Day: August 20, 2014

Oct 27, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; (EDITORS NOTE: a tilt-shift lens was used in the creation of this image) A general view as Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young bats during game three of the 2012 World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers, Giants want Rusney Castillo for pennant race

Bryan Rose
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Skullcandy Method Sport Performance review

Boston Red Sox unlikely to sign Jon Lester in offseason

Jon Lester unlikely to return to Red Sox; Yankees, Cubs interested

Jan 5, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a diving catch against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of the 2013 NFC wild card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. San Francisco 49ers defeat the Green Bay Packers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

49ers’ Michael Crabtree says he wasn’t himself in 2013

Bryan Rose
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Fantasy Football 2014: Buffalo Bills RB Rundown

Zachary Thompson
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Sept. 8, 2012; Tucson, AZ, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Wes Lunt (11) looks on during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Fighting Illini officially name Wes Lunt starting quarterback

Andrew Coppens
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Aug 16, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins (15) reacts after he scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Miami won 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut WR Lavelle Hawkins

Phil Watson
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Aug 19, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Lackey (41) throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

John Lackey gave up signed Babe Ruth ball for jersey number

Bryan Rose
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Fantasy Football 2014: Baltimore Ravens RB Rundown

Zachary Thompson
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Aug 19, 2014; Chicago, IL, Grounds crew workers put the tarp down as rain delayed the Chicago Cubs game against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco Giants file protest with MLB over failed tarp

Bryan Rose
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The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale set for Dec. 12 in Las Vegas

Josh Sanchez
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Feb 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant speaks during a press conference before the 2014 NBA All-Star Game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ Kobe Bryant aware he’s no longer same player

Bryan Rose
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Samsung unveils new Nook

Ted Schwerzler
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Dec 1, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) yells as he is introduced prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

J.J. Watt: ‘If I got paid a little more, I wouldn’t be terribly upset’

Alex Schlinsky
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Aug 14, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro at bat against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs could trade Starlin Castro or Javier Baez for pitching help

Josh Hill
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Apr 14, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) dribbles against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns rumors: Attempting to trade Eric Bledsoe?

Bryan Rose
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August 3, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena (24) celebrates with center fielder Ryan Sweeney (6) his solo home scored in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s Rumors: Luis Valbuena a trade option?

Josh Hill
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Oct 5, 2013; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Dee Hart (1) carries the ball up the field against Georgia State Panthers linebacker Kight Dallas (33) during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Former Alabama RB Dee Hart may miss Colorado State opener

Phil Watson
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Sep 17, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after the game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos will go undefeated says Tony Gonzalez

Bryan Rose
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Nov 2, 2013; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls fans cheer on during the fourth quarter against Tulane Green Wave at FAU Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Florida Atlantic to rename football stadium Howard Schnellenberger Field

Mike Marteny
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November 14, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35, top) fights for a loose ball with Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30, bottom) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry talk potential NBA challenge flags

Bryan Rose
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Sep 22, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys fans lift a flag with the star on it in the stands before the game against the St. Louis Rams at AT&T Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the St. Louis Rams 31-7.Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys top Forbes’ most valuable NFL franchises list for eighth straight year

Mike Marteny
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Aug 6, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) rounds second on his way to score in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez may not be ready by spring

Phil Watson
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Nov 23, 2012; Fayetteville, AR, USA; A LSU Tigers helmet on the sidelines during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium. LSU defeated Arkansas 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Beth Hall-USA TODAY Sports

5-star LSU DB commit Kevin Toliver will take other official visits

Andrew Coppens
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May 25, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) handles the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second quarter in game three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Thunder F Kevin Durant: ‘Honestly, I think I score better than anybody’

Mike Dyce
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Gotham cast completes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (Video)

Tasha St. Pierre
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Aug 8, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly looks on in the first quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears during a preseason game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Why 2014 is the year of the uptempo offense in the NFL

Jeff Weisinger
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