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Cowboys Trade Guard Pat McQuistan to Dolphins

Jeric Griffin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:12:53 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys have made a move with the team they defeated the night before, trading guard Pat McQuistan to the Miami Dolphins. McQuistan has been a backup for the Cowboys for his entire NFL career, but will play his fifth season down in South...

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Cowboys Trade Patrick Crayton to Chargers

Jeric Griffin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:58:19 -0700

Less than 24 hours after his second request to be released, wide receiver Patrick Crayton has been traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the San Diego Chargers. Enterting his seventh NFL season, Crayton has only played for the Cowboys, but wanted to be...

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Darren Sharper won’t continue his Twitter war in week 1.

ericschmidt — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:51:31 -0700

As the New Orleans Saints and all 31 other teams head towards reducing their rosters for their final 53 players within the next 24 hours, it has become apparent that New Orleans Saints S Darren Sharper will not be a part of the Saints first 6 games....

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After burning all pitchers, Twins start Fox against Rangers

Sara Marsh — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:41:56 -0700

So, tonight against the first place Texas Rangers, battling for home field advantage in the playoffs, the Minnesota Twins are going to start Matt Fox. Who’s he, you might ask? Matt Fox is a guy who didn’t play yesterday, so he can pitch today. Matt...

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Marlins could be short-handed for Braves series in Miami.

Chad Mcginnis — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:21:43 -0700

Tonight is the beginning of the Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins three game series. It has been an eventful week for both teams. The Braves will be skipping Derek Lowe and starting recently called up Kenshin Kawakami. This will be Kawakami’s...

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Bengals WR Quan Cosby confirms his spot on 53 man roster via Twitter

Dan Parzych — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:48:33 -0700

With all 32 teams required to reduce their roster size to 53 by Saturday, it appears one bubble players for the Cincinnati Bengals has already found out he is safe—wide receiver Quan Cosby. Cosby released a statement to his fans on Twitter that he...

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Greatest Ever Shooting Guard 76er’s History

lloyd.trader2 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:41:52 -0700

Once again in my greatest ever series we have a dilemma on our hands. The 76er’s have never had 2 players this good in a long long time. Allen Iverson and Andrew Toney are the best 2 combo guards in the history of the Philadelphia...

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Giants QB Rhett Bomar Made His Case for No. 2; Was it Enough?

Jeff Shull — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:28:02 -0700

When Jim Sorgi was placed on injured reserve and declared done for the season, rumors spread like wild fire that the New York Giants were on the market for Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart. The organization did think on it, but not for long, and...

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McCray, Ramsey, and Betts among Saints early cuts

Aaron Kirn — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:10:51 -0700

Although Saints coach Sean Payton has not confirmed any roster moves about today’s deadline to set the 53 man roster, but several players agents and other sources have leaked some of the cut players. Most notably, defensive end Bobby McCray...

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Giants’ Brandon Jacobs is Reportedly Unhappy: Why It Isn’t a Real Problem

Jeff Shull — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:07:39 -0700

Brandon Jacobs is reportedly unhappy about being relegated to the No. 2 running back, siting his lack of carries in the preseason as the evidence that that is the case. Many have speculated this is the situation because Ahmad Bradshaw had been...

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Reggie Wells Traded to Eagles

Tim Case — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:03:07 -0700

Arizona Cardinals’ veteran guard Reggie Wells has been traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed draft pick. Reports say it will most likely be a sixth-round pick in 2011. The trade will allow Deuce Lutui to reclaim his starting...

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New Features

Robert Novak — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:54:34 -0700

I’ve attempted to start this on my other site (whitesoxrant.com) and I think it’s a good thing to get going here as well, especially with the season coming sooner than we know. So first off, I’d like to start a weekly photo post,...

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Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox Game 1 Postponed, Doubleheader Saturday

Robert Novak — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:49:49 -0700

As I said earlier today, with Hurricane Earl looming in the Atlantic and the possibility of 2 inches of rain falling in Boston tonight, game 1 between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox has been officially postponed. It’s already been...

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Night of Champions and New Features

Robert Novak — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:43:52 -0700

First off, I’d just like to thank everyone that has taken the time to read my blogs and has made this site as successful as it has been. I can only hope to have your further support and I will continue to deliver the news and my opinions to...

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Philadelphia Eagles add 1, cut 10

Aaron Kirn — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:12:01 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles along with 31 other teams now have 33 hours until their rosters have to be fixed at 53 players and they have wasted no time this afternoon in starting to trim the roster. According to Jason LaCanfora, the Philadelphia Eagles...

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Dolphins-Cowboys running notes

Chris Walsh — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:06:20 -0700

So my new home’s internet/cable problems are finally over. As soon as I turn it on, I see FSN Southwest is replaying last night’s game. Wazoo! So here it is, some running notes from a game that meant nothing and everything all at the...

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Saints position breakdown: Safeties

Aaron Kirn — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:57:04 -0700

Safeties on the Saints roster: Roman Harper Pierson Prioleau Chris Reis Chip Vaughn Usama Young Darren Sharper During his first season with the Saints, safety Darren Sharper dazzled Saints fans with his interceptions and returns, helping to lead a...

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Chase Utley emerging as Rockies killer for Phillies

Dan Parzych — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:50:18 -0700

The Philadelphia Phillies did what they do best on Thursday night against the Colorado Rockies—come back and rally when all hope seemed lost. After trailing 7-3, the Phillies scored nine runs in the top of the seventh inning before defeating the...

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Braves need to create success on the road.

Chad Mcginnis — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:41:06 -0700

The Braves are leaving the friendly confines of Turner Field where they have a record of 49-19, which is best in the majors this season. They are traveling south to face the Florida Marlins for a three game series beginning tonight. The Braves...

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Mark Prior and the Cubs Reunited

Brett Rosin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:26:13 -0700

Everyone knows how Mark Prior went from future and present phenom to just another injured pitcher with the Chicago Cubs. He had shoulder surgery, was not tendered a contract, signed with San Diego, had another shoulder surgery and was out of...

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