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7 Oct 2008 at 12:05am


Nelson: Lester at ease pitching in big games
Big games don't seem to bother Jon Lester, who heads to the mound Monday as the Red Sox try once more to close o...

Burress back from suspension: 'I was fine with it'
An unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday, noting he didn't lose any sleep after th...

Eagles' Westbrook suffers broken ribs in return
Brian Westbrook suffered two broken ribs in the Eagles' loss to the Redskins on Sunday.

Status of Bills' Edwards uncertain after concussion
Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was described as alert but still experiencing post-concussion symptoms Monday, l...

Sanchez's knee intact, but USC QB still day to day
Doctors found no structural damage to Mark Sanchez's left knee, but the USC quarterback will sit out practice Mo...

Cards' Warner ponders retirement after Boldin hit
Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner says that after this season he will take his closest look yet at retiring from...

Packers QB Rodgers expected to play vs. Seattle
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss practice time again this week but is expected to play at Seattle nex...

Pelini focused on Huskers' mounting personal fouls
Coach Bo Pelini is telling his players to keep their cool.

Marinelli won't quit, says Lions have to fire him
Lions coach Rod Marinelli bristled at the thought of possibly quitting when the option was suggested Monday, a ...

For Hamlin, no concussion from Talladega wreck
Denny Hamlin was released from a hospital Monday, one day after a tire failure led to a hard crash at Talladega...

May-Treanor's Dancing time over with torn tendon
Olympic gold medal-winner Misty May-Treanor is dropping out of "Dancing with the Stars."

Peter snatches belt from Klitschko ahead of bout
Samuel Peter angrily ripped the WBC belt from Vitali Klitschko's hands and stormed off the stage Monday at a new...

Jets S Smith appealing ban, fine for hit on Boldin
New York Jets safety Eric Smith has appealed his one-game suspension and $50,000 fine by the NFL for his helmet-...

Ballesteros hospitalized in Spain after fainting spell
Seve Ballesteros has been admitted to a hospital in Madrid after fainting, Spanish-language news agency EFE repo...

Despite slow start, Lewis 'committed' to Bengals
Marvin Lewis doesn't plan to leave one of the NFL's safest coaching jobs.