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Merlin Olsen, Pro Football Hall of Fame lineman, dies at 69

Merlin Olsen, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who was part of the Los Angeles Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" of the 1960s, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 69.

Rockies extend Helton for 2 years, $9.9M (AP)

The Colorado Rockies and Todd Helton agreed on Thursday to a two-year, $9.9 million contract extension that runs through the 2013 season. The first baseman also agreed to defer $13.1 million of his $19 million salary in 2011 over a 10-year period beginning in 2014, the team said. "We reached out for Todd in the wintertime, and had quiet discussions," Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd...

Toyota Bonus Bucks program lessens sting of Lane’s Classic shortfall

If you were there in person or you saw Russ Lane in the Bassmaster Classic Day 3 episode on ESPN 2, you surely felt the emotional dejection he felt on the final day's weigh-in stage. Well, life just got a little brighter for the Lane family.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Olsen dies (AP)

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69. Utah State, Olsen's alma mater, said he died outside of Los Angeles early Thursday after battling cancer. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung lining, last year. "This was the voice of a man who not only became one of our country's most decorated athletes, but also one of the most...

Jose Reyes of New York Mets told to rest, out at least two weeks

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize.

Reyes told to rest until thyroid normal (AP)

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize. Reyes was taken out of the lineup March 4 for additional medical tests, and the team said Tuesday that he has an overactive thyroid. New York said Thursday that Reyes has been told to change his diet and will be able to resume playing baseball when his thyroid levels are normal.

Tim Tebow has below-average Wonderlic score, report says

While former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow wowed evaluators with his on-field performance at the NFL combine last month, Tebow scored a 22 out of 50 on the 12-minute Wonderlic test, the Palm Beach Post reported, citing an NFL source.

Report: Signs point to Tiger Woods’ return at Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill

More signs are pointing to Tiger Woods' return to golf in two weeks, at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando, according to a report in the New York Post

Eagles needs: QB situation one issue needing attention

Trade rumors. A tangy, three-quarterback soup. Restless fans. The Eagles, who ended a good year with two bad losses in Dallas, have lots of big decisions to make in the draft and beyond. By feeds.cbssports.com dtsv.dtse_post_81271_permalink = 'http://www.scoreboard.name/eagles-needs-qb-situation-one-issue-needing-attention-3'; dtsv.dtse_post_81271_title = 'Eagles needs: QB situation one issue needing attention';

Draft preview: Defensive line

Who needs pass-rushers, run-stuffers, backfield-crashers? Who doesn’t? Frank Cooney begins our position draft previews with a loaded group of D-line crop starting with Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy. By feeds.cbssports.com dtsv.dtse_post_81270_permalink = 'http://www.scoreboard.name/draft-preview-defensive-line-2'; dtsv.dtse_post_81270_title = 'Draft preview: Defensive line';