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Headlines   • Manny moves LA into first place   • Tigers claw back in eighth to defeat Twins   • Zaun's slam leads Jays past Rays   • Rays activate star rookie Longoria   • D-Backs' Johnson scratched from start   • Tropical Storm Hanna postpones Mets/Phils   • O's/A's day game rained out   • American League Game Summary - Oakland at Baltimore, Game One   • National League Game Capsules

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Headlines   • Bills Pro Bowl T Peters ends holdout   • Bills Pro Bowl T Peters to end holdout   • Ravens sign veteran OT Anderson   • Eagles WR Brown doubtful   • National Football League Game Capsules   • Giants begin title defense with thumping of Redskins   • NFL Game Summary - Washington at NY Giants   • Bills LB Crowell placed on IR   • Colts' Saturday opts against surgery

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Headlines   • Cavs sign C Wright   • 2008 NBA Unrestricted Free Agents   • Oklahoma City Thunder   • Chalmers, Arthur reportedly caught with marijuana   • "Thunder" in Oklahoma City   • 2008 NBA Restricted Free Agents   • Philadelphia 76ers offseason update   • Sixers sign Donyell Marshall   • Heat sign Magloire

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Headlines   • Hockey world awaits Sundin's decision   • Kings ink F Stoll to four-year deal   • Wild D Burns undergoes elbow surgery   • Blues sign first-round pick   • Isbister signs with Ottawa   • Thrashers sign first-round pick   • Report: Chelios, Wings close to deal   • Bruins sign veteran forward Yelle   • Senators acquire Shannon from Vancouver for Nycholat

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Headlines   • McIlroy goes four clear at European Masters   • Villegas leads BMW Championship   • Rumford, McIlroy share European Masters lead   • LPGA changes tune on language requirement   • Champions Tour changes eligibility for 2009   • 19-year-old McIlroy leads in Switzerland   • This Week in Golf - September 4th through September 7th   • Rain washes out Thursday action at BMW Championship   • Former PGA Tour winner Tommy Bolt dead at 92

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Headlines   • 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results/Schedule   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Preview   • 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series Results/Schedule   • Johnson dominant in California victory   • 2008 American Le Mans Series Results/Schedule   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview   • 2008 ASA Late Model Series Results/Schedule   • Edwards defends Sharpie 500 title at Bristol   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Sharpie 500 Preview

News Stories Things continue to go well for Barbaro Inaugural St. Louis Derby draws 12 Wagers to be refunded from 3rd "Jug" future pool Lava Man captures Pacific Classic Lava Man one to beat in Pacific Classic New harness track set to open in Pennsylvania Total Truth morning line favorite in 3rd "Jug" future pool Barbaro well enough to go outside

Player Search Player name: Or choose a letter: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Team: Select a Team Arizona Diamondbacks Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers Florida Marlins Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos New York Mets New York Yankees Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Seattle Mariners St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Bay Devil Rays Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays Position: Select a Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Third Basemen Short Stop Outfielders Designated Hitters Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Josh Beckett #19 | Pitcher | Boston Red Sox Height: 6-5    Weight: 222    Throws: R    Bats: R Born: May 15, 1980, Spring, TX Contract: Signed through 2009 with a team option for 2010. Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 @TEX @TEX TB TB TB TOR   Profile     Player News     Articles     Split Stats     Game Log     Player Comparison   2008 Statistics Period G GS CG SHO W L SV BS IP H BB ER HR K ERA WHIP Yesterday 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5.0 4 0 0 0 7 0.00 0.80 Last 7 Days 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5.0 4 0 0 0 7 0.00 0.80 Last 14 Days 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5.0 4 0 0 0 7 0.00 0.80 Last 21 Days 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 7.1 12 1 8 1 10 9.82 1.77 2008 24 24 1 0 12 9 0 0 154.1 157 30 72 17 152 4.20 1.21 Projected 2007 Statistics G GS CG SHO W L SV BS IP H BB ER K ERA WHIP 32 32 0 0 14 13 0 0 200.0 181 70 97 164 4.37 1.25 Career Stats Year Team G GS CG W L SV IP H BB ER HR K ERA WHIP 2001 FLA 4 4 0 2 2 0 24.0 14 11 4 3 24 1.50 1.04 2002 FLA 23 21 0 6 7 0 107.2 93 44 49 13 113 4.10 1.27 2003 FLA 24 23 0 9 8 0 142.0 132 56 48 9 152 3.04 1.32 2004 FLA 26 26 1 9 9 0 156.2 137 54 66 16 152 3.79 1.22 2005 FLA 29 29 2 15 8 0 178.2 153 58 67 14 166 3.38 1.18 2006 BOS 33 33 0 16 11 0 204.2 191 74 114 36 158 5.01 1.29 2007 BOS 30 30 1 20 7 0 200.2 189 40 73 17 194 3.27 1.14 2008 BOS 24 24 1 12 9 0 154.1 157 30 72 17 152 4.20 1.21 Career 193 190 5 89 61 0 1168.2 1066 367 493 125 1111 3.80 1.23 Player Notes September 5, 2008 Josh Beckett struck out seven over five scoreless innings in his first start in nearly three weeks. It was his 12th win of the season. September 5, 2008 The AP reports that Josh Beckett has been activated from the DL and will start Friday's game at Texas. He is only expected to throw 60-75 pitches. He has been sidelined since August 17 with right shoulder inflammation. September 3, 2008 Josh Beckett remains on pace in his recovery from right elbow inflammation, and the Boston Globe reports he is expected to return this weekend against the Rangers. September 1, 2008 Boston hurler Josh Beckett played catch on Sunday in the Red Sox outfield, and the team thinks he will be able to pitch on Friday, according to the Boston Globe. August 29, 2008 Josh Beckett has returned to Fenway Park following his visit to Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, and Beckett is relieved to find out that his right elbow is structurally sound and that his battle with inflammation and tingling is a minor issue, according to the Boston Herald.