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“You make bad pitches, he hits home runs.”

The St. Louis Cardinals have seen just about enough of Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun over the past two days. via Slam Sports

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“David has been a true professional and a master of his craft for many years”

Chargers sign long snapper Binn to four-year deal The San Diego Chargers signed long snapper David Binn to a new four-year contract Monday that will keep him with the team through 2011. via CW 15

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In this Nov. 25, 2007 file photo, Chicago Bears' Robbie Gould, left, celebrates with John Gilmore after kicking the winning field goal in overtime during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in ... via Buffalo News

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“If I'm going to really consider doing acting after football, this a great start to let me get my feet wet”

Get your popcorn ready: Terrell Owens is coming to prime time Wednesday night. As an actor. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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“There are no issues of discretion here. There's no choice.”

Prosecutors said Monday they will not seek the death penalty against four people charged with murdering Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor because the accused shooter was a minor when the crime was committed.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that people cannot be executed for crimes committed when they're under 18, and it's a well established legal principle that others involved in the same case as a minor cannot face the ultimate penalty if they are less directly responsible.

Assistant State Attorney Reid Rubin filed notice Friday that the death penalty will be waived. That means the four suspects could get a maximum of life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder after a trial scheduled to begin Aug. 25. Read more

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St. Louis Rams receiver Torry Holt has two years left on his contract, but is looking ahead to what might happen at the end of his career. via KSDK NewsChannel 5

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Chad Johnson's dustup with the Cincinnati Bengals hasn't hurt his multimillion-dollar endorsement deals so far, but his long-term prospects could suffer if things get ugly. via The Morning Call

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“I thought Matt threw the ball well out there”

There were signs Saturday that No. 7 jerseys may become yesterday's fashion for Atlanta Falcons fans. via CBS SportsLine

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Ryan Braun hit a pair of solo home runs, Jeff Suppan pitched seven solid innings and the Milwaukee Brewers' new closer by committee held on for a 5-3 win over the St. via Slam Sports

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“He's another player you'll be impressed with off the field”

New Orleans Saints first round draft pick defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis stretches during rookie mini camp at their training facility in Metairie, La., on Saturday, May 10, 2008. via WWL-TV New Orleans

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