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Rays swap starters for Game 5 against Boston
BOSTON - The Tampa Bay Rays are giving Scott Kazmir the chance to pitch them into the World Series. The 24-year-old left-hander was moved up in the rotation so he could pitch in the potential AL pennant clincher against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night at Fenway Park. The move keeps Kazmir on his regular rest and bumps scheduled starter James Shields to the if-necessary Game 6 at home Saturday.
NFL owners discuss potential spring exhibitions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - NFL owners discussed playing spring preseason games as part of a possible expansion of the regular-season schedule.
Seve Ballesteros comes through brain surgery
MADRID, Spain - Seve Ballesteros was in stable condition Wednesday after the 51-year-old golf great had surgery on a brain tumor a day earlier.
Phillies swing away, Dodgers rest on off day
LOS ANGELES - Just one win from the World Series, the Phillies took their swings Tuesday during batting practice.
Cowboys acquire WR Williams in trade with Lions
IRVING, Texas - Roy Williams headed home to Texas on Tuesday in the NFL's biggest trade before the deadline, giving the struggling Dallas Cowboys another proven receiver opposite Terrell Owens.
Dallas' 'Pacman' Jones suspended again
FORT WORTH, Texas - Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones once again must earn his way back into the NFL, and it likely will take more than being on his best behavior.
Former MVP Shaun Alexander signs with Redskins
ASHBURN, Va. - Former league MVP Shaun Alexander signed with the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, part of a flurry of roster activity in which the team ditched its punter, shuffled its safeties and displayed coach Jim Zorn's strong ties to his Seattle Seahawks roots.
Boston 3B Lowell out for year, set for hip surgery
BOSTON - Mike Lowell will undergo surgery on his right hip Monday, depriving the Red Sox of last year's World Series MVP for the rest of their season.
Tony Gonzalez staying in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tony Gonzalez is staying with the Chiefs.
Telfair suspended for 3 games after gun charge
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Sebastian Telfair was suspended on Tuesday for three games after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon.