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Jake Wesbrook (elbow) played catch on flat ground on Friday.

Brenden Morrow (undisclosed) is back in the Penguins’ lineup for Game 5.

Jeff Francis (groin) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Friday.

Rafael Betancourt will throw a bullpen session on Friday to determine whether he’ll be available for Friday night’s contest against the Giants.

Josh Reddick (wrist) felt great after taking batting practice on the field before Friday’s game, saying that his wrist wasn’t an issue at all.

Tommy Hanson is scheduled to throw 75 pitches Saturday in an extended spring training game.

Hanley Ramirez said Friday that he feels he’s ready to return to the Dodgers’ lineup with his hamstring as is.

Peter Bourjos (hamstring) has begun to progress in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, as he’s been hitting early batting practice and has begun light jogging.

Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) will make his first minor league rehab start with High-A Jupiter on Saturday.

Rockies activated OF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day disabled list.

Mario Chalmers (shoulder) will play and start in Friday’s Game 2 against the Pacers, as expected.

Carlos Quentin (knee) is back in Friday’s lineup against the Diamondbacks.

Jonathan Toews doesn’t think the Blackhawks should feel down after losing three games in a row to Detroit.

Andre Ethier is back in Friday’s lineup against the Cardinals.

Alfonso Soriano is not in Friday’s lineup against the Reds.

Taylor Teagarden (thumb) is scheduled to play in a game Monday in Sarasota, Florida.

The Nashville Tennessean suggests Kenny Britt’s trouble-free offseason could be a "launching pad" for Britt’s breakout year.

Rickie Weeks is not in Friday’s lineup against the Pirates.

Gordon Beckham isn’t playing Friday with Triple-A Charlotte due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left hand.

Kevin Youkilis (back) will play in an extended spring training game Saturday.

Pablo Sandoval (illness) is back in Friday’s lineup.

Jed Lowrie (foot) is out of the Athletics’ lineup again Friday.

Mark Teixeira (wrist) expects to play rehab games with Double-A Trenton next Wednesday and Thursday.

Justin Maxwell (hand) expects to begin a minor league rehab assignment next Wednesday with Class A Quad Cities.

Andy Pettitte (trapezius) played catch Thursday and Friday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday.

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Friday that he’s sticking with Fernando Rodney at closer.

Ross Detwiler (back) played catch Thursday and will throw a bullpen session Saturday.

Brewers activated LHP Tom Gorzelanny from the 15-day disabled list.

Danny Espinosa has been playing with a small fracture in his right wrist for the past month.

Phillies transferred RHP Roy Halladay from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Mike Olt has experienced improvement with his vision problem.

With their win in New York in Game 5, the Celtics closed their opening round series against the Knicks to 3-2 and sent it back to Boston.

In telling Sports Illustrated that he’s gay, veteran NBA center Jason Collins has become a hero to the LGBT community. But does he still have a future…

With the first round of the NFL Draft just two days away, which top-10 teams have the toughest decision to make?

The Yankees received some devastating news on Thursday when doctors discovered a crack in Derek Jeter’s surgically-repaired ankle which will keep him out for at least another…

Looking at the storylines of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

After tearing his Achilles last week, the future Hall of Famer will attempt a comeback next year at the age of 35, but it might not be…

While not a matchup that many predicted, Louisville and their top-ranked defense against Michigan and their No. 1 offense should make for a great National Title game.

Michigan is one of the best offensive teams in the country, led by AP Player of the Year Trey Burke. But can they solve Syracuse’s suffocating 2-3…

Breaking down the Sweet 16 matchups in the Midwest and South regions, where Duke-Michigan State and Kansas-Michigan provide the marquee matchups, while Florida-Florida Gulf Coast provides the…

After their stunning upset of Georgetown in Round 1, the FGC Eagles made history on Sunday, becoming the first 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16 with…

The Gonzaga Bulldogs, who finished the season ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, became the first top seed to be eliminated in the NCAA Tournament, losing…

There wasn’t much of note on the first day of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. That is, until No. 14 Harvard stunned No. 3 New Mexico for…

No surprise here, but the Jets’ handling of the Darrelle Revis situation has been one mistake after another.

Louisville claimed the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, but were they and the other top-ranked teams (Indiana, Kansas, Gonzaga) worthy of their places in…

With Roy Halladay still struggling to work his way into form, the Phillies are claiming that they’re not concerned.

With Johan Santana still unable to throw from a mound with weakness in his surgically repaired shoulder, the Mets’ concern about his readiness has moved from Opening…

Halfway through the season, the Flyers are staring at the very real possibility of missing the playoffs, but all is not lost just yet.

After winning the regular season WCC title, the Zags became the fourth different team to hold the top spot in the AP rankings on Monday, as they…

With a second matchup against rival Michigan State looming this weekend, the reeling Wolverines have little time to regroup from their stunning loss to the Nittany Lions.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss died on Monday at the age of 80. His teams won 10 NBA titles, but it was his implementation of Showtime that made…

On paper, the first matchup of the season between No. 2 Duke and unranked UNC tonight would appear to be a mismatch. But that would be ignoring…

The Phillies have supplemented their lineup and rotation this offseason, but the bridge between the starters to closer Jonathan Papelbon still leaves something to be desired.

With Scott Hartnell out indefinitely and Daniel Briere still not healthy, Philadelpia has turned to 40-year-old former Flyer Mike Knuble.

Chip Kelly has never coached a down in the NFL, nor has he ever really built a team. That means that his assistants will be of the…

With their captain gone, an aging goaltender duo, and some serious injuries already piling up, do the Devils have any chance of making another Stanley Cup run…

Despite reports that they’re looking for an offensive-minded head coach, the Eagles will interview the former Bears leader on Wednesday. But is he really a fit?

The Phillies have undergone some serious changes from the team that disappointed so heavily last year. But are they better?

This year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is more star-studded than its ever been. But the ever-present specter of steroids will leave the biggest names waiting by…

With seven schools announced that they’ll be leaving the Big East, the conference will never be the same

With the free agent market dwindling, the Phillies are running out of options to fill their void in center field.