May 02 2012

Giants Eli Manning again follows Peyton’s act as SNL host – USA TODAY

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Giants Eli Manning again follows Peyton's act as SNL host
USA TODAY
By Gary Mihoces, USA TODAY Eli Manning, third most talked about quarterback in New York and two-time Super Bowl champion, now prepares to host Saturday Night Live for the first time. Once again, he'll follow a tough act in brother Peyton.
Eli Manning says timing for hosting 'Saturday Night Live' was right this timeThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Manning set to host Saturday Night LiveCBSSports.com
Is he funny? Eli Manning does video spots for SNL gig [video]NorthJersey.com
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CBC.ca
Pettitte Says He May Have Misunderstood Clemens HGH Remarks
San Francisco Chronicle
(Updates with defense lawyer request in ninth paragraph.) May 2 (Bloomberg) — Andy Pettitte, a key prosecution witness in the perjury trial of former New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens, said he's no longer certain his friend told him he used human
Rounding Third: Pettitte no longer a luxury, but a necessity for YanksMiamiHerald.com
Yankees' Pettitte: I may have misunderstood ClemensReuters
Pettite's testimony about Clemens called into question at trialSI.com
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Haas stuns Tsonga in Munich
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By Sports Network Oft-injured German favorite Tommy Haas upset top seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Wednesday's second-round action at the $ 525000 BMW Open, a clay-court French Open tuneup. The wild card former world No. 2 Haas, who has battled shoulder
Haas rolls back the years to stun top seed Tsonga in MunichCNN
Haas upsets top-seeded Tsonga at BMW OpenSI.com
Haas tops Tsonga in MunichUPI.com

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Apr 23 2012

Giants 6, Mets 1 – CBSSports.com

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Giants 6, Mets 1
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NEW YORK — At times, Tim Lincecum was every bit an ace. At others, all over the place. "I didn't feel like I had a good rhythm," he said. Lincecum posted his first win of the season despite another uneven performance, Nate Schierholtz and Buster Posey
Mets' Hefner throws 3 shutout innings in MLB debutBoston.com
Lincecum pitches Giants to victory in Game 1 of doubleheaderChicago Tribune
Mets' Hefner pitches 3 scoreless innings in MLB debut, Giants win 6-1 in Washington Post

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Boston.com
Column: So much for 'Peace' in NBA this season
Boston.com
Oklahoma City Thunder players stand over teammate James Harden, lower left, after receiving a flagrant double foul from Los Angeles Lakers' Metta World Peace, who was then ejected, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 22, 2012,
James Harden listed as day to dayESPN
Thunder's Harden undergoes tests after concussion, will be re-evaluated TuesdayWashington Post
OKC Thunder: James Harden's concussion a scary brain injuryNewsOK.com

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FS Southwest
Yankees hold Pudge in highest esteem
FS Southwest
Ivan Rodriguez left a lasting impression on not only those he was teammates with during his 21 seasons in the majors, but also on those he played against. Based in Frisco, Steve Hunt has been a freelance writer since 2000.
"Pudge" Rodriguez officially retiresReuters
Pudge puts finishing touches on stellar careerMLB.com
Ivan Rodriguez puts on a new spin on the ceremonial first pitchNBCSports.com
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Apr 19 2012

Cliff Lee’s 10 shutout innings not enough vs. Giants – USA TODAY (blog)

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Cliff Lee's 10 shutout innings not enough vs. Giants
USA TODAY (blog)
By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY The Tim Lincecum-Roy Halladay matchup didn't live up to expectations twonights before, so Matt Cain and Cliff Lee demonstrated what it's like for two elite starters to go head-to-head at the top of their games.
Lee pitches 10 scoreless but Phillies lose in 11Fox News
Giants win duel between Cain, Lee in 11th inningSan Francisco Chronicle
Lee, Cain Toss Gems Before Giants Top Phils in 11ABC News
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Globe and Mail
Anthony leads Knicks over Nets
Chicago Tribune
Newark, NJ — Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points and Tyson Chandler added 18 points and 10 rebounds, as the Knicks inched closer to a postseason berth with an easy 104-95 win over the lowly Nets. The Knicks avoided a letdown a day after an emotional
Anthony's 33 points lift Knicks over NetsBoston Globe
Smith, Novak cool off in Knicks' winNew York Post
Melo and Knicks make themselves at homeNew York Daily News
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New York Times
Penguins put on power show in playoff victory over Flyers
Boston Herald
By Josh Yohe / The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review PHILADELPHIA — The "Cowardly Penguin" skated into the Lion's Den on Wednesday, and he didn't look afraid. Maybe, in fact, it is the Flyers who suddenly feel fear. The "big three" centers — Sidney Crosby,
Penguins rout Flyers 10-3 and cut series to 3-1Boston.com
Phil Sheridan: Bryzgalov meltdown comes at wrong time for FlyersPhiladelphia Inquirer
Crosby: 'We just played a full game'Philadelphia Daily News
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Apr 17 2012

The defending champion Giants and Cowboys will kick off the season on Sept. 5 – CNN

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The defending champion Giants and Cowboys will kick off the season on Sept. 5
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Eli Manning and the Giants will open the season vs. the Cowboys in the NFL's first Wednesday game since 1948. NEW YORK (AP) — The nation won't have to wait long to see Peyton Manning in a Broncos uniform. Manning's first game as Broncos quarterback
Peyton Manning's Broncos debut in prime time against SteelersWashington Post
Manning, Broncos open vs SteelersBoston.com
NFL announces 2012 scheduleChicago Tribune

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'Thursday Night Football' schedule kicks off with Bears-Packers
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By NFL Network By NFL Network NFL Network on Tuesday announced its expanded 13-game, regular-season, prime-time "Thursday Night Football" schedule, which kicks off in Week 2 (Sept. 13) and features nine 2011 playoff teams, including six that won
NFL unveils 2012 schedule, Thursday expansionUSA TODAY
Eagles to have five 2012 games in prime timeSan Jose Mercury News
Bengals 2012 schedule strength (1-10 scale): 5CBSSports.com
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Guillen back in Marlins dugout; says he'll steer clear of issues that aren't
Washington Post
MIAMI — Ozzie Guillen emerged from the clubhouse tunnel three hours before game time Tuesday, saw the horde of media waiting for him in the dugout and uttered an expletive in surprise. He's back. Returning from a five-game suspension imposed after he
Ozzie Guillen back from suspensionESPN
Guillen Returns to the Dugout After SuspensionNew York Times
Miami Marlins' Heath Bell gets aid on delivery, psycheMiamiHerald.com
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Apr 15 2012

Giants’ Wilson says season likely over – FOXSports.com

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Giants' Wilson says season likely over
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The San Francisco Giants' bearded and boisterous closer said before Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates that he will probably have elbow-reconstruction surgery, ending his season with only a save. An MRI showed the structural damage.
Giants place Wilson on DLChicago Tribune
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Carl Hagelin texts apology for elbow
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By Mike Mazzeo | Special to ESPNNewYork.com "I sent him a text yesterday that said I'm sorry and I'm very regretful for what happened," Hagelin said after Sunday's practice. The play could result in Hagelin being suspended.
Alfredsson's status for Game 3 still in doubtCBC.ca
NY Rangers' Carl Hagelin apologizes to Senators' Daniel Alfredsson for elbow New York Daily News (blog)
Ottawa Rallies Around Alfredsson After a Hard Hit Sends Him Off for the EveningNew York Times
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Kobe Bryant definitely out against Dallas Mavericks
Los Angeles Times
By Mark Medina Another day, another game in which the Lakers will have to see if they can manage without Kobe Bryant. He will sit out for the fifth consecutive game Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks because of a sore left shin.
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Apr 15 2012

Giants place Wilson on DL – Chicago Tribune

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Giants place Wilson on DL
Chicago Tribune
San Francisco, CA — The San Francisco Giants placed closer Brian Wilson on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a right elbow sprain. Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced on Saturday that the star closer likely has structural damage in the elbow and
Giants closer Wilson says his season's likely overCBSSports.com
San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson's season likely over after elbow injuryWashington Post

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CBC.ca
Carl Hagelin texts apology for elbow
ESPN
By Mike Mazzeo | Special to ESPNNewYork.com "I sent him a text yesterday that said I'm sorry and I'm very regretful for what happened," Hagelin said after Sunday's practice. The play could result in Hagelin being suspended.
Alfredsson's status for Game 3 still in doubtCBC.ca
NY Rangers' Carl Hagelin apologizes to Senators' Daniel Alfredsson for elbow New York Daily News (blog)
Ottawa Rallies Around Alfredsson After a Hard Hit Sends Him Off for the EveningNew York Times
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Kobe Bryant misses 5th straight game for Lakers
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LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant is sitting out his fifth straight game to rest his bruised shin. Lakers coach Mike Brown confirmed early Sunday that Bryant will miss just the 100th game of his 16-year NBA career when they host the Dallas Mavericks.

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Apr 15 2012

Giants Vs. Pirates Game 3 Preview: Keeping An Eye On The Closer(s) – SB Nation

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Giants Vs. Pirates Game 3 Preview: Keeping An Eye On The Closer(s)
SB Nation
So, the San Francisco Giants picked up a big win on Saturday, in the wake of the news that Brian Wilson is likely to be lost for the entirety of the season due to surgery on his elbow. It definitely hurts the Giants, but they survived without him just
Giants closer Brian Wilson could be out for the seasonLos Angeles Times
Giants closer Brian Wilson may need Tommy John surgeryUSA TODAY
Giants' Wilson likely needs surgeryFOXSports.com
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Globe and Mail
Tim Thomas: Tim Thomas' playoff legacy continues
Rotoworld.com
It is clearly not Tim Thomas' fault that the defending Stanley Cup Champion Bruins are in tight series with the eight-seeded Capitals. Thomas has stopped 54 of 56 Washington shots over two games and allowed his first goal in over 161 minutes in the
Caps even the seriesBethany Beach Wave
Washington wins on Nicklas Backstrom goalBoston Herald
Capitals Go Two Overtimes Before Squaring SeriesNew York Times
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Calls for Investment After Italy Player's Death
ABC News
An Italian sports medicine specialist has called for more government investment to prevent athlete deaths, a day after a former Italy under-21 soccer player died after collapsing during a game. Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini died Saturday after
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Apr 15 2012

Giants closer Brian Wilson could be out for the season – Los Angeles Times

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CBC.ca
Giants closer Brian Wilson could be out for the season
Los Angeles Times
By Chuck Schilken Brian Wilson's season could be over after an MRI on the San Francisco Giants closer's right elbow revealed structural damage and an issue with the ligament. Wilson will likely need surgery, but the Giants will seek at least one other
SF Giants need 'pen to step up in Wilson's absenceSan Francisco Chronicle
EXTRAS: Giants steel themselves in wake of Wilson's injuryComcast SportsNet Bay Area
Giants closer Brian Wilson may need Tommy John surgeryUSA TODAY
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Joe Wieland shaky in big league debut as Padres lose to Lilly, Dodgers 6-1
Washington Post
LOS ANGELES — Joe Wieland's major league debut couldn't have come on a much bigger stage than the pitcher's mound at Dodger Stadium. And since the San Diego Padres were at the home of their NL West rivals, it made the 22-year-old right-hander's
Dodgers beat Wieland in ML debut for Padres, 6-1Atlanta Journal Constitution
Dodgers top Padres, extend MLB-best startUSA TODAY
Matt Kemp turns on the power in Dodgers' 6-1 winLos Angeles Times

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USA TODAY
NBA roundup: Win moves Celtics atop Atlantic Division
Detroit Free Press
NEWARK, NJ — Avery Bradley hit three straight three-pointers and scored 11 of his 18 points in a game-deciding third quarter as the surging Boston Celtics defeated the New Jersey Nets, 94-82, Saturday night. Kevin Garnett had 21 points and 12 rebounds
Rex watches Nets get dismantled by CeltsNew York Daily News
Celtics-Bobcats PreviewCBSSports.com
Celts shore up gameBoston Herald
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Apr 15 2012

Giants closer Brian Wilson could be out for the season – Los Angeles Times

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CBC.ca
Giants closer Brian Wilson could be out for the season
Los Angeles Times
By Chuck Schilken Brian Wilson's season could be over after an MRI on the San Francisco Giants closer's right elbow revealed structural damage and an issue with the ligament. Wilson will likely need surgery, but the Giants will seek at least one other
SF Giants need 'pen to step up in Wilson's absenceSan Francisco Chronicle
EXTRAS: Giants steel themselves in wake of Wilson's injuryComcast SportsNet Bay Area
Giants closer Brian Wilson may need Tommy John surgeryUSA TODAY
WSAU -Bloomberg -FOXSports.com
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Joe Wieland shaky in big league debut as Padres lose to Lilly, Dodgers 6-1
Washington Post
LOS ANGELES — Joe Wieland's major league debut couldn't have come on a much bigger stage than the pitcher's mound at Dodger Stadium. And since the San Diego Padres were at the home of their NL West rivals, it made the 22-year-old right-hander's
Dodgers beat Wieland in ML debut for Padres, 6-1Atlanta Journal Constitution
Dodgers top Padres, extend MLB-best startUSA TODAY
Matt Kemp turns on the power in Dodgers' 6-1 winLos Angeles Times

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USA TODAY
NBA roundup: Win moves Celtics atop Atlantic Division
Detroit Free Press
NEWARK, NJ — Avery Bradley hit three straight three-pointers and scored 11 of his 18 points in a game-deciding third quarter as the surging Boston Celtics defeated the New Jersey Nets, 94-82, Saturday night. Kevin Garnett had 21 points and 12 rebounds
Rex watches Nets get dismantled by CeltsNew York Daily News
Celtics-Bobcats PreviewCBSSports.com
Celts shore up gameBoston Herald
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Apr 14 2012

SF Giants’ Brian Wilson might be out for season – San Francisco Chronicle

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Kansas City Star
SF Giants' Brian Wilson might be out for season
San Francisco Chronicle
(04-14) 19:42 PDT — Barely a week into the season, the Giants have to deal with an injury that will affect them probably for the rest of 2012: Closer Brian Wilson has "structural issues" with his right elbow, in the words of manager Bruce Bochy.
San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson likely headed for season-ending elbow San Jose Mercury News
Giants closer Brian Wilson may need Tommy John surgeryUSA TODAY
Giants closer Brian Wilson likely needs surgerySTLtoday.com
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New York Daily News
Sens shock Rangers in OT, even series 1-1
New York Daily News
By Pat Leonard / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Ottawa's Chris Neil (r.) gets in the face of Brian Boyle and then scores the game-winning goal as the Senators even their first-round series with the Rangers with a 3-2 overtime win at Madison Square Garden.
Sens pull even with Rangers with chaotic Game 2 winSportingNews.com
Senators rally past Rangers on Chris Neil's goal in OTESPN
Senators rally past Rangers to win in OT, level series at 1-1CBSSports.com
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Globe and Mail
Blues blank Sharks 3-0, even series at 1
MiamiHerald.com
By RB FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS — Brian Elliott and Jaroslav Halak combined for a shutout, the San Jose Sharks put themselves in an early hole when Marc-Edouard Vlasic tapped the puck into his own net and the St. Louis Blues evened the
Elliott, Halak strong in net, Blues benefit from Sharks' gaffe for 3-0 win Washington Post
Recap: St. Louis vs. San JoseKansas City Star
Blues beat Sharks, 3-0, to even seriesSTLtoday.com

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Apr 14 2012

Giants closer Brian Wilson may need Tommy John surgery – USA TODAY

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USA TODAY
Giants closer Brian Wilson may need Tommy John surgery
USA TODAY
By Steve Gardner, USA TODAY Plagued by arm issues at the end of last season, Giants closer Brian Wilson vowed to be back to normal in 2012. However, he may now be facing even bigger problems. Giants manager Bruce Bochy says tests have revealed that
Giants closer Brian Wilson likely needs surgeryKansas City Star
Wilson may need Tommy John surgeryMLB.com
Giants' Wilson 'likely has structural issues' in elbowFox News
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Globe and Mail
Capitals even series with Bruins
Boston.com
By Fluto Shinzawa At 2:56 of double overtime, Washington's Nicklas Backstrom winged a shot through Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference that beat Tim Thomas, giving the Capitals a 2-1 win in Game 2 of the teams' first-round playoff series at TD Garden
Braden Holtby unflappable in net for his second straight stellar effortWashington Times
Bruins Searching for Answers, and a Few Goals, Against Surprisingly Stingy NESN.com
Game 2: Backstrom lifts Caps in 2OTWashington Post
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Clippers beat Warriors to pick up third win in a row
USA TODAY
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Chris Paul's clutch play in the fourth quarter is a big reason why the Los Angeles Clippers are closing in on a rare playoff berth. By Kelvin Kuo, US Presswire Chris Paul (left) contributed 28 points in the Clipper's 112-104 victory
Clippers beat Warriors 112-104 for 3rd win in rowFox News
Clippers are still learning how to winESPN (blog)
Chris Paul comes through for Clippers against Golden StateAllentown Morning Call
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Apr 14 2012

Giants closer Brian Wilson may need Tommy John surgery – USA TODAY

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USA TODAY
Giants closer Brian Wilson may need Tommy John surgery
USA TODAY
By Steve Gardner, USA TODAY Plagued by arm issues at the end of last season, Giants closer Brian Wilson vowed to be back to normal in 2012. However, he may now be facing even bigger problems. Giants manager Bruce Bochy says tests have revealed that
Wilson may need Tommy John surgeryMLB.com
Giants' Wilson likely needs surgeryFOXSports.com
Giants closer Brian Wilson will likely need season-ending elbow surgery.ESPN
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CBC.ca
Game 2: Backstrom lifts Caps in 2OT
Washington Post
Rookie goalie Braden Holtby makes 43 saves and Nicklas Backstrom scores in double overtime to give the Capitals a 2-1 victory over the Bruins. The series heads to Washington tied at 1. Capitals center Brooks Laich and a host of Bruins go for the puck
Capitals-Bruins Game ReviewUSA TODAY
Backstrom Gives Caps 2-1 Win Over Bruins in 2OTABC News
Caps edge Bruins in double overtime to even seriesFox News

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Roundup: CJ Wilson leads Angels past Yankees
Detroit Free Press
CJ Wilson allowed one run in six innings for his first career win over the Yankees. / By Tim Farrell, The (Newark) Star-Ledger via US Presswire NEW YORK (AP) — CJ Wilson beat the Yankees for the first time in his career, Albert Pujols and his teammates
Wilson doesn't hold grudge vs. YankeesMLB.com
Hughes struggles again, Yankees beaten by AngelsFox News
Yankees' David Phelps impressive in extended relief appearanceThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com
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Apr 14 2012

Giants closer Brian Wilson will likely need season-ending elbow surgery. – ESPN

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Sportsnet.ca
Giants closer Brian Wilson will likely need season-ending elbow surgery.
ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants closer Brian Wilson is likely headed for surgery on his right elbow after an MRI showed structural damage and an issue with the ligament, and his season could be in jeopardy. Manager Bruce Bochy and athletic trainer Dave
Giants closer Brian Wilson likely headed for elbow surgerySan Jose Mercury News
Brian Wilson Injury: Elbow Has 'Structural Issues,' May Require SurgerySB Nation
Brian Wilson: (Elbow) Season Possibly OverRotowire
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New York Times
Wright Returns and Helps Mets Blank Phillies
New York Times
PHILADELPHIA — David Wright stepped into the batter's box in the first inning of the Mets' game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday with a black batting glove covering his fractured right pinkie. As recently as Friday, the injury was believed
Niese, Wright lead Mets over PhilliesUSA TODAY
Wright homers in return as Mets shut out PhilliesCBSSports.com
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USA TODAY
Roundup: CJ Wilson leads Angels past Yankees
USA TODAY
NEW YORK (AP) – CJ Wilson beat the Yankees for the first time in his career, Albert Pujols and his teammates teed off and the Los Angeles Angels romped past New York 7-1 Saturday. By Tim Farrell, The (Newark) Star-Ledger via US Presswire CJ Wilson
Wilson doesn't hold grudge vs. YankeesMLB.com
Hughes struggles again, Yankees beaten by AngelsFox News
Yankees' David Phelps impressive in extended relief appearanceThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com
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Apr 12 2012

Rockies rough up Giants, Lincecum 17-8 – Nevada Appeal

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Rockies rough up Giants, Lincecum 17-8
Nevada Appeal
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — After watching teammate Barry Zito throw the first shutout for the Giants at Coors Field 48 hours earlier, Tim Lincecum never saw this coming. Lincecum was shelled for six runs in 2 1-3 innings
Rockies rough up LincecumThe Coloradoan
Rockies slay Giants in slugfestChicago Tribune
Tim Lincecum, SF Giants fall hard in ColoradoSan Francisco Chronicle
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Apr 02 2012

Cain agrees to $127.5M deal with Giants – FOXSports.com

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Cain agrees to $ 127.5M deal with Giants
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Cain and the San Francisco Giants agreed Monday to a $ 127.5 million, six-year contract, the largest deal for a right-handed pitcher in baseball history. The agreement adds $ 112.5 million over five years to the $ 15 million salary for 2012 that was
Matt Cain signs $ 127 million deal; Joey Votto close, tooUSA TODAY
Cain, Giants agree to five-year extensionMLB.com
Cain gets $ 127.5M from GiantsSI.com
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ABC News
Ex-NFL QB Ryan Leaf arrested 2nd time in Montana
SI.com
HELENA, Mont. (AP) – Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested again Monday, just days after he posted bail on similar charges that he burglarized a home and stole prescription drugs, authorities said. Leaf was first arrested on Friday after police
Ex-NFL QB Leaf arrested for second timeCNN
Ex-NFL QB Leaf Arrested For 2nd Time In MontanaNPR
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3 keys to a Wildcats win
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No. 1 — Contain Robinson. In Kentucky's Nov. 15 win over Kansas, the Wildcats threw plenty of double-teams and rotated defenders at Kansas F Thomas Robinson, who said the defense frustrated him. F Anthony Davis and F Terrence Jones must make the
NCAA Championship 2012: John Calipari Reflects On Humble Beginnings, Serving SB Nation
Basketball-Calipari wants no part of title game deja vuChicago Tribune
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Apr 02 2012

Cain, Giants agree to five-year extension – MLB.com

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Cain, Giants agree to five-year extension
MLB.com
The Giants have taken a proactive step to keep their prized rotation intact. San Francisco announced Monday that it has reached agreement on a five-year contract extension with Matt Cain, reportedly worth $ 112.5 million. That deal will keep Cain,
SN voices: Matt Cain's record contract?ESPN
Giants extend Cain through 2017MiamiHerald.com
Giants' Cain becomes richest right-handerChicago Tribune
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Toronto Star
3 keys to a Jayhawks win
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No. 1 — Lift the lid off the basket. Kansas has somehow made it to the championship shooting 24.1 percent from the 3-point line in the tournament. The Jayhawks have not faced a team as tough to score against inside the 3-point line.
Basketball-Calipari wants no part of title game deja vuChicago Tribune
Keys to victory for KansasSI.com
National championship preview: Why Kentucky will beat KansasThe Seattle Times
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Atlanta Journal Constitution
Ex-NFL QB Leaf arrested for 2nd time in Montana
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By MATT VOLZ AP HELENA, Mont. — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested again on Monday and is accused of committing another burglary two days after he posted bail on charges that he broke into a friend's home and stole prescription painkillers,
Ex-NFL QB Leaf arrested for second timeCNN
Ex-NFL QB Ryan Leaf arrested 2nd time in MontanaNewsOK.com
Ryan Leaf Needs Something More Than Jail Time As Arrests Prove He's Fighting NESN.com
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Mar 28 2012

NFL: Giants, Cowboys to kick off season – Philadelphia Inquirer

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CBC.ca
NFL: Giants, Cowboys to kick off season
Philadelphia Inquirer
AP The Super Bowl champion Giants will kick off the season at home against Dallas on Sept. 5 in a nationally televised Wednesday night game. The league moved the game to a Wednesday to avoid a conflict with President Barack Obama's Thursday night
Cowboys get the nod, will face Giants in NFL season openerBoston Globe
Super Bowl-champ Giants meet Dallas in openerSTLtoday.com
Cowboys drama to good for league to pass upFort Worth Star Telegram
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Boston Globe
UConn secures Final Four spot
Boston Globe
AP Stephan Savoia/AP Connecticut's Caroline Doty (right) and teammate Bria Hartley embrace after the Huskies' win over Kentucky in the regional final. KINGSTON, RI – Before the season started, Geno Auriemma figured his Connecticut Huskies wouldn't be
Huskies, Irish winPhiladelphia Daily News
UConn women rout Kentucky to advance to Final FourBoston Herald
UConn women reach Final FourNew York Post
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New York Daily News
Sean Payton not sure if he will appeal
Los Angeles Times
Suspended Saints coach has talked to Bill Parcells, not necessarily to convince him to take over for this season. By Sam Farmer PALM BEACH, Fla. — New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton — making his first public comments since the NFL announced his
Saints' Payton to consult ParcellsPhiladelphia Daily News
Nation + world: Sean Payton asks Bill Parcells about running SaintsDetroit Free Press
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Mar 27 2012

Cowboys, Giants to open NFL season on a Wednesday night – SI.com

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Cowboys, Giants to open NFL season on a Wednesday night
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PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Cowboys will play in the season opener on Sept. 5 at the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. That game will be on a Wednesday night for the first time; President Obama is scheduled to address the Democratic National
Giants and Cowboys in OpenerNew York Times (blog)
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Toronto Star
Magic-Knicks Preview
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The injury bug may have hit the New York Knicks at the wrong time as they cling to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With Amare Stoudemire out and Jeremy Lin and Carmelo Anthony questionable to play Wednesday night, New York hosts the
Eventful Knicks season highlights the fickle nature of sportsSportingNews.com
Plenty of Agony in Pursuit of EcstasyWall Street Journal
Knicks Defeat Milwaukee, but Mounting Injuries Raise ConcernsNew York Times
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Owner, GM support Vinny Del Negro
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By Arash Markazi | ESPNLosAngeles.com PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro received a vote of confidence from Clippers owner Donald Sterling and general manager Neil Olshey this week and appears safe to finish the season as
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Mar 09 2012

Giants to Release Jacobs – New York Times

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Giants to Release Jacobs
New York Times
After seven seasons and two championships, Brandon Jacobs's Giants career is over. The Giants will announce they are cutting ties with Jacobs, their veteran running back, Friday after failing to agree on a new contract, ending a tenure that featured
Report: Giants to release RB Brandon JacobsUSA TODAY
Giants release JacobsNew York Daily News
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Wisconsin ties Big Ten 3-pointer record, bests Indiana
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 09: Jordan Hulls #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers looks to pass against Jordan Taylor #11 of… Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Rob Wilson's timely shooting put Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan at the head of his class.
From benchwarmer to superstar: Wisconsin's Rob Wilson shoots down IndianaSportingNews.com
No. 14 Wisconsin hits 13 3-pointers to beat No. 15 Indiana 79-71 in Big Ten Washington Post
Wisconsin downs Indiana in Big Ten quartersFox News
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Reliever Has a Bone Bruise, and Yankees Exhale
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TAMPA, Fla. — After four medical tests and experts poring over the results, David Robertson got the diagnosis he was hoping for Friday. Instead of something more sinister, Robertson has a bone bruise on the top of his right foot, Yankees Manager Joe
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'Huge relief' as Robertson merely bruisedMLB.com
David Robertson has bone bruiseESPN
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Feb 13 2012

Giants’ 2011 final report card – ESPN

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Giants' 2011 final report card
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By Ohm Youngmisuk The New York Giants celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a parade in Manhattan, and broke into song about Super Bowl rings. Now that they've put away the Pats in Super Bowl XLVI, we look back on the Giants' road to the title.
Potential Super Bowl L hosts Dallas Los Angeles Miami San FranciscoSportingNews.com
Manning won the battle, but Brady wins the warUNCW Seahawk
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Eagles reportedly will franchise DeSean Jackson, but should they?
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By MJD By MJD | Shutdown Corner – 2 hours 2 minutes ago Little DeseanRight now, DeSean Jackson is a wide receiver, a Philadelphia Eagle, and young, exciting player with a history of making questionable decisions. A few months from now, he will still be
Is Eagles WR/PR DeSean Jackson getting the franchise tag?USA TODAY
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Report: Eagles won't let Jackson go without something in returnNFL News
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New York Times
Kentucky remains No. 1 in men's hoops poll
Chicago Tribune
New York, NY — Kentucky remained the top team in the latest Associated Press men's college basketball poll. The Wildcats, who first had a two-week stay at No. 1 starting in late November, are the top team in the nation for a fourth straight week.
ESPN/USA Today Coaches' PollESPN
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Kentucky, Syracuse and Missouri are top 3 in coaches pollUSA TODAY
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Feb 09 2012

Walking with Giants: Practice rounds at the PG Pro Am – Washington Times

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Walking with Giants: Practice rounds at the PG Pro Am
Washington Times
PEBBLE BEACH, February 9, 2012 — As I inhale cypress mixed with salty ocean air and merge that scent with the sound of sheer metal slicing through air, pinnacled with a compressed thwack, I know that I am someplace special. So special, in fact,
AT&T tees off this morningSan Jose Mercury News
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Globe and Mail
Final minutes of loss to Duke haunt North Carolina's Tyler Zeller
Boston Herald
By Stephen Schramm / The Fayetteville Observer, NC CHAPEL HILL, NC — Tyler Zeller was the last North Carolina player to emerge for the postgame interviews. His eyes bloodshot and his voice low, he spent nearly 3 1/2minutes in the center of a halo of
Now, About the Duke-UNC RematchNew York Times (blog)
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USA TODAY
2013 Winter Classic awarded to Michigan
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By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY DETROIT – Within a half hour of the NHL officially announcing the Winter Classic outdoor event will feature the Detroit Red Wings as host to Original Six rival Toronto, Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke offered his own
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Winter Festival provides great opportunity for DetroitNHL.com
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Feb 08 2012

Giants Parade of Champions – CNN

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Giants Parade of Champions
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By RVCFOTO | Posted 2012-2-7 下午9:28 | New York, New York CNN PRODUCER NOTE RVCFOTO shot photos of the Giants Super Bowl victory parade in New York City on Tuesday. She says it was the first time she had attended a parade like this.
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Miami New Times
Kendrick Perkins rips LeBron for tweets
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Kendrick Perkins can live with being dunked on as part of the game. He can even handle being tweeted about being dunked on by his fellow NBA players. But LeBron James' Twitter reaction to Blake Griffin's did-you-see-that dunk over Perkins didn't sit
Kendrick Perkins Rips LeBron James For Tweeting About Blake Griffin's DunkSI.com
Kendrick Perkins thinks LeBron is an attention houndUSA TODAY
Kendrick Perkins Blasts LeBron James, Says Heat Forward Is 'Always Looking for NESN.com
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New York Daily News
Tiger in favor of banning belly putters
New York Daily News
By Hank Gola / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Tiger Woods says he's a traditionalist when it comes to putting and would ban the long putters. PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – News that the R&A and USGA were considering the legality of belly and broomstick putters came out
Woods in spotlight at Pebble BeachBoston.com
Tell us: What can we expect from Tiger Woods this season?USA TODAY
For Woods, Early Lesson in Pressure ResonatesNew York Times
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Feb 08 2012

Claims Should Look to the Giants – PropertyCasualty360

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Claims Should Look to the Giants
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By Christopher Tidball Super Bowl XLVI will not soon to be forgotten. With the New York Giants written off around week 14 of the season with a .500 record, this team exemplifies what it takes to go from ordinary to extraordinary.
Day Of Celebration Puts Cap On Giants' Incredible Title RunCBS Local
Column: There's still a game in there somewhereIndianapolis Star
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CBC.ca
Paul Pierce thankful to fans, worthy of passing Green royalty
Boston Herald
By Steve Bulpett A couple of days ago, Paul Pierce [stats] called Celtics [team stats] fans “very knowledgeable.” He, therefore, wasn't surprised when the Garden gathering rose unprompted last night when he passed Larry Bird for second on the
Paul Pierce passes Larry Bird for 2nd on the Celtics all-time scoring listWEEI.com
Paul Pierce passes Larry Bird in Celtics' win vs. BobcatsUSA TODAY
Pierce points way for CelticsBoston.com
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Clippers' Chauncey Billups aiming for return
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
By Mark J. Miller | Scoop Du Jour – 24 minutes ago When the Los Angeles Clippers claimed veteran point guard Chauncey Billups off waivers from the New York Knicks just before the season got underway, it wasn't even clear if he was going to show up
Clippers win but also suffer a big loss: Chauncey BillupsLos Angeles Times
Clippers' Billups Has Torn Achilles', Ending His SeasonNew York Times
Clippers' Billups shelved after tearing AchillesSan Francisco Chronicle
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Feb 08 2012

Giants bask in fan adulation at Super Bowl parade – San Francisco Chronicle

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Giants bask in fan adulation at Super Bowl parade
San Francisco Chronicle
AP Mark Lennihan / AP Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as a float of Giants and others heads up the Canyon of Heroes at a parade in New York. At a ceremony Tuesday to celebrate their Super Bowl championship, Mayor Michael
N.Y. gives Giants a super welcomePhiladelphia Inquirer
Giants reign at the paradeNew York Post
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Pierce points way for Celtics
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By Gary Washburn In an era in which All-Stars demand trades and abandon their original teams because circumstances aren't optimal, the Celtics have Paul Pierce, whose 13-year tenure in Boston began with a series of setbacks but in its later stages has
Paul Pierce passes Larry Bird in Celtics' win vs. BobcatsUSA TODAY
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Jeremy drives up tix prices
New York Post
By JONATHAN LEHMAN The Jeremy Lin Show returns to the Garden Friday night, and it's a hit at the box office. After Lin captivated crowds with breakout performances in the Knicks' recent back-to-back wins, a re-energized fan base is lining up for
For Lin, a Rare Harvard Career PathNew York Times
Harvard's Lin Boosts Knicks' Interest in Asia With a Record-Setting DebutBloomberg
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Feb 08 2012

Giants bask in fan adulation at Super Bowl parade – San Francisco Chronicle

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CTV.ca
Giants bask in fan adulation at Super Bowl parade
San Francisco Chronicle
AP Mark Lennihan / AP Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as a float of Giants and others heads up the Canyon of Heroes at a parade in New York. – At a ceremony Tuesday to celebrate their Super Bowl championship, Mayor Michael
N.Y. gives Giants a super welcomePhiladelphia Inquirer
As Giants soak up love, they know theres no better place to winNew York Post
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Boston.com
College Basketball: No. 1 Kentucky runs over Florida
Philadelphia Inquirer
Kentucky's Kyle Wiltjer signals a three-pointer during the top-ranked Wildcats' 78-58 win over the Gators at Rupp Arena. Freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 13 points and 13 rebounds and top-ranked Kentucky easily passed its toughest Southeastern
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Boston Globe
Britt Robson>NBA POWER RANKINGS
CNN
In this condensed season of constant travel and back-to-back-to-backs, the aging stars with their proud traditions of success in San Antonio and Boston were supposed to be close to road kill by now, or at least holding on for dear life and storing up
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Paul Pierce passes Larry Bird as Celtics top BobcatsLos Angeles Times
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