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The Chargers hold essentially a two-game lead on the Denver Broncos in the AFC West Division.
The Chargers lead the Broncos by a game in the standings and also hold the head-to-head tiebreaker based on ther 41-3 victory in Denver on Oct. 7. The teams meet once more in San Diego on Week 16 in […]

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After a slow start the Warriors have turned things around. And controversial forward Stephen Jackson has been the key returning from suspension to lead Golden State to a 6-1 record. He s versatile. Jackson s size and athleticism allows him to play multiple positions for Don Nelson …

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quot Wake up. Walk my dog. I eat a bowl of cereal. I come here quot Oden said. quot Eat a plate of fruit and drink a protein shake. I do my rehab. Just sit on the table watch TV and do my knee stuff. Lifts and strengthening up my quads. Then I go in […]

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I want to get a quick message to you this morning so you can start firing away. I’ll give you my opinions, and I want yours, of course, on these topics: Texans and Titans, Matt Schaub vs. Vince Young, Mike…

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The Cubs made their first voyage into free agency land this off-season and it was with a familiar face. Kerry Wood has signed a one year deal worth 4.2 million with the possibility of nearly 8 million after incentives. Per reports from the Chicago Tribune Wood will remain in the bullpen - bumping incumbent closer […]

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The baseball writers’ 2008 Hall of Fame ballot was revealed today, with Tim Raines the most notable name on the list. David Justice, Rob Nen, Rod Beck, Chuck Knoblauch and many others were also included. But Raines, who had his best years with the Montreal Expos and had three productive seasons with the Yankees (1996-1998), […]

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One of the hotter trade commodities that didn’t get dealt last July was Pirates’ shortstop Jack Wilson. Reportedly the Tigers were in hot pursuit of the soon to be 30 year old, but for whatever reasons couldn’t reach a deal with then general manager Dave Littlefield. Neal Huntington has taken over and again rumors will […]

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*The Daily News has a long profile of Duaner Sanchez’s comeback trail (from the pictures, Sanchez looks skinnier) and an interview with Randy Niemann about Sanchez’s rehab, both of which are necessarily inconclusive about how much the Mets could count on Sanchez this season; he would be a big help.
*The Mets appear to be pondering […]

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Chris Paul and Deron Williams are easily the NBA s best young point guards. Paul is jitter-bug quick Williams will develop into Jason Kidd with a jump shot. Jose Calderon is the up-and-coming table-setter you re sleeping-on. Along with T.J. Ford he gives the Toronto Raptors a lethal 1-2 punch at point guard …

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But there are advantages to being a reserve. The sixth man has the green light to shoot and is expected to change the flow of the game. For example Leandro Barbosa pressures defenses with his speed while Mike Miller keeps opponents off balance with his outside range …

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