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Flames' Butler out with lacerated thigh
The Calgary Flames announced Wednesday that defenseman Chris Butler is expected to miss three weeks with a left thigh laceration. Butler 25, has posted two goals and 13 points in 60 games this season, his first with the Flames. Calgary acquired Butler in a trade with Buffalo last June. The Missouri native has registered seven goals and 42 assists in
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Stars' Dowell placed on IR
The Dallas Stars place Jake Dowell on injured reserve Wednesday. The 26-year-old center is expected to miss one week with an upper-body injury. He has one goal and four assists in 43 games this season. To take Dowell's spot on the roster, Dallas recalled forward Matt Fraser from Texas of the American Hockey League. ©2012 Sports Network. All rights reserved.
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FOX23 Sports, Feb. 21
ORU and OSU hit the diamond for their baseball home openers. Plus the OU women upset Texas A&M, and the Oilers lose at the BOK Center.
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Owasso's Erin Beu named Female Athlete of the Week
Owasso's Erin Beu is named the Bob Hurley Auto Family Female Athlete of the Week after winning two swimming state titles over the weekend.
NFL
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Bills won't play preseason game in Toronto
The Buffalo Bills will not play a preseason game in Toronto this summer because of a scheduling conflict at the Rogers Centre. The Bills will still play a regular-season game at the Toronto venue during the 2012 campaign and is trying to extend the original five-year agreement to continue the series that first began in 2008. "We are currently working
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Cullen Jenkins restructures deal with Eagles
The Eagles have restructured the contract of defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, who had signed a five-year deal with Philadelphia prior to the start of the 2011 season. In 16 games last year, Jenkins had 40 tackles and 5 1/2 sacks. He registered four sacks over his first three games as an Eagle, becoming just the second defensive tackle in team
NBA
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Nets' Williams has successful surgery, will miss season
New Jersey forward Shawne Williams had successful left foot surgery on Wednesday, the Nets announced in a release. He will miss the remainder of the 2011-12 season. The surgery was performed by Dr. Martin O'Malley and Nets team physician Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. The procedure involved inserting three screws to repair an
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The Sixth Man: Lakers' strife was predictable
Expectations in the NBA are often measured on a sliding scale. Most clubs would consider a 19-13 record that placed them a game behind the division leaders with two days to go before the All-Star break a success. Most teams aren't the Los Angeles Lakers, however. For the 16-time champs, it's not about being competitive or having a chance to
MLB
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Indians ink Guzman to minor league deal
The Cleveland Indians have signed veteran infielder Cristian Guzman to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Guzman, 33, did not play in 2011, reportedly due to family issues. In 104 games in 2010 with Washington and Texas, the switch-hitter posted a .266 batting average with 26 runs batted in. He led the major leagues
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Recovering from Tommy John surgery, David Aardsma signs with Yanks
The New York Yankees have signed reliever David Aardsma to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013. The 30-year-old right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery last July 22. Prior to missing the 2011 season, Aardsma had served as Seattle's closer for two years, recording 38 saves in 2009 and 31 in 2010. For his career, he has compiled a
NHL
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Coyotes obtain Vermette from Jackets
The Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday acquired center Antoine Vermette from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a pair of draft picks and goaltender Curtis McElhinney. A three-time 20-goal scorer, Vermette has another three years remaining on a contract that pays him $3.75 million annually. "We are extremely pleased to acquire Antoine," Coyotes general manager Don Maloney said. "He is
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Flames' Butler out with lacerated thigh
The Calgary Flames announced Wednesday that defenseman Chris Butler is expected to miss three weeks with a left thigh laceration. Butler 25, has posted two goals and 13 points in 60 games this season, his first with the Flames. Calgary acquired Butler in a trade with Buffalo last June. The Missouri native has registered seven goals and 42 assists in
NCAAF
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Former Fiesta Bowl director pleads guilty
The former longtime executive director of the Fiesta Bowl has pled guilty to a felony count of solicitation to commit fraud schemes. John Junker, who was fired in March 2011 after a probe uncovered a scheme to reimburse improper political campaign contributions made by Fiesta Bowl employees, entered the plea in Maricopa County Superior Court on Tuesday. Sentencing is set
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Georgia DB Commings suspended 2 games
Georgia cornerback Sanders Commings has been suspended two games, the university announced on Wednesday. The suspension stems from the senior's arrest for domestic violence on January 21. He will miss the season opener on September 1 against Buffalo at home and the following week in Missouri for the Southeastern Conference opener. ©2012 Sports Network. All rights reserved. This material may
NCAAB
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Shockers can claim MVC title with win over Redbirds
The 19th-ranked Wichita State Shockers set their sights on the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title, as they head to Redbird Arena to take on Illinois State in conference bout. This will be the second encounter this season and 69th in history between Wichita State and the Redbirds. Illinois State holds a 36-32 lead in the rivalry, but the Shockers have
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Owls and Explorers meet in clash of Philly rivals
The 22nd-ranked Temple Owls will try to continue their winning streak as they head across town to take on the La Salle Explorers at Tom Gola Arena in Atlantic 10 Conference action. The Owls have almost doubled La Salle in the all-time Philadelphia Big 5 series, holding a 71-40 advantage thanks to a six-game win streak that saw Temple post