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• Here's why baseball bats are much more popular in Russia than baseball

  02-09-2016 23:55 via cbssports.com
  
  It appears bats are a weapon of choice over in Russia
  
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• Michael Phelps' fiancee gives a compelling reason why he may not actually retire

  02-09-2016 23:43 via cbssports.com
  
  Nicole Johnson isn't 100 percent sure her future husband is retired
  
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• Second USC defender has been suspended for showdown with Alabama

  02-09-2016 23:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Don Hill was sent home rom Dallas for a 'violation of team rules'
  
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• Dodgers recall Yasiel Puig for what's likely his last shot with the team

  02-09-2016 23:21 via cbssports.com
  
  Puig had hit .348/.400/.594 during his month-long minor-league sabbatical
  
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• Jared Goff is about to have something in common with draft bust JaMarcus Russell

  02-09-2016 23:17 via cbssports.com
  
  This probably isn't good news if you're a Rams fan
  
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• QB Confidence Index: Rating all 32 NFL QB situations

  02-09-2016 23:06 via espn.com
  
  QB Confidence Index: Rating all 32 NFL QB situations
  
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• 2016 Fantasy Football Strategy: Jamaal Charles an even better Draft Day bargain

  02-09-2016 23:00 via cbssports.com
  
  Even though Andy Reid admitted he's not quite ready to play, Jamaal Charles is still worth targeting in Fantasy Football drafts and trades.
  
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• Glenn Gronkowski is more tame version of his fun-loving brother Rob

  02-09-2016 22:55 via espn.com
  
  Glenn Gronkowski is more tame version of his fun-loving brother Rob
  
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• Source: Chiefs cut QB Murray after struggles

  02-09-2016 22:54 via espn.com
  
  Source: Chiefs cut QB Murray after struggles
  
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• Petty has shoulder bruise; status 'too early to tell'

  02-09-2016 22:54 via espn.com
  
  Petty has shoulder bruise; status 'too early to tell'
  
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• Jason Day's family involved in car accident with a bus during his round

  02-09-2016 22:52 via cbssports.com
  
  Jason Day's family was involved in a car accident with a bus, but everyone is OK
  
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• Fantasy Baseball: Two-start pitcher rankings for Week 23

  02-09-2016 22:52 via cbssports.com
  
  Probable pitchers can change from one day to the next this time of year, which makes ranking two-start pitchers for the week ahead more art than science. Our Scott White is up for the challenge, though.
  
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• Lionel Messi is out for Argentina's next World Cup qualifier with injury

  02-09-2016 22:48 via cbssports.com
  
  The hero in Thursday's match will now miss the Venezuela clash
  
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• Coach: 'Looks decent' for Watt return in Week 1

  02-09-2016 22:43 via espn.com
  
  Coach: 'Looks decent' for Watt return in Week 1
  
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• Raptors extend Masai Ujiri's contract, promote two in front office

  02-09-2016 22:36 via cbssports.com
  
  After all of the work he's done in Toronto, he deserves it
  
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• Cardinals acquire CB Marcus Cooper from Chiefs after losing two DBs

  02-09-2016 22:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Ariizona has tried to find a corner to start across from Patrick Peterson
  
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• Cardinals' Mathieu expected to play in opener

  02-09-2016 22:23 via espn.com
  
  Cardinals' Mathieu expected to play in opener
  
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• WATCH: USMNT striker Bobby Wood scores beautiful curling strike

  02-09-2016 22:22 via cbssports.com
  
  The attacker made some noise on Friday in WCQ
  
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• Coaches change strategy with new kickoff rule

  02-09-2016 22:21 via espn.com
  
  Coaches change strategy with new kickoff rule
  
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• Cardinals acquire CB Marcus Cooper from Chiefs

  02-09-2016 22:20 via nfl.com
  
  With cut day approaching, the Cardinals addressed their issues at cornerback with a trade. Arizona acquired cornerback Marcus Cooper from the Chiefs for a 2018 conditional draft pick.
  
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• Kings' Jeff Carter to miss World Cup, Canada adds Ducks' Corey Perry

  02-09-2016 22:12 via cbssports.com
  
  Canada flexes its forward depth again by adding former Hart Trophy winner as injury replacement
  
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• Baylor ticket prices plunge on secondary market in wake of scandal

  02-09-2016 22:03 via cbssports.com
  
  Tickets for Baylor may be easier to get on secondary markets this season
  
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• Cam Newton reveals his thoughts on Kaepernick's national anthem protest

  02-09-2016 21:59 via cbssports.com
  
  The Panthers quarterback was recently asked about Colin Kaepernick's protest
  
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• Fantasy Football Cheat Cheet: Buy-low Draft Day deep sleepers and Week 1 waiver wire options

  02-09-2016 21:43 via cbssports.com
  
  In need of some late-round sleepers for drafts this weekend or already looking to make those Week 1 waiver wire moves? Jamey Eisenberg has you covered.
  
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• O'Brien: It 'looks decent' for Watt to play Week 1

  02-09-2016 21:40 via nfl.com
  
  J.J. Watt spent the offseason rehabbing, but coach Bill O'Brien is optimistic the Defensive Player of the Year will be on the field when the Texans open up against the Bears.
  
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• Bill O'Brien: 'Looks decent' for J.J. Watt to play Week 1

  02-09-2016 21:40 via nfl.com
  
  J.J. Watt spent the offseason rehabbing, but coach Bill O'Brien is optimistic the Defensive Player of the Year will be on the field when the Texans open up against the Bears.
  
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• D'Angelo Russell seems to love having Luke Walton as Lakers' new coach

  02-09-2016 21:37 via cbssports.com
  
  Not hard to beat what Byron Scott was giving last season
  
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• Xavier coach Chris Mack did the right thing when he suspended his star player

  02-09-2016 21:35 via cbssports.com
  
  The days of standing by a player accused of incidents involving women are over in college sports
  
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• Chiefs unsure if RB Charles will play in opener

  02-09-2016 21:27 via espn.com
  
  Chiefs unsure if RB Charles will play in opener
  
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• LOOK: Texas A&M gives Verne Lundquist jersey, gifts ahead of final season

  02-09-2016 21:20 via cbssports.com
  
  Verne Lundquist will open his final season on the SEC on CBS broadcast in College Station for UCLA at Texas A&M
  
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• FIFA '17' ratings are out, and Cristiano Ronaldo is top player, above Lionel Messi

  02-09-2016 21:17 via cbssports.com
  
  Ronaldo and Messi are 1 and 2 in ratings to the surprise of nobody
  
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• Pats' Ninkovich suspended four games by NFL

  02-09-2016 21:09 via espn.com
  
  Pats' Ninkovich suspended four games by NFL
  
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• Pats' Ninkovich says he's suspended 4 games

  02-09-2016 21:09 via espn.com
  
  Pats' Ninkovich says he's suspended 4 games
  
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• Local Dodgers fans will get to hear Vin Scully's final games after all

  02-09-2016 21:06 via cbssports.com
  
  The fan base has endured years of television contract-related drama
  
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• NFL Roster Cuts Tracker: Latest moves for all 32 teams as they trim to the final 53

  02-09-2016 21:02 via cbssports.com
  
  Follow the roster cuts of every team as they trim to 53 players before Saturday's 4 p.m. ET deadline
  
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• Second Patriots starter gets hit with four-game suspension

  02-09-2016 21:01 via cbssports.com
  
  The Patriots defense will be missing one its key starters for the first four games of the season
  
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• Reid unsure Jamaal Charles will be ready for opener

  02-09-2016 20:56 via nfl.com
  
  Jamaal Charles isn't a calendar year removed from an ACL tear and might not be ready for the Kansas City Chiefs' regular season opener versus the Chargers.
  
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• WATCH: Football player kicks his opponent in the groin in the middle of a play

  02-09-2016 20:47 via cbssports.com
  
  The young man decided to take matters into his own hands -- or feet
  
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• Kaepernick's protest: National anthem, socks, police, and 18 things to know

  02-09-2016 20:42 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about Colin Kaepernick's protest and the fallout from it all
  
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• Brady Quinn's best bets: Home field advantage won't matter in big Texas games

  02-09-2016 20:42 via cbssports.com
  
  Week 1 is filled with exciting nonconference showdowns that are sure go to down to the wire
  
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• Georgia vs. North Carolina line, game pick: Nick Chubb returns to action

  02-09-2016 20:38 via cbssports.com
  
  Nick Chubb won't be on a pitch count against the Tar Heels in his 2016 debut
  
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• Patriots' Rob Ninkovich facing four-game suspension

  02-09-2016 20:31 via nfl.com
  
  Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich was already going to have a few hurdles to clear, coming back from a bad injury last year. Now he is facing a four-game ban after a positive test.
  
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• Vontaze Burfict suspension plans? Help sister settle into college dorm

  02-09-2016 20:10 via espn.com
  
  Vontaze Burfict suspension plans? Help sister settle into college dorm
  
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• Top fantasy auction targets for less than $5

  02-09-2016 20:09 via espn.com
  
  Top fantasy auction targets for less than $5
  
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• Why L.A. Rams' Rodger Saffold co-founded an esports team

  02-09-2016 20:03 via espn.com
  
  Why L.A. Rams' Rodger Saffold co-founded an esports team
  
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• Sources: Titans cuts will include Hunter, Sankey

  02-09-2016 19:55 via espn.com
  
  Sources: Titans cuts will include Hunter, Sankey
  
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• Source: Titans to release WR Hunter, RB Sankey

  02-09-2016 19:55 via espn.com
  
  Source: Titans to release WR Hunter, RB Sankey
  
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• Hunter, Sankey, McCluster among Titans cuts

  02-09-2016 19:55 via espn.com
  
  Hunter, Sankey, McCluster among Titans cuts
  
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• The White Sox wanted Bradley Jr., more in Sale trade and here's why it makes sense

  02-09-2016 19:50 via cbssports.com
  
  Some details about the trade deadline talks between Sox
  
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• Rangers promote former captain Chris Drury to assistant GM

  02-09-2016 19:32 via cbssports.com
  
  Drury will work alongside GM Jeff Gorton on player transactions and contract talks
  
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