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Mark Ellis injury: Dodgers 2B active vs. Braves

Michael C. Jones — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:09:13 +0000

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis has recovered quicker from an April 26 right quad strain than anticipated and is active off the 15-day disabled list, slated to play against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. In a related move, the team sent down catcher Tim Federowicz back down to Triple-A Albuquerque. Ellis strained his ...

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Lakers’ Dwight Howard reflects on last season (interview)

Timothy Lee — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:27 +0000

It was supposed to be the year the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the championship hunt. Unfortunately, for the team and its fans, it was not. For new Lakers’ center, Dwight Howard, it was a nightmare season. For Howard, 27, this was a year to prove to every critic that he can win a ring. ...

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MMA week in review: Belfort KOs Rockhold, Diaz suspended for homophobic slur

Derek Ciapala — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:22:42 +0000

The UFC returned to Brazil on Saturday, May 18, when Vitor Belfort knocked out Luke Rockhold with an incredible spinning back kick to the head in the main event at UFC on FX 8. Belfort’s victory put him in position to once again challenge for the middleweight title later in the year. Here’s a look ...

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Dwight Freeney, Chargers agree on 2-year contract

Michael C. Jones — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:49:49 +0000

The San Diego Chargers agreed in principle to terms veteran free agent pass rusher Dwight Freeney to a two-year contract, the team announced on Saturday. General manager Tom Telesco likely spearheaded the move due to the season-ending ACL injury that Melvin Ingram suffered last week. Ingram is the team’s best remaining pass rusher after linebacker ...

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Seahawks news: DE Bruce Irvin suspended four games

Brianna Brooks — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:51:26 +0000

Bruce Irvin has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs, according to a statement released by the Seattle Seahawks, He will be eligible for all practices and pre-season games, but will miss the first four games on the schedule: At Carolina Panthers Vs. San Francisco ...

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Angels fans to blame for team’s failures?

Robert Ekberg — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:27 +0000

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno took responsibility on Wednesday for his team’s failures for the past three seasons. In the article written by David Brown of Yahoo Sports, Moreno was quoted as saying “there are a lot of underlying things we need to fix and adjust in the organization” From Moreno’s comments it appears ...

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NBA Playoffs 2013: 5 reasons the Warriors are the most inspirational team ever

Michael C. Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14:40 +0000

The Golden State Warriors fell to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals on Thursday night, 4-2. But before they did, they had a remarkable run and stole the hearts of fans in the Bay Area and beyond. No team was easier to root for this postseason, and as a No. 6 seed, ...

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Dwight Howard is destined to re-sign with the Lakers

Eldrick Bone — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:20:19 +0000

The question in the minds of most Los Angeles Lakers fans is whether or not their All-Star center will stay or if he will go. Lakerdom is torn when it comes to wanting Dwight Howard to be a Laker or not, but all the signs point to Howard staying with the Lakers. First of all, ...

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NBA playoffs 2013: Harrison Barnes key to Warriors success

Austin Chang — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:10:51 +0000

As the Golden State Warriors play Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs, much attention has been placed on the stars of the team. The dynamic, sharpshooting backcourt consisting of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, affectionately known as the “Splash Brothers,” has proven to be both deadly and disappointing ...

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Mariners news: Raul Ibanez renews his magic at Yankee Stadium

Brianna Brooks — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:55 +0000

The Seattle Mariners welcomed Raul Ibanez back into their family this season. As this is his third stint with the Mariners organization, he was a familiar addition to the lineup. This is now his 11th season in a Mariners uniform. He has played in both the Kingdome and Safeco Field, and Mariners fans were excited ...

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