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		<title>No secrets, plenty of intrigue when ex-teammates Peppers-Gross duel in Bears-Panthers game</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/no-secrets-plenty-of-intrigue-when-ex-teammates-peppers-gross-duel-in-bears-panthers-game-155076/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Cranston</dc:creator>
		
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Peppers vs. Gross again _ only this time it counts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jordan Gross estimates he&#8217;s lined up opposite Julius Peppers more than a thousand times in seven years of practices with the Panthers.
On Sunday, they&#8217;ll go one-on-one again — only this time in a real game for the first time— when the five-time Pro ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/no-secrets-plenty-of-intrigue-when-ex-teammates-peppers-gross-duel-in-bears-panthers-game-155076/">Original article on  : No secrets, plenty of intrigue when ex-teammates Peppers-Gross duel in Bears-Panthers game</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Placing Salvador and Salmela on injured reserve gets Devils under salary cap for season</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/placing-salvador-and-salmela-on-injured-reserve-gets-devils-under-salary-cap-for-season-154826/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Devils place Salvador, Salmela on injured reserve

NEWARK, N.J. — The salary-cap hampered New Jersey Devils are heading into the season with an NHL minimum 20-man roster.
Needing to shed roughly $3.5 million to get under the league&#8217;s $59.4 million cap limit, the Devils placed defenseman Bryce Salvador on long-term injured reserve on Wednesday, while designating defenseman .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/placing-salvador-and-salmela-on-injured-reserve-gets-devils-under-salary-cap-for-season-154826/">Placing Salvador and Salmela on injured reserve gets Devils under salary cap for season</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have new faces, goalie as defense begins</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/stanley-cup-champion-chicago-blackhawks-have-new-faces-goalie-as-defense-begins-154733/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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New faces for Blackhawks as Cup defense begins

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have heard all the questions from the skeptics. They know they seem like a long shot to repeat as Stanley Cup champion after losing their goaltender, goal-scoring hero and eight other players from last June&#8217;s roster.
The Blackhawks, however, aren&#8217;t ready to give it ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/stanley-cup-champion-chicago-blackhawks-have-new-faces-goalie-as-defense-begins-154733/">Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have new faces, goalie as defense begins</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Person familiar with situation tells AP: Patriots and Vikings discussing deal for Randy Moss</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/person-familiar-with-situation-tells-ap-patriots-and-vikings-discussing-deal-for-randy-moss-154561/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Krawczynski</dc:creator>
		
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AP Source: Patriots, Vikings discussing Moss trade

MINNEAPOLIS — The New England Patriots and Vikings are discussing a trade that would bring star receiver Randy Moss back to Minnesota.
A league source spoke to The Associated Press about the discussions on condition of anonymity on Tuesday night because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/person-familiar-with-situation-tells-ap-patriots-and-vikings-discussing-deal-for-randy-moss-154561/">Source &nbsp;: Person familiar with situation tells AP: Patriots and Vikings discussing deal for Randy Moss</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>With Rowand and Zito&#8217;s recent struggles, Giants must decide whether to use them in playoffs</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/with-rowand-and-zitos-recent-struggles-giants-must-decide-whether-to-use-them-in-playoffs-154524/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janie Mccauley</dc:creator>
		
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Giants must decide whether to keep Zito, Rowand

SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Rowand and Barry Zito account for nearly a third of the San Francisco Giants&#8217; payroll this season, making $30.5 million between them.
Now that their team is in the playoffs, it&#8217;s unclear what role, if any, either struggling big-money player will have for the Giants ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/with-rowand-and-zitos-recent-struggles-giants-must-decide-whether-to-use-them-in-playoffs-154524/">With Rowand and Zito&#8217;s recent struggles, Giants must decide whether to use them in playoffs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hey, little spender: Dollars don&#8217;t translate to success in major leagues this year</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/hey-little-spender-dollars-dont-translate-to-success-in-major-leagues-this-year-154454/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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Half of baseball&#8217;s playoff team watch wallets

NEW YORK — It&#8217;s not just the usual suspects in the playoffs this year.
Texas, ranked 23rd according to Major League Baseball&#8217;s latest payroll figures, won the AL West. Tampa Bay, just 20th, beat out the high-spending New York Yankees and Boston to win the AL East.
Cincinnati won the NL ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/hey-little-spender-dollars-dont-translate-to-success-in-major-leagues-this-year-154454/">Hey, little spender: Dollars don&#8217;t translate to success in major leagues this year</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jamal Crawford hoping for new deal, more than 1 encore season with Atlanta Hawks</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/jamal-crawford-hoping-for-new-deal-more-than-1-encore-season-with-atlanta-hawks-154333/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charles Odum</dc:creator>
		
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Jamal Crawford hoping for new deal with Hawks

ATLANTA — Jamal Crawford says every game in his first season in Atlanta felt like a concert.
Now the winner of the NBA&#8217;s Sixth Man Award last season is hoping for more than one encore with the Hawks.
Crawford will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. He had ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/jamal-crawford-hoping-for-new-deal-more-than-1-encore-season-with-atlanta-hawks-154333/">Original article on  : Jamal Crawford hoping for new deal, more than 1 encore season with Atlanta Hawks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Steelers players predict shorter careers, larger rosters if NFL adopts 18-game schedule</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/30/steelers-players-predict-shorter-careers-larger-rosters-if-nfl-adopts-18-game-schedule-152852/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:22:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Robinson</dc:creator>
		
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Ward: No more long careers if NFL goes to 18 games

PITTSBURGH — Hines Ward rarely looks forward to late December and early January, when his shoulders sometimes ache so badly they hurt on every pass reception and his legs start rebelling after multiple games on unfriendly artificial turf surfaces.
He can&#8217;t imagine what it might feel ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/30/steelers-players-predict-shorter-careers-larger-rosters-if-nfl-adopts-18-game-schedule-152852/">Read more : Steelers players predict shorter careers, larger rosters if NFL adopts 18-game schedule</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Person familiar with talks: Lawyers from union, MLB to meet on Francisco Rodriguez</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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AP source: Union and MLB to meet on K-Rod
NEW YORK — Lawyers from Major League Baseball and the players&#8217; association will meet Thursday to discuss the grievance filed after the New York Mets withheld salary from injured closer Francisco Rodriguez.

A person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the meeting will .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/29/person-familiar-with-talks-lawyers-from-union-mlb-to-meet-on-francisco-rodriguez-152605/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Person familiar with talks: Lawyers from union, MLB to meet on Francisco Rodriguez</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NFL reportedly has sent out a plan to employees in case of a work stoppage</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/26/nfl-reportedly-has-sent-out-a-plan-to-employees-in-case-of-a-work-stoppage-150994/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Report: NFL has plan if work stoppage occurs

NEW YORK — The NFL reportedly has laid out a plan for its employees if there is a work stoppage next year after the contract with the players expires.
Fox Sports reported Sunday that the plan would include unpaid leaves of absence and pay cuts, depending on how long ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/26/nfl-reportedly-has-sent-out-a-plan-to-employees-in-case-of-a-work-stoppage-150994/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : NFL reportedly has sent out a plan to employees in case of a work stoppage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill ends holdout, signs 1-year deal</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/26/chargers-left-tackle-marcus-mcneill-ends-holdout-signs-1-year-deal-149915/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernie Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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McNeill ends holdout, signs with Chargers
SAN DIEGO — Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill ended his holdout Saturday when he signed his one-year contract tender as a restricted free agent.

However, he must sit out the next three games because he and wide receiver Vincent Jackson were placed on the roster exempt list by general manager A.J. .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/26/chargers-left-tackle-marcus-mcneill-ends-holdout-signs-1-year-deal-149915/">Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill ends holdout, signs 1-year deal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Denver Broncos say there weren&#8217;t any signs that WR Kenny McKinley was suicidal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arnie Stapleton</dc:creator>
		
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Broncos say no signs McKinley was suicidal

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — What shocked Kenny McKinley&#8217;s teammates and coaches was how well he hid the pain that led him to put a gun to his head and end his life.
Members of the Denver Broncos said they didn&#8217;t see any hint that the gregarious 23-year-old wide receiver was suicidal. ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/21/denver-broncos-say-there-werent-any-signs-that-wr-kenny-mckinley-was-suicidal-142741/">Denver Broncos say there weren&#8217;t any signs that WR Kenny McKinley was suicidal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago Blackhawks trying to deal G Huet, save $5.6M after brutal year dealing with cap</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Blackhawks trying to deal G Huet
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks are close to finding a place for goaltender Cristobal Huet to play this season and eliminating his $5.625 million annual salary cap hit.

General manager Stan Bowman said Friday he hopes to assign Huet to a team in Europe within the next few weeks. Huet won&#8217;t ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/17/chicago-blackhawks-trying-to-deal-g-huet-save-56m-after-brutal-year-dealing-with-cap-136446/" title="Chicago Blackhawks trying to deal G Huet, save $5.6M after brutal year dealing with cap">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks give coach Joel Quenneville an extension</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Blackhawks coach Quenneville gets extension

CHICAGO — After the Chicago Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup in 49 years last June, extending the contract of coach Joel Quenneville was a no-brainer for general manager Stan Bowman.
And for once during the offseason, Bowman didn&#8217;t have to consider the NHL&#8217;s salary cap in making a key personnel decision .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/16/stanley-cup-champion-blackhawks-give-coach-joel-quenneville-an-extension-136194/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks give coach Joel Quenneville an extension</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>On defense, Pittsburgh Steelers believe in staying _ and staying _ with what&#8217;s working</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Robinson</dc:creator>
		
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Steelers defense stays with what works
PITTSBURGH — NFL rosters change frequently from season to season due to salary cap restrictions, free agency and the draft, yet the Pittsburgh Steelers are an anomaly during a time when one bad game or one bad season can cause a team to shed a player.

When they began practicing Wednesday ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/15/on-defense-pittsburgh-steelers-believe-in-staying-_-and-staying-_-with-whats-working-136004/" title="On defense, Pittsburgh Steelers believe in staying _ and staying _ with what&#8217;s working">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NFL players show pregame labor solidarity gestures in some stadiums</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry Wilner</dc:creator>
		
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Players show pregame soliditary gestures
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With their index fingers in the air, players at half of the 12 NFL afternoon games Sunday, including four-time MVP Peyton Manning, showed their solidarity in support of the union in collective bargaining negotiations.

At Houston, Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Louis, Seattle and Orchard Park, N.Y., players held up .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/12/nfl-players-show-pregame-labor-solidarity-gestures-in-some-stadiums-135205/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: NFL players show pregame labor solidarity gestures in some stadiums</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Entering his 11th season, Tom Brady is now a 33-year-old QB juggling family and football</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Ulman</dc:creator>
		
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Brady&#8217;s balancing act: fatherhood and football

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady cheered from the sideline as his undrafted teammate sped by for a 52-yard gain.
Coach Bill Belichick and several players stood nearby, expressionless. After all, it was just an exhibition game. But the two-time Super Bowl MVP shouted, &#8220;Go! Go! Go!,&#8221; raising his fist high on .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/04/entering-his-11th-season-tom-brady-is-now-a-33-year-old-qb-juggling-family-and-football-132627/">Source &nbsp;: Entering his 11th season, Tom Brady is now a 33-year-old QB juggling family and football</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cowboys send WR Crayton to Chargers, OL McQuistan to Dolphins for future considerations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Cowboys send Crayton to SD, McQuistan to Miami

IRVING, Texas — Patrick Crayton wanted out the minute the Dallas Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant. He finally got his wish Friday, and it might&#8217;ve been worth the wait.
Crayton was dealt to the San Diego Chargers, where he&#8217;ll be a bigger part of the offense than he would&#8217;ve been ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/03/cowboys-send-wr-crayton-to-chargers-ol-mcquistan-to-dolphins-for-future-considerations-132447/" title="Cowboys send WR Crayton to Chargers, OL McQuistan to Dolphins for future considerations">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>San Jose Sharks sign goalie Antti Niemi, who helped knock them out of playoffs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Dubow</dc:creator>
		
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Sharks sign G Antti Niemi
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi.

The team announced the deal Thursday.
Niemi stopped 129 of 136 shots in the Western Conference final to help Chicago sweep the Sharks. .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/02/san-jose-sharks-sign-goalie-antti-niemi-who-helped-knock-them-out-of-playoffs-131993/">San Jose Sharks sign goalie Antti Niemi, who helped knock them out of playoffs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>McCourt says cutting players&#8217; salaries was part of plan to restore Dodgers to profitability</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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McCourt: Plan was to cut Dodgers players&#8217; salaries

LOS ANGELES — Frank McCourt says his plans to turn around the Los Angeles Dodgers&#8217; fortunes included reducing players&#8217; salaries.
A business plan created for McCourt called for cutting payroll by 11 percent and 21 percent in 2005 and 2006, respectively.
The plan was aiming for a team operating budget ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/01/mccourt-says-cutting-players-salaries-was-part-of-plan-to-restore-dodgers-to-profitability-131819/">Read : McCourt says cutting players&#8217; salaries was part of plan to restore Dodgers to profitability</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A.J. Pierzynski helps White Sox get off to fast start in 9-4 win over New York Yankees</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay Cohen</dc:creator>
		
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White Sox batter Burnett, beat Yankees 9-4

CHICAGO — A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run double in Chicago&#8217;s four-run first, Freddy Garcia threw seven solid innings and the White Sox roughed up A.J. Burnett and the New York Yankees 9-4 on Friday night.
Omar Vizquel had two hits and two RBIs for Chicago, which has won three of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/27/aj-pierzynski-helps-white-sox-get-off-to-fast-start-in-9-4-win-over-new-york-yankees-130351/" title="A.J. Pierzynski helps White Sox get off to fast start in 9-4 win over New York Yankees">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manny Ramirez could be back in AL pennant race; White Sox awarded waiver claim on Dodgers star</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay Cohen</dc:creator>
		
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White Sox awarded waiver claim on Manny Ramirez

CHICAGO — The Manny Watch is on for Chicago&#8217;s South Side.
Manny Ramirez was placed on waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the White Sox were awarded the claim that gives them exclusive bargaining rights for the slugger, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/27/manny-ramirez-could-be-back-in-al-pennant-race-white-sox-awarded-waiver-claim-on-dodgers-star-130287/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Manny Ramirez could be back in AL pennant race; White Sox awarded waiver claim on Dodgers star</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manny Ramirez could be back in AL pennant chase; White Sox awarded waiver claim on Dodger star</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay Cohen</dc:creator>
		
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White Sox awarded waiver claim on Dodgers&#8217; Ramirez

CHICAGO — Manny Ramirez could soon find himself in another AL pennant race.
A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday that the Chicago White Sox have been awarded a waiver claim that gives them exclusive bargaining rights to the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger. ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/27/manny-ramirez-could-be-back-in-al-pennant-chase-white-sox-awarded-waiver-claim-on-dodger-star-130260/">Manny Ramirez could be back in AL pennant chase; White Sox awarded waiver claim on Dodger star</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jets&#8217; Mangold becomes NFL&#8217;s highest-paid center, signs 7-year deal worth up to $55 million</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dennis Waszak Jr.</dc:creator>
		
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Jets&#8217; Mangold signs, becomes highest-paid center

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Nick Mangold got the big deal he was looking for and a new label that might make Darrelle Revis envious.
The New York Jets&#8217; two-time Pro Bowl center became the highest-paid player at his position Tuesday, signing a seven-year deal with the New York Jets that could ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/24/jets-mangold-becomes-nfls-highest-paid-center-signs-7-year-deal-worth-up-to-55-million-129468/">Jets&#8217; Mangold becomes NFL&#8217;s highest-paid center, signs 7-year deal worth up to $55 million</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>OF Cody Ross awarded to Giants from Marlins on waiver claim</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/22/of-cody-ross-awarded-to-giants-from-marlins-on-waiver-claim-129098/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Wine</dc:creator>
		
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Cody Ross awarded to Giants
MIAMI — Fading from the playoff race, the Florida Marlins began their latest paring of payroll Sunday when starting outfielder Cody Ross was awarded to the San Francisco Giants on a waiver claim.

Ross will give the Giants more depth for the final weeks of the playoff race. The Marlins will begin .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/22/of-cody-ross-awarded-to-giants-from-marlins-on-waiver-claim-129098/">OF Cody Ross awarded to Giants from Marlins on waiver claim</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Indians sign LHP Drew Pomeranz, No. 5 pick in draft, with $2.65 million bonus</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Indians sign LHP Pomeranz, No. 5 pick in draft

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a contract with pitcher Drew Pomeranz, giving the No. 5 overall draft pick a $2.65 million signing bonus.
The sides finished the deal just before Monday&#8217;s midnight EDT deadline.
Pomeranz, a 6-foot-5 left-hander out of Mississippi, was the Southeastern Conference pitcher ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/17/indians-sign-lhp-drew-pomeranz-no-5-pick-in-draft-with-265-million-bonus-127782/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Indians sign LHP Drew Pomeranz, No. 5 pick in draft, with $2.65 million bonus</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Orioles get their man, reach agreement on deal with third overall pick Manny Machado</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Ginsburg</dc:creator>
		
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Orioles reach late deal with 1st-rounder Machado

BALTIMORE — Mere minutes before the midnight deadline, the Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms late Monday with Florida high school shortstop Manny Machado, the third overall pick in this year&#8217;s amateur draft.
A deal was reached 3 minutes before midnight, according to scouting director Joe Jordan. Machado received a $5.25 .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/16/orioles-get-their-man-reach-agreement-on-deal-with-third-overall-pick-manny-machado-127769/">Orioles get their man, reach agreement on deal with third overall pick Manny Machado</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Romero gives Blue Jays first dividend after lucrative contract extension, beating Angels 4-1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Romero, Blue Jays beat Angels 4-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was convinced he made a shrewd investment by signing Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension. It took the left-hander one day to return his first dividend.

Romero pitched seven solid innings Sunday in a 4-1 victory over the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/15/romero-gives-blue-jays-first-dividend-after-lucrative-contract-extension-beating-angels-4-1-127500/">Read more : Romero gives Blue Jays first dividend after lucrative contract extension, beating Angels 4-1</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Romero gets five-year, $30.1 million contract extension fromJays, with club option for 2016</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Jays extend Romero&#8217;s contract five years
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Toronto Blue Jays signed left-hander Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million contract extension Saturday.

The 25-year-old Romero is the second player rookie general manager Alex Anthopoulos has locked up with a long-term deal. The Blue Jays have an option for a sixth year that would increase .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/14/romero-gets-five-year-301-million-contract-extension-fromjays-with-club-option-for-2016-127250/">Romero gets five-year, $30.1 million contract extension fromJays, with club option for 2016</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pistons sign 2nd-round selection Terrico White</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Pistons sign 2nd-round pick Terrico White
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons have signed Terrico White to a two-year contract.

The team announced the signing Friday. White&#8217;s salary will be $475,000 this season as a rookie and the second year of the deal is not guaranteed.
Detroit drafted the Mississippi guard in the second round with the .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/13/pistons-sign-2nd-round-selection-terrico-white-126934/">Pistons sign 2nd-round selection Terrico White</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pacers get Darren Collison from Hornets as part of 4-way trade with Nets, Rockets</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cliff Brunt</dc:creator>
		
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Pacers get Collison from Hornets in 4-team trade

INDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird always said he wouldn&#8217;t rush the rebuilding of the Indiana Pacers.
He stuck to his word, and it paid off. He waited until all the free agency hype died down before delivering one of the biggest moves for his franchise in years — the acquisition ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/11/pacers-get-darren-collison-from-hornets-as-part-of-4-way-trade-with-nets-rockets-126580/">Pacers get Darren Collison from Hornets as part of 4-way trade with Nets, Rockets</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pacers get Collison from Hornets as part of 4-way trade with Nets, Rockets</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Pacers get Collison from Hornets in 4-team trade

INDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird always said he wouldn&#8217;t rush the rebuilding of the Indiana Pacers.
He stuck to his word, and it paid off. He waited until all the free agency hype died down before delivering one of the biggest moves for his franchise in years — the acquisition .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/11/pacers-get-collison-from-hornets-as-part-of-4-way-trade-with-nets-rockets-126502/">Pacers get Collison from Hornets as part of 4-way trade with Nets, Rockets</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stern says league, union will meet this week for collective bargaining talks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Stern says league, union will meet this week

NEW YORK — The NBA and its players&#8217; association will return to the bargaining table this week to resume talks toward a new labor agreement.
Commissioner David Stern disclosed the meeting during a conference call Monday to announce regular-season games in London next March between New Jersey and Toronto.
It ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/09/stern-says-league-union-will-meet-this-week-for-collective-bargaining-talks-126101/" title="Stern says league, union will meet this week for collective bargaining talks">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nolan Ryan wins again: Hall of Famer&#8217;s group takes bidding war for Texas Rangers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Big Tex wins again: Nolan Ryan&#8217;s team owns Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Add one more win for Big Tex.
Nolan Ryan became the first former big leaguer in generations to own a ballclub when his group emerged from an all-night bidding war early Thursday with control of the Texas Rangers.
&#8220;Did I ever think I&#8217;d be ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/05/nolan-ryan-wins-again-hall-of-famers-group-takes-bidding-war-for-texas-rangers-125279/">Read : Nolan Ryan wins again: Hall of Famer&#8217;s group takes bidding war for Texas Rangers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Goodell still reviewing suspension cases on two Cleveland Browns players</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Goodell undecided on possible Browns suspensions

BEREA, Ohio — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell still hasn&#8217;t decided on the fate of two Cleveland Browns players facing suspensions.
Shaun Rogers and Robaire Smith were arrested three months apart when stopped by airport security for carrying weapons.
&#8220;Both cases are still under review by our staff,&#8221; Goodell said Thursday during his ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/05/goodell-still-reviewing-suspension-cases-on-two-cleveland-browns-players-125275/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Goodell still reviewing suspension cases on two Cleveland Browns players</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Goodell: No decision on Roethlisberger suspension cut until end of month</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Goodell: No Roethlisberger suspension cut yet

LATROBE, Pa. — Ben Roethlisberger got a thumb&#8217;s up from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and praise for the way he&#8217;s reshaping his life. What&#8217;s missing for now is a reduction of his six-game suspension.
Goodell met with Roethlisberger while visiting the Steelers&#8217; training camp on Thursday but, while saying the quarterback .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/05/goodell-no-decision-on-roethlisberger-suspension-cut-until-end-of-month-125191/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FIFA fines Netherlands, Spain after they combined for 14 yellow cards in World Cup final</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Netherlands, Spain fined for WCup final behavior
ZURICH — The Netherlands and Spain have been fined by FIFA for their players&#8217; lack of discipline in a bad-tempered World Cup final.
FIFA said Tuesday the Dutch federation must pay $14,480 after eight different players received yellow cards, including defender John Heitinga, who was booked a second .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/03/fifa-fines-netherlands-spain-after-they-combined-for-14-yellow-cards-in-world-cup-final-124640/">FIFA fines Netherlands, Spain after they combined for 14 yellow cards in World Cup final</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Corey Hart, Milwaukee Brewers agree to $26.5 million, 3-year contract extension through 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Hart, Brewers agree to $26.5M, 3-year extension

MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart now has a long-term future with the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Brewers agreed Monday to a $26.5 million, three-year contract extension through 2013, rewarding the outfielder for a turnaround season that included a trip to the All-Star game.
It was a somewhat surprising turn of events, given how ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/02/corey-hart-milwaukee-brewers-agree-to-265-million-3-year-contract-extension-through-2013-124528/">Corey Hart, Milwaukee Brewers agree to $26.5 million, 3-year contract extension through 2013</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Brewers sign OF Hart to contract extension through 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Brewers sign OF Hart through 2013
MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart now has a long-term future with the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Brewers announced Monday that they have signed the hot-hitting right fielder to a contract extension through the 2013 season, rewarding him for a turnaround season that included a trip to the All-Star Game.
It was a somewhat surprising .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/02/brewers-sign-of-hart-to-contract-extension-through-2013-124486/" title="Brewers sign OF Hart to contract extension through 2013">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Roy Oswalt&#8217;s debut with Philly a dud; Lance Berkman headed to Yankees as trade deadline nears</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Oswalt&#8217;s Philly debut a dud; Berkman headed to NYY

Roy Oswalt&#8217;s debut with the Philadelphia Phillies was a dud. Maybe ex-teammate Lance Berkman will make a better first impression for the New York Yankees.
On another busy day of wheeling and dealing leading up to baseball&#8217;s trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox added pitcher Edwin Jackson, and ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/31/roy-oswalts-debut-with-philly-a-dud-lance-berkman-headed-to-yankees-as-trade-deadline-nears-123978/">Roy Oswalt&#8217;s debut with Philly a dud; Lance Berkman headed to Yankees as trade deadline nears</a>.]]></description>
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