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53-man roster analysis
49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee — The first lesson of cut-down day: Things aren't always what they seem. That is, the list of 53 players can, and usually does, change a bit in the next few days when teams get a crack at the avalanche of...
San Francisco 49ers 8 mins ago53-man squad: Boone, Nate Davis, Briggs safe for now
49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee — Here's the complete list of the players the 49ers released today. Mike Singletary will speak to the media later this afternoon. Obviously, bubble players like Alex Boone, Nate Davis, Diyral Briggs and Will James are not on the list. I'll...
San Francisco 49ers 8 mins agoRaiders likely quiet today
Inside the Oakland Raiders | Oakland Tribune — As other teams begin to release information regarding trades and cuts today to get down to the 53-man roster, expect the Raiders to wait until Saturday. The club scheduled no conference call today, a player’s day off, with Tom Cable not scheduled to meet with the until Saturday afternoon. A few things which must be taken into [...]
Oakland Raiders 48 mins agoFootball: Live chat reminder (again)
BearTalk | Oakland Tribune — Just a reminder that I will be resuming our live chat that I had to end early yesterday today at 1 p.m. I should be able to access all the questions I didn’t get to yesterday as well. Hope to see you there.
California Golden Bears 1 hour agoFootball: Better late than never links
BearTalk | Oakland Tribune — Here’s my feature on Keenan Allen that ran today. This kid has some big expectations. We got to finish Thursday’s live chat today (gotta love technology). Here’s the transcript.
California Golden Bears 1 hour agoCable gives team a B plus
Raiders Silver and Black Blog | San Francisco Chronicle — There wasn't much news out of the Raiders locker room late last night, other than rookie linebacker Travis Goethel wasn't on hand due to an undisclosed injury. Here's the link to the game story that ran in today's Chronicle. Coach Tom Cable was asked to grade the 3-1 preseason overall. ... Oakland Raiders - Tom Cable - Linebacker - Coach - Rookie
Oakland Raiders 1 hour agoSpecial teams ace Robinson surprised by his release
49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee — Michael Robinson appeared to be a lock to make the final roster. He was made a team captain the last two seasons for his special teams prowess and Mike Singletary insisted that special teams value would be a huge factor...
San Francisco 49ers 2 hours agoCut-down day: Robinson, Hill among casualties
49ers Blog | Sacramento Bee — Check here throughout the day to find out which 49ers have been cut as teams reduce their rosters from 75 to 53 players. The current number of players on the roster: 63 12:50 p.m. WR Kevin Jurovich has been released....
San Francisco 49ers 2 hours agoMichael Robinson released say reports
Niners Insider | San Francisco Chronicle — Running back Michael Robinson , the one-time captain of the special teams was apparently released according to reports. This is a surprise. Even though Robinson never made it as a runner, he was a leader and elite special teams player. He probably won't last long on the waiver wire. In preseason... Michael Robinson - American football positions - Sports - Video Games - Games
San Francisco 49ers 2 hours ago49ers' Crabtree skips another game
Sacramento Bee — SAN FRANCISCO – The biggest mystery of Thursday's anticlimactic and sloppily played final exhibition game was answered before the game began. San Francisco wide receiver Dominique Zeigler grabs a pass over San Diego cornerback Nathan Vasher in the second quarter. Zeigler also made a one-handed catch but was ruled out of bounds.
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- Notre Dame football: Recruit visits few on opening weekend South Bend Tribune SOUTH BEND -- As NBC expands its broadcasting footprint of Notre Dame football games this season to Europe and Asia for the first time, the one thing the new audience won't be gawking at Saturday will be a gaggle of recruits on the ND Stadium sidelines.
- Cowboys send Crayton to SD, McQuiston to Miami San Antonio Express-News The Dallas Cowboys have traded receiver Patrick Crayton to San Diego and offensive lineman Pat McQuiston to Miami for future considerations.
- Ron Washington eager to see how Lee feels Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas MINNEAPOLIS -- Rangers manager Ron Washington said the club won't make any firm decisions on Cliff Lee's availability to for his scheduled start on Tuesday until after he throws a bullpen session on Saturday. "If we need to be cautious, we will be," Washington said. "But if he feels like he can pitch, he'll pitch. We're not going to run him out there if it's not going to help him." Lee said Friday that he was sore, but thinks that's more from the trigger point injection he received. He'll know more about how he feels on Saturday. Other notes: * Washington said OF Josh Hamilton will play th...
- Mark Prior signs minor league deal Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas MINNEAPOLIS -- Mark Prior, the one-time No. 2 pick overall of the Cubs in 2001 and the guy that has battled numerous shoulder injuries, is now a Ranger. Well, he's a Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks. And Rangers officials say this is more about his long-term prospects and not adding an arm for the last few weeks of the season. Prior has been pitching in independent ball for the Orange County Flyers since Aug. 3. He has allowed one earned run over nine relief appearances (11 innings) with 22 strikeouts and five walks. Prior, who turns 30 on Tuesday, had a 42-29 record and a 3.51 ERA in 106 ga...
- Josh Hamilton's knee is better; he'll DH Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas MINNEAPOLIS -- Josh Hamilton took early batting practice on Friday and said he didn't even think about his right knee. "If I didn't think about it, that meant I wasn't feeling it," Hamilton said. That's a good sign. He hasn't tested the knee fully in all out sprints on the field, but joked that he ran around the clubhouse and felt fine. He is batting fourth tonight and is DH. But he says he could play the outfield if needed and that the team wanted to get Vladimir Guerrero the night off so he had two straight off days. Hamilton expects to play the outfield on Saturday. And manager Ron Washi...
- Fantasy baseball injury analysis: Justin Morneau done but Alex Rodriguez can still help ESPN With fantasy playoffs just around the corner, everyone wants to know who's in and who's out. At this point it's perhaps easier to identify who will n...
- Chasing the perfect Ricky Nolasco season is a fool's errand ESPN I'm searching for the correct words to describe how I feel about Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco. He is obviously talented, but it's no...
- 2010 Draft Prep: Look for Garcon to emerge CBS Sports Who will emerge as Peyton Manning's third-favorite target behind Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark? Jamey Eisenberg likes Pierre Garcon to emerge from a crowded group of talented receivers. Peyton Manning - Reggie Wayne - Pierre Garçon - Indianapolis Colts - Pierre Garcon
- 2010 Draft Prep: Buy into Boldin, don't overpay for Fitz CBS Sports Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald remain elite options, despite the fact they are no longer teammates, but who is the better value on Draft Day? Jamey Eisenberg explores. Larry Fitzgerald - Anquan Boldin - Matt Leinart - Kurt Warner - Arizona Cardinals
- Start/sit advice, two-start pitchers, rankings for Week 22 of the 2010 fantasy baseball season ESPN Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the schedule for weekly lineup setters in Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season.