sportsillustrated.cnn.com — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jim Thome homered twice for Minnesota, moving past Mark McGwire for ninth place on baseball's all-time list and powering the Twins over the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Saturday.  

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news.footballguys.com — New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is encouraged with the progress MLB Jonathan Vilma (groin) is making from a groin injury, reports Sheldon Mickles, of The Advocate. However, Payton wouldn't speculate on Vilma's chances of playing during Week 1.  

news.footballguys.com — Newly added San Diego Chargers WR Patrick Crayton ran routes with QB Philip Rivers Saturday, Sept. 4, reports Christopher Smith, of Chargers.com. Head coach Norv Turner said most people think of Crayton as an inside receiver, but noted that Crayton does 'awfully well on the outside.' He added that C  

news.footballguys.com — Minnesota Vikings RBs Albert Young and Toby Gerhart will serve as the team's backups behind starting RB Adrian Peterson, reports The Associated Press.   

news.footballguys.com — The Detroit Lions may eventually re-sign CB Dre' Bly, reports Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com. However, it probably wouldn't happen for a couple of weeks so they can see how their young defensive backs pan out.  

news.footballguys.com — Updating previous reports, the Chicago Bears waived/injured CB Woodny Turenne (undisclosed), reports Brad Biggs, of The Chicago Tribune.   

hockeybuzz.com — Last fall, when Colin Wilson arrived in Nashville for Rookie Camp, he had a lot of weight on his shoulders. He was a Top 10 selection at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, had just won a National Championship with Boston University, was a Top 3 finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award given to the country  

news.footballguys.com — The Denver Broncos are looking for help at the tight end position, reports Mike Klis, of The Denver Post. TE Daniel Graham (ribs) has missed time, TE Marquez Branson (knee) just suffered an injury and TE Richard Quinn (undisclosed) has been in and out of practice for weeks, so the team is looking fo  

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Giants have acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels from the Minnesota Vikings for an undisclosed draft pick.  

news.footballguys.com — The Houston Texans hope RB Steve Slaton (toe) will be able to play during Week 1, reports Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com.   

news.footballguys.com — The Houston Texans waived PK Kris Brown, RB Chris J. Henry, CB Jacques Reeves, QB John David Booty, FB Jack Corcoran, TE Derek Fine, LB Isaiah Greenhouse, C Brett Helms, OT Steve Maneri, CB Mark Parson, LB Will Patterson, OT Cole Pemberton, OT Deljuan Robinson, DT Malcolm Sheppard, OT Adam Stenavich  

news.footballguys.com — Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt was pulled from the field Thursday, Sept. 2, due to a rash of mistakes and head coach Jeff Fisher told him he has to prove the team can count on him in order to play, reports Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean. Fisher said if Britt has his mind clear and is focused, he can   

deadspin.com — #sportsmanship Taoba Kemmy of FFC Turbine Potsdam is not to be messed with when she's taking a throw-in because she may well throw it at you face. Don't believe it? Just ask FFC Frankfurt's Kerstin Garfrekes. [Unprofessional Foul] More »   

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday amid an ongoing NCAA investigation.  

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sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.  

news.footballguys.com — Baltimore Ravens S Ed Reed (hip) has been placed on the physically unable to perform list, reports Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun. He will miss at least the first six games of the regular season. It is believed Reed will be fully healthy when he returns in Week 7.   

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