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FROM SCORES REPORT:

Hawks lose Josh Childress to Olympiakos

By JohnPaulsen | 33 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 WAITINGFORNEXTYEAR:

Should the Indians get involved in the Huston Street talks?

By scottsargent | 7 points

After completion of the recent C.C. Sabathia deal, Indians GM Mark Shapiro implied that the team still isn't far off from contention in 2009. In order to make that a reality, one can reason the Tribe would need to add a right handed middle of the line-up bat (LaPorta anyone?), find at least one...

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FROM LOY'S PLACE :

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Options are Dwindling Edition

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By FLCeltsFan | 33 points

Options are dwindling for both teams and free agents as teams continue to make moves. Here is what is going on around the league today:Josh Childress has indeed left the Hawks to play in Greece. The Journal Constitution is reporting that Childress has agreed to a a three-year, fully guaranteed...

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FROM MIKE MASON'S BLOG:

Vegas bound

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By MikeMason | 7 points

Well it is officially one week until I will be in LA riding my first practice of X games--. The reality that it is almost here sunk in yesterday when I drove out to my practice spot for the last time before X. I had a decent session with everyone and then had to load up and head to the airport to ...

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FROM FBKID85.BLOGSPOT.COM:

Fbkid's Breakout Players: Linebackers

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By fbkid15 | 26 points

Linebackers are the heart and soul of many defenses and can change the course of games. Whether it's a tackle that prevents a first down, a pass deflection or a forced fumble, linebackers can make their presence felt in many ways. The players on this list have the potential to do all of those...

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FROM INSIDETHEBALLPARK.COM:

Remember Jay Gibbons? He's back!

By tball275 | 6 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 | 7 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 | 11 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 | 14 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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