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Fri, 20 Nov 2009

New York Knicks won't pursue free-agent guard Allen Iverson, president Donnie Walsh says

The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson, a decision that was reached late Thursday night.

ESPN NFL News

ESPN NBA News

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

New York Knicks won't pursue free-agent guard Allen Iverson, president Donnie Walsh says

The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson, a decision that was reached late Thursday night.

ESPN MLB News

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Law: Ranking the top MLB free agents (Nos. 1-10)

Keith Law lists his top free agents, from Matt Holliday at No. 1 to Adam Everett at No. 50.

San Francisco 49ers News

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

49ers-Packers: 5 questions with Acme Packing Company

We discuss key issues related to the Packers with our Packers blog.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Golden Nuggets: All About YAC

Friday, November 20th edition of the Golden Nuggets, a daily compilation of 49ers links from around the web.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Panthers Watch/49ers-Packers Thursday Injury Report

We discuss the Panthers/Dolphins game for Panther watch, and post the Thursday injury report and Coach Singletary press conference transcript.

Oakland Raiders News

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Shanahan, Cowher on radar for Bills coaching job?

Shanahan, Cowher on radar for Bills coaching job?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Oakland Raiders: The Beat Goes on, Get Ready for the Cincinnati Bengals

The "boos" ought to be hushed. The "cheers" ought to be loud. We expect an improved performance since a few changes have been made in the lineup of the Oakland Raiders.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Bengals-Raiders Preview: JaMarcus Russell Flushed in Oakland

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

CBS SF Giants News

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Jason Bay Negotiations

Jason Bay Negotiations

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Tim Lincecum Proving Himself in High School

I've pieced together a post elsewhere about Tim Lincecum's success as a high school pitcher at Liberty High, located south of Seattle, in 2002 and 2003 from Seattle Times reports. To celebrate Lincecum's repeat Cy Young award today, here's an excerpt from the Times of May 30, 2003. It describes the story of Lincecum proving himself to Liberty coach Glen Walker in spring 2002:

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

The Encore Was Even Better: Tim Lincecum Wins the 2009 NL Cy Young

Coming into the 2009 season, many people wondered what exactly Tim Lincecum could do following a first full year in the bigs where he won the National League Cy Young Award.

CBS Oakland A's News

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Here's a Thought: Reacting To Andrew Bailey's ROY Victory

Like most sports fans, I take a lot of pride in my predictions that come true. I said the Red Sox would win the 2004 ALCS even when they went down 3-0. I predicted Kurt Warner would be a great NFL QB before he ever took a snap in the league (and I was only nine at the time). I've made a number of other far-fetched predictions that came true in different sports.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Athletics report: Inside pitch

Andrew Bailey was voted American League Rookie of the Year, the culmination of a storybook season and also an indication that Oakland's youth trend is producing some successes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

Athletics report: Roster

A lot of rookie pitchers got experience with the A's this year, including several who look to be potential stars, such as LHP Brett Anderson and closer Andrew Bailey.