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Urlacher, Lewis broke the mold for prototype inside linebackers
Tough. Fast. Athletic. Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher are leaving the NFL not just as greats, writes Don Banks, but as two players who changed the way teams now look for linebackers.
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Joey Votto at center of scouts vs. stats debate
The old-school stats point to a No. 3 hitter who isn't doing his job. The new-school view sees one of the game's best hitters. Welcome to baseball's culture war, writes Paul Daugherty.
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Nonstop Howard rumors make Paul look magical by comparison
Dwight Howard has become one of the most vilified NBA players. So why hasn't Chris Paul, who has done many of the same things, received the same scrutiny? asks Ben Golliver.
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Heat looking to play up to great potential in Game 2 and beyond
Paul George admits he made a 'bonehead mistake' at the end of the Game 1. The bigger concern for the Pacers? Miami hasn't come close to hitting its stride, writes Ian Thomsen.
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Jets teammates bailing on Sanchez
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Nadal, Djokovic could meet in French Open semi
Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title.
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Kings skate by Sharks to take 3-2 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe
Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings ' sellout crowd.
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Disciplined Wings take 3-1 lead on Blackhawks
The Red Wings are in control of their series against the Blackhawks after a 2-0 win in Game 4. Jonathan Toews and Chicago must regain their composure soon, says Allan Muir.
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Orioles' Gausman poised in unsteady debut
The Orioles promoted Kevin Gausman, 22, after just 13 minor league starts. He had a so-so debut, but he has the talent to make a positive impact this summer, says Joe Lemire.
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