Rotoworld: Oregon RB LaMichael James and Oklahoma State WR Justin Blackmon among top 10 players who are being overhyped for the 2012 draft.
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The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period.
PBT: Boston's Rajon Rondo continues to be named in trade talks, which is madness. The Celtics guard creates offense and makes everyone around him better, which was evident in Sunday's win over the Bulls.
Arc's five up, five down: After No. 11 Michigan State's 58-48 upset of No. 3 Ohio State, you'd be a fool to discount the Spartans' national title chances now.
Miami coach Al Golden says the worst is behind him, but his headaches figure to continue now that former booster Nevin Shapiro, now in jail, says his involvement with the Hurricanes program will result in stiff penalties.
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods greeted their Sunday pairing at Pebble Beach with optimism. But the day would end happily only for one.
The United States completed a 5-0 rout of Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday, with 19-year-old Ryan Harrison and John Isner winning closing singles matches.
Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
Tessa Worley of France fought off gusting winds to win a second consecutive World Cup giant slalom Sunday in the Andorran Pyrenees. Overall leader Lindsey Vonn was more than a second behind and finished eighth.
Robins: It’s the Year of the Dragon on the Lunar calendar, and this Chinese influence could extend to it also being the year of the Pekingese on the green carpet at the 136th Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday.
APOlson lasted only 2 2-3 innings, giving up six runs and eight hits as the Orioles lost for just the third time in 11 games.
“I got ahead on a lot of guys with two strikes and just didn’t put them away,” Olson said. “Kind of left the ball up in the zone and when you do that, they’re going to make you pay for it.”
Baltimore third baseman Melvin Mora left with a bruise and cut on his right ring finger after he was accidentally spiked by Hideki Matsui while trying to catch a third-inning throw from the outfield. X-rays were negative, and Mora is day-to-day.
Johnny Damon hit a two-run single and Robinson Cano had an RBI double for New York, which built a 6-0 cushion after three and improved to 5-9 against left-handed starters this season.
The Yankees (21-25) looked more like themselves than they have in a while, working the count and aggressively taking extra bases.
Derek Jeter played with a bruised left hand after leaving Tuesday night’s game when he was hit by a pitch. He hit an RBI groundout in a three-run second and later scored on Rodriguez’s second double, which should have been ruled a home run.
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A-Rod hit a drive that struck the yellow staircase between the fence and bleachers in right-center. The ball caromed back onto the field and was ruled in play, but Rodriguez and Yankees manager Joe Girardi protested. The umpires huddled and upheld the call, as TV replays showed the ball clearing the wall.
Notes: Baltimore RF Nick Markakis singled twice and has reached base safely in 40 of 45 games. ... Yankees ace Chien-Ming Wang went for an MRI exam. He has a mild strain of his right calf but is expected to make his next scheduled start Saturday against Seattle. ... New York 3B coach Bobby Meacham missed his second consecutive game to attend his son’s high school graduation. First base coach Tony Pena was at third again, while Mitch Seone filled in at first.
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