By Wesseling, Chris The Seattle Seahawks are aiming for Percy Harvin’s return by Thanksgiving, Ian Rapoport reported. Coach Pete Carroll told “ITC Live” on Wednesday that Harvin won’t be rushed back into the lineup. …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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By Anthony Castrovince Not to sound like a fifth-grade gym teacher handing out participation trophies on Field Day, but I think it’s fair to suggest that if you did anything at all to improve — even incrementally — your 2013 competitive chances here at the non-waiver Trade Deadline, you can be labeled a “winner.” …read more
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By Zack Meisel The Rays placed southpaw Matt Moore on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday after the 14-game winner felt soreness in his pitching elbow. …read more
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By Brittany Ghiroli The Orioles have placed pitcher Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list with right flexor mass tightness. The struggling starter will miss at least one start. …read more
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By Jane Lee Alberto Callaspo, acquired from the Angels for Minor Leaguer Grant Green on Tuesday night, hasn’t played second base since 2010. But A’s manager Bob Melvin, who just so happens to be the first manager he ever had in the big leagues in Arizona, isn’t concerned about this. …read more
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By Gregor Chisholm Right-hander Steve Delabar made history Tuesday night by becoming the first Blue Jays pitcher to strike out the side on just nine pitches. …read more
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By ESPN.com news services A video of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper uttering a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert surfaced Wednesday. In the video, Cooper vowed to “fight every n—–” at the July concert in Philadelphia. Riley issued an apology Wednesday. …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 John Schlegel The Royals added outfielder Justin Maxwell before Wednesday’s 3 p.m. CT non-waiver Trade Deadline, acquiring the 29-year-old from the Astros in exchange for Minor League right-hander Kyle Smith. …read more
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By ESPN.com news services The Tampa Bay Rays placed All-Star pitcher Matt Moore on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday due to left elbow soreness. …read more
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By Hanzus, Dan So is Geno Smith out of shape? Not according to New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, who said his rookie quarterback looks fine. Smith chose not to address the comments made by NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger. …read more
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Three-time NHL All-Star Ziggy Palffy on Wednesday announced his retirement from professional hockey.
Palffy, 41, played for three teams in 12 NHL seasons, most recently with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005-06.
“One morning is more beautiful … …read more
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By Joey Nowak The Orioles and Astros have worked out a deal that will send Houston starting pitcher Bud Norris to Baltimore in exchange for Orioles outfielder L.J. Hoes, left-handed pitching prospect Josh Hader and a Competitive Balance Draft pick. …read more
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By Bobby Nightengale Justin Verlander wasn’t his sharpest and Miguel Cabrera wasn’t even in the lineup. Still, it was no problem for the Tigers, who used 15 hits, including four from Torii Hunter, to power their way to an 11-1 win against the Nationals on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park. …read more
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By Hanzus, Dan So is Geno Smith out of shape? Not according to Jets coach Rex Ryan, who said his rookie quarterback looks fine. Smith chose not to address the comments made by NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger. …read more
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Police say Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones has been arrested in Portland, Ore., and accused of stomping on a homeless man’s leg. …read more
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By ESPN.com news services The Baltimore Orioles have acquired starting pitcher Bud Norris from the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder L.J. Hoes, a team source confirmed to ESPN’s Jim Bowden. …read more
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The Detroit Pistons’ deal with the Milwaukee Bucks is done. …read more
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By Wesseling, Chris Will the Indianapolis Colts see a decline on offense after losing Bruce Arians to the Arizona Cardinals? “Meal Ticket” Andrew Luck is confident in new offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton. …read more
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