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Today in Philly Sports History: Andre Waters Commits Suicide, 2006

20 Nov 2009 16:30:28 PST

Written by Andrew
Before Brian Dawkins was rocking the #20, the Eagles had Andre Waters patrolling the secondary. Waters was a fixture of Buddy Ryan's Gang Green defense, a tough-as-nails safety who four times led the team in tackles, and received All-Pro honors... Before Brian Dawkins was rocking the #20, t...

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Giants out on Bay, Holliday -- Is that a bad thing?

20 Nov 2009 15:32:59 PST

Written by Grant
All things being equal, I would like Matt Holliday on the Giants. But if he's going to be paid like a elite hitter by a team with crazy-deep pockets, and the Giants aren't willing to pay elite money, I'm not going to blame them. Now, should the Giants really be a $100M payroll kind of team, or shou...

Original story at McCovey Chronicles .

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AP Power Rankings Week 11; You Could Make It At Receiver For The Chiefs Edition

20 Nov 2009 14:55:36 PST

Written by Patrick Allen
13. Texans (12.7) Big game Monday night that if they win, will make them a Wild Card contender. Poll Who do you think should be #1? Saints Colts Vikings Bengals Patriots Broncos (and by number 1 I mean the one between my index and ring fingers) Other 113 votes | Results

Original story at Arrowhead Pride .

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Let's Make a Deal: Chicago Cubs-Philadelphia Phillies

20 Nov 2009 14:01:15 PST

Written by TAB BAMFORD
In the spirit of discussion, I present to you an idea for discussion: the Cubs should explore trading third baseman Aramis Ramirez to the Phillies. The young third baseman the Cubs picked up named Ryne Sandberg turned out pretty well.

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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NFC North Friday injury report

20 Nov 2009 13:49:23 PST

Chicago Bears: It looks like the Bears will be without tight end Desmond Clark (neck) and safety Kevin Payne (back) on Sunday night against Philadelphia. Both players are listed as doubtful. … The Bears also placed running back Garrett Wolfe (kidney) on injured reserve and promoted runni...

Original story at ESPN .

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Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs

20 Nov 2009 12:01:00 PST

Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

Original story at Miami Herald .

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Sports news and blogs - November 24, 2009

24 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Sports news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• 7 Protected from Rule 5 Draft -- by Sean P from Pending Pinstripes
• Penguins re-assign defenseman Chris Lee -- by Tony from Kuklas Korner
• Friday practice notes: Pau, PJ, and Bynum -- by kambrothers from L.A. Times - Lakers Blog
• Jets' Revis up to task of shutting down Moss again (AP) -- from Yahoo! Canada Sports - NFL - New York Jets News
• $50,000 in fines from NFC West games -- from ESPN Feed: seahawks
• Final Word: NFC West -- from ESPN Feed: seahawks
• Avalanche activate F Galiardi, D Liles (AP) -- from Yahoo! Canada Sports - NHL News
• TeMu: "I need to play [Ivanans] more." -- by moontheloon23 from Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum
• Bears RB Wolfe lost for season with kidney injury -- from FOXSports.com News for Bears
• #Kings Manchester update (Hammond) -- by rinkrat from Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum - LA Kings News

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OPEN THREAD #12: Blazers vs Warriors - The New Team Heads Home

20 Nov 2009 11:26:19 PST

Written by Fantasy Junkie
Warriors: 3-8 Radio: KNBR 680 Warriors by 3. Yea, that's right. I think the Warriors will win shorthanded against a superior team and I have no idea how. Anthony Randolph with a double double (missed shots and rebounds)Monta Ellis drop 30Greg Oden with 15 rebounds

Original story at Golden State Of Mind .

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Week 11: Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys

20 Nov 2009 10:33:51 PST

Written by Derek Major
The Redskins come into Dallas riding high off their win against the Denver Broncos. Quarterback Jason Campbell is having a rough season as he's 168 for 254 for 1,870 yards with 10 TD's and eight interceptions. He's also been sacked 28 times this season. Campbell has been throwing the ball wel...

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Why (And How) The Cubs Should Trade For Curtis Granderson

20 Nov 2009 08:41:59 PST

Written by Al
So a modified platoon of Granderson and Reed Johnson would be, in my opinion, the ticket to success for the Cubs outfield. I say "modified" because Johnson would also have to spell Fukudome in RF from time to time; on those days, Granderson would have to start in CF vs. LHP. Sam Fuld would stick w...

Original story at Bleed Cubbie Blue .

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Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns, 110-103

20 Nov 2009 00:06:35 PST

Written by (author unknown)
Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.

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Gasol Scores 24 In Debut, Lakers Top Bulls 108-93

19 Nov 2009 23:06:44 PST

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

Original story at CBS 2 . Related stories include: Gasol scores 24 in debut as Lakers rout Bulls - Newsvine , Gasol scores 24 in debut, Kobe passes Kareem - NBCSports.com and ... The Lakers Nation , Los Angeles Times , Miami Herald , L.A. Times , NYT > Detroit Lions , a1135.g.akamai.net

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Tuomo Ruutu's shootout goal lifts Hurricanes past Maple Leafs, 6-5

19 Nov 2009 19:38:02 PST

Written by Canadian Press
Tuomo Ruutu and Jussi Jokinen scored in the shootout as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from three goals down to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Thursday night. The latest meeting of the NHL's worst teams had a wild finish. Ian White ...

Original story at NHL.com .

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Phillips leads Senators past Penguins

19 Nov 2009 19:16:15 PST

Chris Phillips scored twice in his 800th regular-season game and Pascal Leclaire made 25 saves, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Original story at Buffalo News . Related stories include: Chris Phillips keys Senators' rout of Penguins - Boston Herald , Penguins Fall To Senators, 6-2 - KDKA and ... Miami Herald , NBCSports.com , CBC News , Pittsburgh Channel.com , The Hockey News , Myphl17.com , NYT > Detroit Lions

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Justice is reviving his career in Philly

19 Nov 2009 12:34:30 PST

During his time away from football, Justice started showing up at Hollywood’s Wild Card Boxing Club, where he worked with famous trainer Freddie Roach. Justice knew that Roach had worked with Mike Tyson (he now has Manny Pacquiao) and he actually flirted with the idea of giving up on schoo...

Original story at ESPN .

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Orton Not On Field At Start Of Thursday Practice

19 Nov 2009 12:10:55 PST

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton was not seen on the field as the team began practice Thursday afternoon. It's the second straight day Orton has not practiced due to his ankle injury as his teammates prepare for Sunday's AFC West showdown with the San Diego Chargers.

Original story at cbs4denver.com . Related stories include: Kyle Orton Misses 2nd Half With Ankle Injury - cbs4denver.com , Broncos QB Orton misses 2nd half with ankle injury - Miami Herald and ... Seattle Times , Denver Post , Newsvine , NYT > Detroit Lions

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Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency on final day

19 Nov 2009 11:01:16 PST

The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.

Original story at Buffalo News . Related stories include: New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte, New York Mets' Fernando Tatis file for free agency - ESPN , Andy finally files - The LoHud Yankees and ... Miami Herald , AOL SPORTS , NBCSports.com , NY Daily News Blogs

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Steelers Fan Claims Bears Fan Poisoned Him At Bar

19 Nov 2009 08:38:00 PST

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan says he was left blind and brain damaged after being poisoned, and he blames some Bears fans he met in Chicago.

Original story at KDKA . Related stories include: BTSC Steelers Daily Six Pack- It's Not Over Yet Edition - Behind the Steel Curtain - Behind the Steel Curtain , Opinion: Steelers' Hood Ready To Take Everything 'Step By Step' - Pittsburgh Channel.com and ... ESPN , Chicago Sun-Times

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Federer, Del Potro in same group for ATP Finals

18 Nov 2009 03:45:00 PST

Top-ranked Roger Federer will play U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the round-robin phase of the ATP World Tour Finals.

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Westbrook to visit concussion specialists

17 Nov 2009 13:55:54 PST

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will visit two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Westbrook sustained his second concussion in three weeks during Philadelphia's 31-23 loss at San Diego on Sunday. The 30-year-old former All-Pro suffered his first career concussi...

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Warriors' Azubuike set for surgery

17 Nov 2009 13:12:00 PST

Golden State Warriors swingman Kelenna Azubuike will have surgery Wednesday to repair a torn patella tendon in his left knee.

Original story at Miami Herald .

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Chiefs' Dwayne Bowe suspended by NFL for four games

17 Nov 2009 10:40:00 PST

Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Original story at Kansas City Star .

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UCLA upset 68-65 in double OT by Fullerton

17 Nov 2009 00:23:55 PST

Aaron Thompson scored a career-high 22 points and Cal State Fullerton upset UCLA 68-65 in double overtime Monday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Bruins. Gerard Anderson added 14 points and Jacques Streeter 11 for the Titans (2-0), who blew a 10-point lead in the sec...

Original story at Yahoo! Sports .

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Flyers snap Devils' eight-game win streak

16 Nov 2009 19:14:00 PST

Darroll Powe, Scott Hartnell, and James van Riemsdyk scored goals as the Philadelphia Flyers edged New Jersey 3-2 to snap the Devils' eight game winning streak on Monday night.

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Canucks GM: Forsberg staying in Sweden

16 Nov 2009 13:39:43 PST

An NHL general manager says Peter Forsberg is going to stay in Sweden this season. Mike Gillis of the Vancouver Canucks was considering signing the former Colorado star, but said he learned Monday that Forsberg wanted to stay in his home country. Forsberg, who is playing for Modo of the Swed...

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Opinion: FRIDAY HALOLINKS: Kendry Morales AL Player Of The Month, Chone Figgins Likes To Play

04 Sep 2009 08:51:45 PDT

Written by WiHaloFan
Poll There's been talk of Kendry Morales for AL MVP, but is he even the Angels' MVP? Yes, he's the Angels MVP. No, Torii Hunter is the Angels MVP. No, Bobby Abreu is the Angels MVP. No, [BLANK] is the Angels MVP (comment below). 17 votes | Results

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