By Stephen Pianovich Cliff Lee did not go anywhere by Wednesday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, and he could make his next start for the Phillies. Lee missed his previous start last Friday with a stiff neck, but general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the team still has not determined if the All-Star will take the mound for his next scheduled appearance, which comes Friday. …read more
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By Bill Ladson After watching his team lose to the Tigers, 11-1, on Wednesday afternoon and drop its record to 52-56, 10 1/2 games behind the Braves in the National League East pending Atlanta’s game Wednesday night, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper spoke as if he needed to get something off his chest. …read more
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By Hanzus, Dan Chris Ivory is still battling the effects of a stubborn hamstring injury. The New York Jets running back was forced back to the sideline Wednesday after his sore hamstring acted up at the start of practice. …read more
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By Ian Browne The Red Sox didn’t execute a move on Wednesday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline day, but they had plenty of excitement over the deal GM Ben Cherington consummated late Tuesday night. Jake Peavy was expected to touch down in Boston at some point Wednesday evening and report to Fenway Park to meet his new teammates on Thursday. …read more
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By Hanzus, Dan The Denver Broncos have imported another option at center. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Ryan Lilja has come out of retirement to agree on a one-year contract. …read more
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By Hanzus, Dan The Denver Broncos have imported another option at center. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Ryan Lilja has come out of retirement to agree on a one-year contract. …read more
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By Wesseling, Chris San Francisco 49ers rookie Marcus Lattimore originally hoped to suit up in time for the regular-season opener. Is a mid-season return a more realistic scenario? …read more
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By Derek Wetmore Steve Pearce was activated from the 15-day disabled list in time for Wednesday night’s game against the Astros. …read more
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By Mark Sheldon The Reds finally broke free from their offensive funk Wednesday, and Homer Bailey was the beneficiary as he took a shutout into the ninth against the Padres. A 4-1 win snapped Cincinnati’s five-game losing streak. …read more
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By Jed Weisberger Curtis Granderson, who has been sidelined with a broken left pinkie knuckle since he was struck by a pitch from Tampa Bay’s Cesar Ramos May 24, will be activated Friday for the Yankees’ weekend series in San Diego. …read more
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By Matthew Leach The countdown to the non-waiver Trade Deadline is now down to the wire. Rumors are flying even faster than usual, and some are even turning into actual moves. …read more
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By Gregor Chisholm The Blue Jays secured their second consecutive series victory by scoring three runs in the top of the 10th inning en route to a 5-2 win over the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon. …read more
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By Rich Cimini Rookie Geno Smith has outplayed Mark Sanchez through the first week of training camp, pulling even or perhaps ahead in the Jets’ quarterback competition. “He can do more” than Sanchez, one veteran said Wednesday, speaking on the condition of anonymity. …read more
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By ESPN.com news services Alex Rodriguez will play in a simulated game Thursday in Tampa and is expected to begin a rehab assignment Friday, the latest development in the embattled slugger’s attempt to return to the New York Yankees. …read more
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By ESPN.com news services The Wasington Wizards have signed point guard John Wall to a five-year contract extension worth $80 million, the Washington Post reported. …read more
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By Hanzus, Dan Chip Kelly likes to run a fast-paced offense. Now that he’s taken his act to the NFL, will he have to slow down? On Wednesday, the Eagles coach said he isn’t worried about the pace of the game. …read more
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Free agent Devin Harris has officially rejoined the Dallas Mavericks. …read more
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By Hanzus, Dan Riley Cooper is facing consequences after a video surfaced of the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver using racially insensitive language at a concert. Cooper issued a public apology Wednesday. …read more
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Point guard John Wall has agreed a contract extension with the Washington Wizards. …read more
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By Wesseling, Chris The Seattle Seahawks are aiming for Percy Harvin’s return by Thanksgiving, Ian Rapoport reported. Coach Pete Carroll told “ITC” on Wednesday that Harvin won’t be rushed back into the lineup. …read more
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