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Indiana WR Belcher dismissed from team (AP)

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Damarlo Belcher’s football career at Indiana is over. The senior receiver was kicked off the team Monday, two days after being suspended. In a one-sentence statement issued Monday night, coach Kevin Wilson says Belcher was dismissed from the team for violating team rules. It was the same reason Wilson gave for the suspension.

Kiffin fined $10K for blasting officials (AP)

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Southern California coach Lane Kiffin was reprimanded and fined $10,000 by the Pac-12 on Monday night for criticizing the officiating in the 21st-ranked Trojans’ triple-overtime loss to Stanford last weekend. USC safety T.J. McDonald also was suspended for the first half of Friday’s game at Colorado for a late hit on Stanford receiver Chris Owusu in the fourth quarter of the Trojans’…

Oklahoma expects CB Fleming, C Habern back

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Oklahoma should get two of its key players back from injury this weekend.

Blackhawks down Predators in OT

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Viktor Stalberg scored at 2:18 of overtime and Patrick Kane had
two goals and an assist in regulation to help the Chicago
Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Monday night.




Blackhawks down Predators in OT

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Viktor Stalberg scored at 2:18 of overtime and Patrick Kane had
two goals and an assist in regulation to help the Chicago
Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Monday night.




Game week arrives for Alabama-LSU (AP)

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It was hard to escape the hype around the LSU-Alabama game when both squads were off last week. Now, it’s downright impossible. Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower had just finished celebrating a win over Tennessee two weeks ago when he saw the first ad for the LSU game. When Barrett Jones chatted with family and friends back home in suburban Memphis, they didn’t want to talk about the…

Red Wings sign Kronwall to new 7-year contract

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The Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Niklas Kronwall to a seven-year contract extension Monday. He would have been an unrestricted free agent July 1.

Rangers pick up RHP Lewis’ $3.25M option (AP)

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The two-time American League champion Texas Rangers have made their first offseason move, picking up the 2012 club option for right-hander Colby Lewis. Lewis will get $3.25 million next season, which will be his third back with the Rangers since returning from Japan. The move was made Monday, three days after the Rangers ended their second consecutive season with a loss in the World Series.

Arkansas’ Wade sorry for vicious hit vs. Vandy

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Arkansas freshman Marquel Wade apologized Monday for hitting Vanderbilt punt returner Jonathan Krause early, a crushing tackle that led to Wade’s ejection Saturday.

Leaving on top: Cards’ La Russa retires (AP)

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The Cardinals' next manager will have big shoes to fill replacing Tony La Russa, who spent 16 years in St. Louis.

Tony La Russa waited until after the championship parade and then called a team meeting with his players. “We didn’t know what to expect,” said pitcher Chris Carpenter, who won Game 7 of the World Series against Texas on Friday night. “I think we all figured it was just going to be like, ‘Thataway guys.


Indians send oft-hurt Sizemore into free agency

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Once the Indians’ leadoff hitter, their constantly hustling All-Star outfielder and the undisputed face of their franchise, Grady Sizemore meant everything to Cleveland.

Jets beat Panthers in shootout

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Andrew Ladd and Kyle Wellwood each scored goals in a shootout
and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Monday
night.




Rosenthal: La Russa leaves in style

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FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal discusses Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa’s retirement.

Coyotes’ Torres gets flak for costume blackface

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Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres is being criticized for wearing blackface while dressed as rapper Jay-Z at a Halloween party.

Stoops to extend scholarship to injured Whaley

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Oklahoma walk-on running back Dominique Whaley might be out for the season with a fractured ankle. But when he returns, he’ll be on scholarship.

Stoops to extend scholarship to injured Whaley

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Oklahoma walk-on running back Dominique Whaley might be out for the season with a fractured ankle. But when he returns, he’ll be on scholarship.

Mackanin states his case for Red Sox job

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The breadth and scope of Pete Mackanin's baseball resume have him on the short list of those being considered to become the next manager of the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox, Mackanin discuss manager’s job (AP)

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The Boston Red Sox are looking for a strong voice in a clubhouse that disintegrated in September amid reports of players drinking beer and eating fried chicken during games. Pete Mackanin thinks he might be able to provide it. “I feel like I have leadership qualities and I feel like I can help this franchise get back to where it once was,” he told reporters on Monday night after…

Rangers race past Sharks

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Ryan Callahan scored twice in New York’s three-goal second
period, and New York shook of a blown lead and raced past the
surging San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Monday night.




Redskins claim former Cowboys RB Choice

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The Redskins claimed former Cowboys running back Choice off waivers on Monday.

Padres tab Byrnes as third GM in last two years

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The San Diego Padres have introduced Josh Byrnes as their third general manager in just more than two calendar years.

Source: Yanks, CC reach five-year, $122M deal

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CC Sabathia has announced he is staying with the New York Yankees.

Police call for charges for 60 people in Cup riots

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In what is called the largest crime spree in Vancouver history, police recommend that 60 people be charged with everything from assault to breaking and entering after the downtown Stanley Cup riot last June.

After Party: Marvin Lewis

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Marvin Lewis joins as his Bengals now sit at 5-2.

Munchak: Johnson remains Titans’ starter (AP)

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Tennessee coach Mike Munchak is doing his best to defuse a potential running back controversy. Munchak made it clear Monday that Chris Johnson remains the Titans’ starter, and he said he sees the running back working harder than ever in a situation where his contract extension created high expectations.

After Party: Adrian Peterson

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Adrian Peterson joins after the 24-21 win over Carolina.

Top center prospect Tarczewski picks Arizona

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Seven-foot center Kaleb Tarczewski, rated the No. 6 overall prospect in the ESPN 100 for 2012, has committed to Arizona, choosing the Wildcats over Kansas.

NBA fines Heat owner for tweet on labor talks

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Miami Heat owner Micky Arison has been fined by the NBA, three days after he made references to the locked-out league’s ongoing collective bargaining process on his Twitter account.

After Party: Steven Jackson

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Steven Jackson had 159 yds and 2 TDs as he visits after the win.

Heat owner Arison fined after comments (AP)

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Miami Heat owner Micky Arison has been fined by the NBA, three days after he made references to the locked-out league’s ongoing collective bargaining process on his Twitter account. The NBA did not disclose the amount of the fine, or say publicly why Arison was sanctioned. Arison posted several tweets Friday night, including a reply to someone who referred to those involved with the lockout as…

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