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The tortured life of Eric Show • New York Mets' Johan Santana to have surgery for shoulder tear • Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton remains uncertain about return to lineup • Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins may miss multiple games with tight hamstring • New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte (groin) nearing return to majors • Major League Baseball tells umpire Jim Joyce he can't talk about reunion with Detroit Tigers' Armando Galarraga • Manny Ramirez makes home Chicago White Sox debut, reaches compromise on dreadlocks • Florida Marlins' Gaby Sanchez begins suspension; Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan waiting on appeal • Mild abdominal strain sidelines Minnesota Twins' Jim Thome • Josh Johnson rejoins Florida Marlins after having shoulder, back examined • Cincinnati Reds put Aaron Harang in bullpen; activate Mike Leake, Jim Edmonds from DL • Detroit Tigers second baseman Carlos Guillen to have surgery on left knee • Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson regains form after elbow surgery • Status uncertain for Colorado Rockies' Aaron Cook (broken leg) • Philadelphia Phillies' Placido Polanco playing with broken elbow • New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman says pitchers other than CC Sabathia, Mariano Rivera are auditioning for postseason roles • NFL players united in reaction to pregame salute • Report: Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin says doctors found cause of migraines • Brad Childress says Minnesota Vikings need to get up to speed quickly • NFLPA president and former Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Kevin Mawae retires • New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says it was a 'miracle' Tom Brady was not hurt in the car accident he was in on Thursday • Indianapolis Colts' Reggie Wayne says he still wants new contract • Dallas Cowboys offensive linemen Marc Colombo, Kyle Kosier out vs. Washington Redskins • New Orleans Saints-Minnesota Vikings opener draws record ratings for opener • New York Jets LB Bart Scott fires back at Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis • Seattle Seahawks unsure how long Russell Okung will be out • Miami Dolphins' Channing Crowder questionable vs. Buffalo Bills • Antwan Odom of Cincinnati Bengals to play vs. New England Patriots pending appeal • Oakland Raiders' Michael Bush a game-time decision vs. Tennessee Titans • New York Giants CB Aaron Ross hopes to play despite foot issue • NFLPA direction DeMaurice Smith talks of hope as players deliver signal of 'one voice' • Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu says he's recovered from surgeries, on track for training camp • Martin Hanzal re-signs with Phoenix Coyotes for two years • Colorado Avalanche sign restricted free-agent forward Peter Mueller to two-year contract • Edmonton Oilers agree to terms on one-year contract with center Andrew Cogliano • Mike Modano skates for first time with Detroit Red Wings • Former Edmonton Oilers captain Jason Smith faces domestic assault charge • Richard Park leaves New York Islanders to sign with Swiss team • No. 4 pick Ryan Johansen signs deal with Blue Jackets • Zdeno Chara hopes stalled talks with Boston Bruins resume • Detroit Red Wings sign forward Kirk Maltby to one-year contract • Sidney Crosby homers as Pittsburgh Penguins take batting practice • Joe Corvo, Anton Babchuk back with Carolina Hurricanes after time with other teams • Chicago Blackhawks' Stan Bowman promoted to vice president/GM • Montreal Canadiens sign veteran center Jeff Halpern to one-year contract • Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard fractures left kneecap, no timetable for return • NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5 • Source: Chicago Bulls discussing Joakim Noah in deal for Carmelo Anthony • U.S. handles Russia; two wins from world title • Dallas Mavericks PG Rodrigue Beaubois hopes to be ready for start of NBA season • 2010 FIBA World Championship: Spain beats Slovenia in consolation round • Fiancee of Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes says domestic violence accusations are false • New Jersey Nets sign Joe Smith, hire Milton Lee as director of basketball operations • Charlotte Bobcats give Darius Miles opportunity to make roster • Ohio State coach Jim Tressel: LeBron James welcome at Miami game • Killing of Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan, taken off mishandled case list • FIBA would like NBA to tweak goaltending rule • Washington Wizards bring Midnight Madness to training camp • NBA opens office in Moscow • Golden State Warriors sign free-agent swingman Rodney Carney • New Orleans Hornets sign free-agent point guard Mustafa Shakur • Police: Swastika on mural of Sacramento Kings' Omri Casspi a possible hate crime •