Ellis goes hitless for once Monday

Athletics 2B Mark Ellis, who entered the game batting .406 (13 for 32) over his last nine with just two hitless games during that stretch, went 0 for 4 against the Angels on Monday, lowering his season batting average to .289. Mark Ellis - Batting average - Games played - Video Games - Games Read More

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Colts WR Gonzalez doesn't practice

Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez was back on the sideline for the team's minicamp practices in early June. The team won't comment on injuries. Gonzalez was back on the field with the Colts during their May OTAs following close to nine months of rest and rehab for his injured knee. Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Gonzalez - NFL - Sports - Wide receiver Read More

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Benn behind for starting spot

The St. Petersburg Times reports the Bucs could have a three-way race for the starting wide receiver spots. The paper says second-year WR Sammie Stroughter is making a push for a starting job. In addition to his flanker duties, he's working as an outside receiver and using his speed and quickness to get off the line of scrimmage. Meanwhile, WR Mike Williams, the fourth-round pick from Syracuse, appears to be ahead of Illinois WR Arrelious Benn, who was taken two rounds ahead of him. But Benn's real worth will be demonstrated once the pads go on and he's able to break tackles and make yards after the catch. Wide receiver - St. Petersburg Times - Mike Williams - Arrelious Benn - Illinois Read More

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Stroughter in mix to start

The St. Petersburg Times reports the Bucs could have a three-way race for the starting wide receiver spots. The paper says second-year WR Sammie Stroughter is making a push for a starting job. In addition to his flanker duties, he's working as an outside receiver and using his speed and quickness to get off the line of scrimmage. Meanwhile, WR Mike Williams, the fourth-round pick from Syracuse, appears to be ahead of Illinois WR Arrelious Benn, who was taken two rounds ahead of him. But Benn's real worth will be demonstrated once the pads go on and he's able to break tackles and make yards after the catch. Wide receiver - St. Petersburg Times - Mike Williams - Arrelious Benn - Sammie Stroughter Read More

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Eldridge's hands impressing Peyton

Colts rookie TE Brody Eldridge has opened some eyes during the Colts' offseason, but it was QB Peyton Manning who named him when asked about a player he was impressed with. Eldridge, who primarily was a blocker at Oklahoma, has shown athleticism and nice receiving skills of late, according to the Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis Colts - Peyton Manning - NFL - Sports - Football Read More

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Ludwick stays hot with two homers

Cardinals OF Ryan Ludwick had his second two-homer game of the season Monday at the Dodgers, going 2 for 4. He has been on a roll since the end of May, batting .354 (17 for 48) with three home runs over his last 12 games. Ryan Ludwick - Games - Video Games - sport - St Louis Cardinals Read More

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Kemp beginning to pick up more hits

Dodgers OF Matt Kemp went 2 for 4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Monday against the Cardinals, giving him back-to-back multi-hit games. He had only two multi-hit games in his previous 17. Matt Kemp - Run - Run batted in - Los Angeles Dodger - Games Read More

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Sweeney off to good start in June

Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney went 3 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI Monday against the Angels and is now batting .400 (10 for 25) for the month of June. Ryan Sweeney - Run batted in - Batting average - Oakland Athletics - Baseball Read More

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Gano tries to hold off Medlock

The Washington Post reports Graham Gano is trying to win the job as the Redskins kicker this year in a battle with Justin Medlock. Gano finished 2009 as Washington's kicker after he replaced the struggling Shaun Suisham. In four games, Gano was 4 of 4 on field goal attempts; his only miss came on one of his seven extra point attempts. "I've been working real hard trying to get my legs strong and I can definitely tell from kicking out here that I got stronger," Gano said."I'm more fluid and consistent with my approach to the ball. ... You can always work on something, but I feel very good right now." Washington Post - Shaun Suisham - Washington Redskins - Justin Medlock - Graham Gano Read More

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Hill's motion not exactly 'pretty'

The Detroit News reports Lions backup QB Shaun Hill has a different throwing motion than starter Matthew Stafford, and Hill's release hasn't been described as pretty. "I don't know if you're ever going to say effortless and Shaun Hill and a pass together," Schwartz joked. "It's no disrespect to Shaun. That's what he has, and he finds a way to get it done. Those guys that have come up through the bottom of the league, I have a lot of respect for those guys." The Lions acquired Hill, an eight-year veteran, from the 49ers for a seventh-round pick in the 2011 draft. Asked what he thought of Schwartz's analysis of his throwing style, Hill laughed and said: "It's pretty to me. I don't care what it looks like as long as it gets there. The ball gets where it needs to be and that's the name of the game. At the end of the day does your team have more points than the other team? That's all that matters to me." Shaun Hill - Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers - Matthew Stafford - NFL Read More

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Medlock in mix for Redskins

The Washington Post reports Graham Gano is trying to win the job as the Redskins kicker this year in a battle with Justin Medlock. Gano finished 2009 as Washington's kicker after he replaced the struggling Shaun Suisham. In four games, Gano was 4 of 4 on field goal attempts; his only miss came on one of his seven extra point attempts. "I've been working real hard trying to get my legs strong and I can definitely tell from kicking out here that I got stronger," Gano said."I'm more fluid and consistent with my approach to the ball. ... You can always work on something, but I feel very good right now." Shaun Suisham - Justin Medlock - Washington Redskins - Graham Gano - Field goal Read More

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Abreu goes yard in loss

The News Bobby Abreu went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Los Angeles' 4-2 loss to the A's on Monday. Our View The homer was his seventh of the season, while the RBI were his 29th and 30th. Through 227 at-bats, he is hitting .264. Read More

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