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Bumps, Lumps, and Mumps in the NHL

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The NHL has an outbreak of mumps, but this isn’t the first time they’ve had to deal with this infection.  The mumps is a contagious viral infection that causes fevers, achiness and also visible swelling of the glands

NFL Combine: Five Key Snippets

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It takes more than just analyzing stats at the combine to select the best players, as the biggest decision maker for GMs and coaches is typically their gut feelings. With big decisions on the line for next

White Sox Ate Fake Passport

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White Sox 1B Jose Abreu testified Wednesday in federal court that he ate his fake passport to cover up the fact that he was traveling illegally to the United States in a Cuban smuggling operation. White Sox

David Price Shut Down for Red Sox

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The Red Sox gave Price a seven-year, $217-million contract before last season. The deal was the most lucrative ever for a pitcher and it tied Miguel Cabrera’s record for highest average annual value at $31 million. Bad

Kaepernick Opts Out of 49ers

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The league was notified in a letter sent to all teams by Kaepernick’s representation, Select Sports Group. Thursday is the first day Kaepernick can opt out, and he has until the new league year begins March 9.

NFL Franchise Tag Day, Players Announced

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Chandler Jones on the Cardnials is the first player to draw the franchise tag this offseason. Carolina tagged defensive tackle Kawann Short as well. Cardinals place franchise tag on Chandler Jones Via www.nfl.com Arizona became the first

Kansas Moves to #1

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The Jayhawks (26-3) moved up two places to the top spot, receiving 58 first-place votes Monday from the 65-member national media panel. Kansas moves to No. 1 in AP poll, Villanova 2nd, UCLA 3rd Via www.seattletimes.com LAWRENCE,