Smoltz Calls For Tougher Steroid Testing In Baseball
Braves closer John Smoltz urged tougher steroid testing during spring training in Kissimmee Florida. He criticized MLB policy as insufficient and said studies and tests must be conducted properly. Smoltz stressed he has never used steroids and blamed a few for tainting the sport.
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Sharon Hargrove to headline Lorain Hall of Fame banquet
Sharon Hargrove wife of former Indians star and manager Mike Hargrove will be the principal speaker at the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame 35th Enshrinement Banquet. The May 6 dinner at Lorain Party Center marks the first time a woman headlines the event.
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Indians aim for balanced offense as lineup fills gaps
Tribe manager Wedge stressed a balanced attack with no single sluggers as Ronnie Belliard joins Matt Lawton Omar Vizquel Gernt Milton Bradley and the rest of the batting order. Martinez recovering from knee injury and Gerut limited by a rotator cuff issue may miss early games while McDonald battles knee recovery.
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Redskins face free agency with big names and big questions
The piece argues Washington seeks aggressive moves to shore up a porous defense and scoring threats amid aging stars, injuries, and volatile player attitudes while other teams like Indianapolis weigh cap realities. It notes Sapp and Kearse market dynamics and the influence of agent Rosenhaus on Washington.
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NFL Free Agency Capsules Set for Wednesday Start
NFL free agency begins Wednesday with all players unaffiliated by default. Capsules detail how each team plans to pursue talent, upgrades, and cap management as they reshape rosters for the new season.
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New England Free Agents and Cap Tensions Review
The Patriots face multiple free agent moves across packages. Ted Washington Bobby Hamilton Damien Woody Kevin Faulk Antowain Smith released Todd Wade Shawn Wooden Arturo Freeman Ogunleye Wilfork Winfield Sammy Morris Damon Sidney AJ Feeley QB groom behind Bledsoe Kareem McKenzie Mo Lewis Marvin Jones Aaron Beasley positions: running back offensive line cornerback linebacker and speed receiver. Cap room varies by package with restructuring needs and potential cutdowns.
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Free agents reshape teams after Super Bowl win
A compendium of key free agents across teams including Adalius Thomas Mike Flynn Matt Stover Ed Hartwell Marcus Robinson and others with notes on salary cap status and needs such as receivers offensive line defense and quarterback. Several clubs aim to trim deals and clear room while pursuing tackles corners linebackers and backup RBs.
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Mike Flynn
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Ed Hartwell
Marcus Robinson
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Toster
Free agents seek cap room and depth after Bears cuts
TE Jim Klensasser and DT Fred Robbers are listed as targets with salary cap strain. The Bears cut veterans, freeing as much as 16 million to pursue Civis Vilianial OG, Dez White WR, Make Gandy OT. They need a backup quarterback beyond Chris Chandler, a running back and defensive end, plus offensive line depth. Key target LB Barren Green among others.
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NFC West Free Agents and Cap Outlook Across Divisions
Summary of NFC West teams listing key free agents at each club, cap situations, and needs. Notable players include Grant Wistrom Adam Timmerman Marc Bulner Jerametius Butler Brandon Manumaleuna Randall Godfrey Darrell Jackson Shawn Springs Reggie Tongue Alex Bannister Floyd Womack Tai Streets Ahmed Plummer Jason Webster John Engelbarg Jed Weaver Kevan Barinow Juan Peterson David Barrett Adrian Wilson Renaldo Hill and Teammates. Teams show needs ranging from offensive line and secondary to defensive line and middle linebacker with draft leverage and cap flexibility varying by club.
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Marshall Faulk
Kurt Warner
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Walter Jones
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