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April 28, 2006

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Teams have heard that Javon Walker's rehabilitation is going well but there is always a risk with an injured player.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jay Cutler may be the Arizona Cardinals selection with the tenth pick in Saturday's draft.

The Twins' Johan Santana allowed seven hits and three runs in cruising to his sixth straight decision over the Royals, who haven't beaten the left-hander in almost two years.

"My behavior was completely unacceptable," said Delmon Young in a statement. "I want everyone to know that I recognize that it is never right to throw a bat and I certainly never intended for the bat to make contact with the umpire.

Nuggets Carmelo Anthony

Bulls' Tyson Chandler

Carmelo Anthony of the Nuggets

Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal

Re-signing big man Emeka Okafor is a top priority for the Bobcats.

April 27, 2006

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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (8) rips down a rebound against the Suns during the first quarter of Game 2 of their NBA first-round playoff series Wednesday in Phoenix.

Richard Hamilton thanks a fellow Piston for the pass after a first-quarter play against the Bucks in Game 2 of their quarterfinal series Wednesday in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Charles Woodson agreed to a seven-year deal with the Green Bay Packers.

April 26, 2006

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Brett Favre will be back for his 15th season with the Green Bay Packers.

Ricky Williams was all smiles after returning from his league-mandated four-game suspension a month into the 2005 season.

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers performs his pre-game ritual before the game against the Washington Wizards in game two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

San Antonio's Tony Parker and Tim Duncan

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive a black No. 8 car this weekend at Talladega to honor his late father.

April 25, 2006

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Clippers' Elton Brand

Playing in his second game since returning from a rib injury, Nomar Garciaparra is greeted by teammates after blasting a grand slam off Astros' closer Brad Lidge in the ninth, lifting the Dodgers to a 6-2 win.

April 24, 2006

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Barry Bonds went into a Cadillac trot after hitting his first home run of the year.

Babe Ruth receives a final accolade at Yankee Stadium on June 13, 1948, two months before his death from cancer, in this Pulitzer prize-winning photo by Nat Fein. The photo ran in the now defunct New York Herald-Tribune. The cancer left his once large bod

Randy Johnson struck out five and walked none, throwing 63 of 94 pitches for strikes. Miguel Tejada was the only Oriole to get a hit against Johnson.

Carlos Lee walks back to the bench after striking out in the seventh inning on Sunday.

There are so many ways to use USC running back Reggie Bush — as a part-time halfback and receiver and as a full-time punt and kick returner. An NFL team may have to do that because of Bush’s size. He’s just 5-foot-11 and 202 pounds.

NFL scouts aren’t sure whether Texas quarterback Vince Young will blossom into a superstar or if he’ll be a super flop. AP photo

The fine line between religion and sports has not only be crossed, but obliterated, when it comes to LeBron James.

Driver Greg Biffle waits with girlfriend, Nicole Lunders, on pit row during prerace activities for the Golden Corral 500 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 20.

April 23, 2006

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A.J. Pierzynski, right, congratulates teammate Juan Uribe for his second home run of the game in Sunday's White Sox win.

LenDale White heads to the end zone for Southern Cal during the 2004 season. His weight has caused a bit of concern in some NFL front offices.

April 22, 2006

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Vernon Wells salutes above after hitting his two-run home run off Red Sox starter Josh Beckett in the fourth inning.

Zach Duke delivers a pitch in the first inning last night against the Astros.

If Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers and Elton Brand and the Los Angeles Clippers reach the second round, they will play each other.

Elton Brand received a large contract from the Clippers after he signed an offer sheet with the Heat in 2003.

April 21, 2006

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Chad Johnson's new deal with the Bengals could pay him an average of $10.75 million per year in bonuses and salary, far more than his previous contract.

Julio Franco watches the home run that landed him another spot in the record book. At 47, he's baseball's oldest man to connect.

Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee absorbs a shot from Rafael Furcal on Wednesday. The result was a broken right wrist for Lee, who will be in a cast for up to six weeks.

Kurt Busch puts his Chevrolet through its paces during qualifying at Phoenix International Raceway.

April 20, 2006

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Carl Everett hits the game winning homerun for the Mariners

Curt Schilling, left, taps glove with center fielder Adam Stern, who made the final putout in the top of the fifth inning.

After leading the nation in scoring, Adam Morrison is expected to be selected early in the NBA Draft.

Phoenix' Steve Nash

New Jersey's Vince Carter

April 17, 2006

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Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal

Los Angeles' Kobe Bryant

Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki

Seattle's Chris Wilcox

April 13, 2006

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After a stellar season that saw him win the Davey O'Brien Award as college football's best quarterback, Young must now play the waiting game in advance of the April 29-30 NFL Draft.

Richard Seymour has been an instrumental cog to the Patriots' three Super Bowl wins.

Does Brett Favre want a trade from Green Bay?

The Yankees' Gary Sheffield, right, was greeted at the plate by Derek Jeter after Sheffield's three-run home run in the first inning.

Reggie Abercrombie, who is hitting .118, reacts after striking out during the Marlins' 7-2 loss.

April 12, 2006

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Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington celebrates a fourth-quarter tackle against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. in this Nov. 6, 2005, file photo

Brian Bannister disappointed the Washington crowd when he held the Nats to three hits in seven innings during their home opener.

Red Sox starter and eventual winner Josh Beckett fires home against the Blue Jays Tuesday on Opening Day at Fenway Park.

Jason Giambi is congratulated by teammates Alex Rodriguez Johnny Damon after hitting a three-run home run.

April 11, 2006

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Shawn Marion is the NBA's king of do-it-all, finding himself in the top 40 in six of the eight major statistical categories.

Cliff Floyd, left, congratulated David Wright, who is batting .474, after Wright's sacrifice fly to right field in the ninth beat the Marlins on Sunday.

Starting pitcher Zach Duke and the Pirates got off to a rough start in their first home game of the season, losing 8-3 to the Dodgers yesterday at PNC Park.

April 10, 2006

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Tiger Woods puts the green jacket on Phil Mickelson

Game 2 starter Brad Penny threw four-hit ball over seven innings, drove in a run and helped the Dodgers beat the Phillies 6-2 to earn L.A. a doubleheader split.

Pirates reliever Roberto Hernandez celebrates after striking out the Reds' Rich Aurilia for the final out yesterday in Cincinnati.

Kasey Kahne shot down the rest of the field in Texas for his second win of the year.

Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal

Spurs Brent Barry

Heat' Dwyane Wade

Caron Butler's absence the past two games has coincided with two straight defeats.

April 08, 2006

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Earning the pole got Kasey Kahne the shotgun trophy that goes with the honor.

Ray Allen now only trails Reggie Miller on the list for all-time three-pointers.

Kobe Bryant of the Lakers.

Ron Artest of the Kings

Chicago's Greg Maddux picked up his 319th career win by allowing one run over six-plus innings against St. Louis on Friday.

Brewers closer Derrick Turnbow picked up his fourth save of the season Friday night.

Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Lee connects for a home run during the sixth inning off Diamondbacks' starter Russ Ortiz.

Jose Guillen was none too thrilled after twice getting hit by pitches from Pedro Martinez on Thursday.

April 07, 2006

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Packers quarterback Brett Favre said he may announce his decision on whether to come back for the 2006 season by this weekend or early next week.

Eric Gagne out for 2006?

Barry Bonds stands aside 103-year-old John Violich, who was one of eight survivors of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake honored before the Giants staged their home opener.

April 06, 2006

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Jimmy Rollins continued his pursuit of Joe DiMaggio when he doubled in the last of the first. With his batting streak at 38 games, the Phillies shortstop is 18 shy of the Yankees legend and seven away from the National League mark set by Wee Willie Keeler

Arizona Diamondbacks' Luis Gonzalez hits an RBI double off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Aaron Cook Wednesday night.

Prince Fielder of the Brewers

April 05, 2006

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The Hall of Fame has asked Barry Bonds if he'll send to Cooperstown some of the bats and uniforms that will use or wear during any of his milestone moments. The slugger made no promises to Hall President Dale Petroskey.

April 04, 2006

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Free-agent Charles Woodson met with the Packers Monday, but is not believed to have signed a contract with the team.

Buffalo Bills' Sam Adams (95) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Luke McCown (12) in the first half Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Cincinnati Bengals recently signed Adams.

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