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SportsTalk: Albert Pujols signs with the Angels and Prince Fielder joins the Tigers. Which team is better now?
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 both greeted Sunday with unbridled optimism. But the day would end happily only for Mickelson.
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.
With the All-Star Game behind us and the second half in front of us, an early look at the MLB trade market:
Pitchers
Roy Halladay — SP, Blue Jays
He can have every bit the impact (and maybe more) that CC Sabathia did last season. Halladay is a workhorse and Toronto is ready to make a deal, if the price is right.
Jarrod Washburn — SP, Mariners
Teammate Erik Bedard, a fellow lefty, is more coveted, but his shoulder problems cloud his trade appeal. On the fringe of contention, Seattle faces a tough decision whether to buy or sell.
Doug Davis — SP, Diamondbacks
The veteran lefthander has pitched much better than his 4-9 record indicates, and he is in the last year of his contract for a team going nowhere.
George Sherrill — RP, Orioles
He has been so good (and inexpensive) that Baltimore might try to keep him and instead peddle Danys Baez, who has closer experience.
Cla Meredith — RP, Padres
San Diego is looking to sell, and this steady sidearmer would fill a need many contenders have: bullpen help.
Brad Penny — SP, Red Sox
Penny's recent production (3.79 ERA since May 1) and teammate Daisuke Matsuzaka's injury and inconsistency issues will make Penny tougher to pry away.
Hitters
Aubrey Huff — 1B, Orioles
The veteran carries a solid bat and can also play outfield. A fringe prospect should be enough for Baltimore to unload what remains of Huff's $8 million salary.
Nick Johnson — 1B, Nationals
The slick fielder is hitting .305 with a .413 on-base percentage. Johnson is expendable because of Washington's surplus of corner outfielder-first baseman types.
Mark Teahen — 3B, Royals
Versatility and a decent bat make him a good fit for clubs that once were considering Mark DeRosa.
Freddy Sanchez — 2B, Pirates
Sanchez is a former N.L. batting champion who can play second base, third base and shortstop. He and double-play partner Jack Wilson are in play, as both appear headed for contract buyouts (and free agency) after this season.
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