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.