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FROM SCORES REPORT:

Hawks lose Josh Childress to Olympiakos

By JohnPaulsen | 35 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 HOT STOVE PHILLY:

Open Letter To Pat Gillick: Bring Holliday To Philly

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By Orphan | 21 points

July 22, 2008Pat Gillick, Senior Vice President & General ManagerPhiladelphia PhilliesCitizens Bank ParkOne Citizens Bank WayPhiladelphia, PA 19148-5249Dear Mr. Gillick,With the recent trade for Joe Blanton from the Oakland Athletics, it has become apparent that the Phillies are not going to...

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FROM THE HAZEAN:

Third year a charm for Reggie Bush?

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By hazean | 6 points

215 carries, 85 catches, 1,700 combined yards, 13 total touchdowns.Those are the numbers Larry Holder of the Sun Herald expects of Saints' runningback Reggie Bush this season. Yes, that Reggie Bush.The same Bush that struggled mightly in 2007 after starting runningback Deuce McAllister suffered his ...

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FROM THE TRIBE TIME REPORT:

Morning Update: Deadline Looming For Blake Deal

By npcPronk29 | 8 points

Who are the prime suitors for Cleveland Indians everything man Casey Blake? Is Jhonny Peralta available? Fausto Carmona gets cleared to start on Saturday and Paul Byrd's unusual gift to closer Masahide Kobayashi.

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FROM WAITINGFORNEXTYEAR:

Should the Indians get involved in the Huston Street talks?

By scottsargent | 8 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 | 34 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 | 9 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 | 27 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 | 8 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 | 29 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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