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FROM SCORES REPORT:

Hawks lose Josh Childress to Olympiakos

By JohnPaulsen | 31 points

In what is a major blow to the Atlanta Hawks and the NBA, Josh Childress has agreed to terms with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos."Former Hawks swingman Josh Childress has signed with Olympiakos of Greece, a three-year, fully guaranteed contract worth far more than the $20 million initially believed to ...

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FROM INSIDETHEBALLPARK.COM:

Remember Jay Gibbons? He's back!

By tball275 | 4 points

Jay Gibbons just received a second chance. The outfielder, who was named in the Mitchell Report, has signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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FROM HOT STOVE NEW YORK:

A-Rod Needs More Publicity, Joins William Morris Agency

By JeffZNY | 6 points

In the past month, Yankees 3rd basemen Alex Rodriguez has had an up and down experience. On the field, A-Rod has enjoyed success, hitting .290, with 7 HR's, 18 RBI, and even 6 SB's. However, off the field, A-Rod has been at the apex of a love triangle between him, his ex-wife Cynthia, and pop...

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FROM MARQUES DOUGLAS'S BLOG:

I Will Pay the Price

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By MarquesDouglas | 28 points

Many guys will bore you with accounts of their weekends or trips, but I have always come to the yard honestly. And Honestly, I can say I am ready to report for camp and take what's mine. I have never backed down from competition. I have sat down Pro-Bowlers and potential all time greats. I wil...

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FROM BEARS GAB:

Franchise Left Tackle Stays True To Word: Williams Inks 5-Year Deal, $10M Guaranteed

By Cartman | 10 points

On Time with an Important Decision: Chris Williams is a man who cashes in on his vows, a man who you can take his word to the bank - count on it! In this case, he came through like he said he would this afternoon, as he agreed to a five-year deal. Williams [...]

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FROM HOT STOVE NEW YORK:

Meltdown at Shea

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By JeffZNY | 13 points

"I obviously made some bad choices and it didn't work out." --Jerry ManuelThe manager took the blame for what should have been an easy Mets victory. In round one of the battle for first place, the Mets bullpen melted down in the ninth inning, coughing up six runs, leading to an 8-6 Phillies win....

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FROM THE TRIBE TIME REPORT:

Matt Ginter Is Effective, Can Someone Tell Me What K-Rod Is Doing?

By npcPronk29 | 8 points

Matt Ginter's last start for the Cleveland Indians went well, but he couldn't pick up the win against the Los Angeles Angels. Plus what exactly is K-Rod saying to the sky after games? Could he be asking for Sal Fasano's mustache? He'd be dumb not to.

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FROM WALKERSPORTS'S BLOG:

Candance Parker WNBA Brawl

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By WalkerSports | 40 points

Can't say that I have seen this happen before. Nonetheless it is strange/interesting to see. I have to say though, the knee jerk reaction from the announcer is a bit excessive.

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FROM WW3.STARTRIBUNE.COM:

Packers investigating Favre's phone records

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By Dewey | 27 points

According to a source, Favre used a personal cell phone issued by the Packers to make "repeated calls to coach Brad Childress and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell," both of the Minnesota Vikings. If found guilty of tampering, the Vikings could face a loss of draft picks and/or fines."Bevell...

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FROM NBA.FANHOUSE.COM:

Emeka Okafor wants out of Charlotte

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By TarHeels | 18 points

Free-agent to be Emeka Okafor and the Charlotte Bobcats cannot come to an agreement on a contract extension because the Bobcats are lowering their offer from last season. Okafor had a good year and stayed healthy all season, yet the Bobcats are reducing their offer, why? Well, I get the fact that...

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FROM TRUTHABOUTIT.NET:

If Posada is done for the year, Lo Duca to the Yankees?

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By truthaboutit | 10 points

The New York Yankees might need a catcher. The Washington Nationals have Paul Lo Duca, an overpaid, unnecessary, bump on a log who could/should be available for peanuts. Could there be something here?

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