Around the Horn: Feb.6, 2010
(1) The Yankees sign Marcus Thames and Randy Winn. (2) Carlos Beltran continues bickering with Me...
Who Dat?
Last night in Miami, Florida the New Orleans Saints ended a 42-year streak of Vince Lombardi trophy...
Manning's Legacy
The hot topic of this post-Super Bowl Monday appears to be Peyton Manning's Legacy - his ranking am...
To Be Or Not To Be
ESPN.com's Chris Broussard, perhaps the single-most unsubstantiated journalist covering the NBA tod...
With the First Pick in the Draft
I was trying to think of a way for NASCAR to drum up a little more excitement about the sport as we...
Joey Porter, LB - Miami Dolphins
February 8 @ 11:02pm CT
Porter expected to be cut by Miami - Joey Porter is expected to be cut by the Dolphins prior to the start of free agency, according to the Miami Herald.
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Herb Taylor, OT - New York Giants
February 8 @ 10:44pm CT
Giants claim Taylor - The Giants have claimed Herb Taylor off waivers from the Broncos, according to Brad Biggs of the National Football Post.
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Brian Urlacher, LB - Chicago Bears
February 8 @ 9:33pm CT
Urlacher expected to be ready - Brian Urlacher is expected to be ready to participate at the start of the Bears' offseason program, according to their official team website.
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Kenny Phillips, S - New York Giants
February 8 @ 8:57pm CT
Phillips ahead of schedule - Kenny Phillips is ahead of schedule in his rehab from knee surgery, according to the Star-Ledger.
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A.J. Hawk, LB - Green Bay Packers
February 8 @ 8:11pm CT
Hawk won't be asked to take pay cut? - The Packers are not expected to ask A.J. Hawk to take a pay cut, according to Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
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Reggie Hayward, DE - Jacksonville Jaguars
February 8 @ 7:41pm CT
Hayward is not finished - Reggie Hayward expects to keep playing after suffering a season-ending fractured shin in 2009, according to the Jaguars' official website.
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Julius Peppers, DE - Carolina Panthers
February 8 @ 6:03pm CT
Falcons don't comment on Peppers - Head coach Mike Smith would not comment if the Falcons are interested in Julius Peppers, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Smith said, "Until free agency opens (on March 5th), we cannot talk about other players."
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Bruce Hall, RB - Denver Broncos
February 8 @ 5:57pm CT
Broncos add B. Hall - The Broncos have signed Bruce Hall, according to Aaron Wilson's (Ravens Insider) twitter page.
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Scot Shields, P - Los Angeles Angels
February 8 @ 8:32pm CT
Shields won't be ready - Scot Shields, who has been recovering from June knee surgery, is not expected to be ready to throw off a mound at the start of spring training, according to ESPN.
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Todd Wellemeyer, P - St. Louis Cardinals
February 8 @ 8:27pm CT
Giants make offer to Wellemeyer - The Giants have offered Todd Wellemeyer a minor league deal, according to the Mercury News.
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Skip Schumaker, 2B - St. Louis Cardinals
February 8 @ 7:03pm CT
Schumaker avoids arbitration - Skip Schumaker has agreed to a two-year deal with the Cardinals to avoid arbitration, according to team beat writer Matthew Leach's twitter page. It is believed to be worth $4.7MM.
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Kasey Olenberger, P - Florida Marlins
February 8 @ 6:56pm CT
Olenberger signs with Marlins - Kasey Olenberger has signed a minor league deal with the Marlins, according to the Sports Network.
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Michael Brantley, CF - Cleveland Indians
February 8 @ 6:38pm CT
Brantley favorite for starting gig? - Skipper Manny Acta believes that Michael Brantley is the top candidate for the starting gig in left field, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cliff Lee, P - Seattle Mariners
February 8 @ 5:51pm CT
Cliff Lee had surgery - Cliff Lee had surgery Friday to remove a floating spur in his left foot, according to Larry Stone's (Seattle Times) twitter page.
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Felipe Lopez, 2B - Milwaukee Brewers
February 8 @ 5:40pm CT
Lopez not on Indians' radar? - Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com states that the Indians are not interested in Felipe Lopez.
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Braden Looper, P - Milwaukee Brewers
February 8 @ 5:36pm CT
Looper won't settle for minor deal - Braden Looper reportedly won't settle for a minor league deal or a low base salary, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
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Rodrigue Beaubois, G - Dallas Mavericks
February 8 @ 10:23pm CT
Beaubois won't be traded - Dallas owner Mark Cuban made it clear that Rodrigue Beaubois is not available in a trade, according to ESPN. Cuban said, "There is maybe one or two guys in the league that I would trade him for. That is it. Other than that, he is pretty much untouchable."
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Darren Collison, G - New Orleans Hornets
February 8 @ 10:13pm CT
Collison looks good at Orlando - Darren Collison poured in 27 points in tonight's 123-117 loss at Orlando. He also notched three rebounds, nine assists and four steals.
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David West, F - New Orleans Hornets
February 8 @ 10:09pm CT
West fares well at Orlando - David West fared well in Monday's 123-117 loss at Orlando, as he racked up 27 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals.
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Dwight Howard, C - Orlando Magic
February 8 @ 10:05pm CT
Howard plays hard vs. Hornets - Dwight Howard played hard in tonight's 123-117 home win over the Hornets, as he tallied 25 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks.
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Vince Carter, G - Orlando Magic
February 8 @ 10:01pm CT
Carter guns down Hornets - Vince Carter carried the Magic with 48 points in Monday's 123-117 home win over the Hornets, to go along with seven rebounds and two assists.
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Erick Dampier, C - Dallas Mavericks
February 8 @ 9:51pm CT
Dampier ruled out - Updating an earlier report, Erick Dampier has been ruled out for tonight's game at Golden State due to his injured knee, according to ESPN.
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Eduardo Najera, F - Dallas Mavericks
February 8 @ 9:51pm CT
Najera slated to start - Eduardo Najera has been slated to start in place of the injured Erick Dampier (knee) tonight at Golden State, according to ESPN.
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Erick Dampier, C - Dallas Mavericks
February 8 @ 9:43pm CT
Dampier ruled out - Updating an earlier report, Erick Dampier has been ruled out for tonight's game at Golden State due to his injured knee, according to ESPN.
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Jonathan Quick, G - Los Angeles Kings
February 8 @ 11:50pm CT
Quick struggles at Anaheim - Jonathan Quick only stopped 29-of-33 shots in tonight's 4-2 loss at Anaheim.
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Anze Kopitar, C - Los Angeles Kings
February 8 @ 11:46pm CT
Kopitar lights lamp at Anaheim - Anze Kopitar slipped a goal past netminder Jonas Hiller in Monday's 4-2 loss at Anaheim.
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Jonas Hiller, G - Anaheim Ducks
February 8 @ 11:40pm CT
Hiller earns win over Kings - Jonas Hiller blocked 35-of-37 shots in tonight's 4-2 win over the Kings at the Honda Center.
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Corey Perry, RW - Anaheim Ducks
February 8 @ 11:36pm CT
Perry carries Ducks in win - Corey Perry carried the Ducks with a goal and two assists in Monday's 4-2 win over the Kings at the Honda Center.
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Jeff Deslauriers, G - Edmonton Oilers
February 8 @ 11:28pm CT
Deslauriers roughed up at Phoenix - Jeff Deslauriers only stopped 27-of-33 shots in tonight's 6-1 loss to the Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena.
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Dustin Penner, LW - Edmonton Oilers
February 8 @ 11:21pm CT
Penner scores lone goal for Oilers - Dustin Penner scored the Oilers' lone goal in tonight's 6-1 loss at Phoenix.
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Ilya Bryzgalov, G - Phoenix Coyotes
February 8 @ 11:18pm CT
Bryzgalov racks up 33 saves in win - Ilya Bryzgalov rejected 33-of-34 shots in tonight's 6-1 win over the Oilers at Jobing.com Arena.
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Matthew Lombardi, C - Phoenix Coyotes
February 8 @ 11:15pm CT
Lombardi dazzles for Coyotes - Matthew Lombardi was dazzling in Monday's 6-1 win over the Oilers at Jobing.com Arena, as he notched two goals and three assists.
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Speedweeks engine rule update
February 8 @ 4:16pm CT
Unlike other races, teams may change engines prior to Happy Hour practice for the Daytona 500 and not forfeit their starting position, according to Jayski.com.
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Lagasse Jr. signs Nationwide deal
February 8 @ 3:38pm CT
Scott Lagasse Jr. will drive for Barker Curb Racing in the Nationwide Series in 2010, according to SceneDaily.com.
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Nemechek looking to secure full-time sponsorship
February 8 @ 3:34pm CT
After locking himself into the Daytona 500 field during qualifying, Joe Nemechek hopes to secure enough sponsorship to run a full season in 2010, according to SceneDaily.com.
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Papis to attempt 20 Cup races in 2010
February 8 @ 8:39am CT
According to Jayski.com, Max Papis will attempt to run 20 Cup Series events in 2010.
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Tommy Baldwin Racing securing sponsorship
February 8 @ 8:36am CT
Tommy Baldwin Racing signed a deal with Wave Energy Drinks that will allow Mike Bliss to run 14 in 2010, according to NASCAR.com.
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No. 09 team loses primary sponsor
February 8 @ 8:32am CT
According to FoxSports.com, Miccosukee Resort and Gaming will no longer serve as a sponsor for Phoenix Racing.
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Sticker emerges victorious at Northern Trust Open
February 8 @ 1:11am CT
He needed a bit of conservative play and perseverance but give Steve Stricker credit for finding those traits and more in earning the win at the Riviera today, carding a final round of 70 (-1) to take the Northern Trust Open, according to the Associated Press.
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Na, Verplank, Campbell get spots in Match Play Championship
February 8 @ 1:02am CT
Today was the official cutoff to push into the World Rankings with hopes of qualifying for the WGC Accenture Match Play Championships next week, and Kevin Na, Scott Verplank and Chad Campbell all made good on it, according to the Associated Press. The top 64 players in the world, barring withdrawal or refusal, make the grade and those three players all pushed into that group following positive results at the Northern Trust Open.
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Jimenez tops Westwood in playoff at Dubai
February 8 @ 12:55am CT
Miguel Angel Jimenez defeated Lee Westwood on the third hole of a sudden death playoff Sunday to win the Dubai Desert Classic, according to the Associated Press. Westwood missed a 5-foot par putt on the third playoff hole to leave Jimenez with a 4-footer for the win, which he calmly sank for the 16th victory of his career. "After so many years of coming to Dubai and playing well, I am proud to have finally won this title," the Spaniard said. "I have always loved the course, the ambiance and the people here."
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Stricker takes strong 5-stroke lead at Northern Trust Open
February 7 @ 2:01am CT
Our pick of the week has taken a sizeable lead with expectations of piling on in the final on Sunday, giving fantasy owners reason to smile for Steve Stricker, touting a five-stroke lead over all comers at the Northern Trust Open, according to the Associated Press. Stricker was nearly perfect, finding his irons and running a stretch of six greens within 15 feet of the hole through seven holes.
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Westwood, Jimenez, Jaidee, Quiros set for Sunday at Dubai
February 7 @ 1:53am CT
The powers caught the man on the rise as solidified golf greats Lee Westwood and Miguel Angel Jimenez carded rounds of 68 on Saturday to match overnight leader Thongchai Jaidee for a share of the lead in third-round play at the Dubai Desert Classic, according to the Associated Press.
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Fox claims Tiger will not return for Match Play Championship
February 6 @ 1:01am CT
Sources claimed to be "close" to Tiger Woods are reporting the golf great will not be returning to PGA play at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship in two weeks, according to FoxNews.com. "As far as I know (Woods' return) will not be at the Match Play," a source close to Woods told FOXSports.com Friday. A second insider said he had no direct knowledge of when Woods would make his comeback but that his "gut feeling" was that it would not be in Arizona.
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Stricker pulls into tie atop Northern Trust Open
February 6 @ 12:43am CT
First-round leader Dustin Johnson needed a hole-in-one to keep the pace at the Northern Trust Open today as Steve Stricker made a serious charge, carding a round of 65 (-6) on the day, according to the Associated Press.
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Jaidee grabs the lead at Dubai Desert Classic
February 6 @ 12:13am CT
Thongchai Jaidee has moved in front of the pack at the Dubai Desert Classic, carding a round of 66 (-6) today on the European Tour, according to the Associated Press. Jaidee carded six birdies without a single bogey on the day, holding a one-shot lead on Lee Westwood, Stephen Dodd, and the great Miguel Angel Jimenez.
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