As expected, Jags cut Holt

The News The Jaguars cut future Hall-of-Famer Torry Holt on Thursday, according to Michael C. Wright of the Florida Times-Union. Our View At age 33 in 2009, Holt actually had a decent season, reeling in 51 balls for 722 yards. With the man who helped make him what he is, Mike Martz, now calling the plays in Chicago, expect the Bears to take a long, hard look at him. Read More

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As expected, Warner retires from the NFL

The News As had been expected, Kurt Warner announced his retirement on Friday, according to ESPN.com. Our View And so ends a storybook 12-year career that included two MVPs and a Super Bowl title. Warner will end up with 32,344 yards and 208 touchdowns and is sure to end up in Canton once he's eligible. The Cardinals are left with Matt Leinart, and while they're likely to go into next season with him as their starter, you can expect them to at least upgrade their backup spot. Read More

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Bryant skips practice, as expected

According to the team's official Web site, Lakers G Kobe Bryant missed Thursday's practice as he deals with a sore back. He is expected to play Friday against the Clippers. Read More

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As expected, Delhomme ruled out

Panthers QB Jake Delhomme will miss his third consecutive straight game Sunday night against the Vikings with a broken finger, coach John Fox said. Delhomme is listed as out on the injury report. Matt Moore will start. Read More

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As expected, Maclin ruled out

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without rookie wide receiver Jeremy Maclin against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Maclin left Sunday's win over the Giants with a torn plantar fascia, tissue at the bottom of his left foot. Reggie Brown will start for Maclin and veteran Kevin Curtis also will be available. Eagles coach Andy Reid says Maclin may return for the matchup with Denver in Week 16. Read More

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Korver, as expected, doesn't play

Jazz SG Kyle Korver missed another game Thursday against the Magic as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. He has yet to play this season. Read More

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As expected, K. Smith active

Lions RB Kevin Smith is active and expected to start in Week 12 vs. Green Bay. Smith was limited in practice all week with a shoulder injury. Read More

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As expected, Myers will stick around

The Sabres have announced that rookie D Tyler Myers will stick around in Buffalo past the 10 games that's required for the first year of his NHL contract to kick in. Read More

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As expected, Kulikov to stay

The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov will play his 10th game of the season tonight, meaning this season will count as the first year of his three-year entry-level contract. "The right thing for Dmitry now is to stay," GM Randy Sexton said. "And it's the right thing for our team." Read More

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As expected, Gore ruled out

The 49ers officially ruled out RB Frank Gore for their Week 4 game vs. the Rams. Gore has a right ankle strain and a right hind foot sprain that is expected to keep him out through the team's Week 6 bye. He should be ready to play Week 7 at Houston; Glen Coffee will take his reps until then. Read More

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As expected, Peterson's back injury not serious

The News The back injury that limited Adrian Peterson in practice on Wednesday is not serious, according to Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Our View He is good to go and motivated to run all over a 49ers team that held him to just three yards on 14 carries in 2007. Read More

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As expected, Crosby probable

Packers PK Mason Crosby was limited in practice all week with an abdomen injury suffered while lifting weights but is listed as probable by the team for Week 2 vs. Cincinnati. Head coach Mike McCarthy expected him to play all along. "Based on the communication from the medical staff and the coaching staff, I anticipate that he will go on Sunday," McCarthy said Wednesday. "It's just something that needs some rest." Read More

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