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Published: April 04, 2012 @ 10:16pm

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

MIAMI (AP) - The sellout crowd in the Miami Marlins' new ballpark cheered the introduction of their starters, who were accompanied by women dressed as Latin showgirls... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: April 02, 2012 @ 3:35pm

The Rams continued their busy offseason Monday on the day the team’s offseason and conditioning program began.

Linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar, who started 13 regular-season games for the Saints last season, became the eighth free agent the Rams have added since the March 13 beginning of the league year. He signed a two-year contract. Dunbar started nine games at strong-side linebacker plus one playoff game. His other four starts came at middle linebacker when Jonathan Vilma was sidelined after having knee surgery... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: April 02, 2012 @ 4:20pm

NEW YORK -- Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan, signed as a free agent shortly after the league year started on March 13, will represent the team in New York City Tuesday at the Nike NFL Uniform launch event.

Nike has become the new uniform provider for the league, taking over from Reebok.

Most uniforms will remain essentially the same in terms of the design. The Seattle Seahawks website confirmed late Monday the team will be enveiling a redesign of their uniforms for the first time since 2002 when they moved into their new stadium... read more

**Submit your funny caption for this picture in the comments section below.  The 5 comments with the most 'Likes' on Friday, April 13th at noon will be read on air  by Chris Duncan.  Chris Duncan will choose his favorite caption and declare a champion!  

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Patty Hsieh is a member of a network of female writers that cover NFL teams on Aeryssports.com. Patty will focus on the St. Louis Rams and you can follow her on Twitter @ThePigskinArch.

First and foremost, I have to summarize how the masses see Tim Tebow. Some think he’s nothing more than a fullback trying to play quarterback in the NFL. Others think he’s an untalented quarterback with decent fullback running skills. Still others think of Tebow as some sort of channel to God’s divine power. But mostly he’s been the centerpiece of the polarizing discussions and the subject of endless jokes... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: March 27, 2012 @ 12:57am

With Rams owner Stan Kroenke awaiting word whether he will be selected as the next owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday the issue of cross-ownership isn’t as cut and dried as believed.

NFL cross-ownership rules prohibit an owner from also owning teams in other markets where there is an NFL team. It’s why when Kroenke was approved as the Rams’ owner in the fall of 2010 that he agreed to cede ownership of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and NHL’s Colorado Avalanche within a certain amount of time, believed to be two years... read more

Wide receiver Steve Smith will have a chance to rekindle his career with the Rams after agreeing to terms on a one-year contract Monday.

Smith set a club record for the New York Giants in 2009 with 107 receptions and was in the Pro Bowl as an injury erplacement for Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. His 1,220 yards that season were the second-most in team history.

However, in 2010, he suffered a knee injury that eventually required microfracture surgery. That season, he played just nine games and had 48 receptions for 529 yards.

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By Brian StullPublished: March 25, 2012 @ 9:51pm   Brian Stull covers the Cardinals for 101 ESPN and 101Sports.com. Follow him on Twitter @StullySTL.

As the Cardinals draw nearer to opening day on April 4, so too are they closing in on the required 25-man active roster. The team made five personnel moves on Sunday, announcing they have optioned first baseman Mark Hamilton and pitcher Eduardo Sanchez to Memphis (AAA) and reassigned first baseman Matt Adams to their minor-league camp.

Adams projects to be the every-day first baseman at Memphis, while Hamilton began to work on his outfield skills last season... read more

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

 

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods hit so many great shots that he couldn't single one out as the best. Winning was as sweet as ever, even after a PGA Tour drought that stretched over 923 days and 27 tournaments.

The best part about posing with the trophy at Bay Hill?

The conversation was back on golf, his favorite subject.

Just two weeks ago, Woods gingerly climbed into a golf cart and was taken off the golf course at Doral with soreness and swelling in his left Achilles tendon, the same injury that caused him to miss three months and two majors last year... read more

By Howard Balzer

Howard Balzer is the Managing Editor and Lead Columnist for 101Sports.com and host of "Pro Football Sunday" on 101 ESPN. Contact him via email at HBalzer@101espn.com and follow him on twitter @HBalzer721.

There was a seminal moment last week when Rams coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead met with the media at the start of the 2012 league year.

The Rams had agreed to terms with cornerback Cortland Finnegan, and Fisher was asked how they go about recruiting players in an effort to convince them to sign here.

Said Fisher, “Well what you want to do is, first off, you walk in the building, they are impressed with the building... read more

By Howard Balzer

Howard Balzer is the Managing Editor and Lead Columnist for 101Sports.com and host of "Pro Football Sunday" on 101 ESPN. Contact him via email at HBalzer@101espn.com and follow him on twitter @HBalzer721.

The numbers are in on the contract signed by Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan, and it has a value of exactly $50 million over five years with $24 million guaranteed including a $5 million signing bonus. A large part of the guarantees are $14 million in base salaries this year ($5 million) and in 2013 ($9 million).

He will also receive a guaranteed roster bonus of $5 million on the first day of the 2013 league year... read more

By Rick Venturi

Rick Venturi is a host for the show "Zach and The Coach" weekdays at 9am on 101 ESPN and a columnist for 101Sports.com. Contact him via email at Venturi@101espn.com.

The Rams’ deal with the Redskins has all the makings of a springboard for rebuilding, which new boss Jeff Fisher and Co. so desperately need. By attaining two No. 1 one picks as well as a high second, you have ensured, barring more moves, nine investment picks (five No. 1s and four No. 2s) in a three-year period. The fact that the established Fisher is considered the long-term solution as head coach, his window of opportunity will be longer than the approximate 32-game opportunity that newbies are given... read more

By Brian StullPublished: March 13, 2012 @ 9:44pm

Smash. Grizzly. Masher. For those trying to come up with a creative nickname for Matt Adams, it’s too late.

“I’ve just been called Patch the whole way up through,” shared the Cardinals' first-base prospect.

“Ever since I got into the organization in 2009, that’s what everybody called me. So, that’s what pretty much everybody in the clubhouse calls me.”

Following a .300, 32-homer, 101-RBI performance last year at Double-A Springfield, Adams is off to a strong start this spring, with a grand slam and three-run triple... read more

Published: March 13, 2012 @ 10:59pm

By RICK GANO AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Kane had the only score in a shootout and the Chicago Blackhawks beat NHL-leading St. Louis 4-3 Tuesday night, ending the Blues' five-game winning streak.

Kane was the first skater and made a nice fake before beating Jaroslav Halak. Chicago goalie Corey Crawford, who entered the game in the second period after starter Ray Emery was pulled, stopped T.J. Oshie, Andy McDonald and then David Perron in the shootout.

Brent Seabrook's long slap shot from the blue line on a power play sailed past a screened Halak and tied the game at 7:41 of the third... read more

By Alvin ReidPublished: March 13, 2012 @ 1:07am

I’m going heavy chalk on my NCAA basketball tournament bracket. I guess I should say “brackets” because I will have three.

One for the 101 ESPN College Hoops Pick-‘em contest that you too can enter at 101sports.com; one through CBSSports.com for an office contest; and the third at my favorite hangout.

My 101 ESPN bracket is slightly different from the CBSSports bracket. I haven’t filled out the third one. I’ll get wild on it, just for the sake of doing so.

I think three tops seeds will make the Final Four... read more

By Marty JenkinsPublished: March 12, 2012 @ 12:03am

Missouri Tigers: The Tigers earned a two seed in the west and will face the 15-seeded Norfolk State Spartans in the second round on Friday in Omaha. The Spartans finished 25-9 overall and 13-3 in the MEAC which was good for second place. The Spartans won’t be a walkover by any means. I still think Missouri will win by 15 or so but Norfolk can play some ball. They notched wins over TCU, Drexel, LIU-Brooklyn and they lost to Marquette by only two back in November. They rebound the ball and they have a senior center in Kyle O’Quinn who averages 16 points and 10 boards a game... read more

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) An energized Jaroslav Halak carried his tired teammates to another win.

Halak made 33 saves, and David Perron broke a tie early in the third period to help the NHL-leading St. Louis Blues beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Sunday night for their season-high fifth straight victory.

Patrik Berglund also scored for St. Louis. The Blues, coming off a 4-1 victory over Columbus on Saturday night in St. Louis, have won nine of 10 to improve to 45-18-7.

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The Missouri Tigers and St. Louis University Billikens are both heading to the West region in the NCAA 68-team basketball tournament that begins Tuesday. Both will also play on Friday.

Kansas is also a second seed, and will conceivably play in St. Louis in the regional finals. Kansas was the fifth overall seed and Missouri eighth because of a questionable non-conference schedule.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kim English scored 27 points and led a 26-5 first-half run, and No. 5 Missouri swamped short-handed Oklahoma State 88-70 on Thursday night in the Big 12 quarterfinals.

Marcus Denmon added 24 points, and Phil Pressey had 12 assists, one short of Missouri's school record. The Tigers also outrebounded the Cowboys 40-20.

The Tigers (28-4), who set a school record with 27 regular-season victories, played much of the game as though they have something to prove while heading out the door for the Southeastern Conference_ a move that has earned the animosity of many soon-to-be former Big 12 peers... read more

By Brian StullPublished: March 06, 2012 @ 11:22pm

Top prospect Shelby Miller will take the next step in his path to the big leagues as he will start his first Grapefruit League game for the Cardinals Wednesday.

The Cardinals are seeking their first win of the exhibition schedule as they travel to take on Washington.

“Spring training is going to be an ultimate test,” acknowledged Miller, especially with a new manager and pitching coach in place. “You’ve got to go in there and impress them. You can’t go in there and them think that you’re not ready, so it’s going to be a big spring training... read more

Quarterback Peyton Manning will be released by the Colts on Wednesday, and the 14-year veteran will attend a press conference in Indianapolis, according to numerous reports.

The Colts must decide by Thursday whether to pick up the $28 million option on Manning's contract for the 2012 season, but it appears the sides have agreed to part ways.

The Colts scheduled a press conference for noon eastern time on Wednesday. Multiple reports said owner Jim Irsay and Manning met in Florida and flew to Indianapolis late Tuesday. Camera crews caught up with them at the Indianapolis airport, with Irsay driving and Manning alongside, but neither gave a comment beyond saying "we'll talk tomorrow... read more

By JEFF MEZYDLO

STATS Senior Writer

(AP) -- After winning the first two of a challenging three-game trip, the Chicago Blackhawks know a final difficult task awaits against one the NHL's best home teams.

The streaky Blackhawks look for a fourth straight victory when they face the rival St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.

Since Jan. 21, Chicago (36-24-7) has lost nine in a row, then won four straight before losing the next three prior to its current three-game winning streak.

"You know over the course of a season, you're going to have some good stretches and some tough stretches," coach Joel Quenneville said... read more

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson isn't backing off his support of his general manager and coach, even as his team is accused by the NFL of maintaining a bounty program to injure opponents.

While Benson cooperates with NFL officials in their investigation of the bounty program that spanned the last three seasons, he is standing behind general manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Sean Payton _ even though the league says they knew about the bounties.

"The bond between Sean and Mickey and Mr. Benson could not be stronger," a team the official told The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the investigation was still ongoing... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: March 05, 2012 @ 1:51am

A trip to New York is not something Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is looking forward to.

Williams, who is currently the focal point of an NFL investigation into a bounty program within the New Orleans Saints, will be at league headquarters today meeting with NFL Security officials.

It would be naïve to believe Williams hasn’t already talked to the league frequently as its investigation was ramped up during the latter part of the 2011 season. However, after the NFL announced its findings late Friday afternoon, news reports throughout the weekend centered around similar programs that were allegedly in place when Williams was the defensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins and head coach of the Buffalo Bills... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: March 03, 2012 @ 1:03am

With the deadline Monday for NFL teams to designate franchise players, there was a flurry of activity over the weekend although the Rams, not surprisingly, appear to have decided not to franchise wide receiver Brandon Lloyd.

One day after the Philadelphia Eagles became the first team to announce a franchise tag (for wide receiver DeSean Jackson), nine teams revealed their intentions on Friday and the New Orleans Saints followed that on Saturday by placing the exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Drew Brees.

This despite teams still not knowing the precise value of the franchise tenders... read more

By Brian StullPublished: March 05, 2012 @ 12:08am

The days of workouts only are finally over as the Cardinals are scheduled to open their Grapefruit League schedule later today when they host the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.

Kyle Lohse , who led the team with 14 wins in 2011, will take the mound for the first couple of innings.

“Feel good, feeling strong; I came in here ready to go,” stated Lohse, who has spent time this spring working on refining his curveball.

 “The past years, I’ve had a decent little curve. It just kind of had a little too much of a hump in it... read more

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Rory McIlroy, the new No. 1 player in golf, is not easily rattled.

He didn't see a scoreboard in the final round of the Honda Classic until he walked onto the eighth green, looked at the large video screen to his left and saw that Tiger Woods _ who started the day nine shots behind _ already was tied for fourth, four shots behind.

McIlroy buried a 10-foot putt for his first birdie of the day.

The pressure of trying to win and reach No. 1 in the world didn't really hit him until he was lining up a putt on the 13th green at PGA National, his concentration shattered by a cheer that could be heard a mile away from the 18th green... read more

PITTSBURGH (AP) Dwayne Evans scored 20 points and 14 points to lead Saint Louis to a 75-60 win over Duquesne on Saturday in the absence of Billikens coach Rick Majerus, who was hospitalized before the game.

The 64-year-old Majerus missed the game for precautionary reasons after the school said he took the wrong medication after his routine morning swim. Majerus traveled to the Palumbo Center with the team about 90 minutes before the game, but doctors encouraged him to check into a hospital for evaluation.

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By Howard BalzerPublished: March 03, 2012 @ 1:03am

With the deadline Monday for NFL teams to designate franchise players, there was a flurry of activity Friday.

One day after the Philadelphia Eagles became the first team to announce a franchise tag (for wide receiver DeSean Jackson), 10 teams revealed their intentions.

This despite teams still not knowing the precise value of the franchise tenders. Those will be known when the salary-cap is set, which is expected to be sometime next week.

The 2011 league year ends at 3 p.m. Central time March 13, and once the new league year begins, all teams must be compliant with the cap for their top 51 players... read more

By Tony Softli

Tony Softli covers the Rams and the entire NFL for 101 ESPN and 101Sports.com. Follow him on Twitter @SoftliSTL.

For unique football content from a front-office point of view, visit tonysoftli.com.

As the 2012 NFL Draft gets closer, I will update my Big Board one last time with spring workout information. Movement up the board, down or off the Big Board will be based off film evaluation. Players with an asterisk (*) entered the draft with eligibility remaining.

1.       QB          *Andrew Luck   Stanford              Luck didn’t throw at the combine, but no worries because his DNA (film) speaks for its self... read more

Published: February 29, 2012 @ 11:50pm

 

Today is the next step in the timeline that will eventually lead to a possible renovation of the Edward Jones Dome or that could lead to the Rams terminating their lease in 2015 or even attempting to exit the lease early.

The Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC) presented a $124 million proposal to the Rams on Feb. 1, which called for the team to pay for 52 percent of the renovation costs.

By March 1, the Rams must inform the CVC whether they accept or reject the proposal. It would be shocking if the Rams accept it... read more

By Brian StullPublished: February 28, 2012 @ 11:33pm

Brian Stull covers the Cardinals for 101 ESPN and 101Sports.com. Follow him on Twitter @StullySTL.

Last year in spring training, it was noticeable that Tony Cruz was the last catcher sent back to the minor leagues. His extended audition resulted in his call-up to the Cardinals later in the season when Gerald Laird went on the disabled list and a backup was needed for Yadier Molina.

With Laird moving on to Detroit, the 25-year-old Cruz has the chance to win the backup job outright this spring... read more

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) - Jeremy Lin checked back in, triggering the wave of cheers that accompany his every move at Madison Square Garden.

This time, they were for the guys leaving the game.

Lin had 19 points and 13 assists and Carmelo Anthony scored 22, but the New York Knicks turned around this one with their reserves to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 on Wednesday night.

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By Brian StullPublished: February 28, 2012 @ 11:33pm

Last year in spring training, it was noticeable that Tony Cruz was the last catcher sent back to the minor leagues. His extended audition resulted in his call-up to the Cardinals later in the season when Gerald Laird went on the disabled list and a backup was needed for Yadier Molina... read more

By Tony SoftliPublished: February 29, 2012 @ 12:12am

 

With the 2012 Scouting Combine in the books, prospects headed back to their workout destinations to further develop their skill set... read more

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ST. LOUIS (AP) Brian Conklin scored 23 points and Kwamain Mitchell 14 as St... read more

Published: February 27, 2012 @ 2:26am

By Jeff Reynolds

NFLDraftScout.com

INDIANAPOLIS -- Janoris Jenkins has plenty to prove along his winding path to the NFL.

Many of the answers he must provide for the decision-makers of the 32 teams in the league before the draft will require his employer to invest more faith in Jenkins' words than they will dollars in his talent. His forthright media session, unabashedly recounting his misdeeds and recent talks with NFL teams, made Jenkins sound like a player grateful he still has a chance to cash in on his skills despite off-field ills... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: February 27, 2012 @ 1:56am

The Twitter world exploded Sunday morning with a stunning revelation that rocked the football word: Robert Griffin III is fast.

That news had to make heads spin and eyes bug out. After all, who would have ever imagined that RG3 would run fast at the Combine?

There were tweets everywhere after Griffin first ran a 4.41 in the 40 and then followed it up with a 4.38. Later, the 4.41 was supposedly registered as “the official” time when in actuality there is no such thing as an “official” time... read more

By Brian StullPublished: February 26, 2012 @ 3:30pm

After spending the last five seasons as a rival across the diamond with Chicago and going against the Cardinals, catcher Koyie Hill is excited to change dugouts and be part of the Redbirds in 2012.

“It’s refreshing,” smiled Hill about his new team. “It was a team that when I was with the Cubs, we knew we’d have to get them out 27 times—we didn’t want to give them any extra outs. So, it’s a little bit of a break knowing you don’t have to figure out how to beat these guys... read more

Published: February 25, 2012 

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - David Perron scored the winning goal in the shootout to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

Perron moved in on Chris Mason in the fourth round and roofed a backhander, ruining the Jets' rally from a two-goal deficit.

Perron and David Backes scored in regulation for St. Louis, which led 2-0 after the opening period despite getting outshot 16-6. Jaroslav Halak made 39 saves to pick up the win.

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By Howard BalzerPublished: February 26, 2012 @ 1:38am

INDIANAPOLIS--Rams head coach Jeff Fisher is expected to officially announce his coaching staff this week, and one of the hires, 101sports.com has learned, will be Dennard Wilson as a defensive quality control coach.

Wilson has been a pro scout for the Chicago Bears, but has wanted to get into coaching. Prior to joining the Bears, he was a coaching intern at the University of Maryland. He has been described by those that have worked with him as someone with great work ethic, intelligence and a keen eye for talent.

The unknowns on Fisher's staff include the responsibilities of Brandon Fisher, the head coach's son, and Blake Williams, the son of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: February 25, 2012 @ 2:29pm

t’s hyperbole time of the year, and some of the numbers being put up at the Combine by offensive linemen have been outstanding.

Tackle Matt Kalil, considered the best tackle in the draft, measured in a 6-6 5/8 and 306 pounds with 34 ½-inch arms. His unofficial 40 times were 4.96 and 5.00, but more important, he had a 1.70 split over 10 yards, which is what Jake Long registered at the 2008 Combine.

The NFL network’s Mike Mayock called the split “phenomenal.” Kalil also did 30 reps in the bench press

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By Howard BalzerPublished: February 24, 2012 @ 3:22pm

NDIANAPOLIS – Rams coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead spoke with the media Friday at the Scouting Combine.

Many subjects were discussed.

Fisher on playing in London: “If you're going to play the Patriots it's best not to play 'em in North America."

On whether signing defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been discussed: Fisher said players that are already free agents like Haynesworth are being considered. "There's some unrestricted free agents out there now that are not under contract that we've been talking about," Fisher said... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: February 24, 2012 @ 2:47pm

INDIANAPOLIS - The Rams are certainly a team that has their eyes on wide receiver Justin Blackmon. Just like many teams.

If the Rams aren’t able to trade the second pick in the draft, Blackmon would be an option at second overall. He would remain an option even if they traded and remained in the top 10.

General manager Les Snead said Friday it’s not out of the realm of possibility that the team would identify a player they absolutely want with the second pick and would do that rather than make a deal.

By Tony SoftliPublished: February 23, 2012

Quantize Analysis by Adam Gabriel

It is that time of year where all 32 teams migrate to Indianapolis for the yearly NFL combine. Many NFL scouts and player personnel executives start to struggle with mentally weighting various facets that go into ranking players for the NFL draft. For example, how much value should players with fast 40 times receive versus slower players? You would expect that if the 40 really is a good measure of future success, players with fast 40 times at the Combine would go on to have good careers. But it is difficult to know just how much weight to place on a test through human observation... read more

By Howard BalzerPublished: February 23, 2012 @ 12:37pm

INDIANAPOLIS – During the day Thursday at the Scouting Combine, 24 NFL coaches and general managers were scheduled to talk with 20 different teams represented.

More will be coming through Sunday, along with media access to hundreds of players. Each session is 15 minutes and from 10 am to 4:15 pm, there were only four 15-minute blocks empty.

Rams coach Jeff Fisher is scheduled to talk at 11 am Friday with general manager Les Snead going at 2 pm.

Speaking of the Rams, they have shown an interest in Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Hornish as a potential late-round developmental prospect... read more