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Ben Roethlisberger ‘looks forward’ to meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell? Perhaps not for long.

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AL East again a two-horse race

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Blyleven: Can the Boston Red Sox catch up to the defending champion New York Yankees in 2010? Can the Rays make a splash like they did in 2008? When breaking down the AL East, it’s looking like a familiar story. Full story  |  AL East preview  |  A-Rod to meet feds

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Sporting News: The emergence of Xavier star Jordan Crawford is just one storyline to watch in the Sweet 16. Full story  |  Don’t call us mid-major

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            Coach Tom Cable said Tuesday that he wants an every-down player to emerge when the Raiders open their running back job to competition this offseason.

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            Coach Tony Sparano confirmed Tuesday that Chad Pennington will open training camp as the Dolphins' No. 3 quarterback.

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            Owner Zygi Wilf admits he's "really disappointed" in Bryant McKinnie's behavior at the Pro Bowl, but says the Vikings won't trade their left tackle.

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            According to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse, the Yankees have placed 26-year-old right-hander Chad Gaudin on waivers.

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            Rockies signed LHP Joe Beimel to a minor league contract.

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            Marlins released RHP Mike MacDougal.

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            Anthony Tolliver and Reggie Williams inspired D-Leaguers to keep working hard on Monday, with Tolliver scoring 25 points on 8-of-14 shooting with 12 rebounds, five assists, three steals, two treys, and two blocks, and Williams scoring 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting with six rebounds, two treys. and two assists.

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