Detroit Free PressFormer A’s player Tony Phillips diesSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Tony Phillips, who started out playing for the A’s under Billy Martin and went on to an 18-year career as one of baseball’s most versatile players, died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack the A’s announced Friday. The highlight of …Report: Tony Phillips dead at 56 after apparent heart attackYahoo Sports (blog)Former major leaguer Tony Phillips passes away at age 56FOXSports.comTony Phillips, former A’s infielder, dies of apparent heart attackSFGateMLB.com -Detroit Free Press -Comcast SportsNet Bay Areaall 16 news articles Read More

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NewsdaySpurs vs. ClippersNewsdayThe Los Angeles Clippers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 105-86, on Thursday at the Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers’ Jamal Crawford, bottom right,. (Credit: TNS/ Gina Ferazzi). The Los Angeles Clippers’ Jamal Crawford, bottom right, and the …Spurs’ loss on strange night should strengthen team for postseasonESPN (blog)Friday’s Sports MinuteWINA AM 1070 (press release)Chris Paul carries more than his share in Clippers’ win over SpursLos Angeles TimesWatertown Daily Times -Bleacher Report -USA TODAYall 169 news articles Read More

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New York Daily NewsJared Allen announces retirement after 12 seasonsNFL.comJared Allen, a 12-year veteran with 136 career sacks, announced his retirement on Twitter in appropriate fashion — atop a horse, presumably in the Minnesota wilderness he calls home. Like Marshawn Lynch’s retirement announcement during the Super Bowl …Former Vikings DE Jared Allen ‘rides off into the sunset’ESPN (blog)Jared Allen rides off, absent sunsetNBCSports.comIs Jared Allen the first athlete to ride off into the sunset – literally?AL.comYahoo Sports (blog) -SB Nation -FOXSports.comall 62 news articles Read More

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NESN.comHanley Ramirez Reports To Red Sox Spring Training Looking Slimmer (Photos)NESN.comThe Boston Red Sox first baseman reported to spring training Wednesday, about to tackle a new position for the second time in two seasons. The Red Sox moved the former shortstop to first after a largely unsuccessful left field stint, and they also …Hanley Ramirez arrives at Red Sox camp, says, ‘I’m more athletic’Boston HeraldHanley Ramirez arrives at Boston Red Sox spring training appearing slimmer (report)MassLive.comRed Sox hope to take one more ride to top of roller coasterUSA TODAYCBS Local -Press Herald -Waterbury Republican Americanall 111 news articles Read More

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CBSSports.comExamining whether Anderson was a better fit than Harris for the PistonsCBSSports.comThe stretch-four position in Stan Van Gundy’s team construct is the glue that keeps everything together. It isn’t just about hitting 3-pointers, although that spacing can be the life force to maximizing the pick-and-roll-heavy offense. It’s also about …Tobias Harris is worth Detroit’s timeESPNMagic GM Hennigan focused on making the playoffsNBA.com (blog)Ask David: More on newest Piston Tobias Harris and how he affects defenseMLive.comOrlando Pinstriped Post -Bleacher Reportall 358 news articles Read More

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