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<< Kings exercise option on Hawes
Sacramento, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Sacramento Kings exercised their contract option on center Spencer Hawes for the 2009-2010 season on Thursday. Hawes, who was the 10th overall pick of the 2007 NBA Draft out of Washington, avera

<< Coyotes recall Rampage defenseman Lannon under emergency conditions
Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The NHL's Phoenix Coyotes have recalled defenseman Ryan Lannon under emergency conditions from the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League, Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced on Thur

<< Steelers RB Parker misses practice again
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steelers running back Willie Parker missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday with a sprained left knee, and his status for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals is uncertain. Parke

<< Vikings welcome back LB Harris
Eden Prairie, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a contract with linebacker Napoleon Harris on Thursday. Harris spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons in Minnesota after three years with the Oakland Raiders, who made him

Banged up 'Skins without several starters at practice >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Running back Clinton Portis headlined a list of Washington Redskins starters that sat for a second straight day of practice Thursday leading up to Sunday's home matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Thunder pick up options on Durant and Green >>
Oklahoma City, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised team options to retain the services of forwards Kevin Durant and Jeff Green through the 2009-2010 season, the team announced Thursday. Durant and

Johnson, Turnesa lead in Las Vegas >>
Las Vegas, NV (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Coming off a win last week, Zach Johnson fired a 10-under 62 on Thursday to share the first-round lead with Marc Turnesa at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Johnson, whose victory Sunda

Koivu tallies five points as Wild rip Panthers >>
Sunrise, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mikko Koivu tallied a goal in addition to assisting on four more, as the Minnesota Wild topped the Florida Panthers by a 6-2 margin at BankAtlantic Center. Koivu's five-point night marks a career high for

Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.

Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.

MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .

''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''

Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.

He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.

''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''

Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.

Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.

With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.

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Problem with Bears?

Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.

"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.

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