB) Guzman's outlook not good for 2010
Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune tweeted that Angel Guzman may be "cooked" for 2010 due to his shoulder issue.

(NFL) Dansby signs with Dolphins?
There are reports circulating that Karlos Dansby agreed to a five-year deal with the Dolphins, according to Omar Kelly's (Sun-Sentinel) twitter page.

(NHL) Lapierre dealt suspension
Maxim Lapierre has been dealt a four-game suspension for a late hit on Scott Nichol of the Sharks, according to NHL.com.

(NFL) Texans retain Walter
Updating an earlier report, Kevin Walter has agreed to a new deal to remain with the Texans, according to John McClain's (Houston Chronicle) twitter page. Terms were not disclosed.

(NFL) Foote garnering interest
The Redskins and Cardinals are believed to be the top suitors to sign Larry Foote, according to Mike Garafolo's (Star-Ledger) twitter page.

(NFL) Ravens move away from Walter
The Ravens are no longer interested in Kevin Walter after acquiring stud receiver Anquan Boldin today, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

(NFL) Westbrook officially released by Philly
Brian Westbrook has been officially released by the Eagles, according to Howard Balzer's twitter page.

(NFL) Broncos sign Bannan
Justin Bannan has signed a five-year deal with the Broncos, according to the Denver Post. Financial terms were not disclosed.

(MLB) Cunningham fares well for San Diego
Aaron Cunningham went 1-for-2 with a three-run double in today's 9-3 win over the Mariners in spring action.

(MLB) Turner gets X-ray results
Justin Turner's X-rays on his left foot came back negative, according to MASN Sports.

(NBA) Artest dealing with sprained thumb
It has been revealed that Ron Artest suffered a sprained left thumb during Thursday's battle against Miami, according to Kevin Ding's (Orange County Register) twitter page.

(NFL) Wilfork reaches deal with Patriots
Vince Wilfork has agreed on a five-year deal worth $40MM to remain with the Patriots, according to Mike Reiss' twitter page.

(NFL) Montgomery released by Packers
Mike Montgomery has been released by the Packers, according to Howard Balzer's twitter page.

(NFL) Giordano released by Packers
Matt Giordano has been released by the Packers, according to Howard Balzer's twitter page.

(NFL) Ravens contacted Collins
The Ravens have contacted Todd Collins after being released by the Redskins on Thursday, according to Sports Illustrated.

(NFL) Colts release Brock
Raheem Brock has been released by the Colts, according to Howard Balzer's twitter page.

(MLB) Molina looks good for Giants
Bengie Molina went 3-for-3 in today's 7-4 win over Colorado. He hit two singles and a two-run homer off Esmil Rogers.

(MLB) Bergesen throws live BP
Brad Bergesen threw live batting practice Friday, according to MLBblogs.com. He is recovering from a shoulder ailment.

(NHL) Maxwell recalled by Montreal
Ben Maxwell has been recalled by the Canadiens from AHL Hamilton, according to the Montreal Gazette.

(NBA) Turkoglu expects to play
Hedo Turkoglu will try to play tonight against the Knicks, according to Eric Smith's twitter page.

(NBA) Paul hopes to return by end of March
Chris Paul is optimistic of returning to the court by the end of March, according to Yahoo! Sports. He is recovering from knee surgery.

(NFL) Porter released by Dolphins
As expected, Joey Porter has been released by the Dolphins, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

(NFL) Rolle bound for New York?
The Giants are reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Antrel Rolle, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

(MLB) Joba roughed up by Rays
Joba Chamberlain gave up five runs in just 1.1 innings of action in today's loss to the Rays.

(MLB) Zambrano sharp for Cubs
Carlos Zambrano fired two perfect innings in Friday's 8-7 exhibition win over Arizona. He had no walks with one strikeout.

(NFL) Boldin dealt to Baltimore
Anquan Boldin has been dealt from the Cardinals to the Ravens in exchange for 2010 third and fourth-round draft picks, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page.

(MLB) Seay set for pen session
Bobby Seay will throw a pen session on Saturday, according to MLBblogs.com.

(MLB) Oeltjen leaves game
Trent Oeltjen left Friday's game with a left wrist contusion, according to Susan Slusser's (San Francisco Chronicle) twitter page.

(NBA) Terry to return in 10-14 days
Jason Terry underwent successful surgery for his orbital fracture Friday, according to NBA writer Art Garcia's twitter page.

(NBA) Brand will play tonight
Elton Brand will play tonight against Boston, according to Kate Fagan's (Philadelphia Inquirer) twitter page.

(NHL) Smid slated for surgery
Ladislav Smid has been slated for season-ending neck surgery, according to the Edmonton Sun.

(NFL) Fujita to visit Browns
Scott Fujita is slated to visit the Browns on Saturday, according to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post.

(NFL) Dansby visiting Dolphins
As expected, Karlos Dansby is visiting the Dolphins, according to the Miami Herald.

(NFL) Falcons reel in Dunta Robinson
Dunta Robinson has agreed to a six-year deal with the Falcons, according to Adam Schefter's (ESPN) twitter page. Financial terms were not disclosed.

(NBA) Bosh is out
Chris Bosh has been ruled out for tonight's game against New York, according to Alan Hahn's (Newsday) twitter page.

(NFL) Baker to visit Cincinnati
Chris Baker will visit the Bengals early next week, according to Joe Reedy's (Cincinnati Enquirer) twitter page. He was released by the Patriots earlier this week.

(MLB) Sean Rodriguez remains hot
Sean Rodriguez remains hot, as he went 3-for-3 with three RBI in today's 12-7 win over the Yankees in exhibition action. He hit a double, triple and a solo homer off Phil Hughes.

(NBA) Curry ruled out
Eddy Curry has been ruled out for tonight's game at Toronto, according to Alan Hahn's (Newsday) twitter page.

(MLB) McGowan to throw sim game
Dustin McGowan will throw a simulated game on either Tuesday or Wednesday, according to MLB writer Jordan Bastian's twitter page.

(MLB) Sheets makes game debut with A's
Ben Sheets allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits over 1.2 innings in today's game against Milwaukee. He had no walks and one strikeout.

(NHL) Moreau to miss game
Ethan Moreau has been ruled out for tonight's game against Minnesota due to his neck injury, according to the Edmonton Journal.

(NBA) Camby questionable for Sunday
Updating an earlier report, Marcus Camby's X-rays on his injured ankle came back negative, according to Brian T. Smith's (The Columbian) twitter page.

(MLB) Swindle leaves game
R.J. Swindle left today's game against the Yankees with a strained right oblique, according to Marc Topkin's (St. Petersburg Times) twitter page.

(NFL) Ayodele released by Dolphins
Akin Ayodele has been released by the Dolphins, according to Adam Caplan's twitter page.

(NFL) Patriots out on Boldin?
An undisclosed source states that the Patriots are no longer chasing Anquan Boldin, according to Aaron Wilson's (Ravens Insider) twitter page.

(NFL) Giants talking to Sharper
The Giants have been talking to Darren Sharper, according to the Star-Ledger.

(MLB) Kelly has good day with Detroit
Don Kelly went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer off Yorman Bazardo in today's exhibition win over the Astros. His other knock was a single.

(MLB) Morrow sharp Friday
Brandon Morrow hurled two hitless innings Friday against the Phillies in spring action. He issued one walk and fired two strikeouts.

(MLB) Wandy has rough day
Wandy Rodriguez had a rough first outing of the spring on Friday, allowing three runs and three walks in just two innings of work.

(NFL) Eagles cut Witherspoon
After acquiring him from the Rams at midseason last year, the Eagles cut veteran linebacker Will Witherspoon on Friday, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

(NFL) Feeley getting $6 million
A.J. Feeley's two-year deal with the Rams is worth $6 million, according to Pro Football Talk.

(MLB) Jose Bautista has big day
Jose Bautista had a huge day for the Blue Jays against the Phillies on Friday, going 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBI.

(MLB) Jurrjens throwing BP on Sunday
Fresh off of three-straight successful mound sessions, Jair Jurrjens will throw batting practice on Sunday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. If that goes well, he will make his first start of the spring on March 11.

(NHL) Dalton sent back down
Matt Dalton has been returned to AHL Providence.

(NHL) Bruins recall goalie
Dany Sabourin has been recalled from AHL Providence.

(NHL) Bruins call up Marchand
Brad Marchand has been recalled from AHL Providence.

(MLB) Hamels has nice spring debut
Cole Hamels had a solid start to the spring on Friday, striking out two while allowing one run in two innings of work against the Blue Jays .

(NFL) Lions part ways with Grady Jackson
Grady Jackson has been released by the Lions.

(MLB) Lincoln battered by Cleveland
Mike Lincoln's quest to become the Reds' fifth starter this season began in disastrous fashion against the Indians on Friday, as the career-reliever allowed seven hits and four runs in just 1.1 innings of work.

(MLB) Figueroa looks sharp against Cards
Nelson Figueroa was lights out for the Mets in spring training action on Friday, allowing just one hit while striking out five Cardinals in four innings of scoreless work.

(MLB) Penny has bad first outing
Brad Penny got bombed in his first outing of the spring on Friday, allowing six hits and three runs in just two innings of work against the Mets.

(MLB) Rasmus picks up two hits, two RBI on Friday
Colby Rasmus went 2-for-3 with two RBI against the Mets on Friday.

(MLB) Pavano has solid spring debut
Carl Pavano allowed two hits and walked one batter in two innings of spring training work against the Red Sox on Friday. He had no strikeouts.

(MLB) Wakefield solid in first action of spring
Tim Wakefield allowed just one hit in two innings of work against the Twins in Grapefruit League action on Friday.

(MLB) Lester bombed by Twins on Friday
Jon Lester had a rough spring training outing against the Twins on Friday, surrendering four runs and two walks in just one inning of action.

(NFL) Donald Strickland released
Donald Strickland has been released by the New York Jets.

(NFL) Thomas Jones officially released
Thomas Jones was officially released on Friday.

(NHL) Lehtonen starting Saturday
Kari Lehtonen is set to make his first start as a Star on Saturday, according to the Dallas Morning News.

(NFL) Report: Pats interested in Boldin
The Patriots are the "frontrunner" to land Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin, according to the National Football Post.

(NFL) Report: Roethlisberger again accused of rape
In troubling news out of Georgia, TMZ is reporting that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has again been accused of sexual assault. This is the second time in less than a year that such allegations have been brought against the two-time Super Bowl champion.

(NFL) Browns, Cribbs finally reach an accord
Josh Cribbs and the Browns have finally agreed on a new contract, according to the National Football Post. The return-man extraordinaire could make up to $20 million the next three seasons.

(NBA) Camby runs into hoop, injures himself
Marcus Camby will have X-rays taken after running into the basketball standard at Blazers practice on Friday, according to Joe Freeman of the Oregonian.

(MLB) Report: Angel Guzman set for MRI
In a serious blow to the Cubs bullpen, Angel Guzman is slated to undergo an MRI on his right shoulder on Friday and the team is "not optimistic," according to beat writer Carrie Muskat.

(MLB) Fontenot injures shoulder
Mike Fontenot will sit out until at least Sunday after straining his right shoulder on Thursday, according to beat writer Carrie Muskat.

(NFL) Pats re-up Banta-Cain
Tully Banta-Cain has signed a three-year contract extension with the Patriots, according to the team.

(NFL) Schefter: Chicago gets Peppers
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Julius Peppers "is a Bear." He says the deal will be announced shortly.

(NFL) Marshall set to visit Seattle
Updating an earlier item, ESPN's Adam Schefter is now reporting that "Brandon Marshall (is) expected to be in Seattle on Saturday to visit the Seahawks and see if they can hammer out an offer sheet."

(NFL) Colts cutting Sorgi
The Colts are releasing long-time back-up quarterback Jim Sorgi, according NFL agent Matt Brei.

(NHL) Gaborik likely to play Saturday
Marian Gaborik (groin) is going to try to play on Saturday, according to the Bergen Record.

(NFL) Report: Seattle eyeing Marshall
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Seahawks are "strongly considering" signing Broncos restricted free agent Brandon Marshall.

(NFL) Peppers' Chicago deal likely to be mammoth
Julius Peppers is on the verge of signing a titanic contract with the Bears, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NBA) Oden making progress
Greg Oden (knee) ran on a treadmill on Wednesday, the first time he had done so since his gruesome December injury, according to the Indianapolis Star.

(NFL) Rams retain Dahl
Craig Dahl has signed a three-year deal to remain with the Rams, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Financial details are not yet available.

(NFL) Bears reel in Chester Taylor
Chester Taylor has signed a four-year deal with the Chicago Bears, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It will pay him a surprisingly high sum of $12.7 million, including "$7 million guaranteed in year one."

(NFL) Rams sign Feeley
A.J. Feeley has signed a two-year deal with the Rams, according to the National Football Post. Financial details are not yet available.

(NFL) Dolphins release Wilson
Alvin Keels tweets that the Dolphins will release safety Gibril Wilson after signing him to a bold contract last offseason.

(NFL) Peppers, Taylor taking physicals
Both Julius Peppers and Chester Taylor are taking physicals with the Bears this afternoon, according to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer.

(NHL) Ryan Miller in goal on Friday
Ryan Miller will be in goal for the Sabres on Friday, according to the Buffalo News.

(NFL) Four teams eyeing Carr
The Giants, Cardinals, 49ers and Browns are all interested in free agent quarterback David Carr, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

(NBA) Kidd to play Friday
Jason Kidd will be back in the Mavs lineup on Friday after getting a day of rest on Wednesday, according to the Sacramento Bee.

(MLB) Lannan named opening day starter
John Lannan has been named the Nationals' opening day starter, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.

(MLB) Webb could start 2010 on the DL
Brandon Webb (shoulder) may end up starting the season on the disabled list, according to Sports Illustrated.

(NFL) Panthers also release Kemoeatu
Maake Kemoeatu has been waived by the Panthers, according to the Associated Press.

(NFL) Rams waive Fine
Derek Fine has been waived by the St. Louis Rams.

(NFL) Vanden Bosch to get $26 million
Kyle Vanden Bosch's four-year contract with the Lions is worth $26 million, according to ESPN.

(MLB) Blue Jays send four pitchers to minor league camp
Blue Jays pitchers Jesse Litsch, Shawn Hill, Dirk Hayhurst and Scott Richmond are all "heading back to minor league camp to continue their rehab programs," according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.

(NBA) Wilson Chandler back with Knicks
After missing two games due to personal reasons, Wilson Chandler is expected to rejoin the Knicks lineup on Friday night, according to Alan Hahn of Newsday.

(MLB) Jurrjens' shoulder continues to hold up
Jair Jurrjens (shoulder) had another pain-free mound session on Friday, and should soon be cleared to begin throwing live batting practice, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.

(MLB) Reyes likely to miss at least a week
The earliest Jose Reyes could return to the field would be late next week, according to the New York Post. He is undergoing tests to determine the cause and extent of a thyroid problem on Monday afternoon in New York.

(NBA) Delonte West playing Friday
Delonte West (finger) will play on Friday night when the Cavaliers take on the Pistons, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(NBA) Daniel Gibson not playing Friday
Daniel Gibson will miss his second straight game due to personal reasons on Friday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(NBA) Ben Wallace out Friday
Ben Wallace (knee) will sit out again on Friday night when the Pistons take on the Cavaliers, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(NFL) Broncos retain Lloyd
Brandon Lloyd has been re-signed by the Denver Broncos, according to the Denver Post.

(MLB) Betancourt has shoulder tightness
Rafael Betancourt says he is dealing with some right shoulder tightness early this spring, according to the Denver Post. "It's not real good," Betancourt said on Friday morning. "My shoulder doesn't feel right, it's tight. It's tough because I want to get out there."

(NFL) Peppers to Bears likely to happen soon
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Bears and free agent defensive end Julius Peppers should come to an agreement by this afternoon.

(MLB) Reyes leaving Mets spring training
The Mets have announced that Jose Reyes' mysterious last minute Friday scratch is a direct result of the extra medical tests he underwent on Thursday, according to Newsday's David Lennon.

(NFL) Lions land Vanden Bosch
Kyle Vanden Bosch has agreed to a four-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to ESPN.

(MLB) Mystery deepens: Reyes scratched again
For the second straight day, Jose Reyes was a last minute scratch from the Mets lineup, according to the New York Daily News' Adam Rubin.

(NFL) Broncos keep Hochstein
As expected, Russ Hochstein has signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos, according to Scout.com's Adam Caplan.

(NFL) Diggs latest Panther to be let go
Na'il Diggs is the latest veteran Panther to get released, according to Scout.com's Adam Caplan.

(MLB) Dodgers still mulling Looper
The Dodgers remain interested in free agent hurler Braden Looper, according to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick.

(NFL) Brackett's deal worth $33 million
Updating an earlier item, Gary Brackett's five-year contract extension with the Colts is worth $33 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NBA) Suns, Stoudemire not currently talking deal
Per the player's request, the Suns and Amar'e Stoudemire will not work on a contract extension while the team's season is still ongoing, according to the Arizona Republic.

(NFL) Rams expected to sign A.J. Feeley
Free agent quarterback A.J. Feeley is paying a visit to the Rams on Friday, according to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times. He is expected to sign with the club.

(NFL) Eagles also eyeing Peppers
If Julius Peppers cannot reach a deal with the Bears, as is widely expected, the Eagles appear to be his second choice, according to beat writer Geoff Mosher.

(NBA) Brand still confident
Elton Brand has unwavering confidence that he can still return to form in Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

(NFL) Panthers cut Landon Johnson
Landon Johnson has become the latest Carolina Panther to get released, according to Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald.

(NBA) Report: Z to rejoin Cavs
As has been widely expected, Zydrunas Ilgauskas has announced he will re-sign with the Cavaliers later this month, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

(MLB) Yanks fuming at A-Rod
The Yankees are "furious" with superstar third baseman Alex Rodriguez, according to the New York Daily News.

(NFL) Eagles make Leonard Weaver a rich man
The Eagles have signed fullback Leonard Weaver to a three-year, $11 million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It is the richest deal ever given to a fullback.

(NHL) Caputi gets recalled
Luca Caputi has been called up from the AHL.

(NHL) Jackets call up Blunden
Michael Blunden has been called up from the AHL.

(NHL) Jimmy Howard back in goal on Friday
Jimmy Howard will be in goal for the Red Wings on Friday despite getting pulled early on Wednesday, according to the Detroit Free Press.

(NFL) Report: Bears sign Manumaleuna
Brandon Manumaleuna has agreed to a five-year contract with the Chicago Bears, according to the Chicago Tribune.

(NFL) Olsen available for second-round pick?
Greg Olsen could be had for a second round draft pick, according to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

(NFL) Two teams eyeing T.O.?
Two teams are interested in mercurial free agent receiver Terrell Owens, according to Pro Football Talk.

(NFL) Report: Colts extend Brackett
The Colts and Gary Brackett have agreed to a five-year contract extension, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

(NFL) Panthers indeed cut Delhomme
Jake Delhomme has been officially released by the Carolina Panthers, according to the Associated Press.

(NFL) Lions sign Burleson
Free agent wide receiver Nate Burleson has signed a five-year, $25 million deal with the Lions, according to ESPN.