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• Belisario holding steady with a 3.22 ERA
Ronald Belisario sits on a 3.22 ERA through 23 appearances. (05-24-2013)
• Tomlin (Tommy John) could return late in '13
Josh Tomlin (Tommy John surgery) could return near the end of the season. (05-24-2013)
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• Maldonado's offense has slid back in 2013SportsXchange
Martin Maldonado has regressed at the plate in 2013, slashing .184/.253/.303 over 83 plate appearances. (05-24-2013)
• Is Antonio Bastardo's 2.35 ERA a mirage?
Antonio Bastardo has a 2.35 ERA through 19 appearances despite a mediocre 1.43 WHIP. (05-24-2013)
• Furbush struggling out of Seattle bullpen
Over 19 relief appearances, Charlie Furbush owns a 4.42 ERA in 18 1/3 innings. (05-24-2013)
• Clippard hasn't allowed a run this month
Tyler Clippard hasn't allowed a run in May. (05-24-2013)
• Arias slashing .205/.262/.205 through 43 PA
Joaquin Arias has been one of baseball's worst hitters, slashing .205/.262/.205 through 43 plate appearances. (05-24-2013)
• Frasor owns a 3.65 ERA in 1st year for Texas
Jason Frasor has tallied a 3.65 ERA through 17 appearances in his first season for the Rangers. (05-24-2013)
• Horst struggling mightily in Philly bullpen
Jeremy Horst has not carried over his success from 2012, posting a 5.09 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 17 2/3 innings. (05-24-2013)
• Ottavino has a 2.01 ERA in 14 games for Rox
Adam Ottavino boasts a 2.01 ERA over 22 1/3 relief innings for the Rockies. (05-24-2013)
• Valverde works perfect frame, earns 5th save
Jose Valverde worked a scoreless ninth inning against the Twins on Thursday, striking out two and earning his fifth save of the season. (05-24-2013)
• Porcello pounded for 5 runs and 10 hits
Rick Porcello was chased by the Twins for five runs on 10 hits over five innings Thursday, but escaped with a no-decision when Detroit mounted a late comeback. (05-24-2013)
• Pernell McPhee practicing fully at OTAs
• Mathieu enters NFL in league's drug program
Ravens DL Pernell McPhee is participating fully in OTAs following offseason groin surgery. (05-23-2013)
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• Jared Allen uncertain of his future after '13Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Vikings RE Jared Allen said he has "absolutely no idea" where he'll be playing football at in 2014. (05-23-2013)
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• 'Big' Mike Williams signs on with CFL teamMinneapolis Star-Tribune
Ex-Seahawks WR "Big" Mike Williams has signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts. (05-23-2013)
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• Report: Falcons in talks with Richard SeymourTacoma News Tribune
Fox Sports South reports the Falcons and free agent DT Richard Seymour are engaged in contract talks. (05-23-2013)
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• Bengals LG Boling rehabbing ankle injuryFox Sports South
Bengals LG Clint Boling is rehabbing an ankle injury at OTAs, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. (05-23-2013)
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• Jaguars DT Roy Miller has knee tendinitisbengals.com
Jaguars DT Roy Miller has been limited to just individual drills at OTAs due to knee tendinitis. (05-23-2013)
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• Braman running with the starters at OTAsFlorida Times Union
• Mathieu enters NFL in league's drug program
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Cardinals third-round FS Tyrann Mathieu enters the NFL in the league's drug test program. (05-23-2013)
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• Josh Brent may have violated terms of releaseIan Rapoport on Twitter
Cowboys NT Josh Brent will attend a Friday morning court hearing to determine if he violated the terms of his release. (05-23-2013)
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• Brandon Harris going thru concussion protocolNFL.com
Texans CB Brandon Harris is going through concussion protocol after getting knocked out in OTAs this week. (05-23-2013)
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• 49ers TE Vance McDonald signs rookie dealhoustontexans.com
49ers signed second-round TE Vance McDonald to a four-year contract. (05-23-2013)
• Texans ink third-rounder DE/OLB Montgomery
Texans signed third-round DE/OLB Sam Montgomery to a four-year contract. (05-23-2013)
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• Stephen Curry already proven to make Team USA
Stephen Curry did not receive an invite to USA Basketball minicamp because he has proven himself already, according to Yahoo! Sports. (05-23-2013)
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• Damian Lillard invited to USA Basketball campMarc Spears on Twitter
Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving, Ty Lawson, Kemba Walker and John Wall are expected to be invited to USA Basketball minicamp, according to Yahoo! Sports. (05-23-2013)
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• Hibbert :Battier's low blow was intentionalMarc Spears on Twitter
Roy Hibbert said that Shane Battier's low blow in Game 1 was intentional. (05-23-2013)
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• Report: Bobcats interviewed Jeff HornacekRoy Hibbert on Twitter
The Bobcats interviewed Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek on Thursday for their head coach opening after meeting with Lakers assistant Steve Clifford earlier in the week, CBS Sports' Ken Berger reports. (05-23-2013)
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• Report: Mavs will target Jack, Bayless as FAsKen Berger on Twitter
The Mavericks will be interested in free-agent point guards Jarrett Jack and Jerryd Bayless, a source tells Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. (05-23-2013)
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• Dumars has spoken to Jackson a couple timesFort Worth Star-Telegram
Pistons president Joe Dumars said he's spoken to Phil Jackson "one or two" times since Jackson left Detroit after agreeing to serve as a short-term consultant. (05-23-2013)
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• Dwyane Wade says knee worse than last yearDetroit Free Press
Dwyane Wade said his current knee injury is more painful than the one he played through last postseason. (05-23-2013)
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• Iman Shumpert to work on PG skills in summerMiami Herald
Iman Shumpert says he's going to work on improving his point guard skills this summer. (05-23-2013)
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• Nate McMillan won't return to Coach K's staffJared Zwerling on Twitter
Nate McMillan said he won't return as an assistant on Mike Krzyzewski's Team USA staff. (05-23-2013)
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• Mario Chalmers plans to play in Game 2 FridayMarc J. Spears on Twitter
Mario Chalmers (shoulder) said he expects to play in Friday's Game 2. (05-23-2013)
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• Report: Hawks, Warriors on Howard's FA listRachel Nichols on Twitter
The Hawks and Warriors are among the teams on Dwight Howard's list this summer, a source familiar with his thinking told Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News. (05-23-2013)
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• Hibbert will demand to be in game next timeLong Beach Press-Telegram
Roy Hibbert says he might need to start speaking up more after he sat out the final two possessions of Indiana's overtime loss to Miami on Wednesday night. (05-23-2013)
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• G Antti Niemi strong but Sharks fail to score
San Jose goaltender Antti Niemi played well Thursday night but his teammates couldn't get a puck past Los Angeles goaltender Jonathan Quick and the Kings ended up with a 3-0 shutout over the Sharks. (05-24-2013)
• Kings' Anze Kopitar score second playoff goal
Anze Kopitar, who had only one goal in his previous 26 games, broke a goalless game late in the second period for the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night, and it turned out to be the winner in a 3-0 playoff triumph over the San Jose Sharks. (05-24-2013)
• G Jonathan Quick records shutout over Sharks
Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings turned aside every shot the San Jose Sharks directed at him Thursday night en route to a 3-0 shutout. (05-24-2013)
• Jonathan Toews continues to struggle
Jonathan Toews was held off the scoresheet for the third straight game Thursday as the Blackhawks were shut out by Detroit by a score of 2-0. (05-23-2013)
• Corey Crawford solid in losing effort
Corey Crawford turned away 25 of 26 shots Thursday, but was saddled with a loss in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Red Wings. (05-23-2013)
• Jakub Kindl scores winner in Game 4
Jakub Kindl scored his first goal of the postseason Thursday as Detroit upended the Blackhawks by a score of 2-0 to take a 3-1 lead in their second round playoff series. (05-23-2013)
• Jimmy Howard shuts out Hawks to win Game 4
Jimmy Howard stopped all 28 shots he faced in the Red Wings' 2-0 win over Chicago Thursday night. (05-23-2013)
• Tuukka Rask outdueled by King Henrik
Tuukka Rask allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers Thursday night. (05-23-2013)
• Tyler Seguin finally scores in loss to NYR
Tyler Seguin scored his first goal of the playoffs and added an assist Thursday, however the Bruins dropped a 4-3 overtime decision at Madison Square Garden. (05-23-2013)
• Henrik Lundqvist tands tall as Rangers win
Henrik Lundqvist was sharp Thursday as he turned away 37 of 40 shots in a 4-3 overtime win over Boston. (05-23-2013)
• Chris Kreider's OT goal keeps Rangers alive
Chris Kreider scored the overtime winner for the Rangers Thursday in a 4-3 overtime win over Boston. (05-23-2013)
• Report: Coyotes GM Maloney close to extension
Coyotes general manager Don Maloney is close to finishing a new contract extension, according to Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette. (05-23-2013)
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• Patrick top rookie starter at Charlotte
Danica Patrick is the top rookie qualifier for the Sprint Cup Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-23-2013)
• Denny Hamlin on pole for Coca-Cola 600
Denny Hamlin won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 54th Annual Coca-Cola 600 with a lap of 27.604 seconds, 195.624 mph. (05-23-2013)
• John Wes Townley led Nationwide Happy Hour
Camping World Truck Series regular John Wes Townley tops the speed chart in the Happy Hour practice session for the Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-23-2013)
• Kurt Busch led first Charlotte Cup practice
Kurt Busch led the first practice for the Sprint Cup Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-23-2013)
• Wallace has best 10-laps in 2nd NNS practice
Kenny Wallace had the best 10-lap consecutive average speed in the second practice for the Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (05-23-2013)
• Woods poised to make milestone start at CMS
Eddy Wood hope for clear skies this week so his family team can reach a milestone 1,400 Sprint Cup starts, dating back to Glen Wood's first appearance in NASCAR's elite division, at Martinsville Speedway on May 17, 1953, driving a 1953 Lincoln. (05-22-2013)
• Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at Charlotte
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. got his first Sprint Cup start at Charlotte in 2011 in the famed No. 21 finishing an impressive 11th-place. (05-22-2013)
• Coca-Cola 600 notes on Bobby Labonte
Bobby Labonte's first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career win occurred during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 1995. (05-22-2013)
• Charlotte notes on Juan Pablo Montoya
In his previous 12 starts at Charlotte, Juan Pablo Montoya has led five laps and earned one top-10. (05-22-2013)
• Jamie McMurray at Charlotte
Jamie McMurray returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway, the site of his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) victory, where he has made 21 starts in NSCS competition. (05-22-2013)
• Justin Allgaier Charlotte advance
Justin Allgaier has nine previous starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway, including his NNS debut, with a best finish of third. (05-22-2013)
• Piquet making first NNS start at Charlotte
Nelson Piquet Jr. will make his first career NNS start at CMS on Saturday afternoon, having only previously raced at the 1.5-mile track in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. (05-22-2013)
• Putnam fires 8-under; leads Mexico on day one
Michael Putnam went out early in the opening round of the Mexico Championship in bogey-free 8-under-par 31-33=64 to lead a first round suspended by darkness. (05-23-2013)
• Peterson capitalizes on his sponsor exemption
John Peterson carded a 6-under-par 34-30=64 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, finishing two strokes off the overnight lead. (05-23-2013)
• Bogey-free Spieth has his way with Colonial
Jordan Spieth spun a bogey-free, 5-under-par 33-32=65 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
• Teater cards his lowest opening round of 2013
Josh Teater opened the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial with a 5-under-par 35-30=65, finishing three strokes off the clubhouse lead. (05-23-2013)
• Garcia even par in his opener at Wentworth
Sergio Garcia settled for an even-par 35-37=72 in his opening round of the BMW PGA Championship. (05-23-2013)
• DeLaet goes bogey-free in Colonial lid-lifter
Graham DeLaet crafted a bogey-free, 6-under-par 30-34=64 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
• Hearn all-or-nothing on the greens @ Colonial
David Hearn turned in a 6-under-par 30-34=64 for his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, finishing two strokes off the clubhouse lead. (05-23-2013)
• Rollins leads charge of the afternoon wave
John Rollins spun a 7-under-par 31-32=63 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, finishing one stroke off the clubhouse lead. (05-23-2013)
• Hoffman claws back from 3-over to post a 66
Charley Hoffman signed for a 4-under-par 36-30=66 following his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
• Bob Estes opens strong at the CPI at Colonial
Bob Estes carded a 3-under-par 34-33=67 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. (05-23-2013)
• Defending champ opens with a 69 at Colonial
Zach Johnson opened his title defense of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial with a 1-under-par 33-36=69. (05-23-2013)
• Late birdies buoy Kokrak in the opening round
Jason Kokrak posted a 4-under-par 36-30=66 in his opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, finishing four strokes off the clubhouse lead. (05-23-2013)
