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One of the NFL’s biggest teases — especially if you play fantasy football — has declared himself healthy, again. Raiders running back Darren McFadden is now running and cutting after recovering from the Lisfranc injury that cost him the majority of the 2011 season. Of course, expecting the dynamic runner to remain intact from now until September is a roll of he dice.

Six daytime start baseball games going on Tuesday and we’ll take a look at a matchup between the San Diego Padres and the surprising Washington Nationals. Behind their impressive pitching staff and strong home field performance the Nats currently lead the National League East though the Atlanta Braves are nipping at their heels just 1/2 game behind. San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:10 AM Pacific The Nationals are huge home favorites in this game as

It’s May 14th, so all news coming out of post-draft NFL minicamps should be taken with a huge grain of salt. Rookies always raise eyebrows when they’re the only ones on the field. Add veterans and elite players into the mix and suddenly it becomes much more difficult to stand out. That said, quarterback Russell Wilson probably has an excellent chance to compete for the starting gig in Seattle, considering the competition.

Vince Young had to wait a while before finding new employment, but the former number three overall pick is now a Buffalo Bill after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal worth $2 million. Young will add insurance behind starter Ryan Fitzpatrick, who struggled down the stretch of 2011 after inking a 6-year, $59 million contract last October.

With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, the so-called offseason is entering a lull period. As teams begin to negotiate rookie contracts and pencil in depth charts, there are still a number decent free agents available on the open market waiting for their phones to ring. With OTA and mini-camp injuries an inevitability, some of these players will find employment sooner than later. Let’s take a look at the best names available.

The aftermath of Junior Seau’s tragic suicide will likely be felt for years. The news sent shockwaves throughout the league as several current and former players expressed concern over the long-term effects of a career in football. One such player, Bengals guard Jacob Bell, has decided to walk away from the game before his health deteriorates to an unsafe level.

The Buffalo Bills did the right thing on Monday when they extended the contract of running back Fred Jackson, who has led the team in rushing the last three seasons. The two-year extension is reportedly worth $9 million and will lock up the dual threat runner through 2014. While not on par with the elite backs’ compensation, the new deal represents a significant bump in salary.

It goes without saying that the Redskins faithful is starved for a winning, championship caliber team. The once proud franchise has only four playoff appearances in the last twenty years and hasn’t won more than ten games in a season since 1991. So, naturally the hype surrounding number two overall draft pick Robert Griffin III is already off the charts in the nation’s capital.

Heading up to the Kentucky Derby sharp horse players had their eye on I’ll Have Another. One turf writer quipped that I’ll Have Another Was the ‘Rodney Dangerfield of thoroughbreds’ in that like his comedic predecessor he received ‘no respect’. That wouldn’t change when he arrived at Churchill Downs–at that point he received a brutal post draw, starting in the #19 position. Given the fact that no horse starting in the #19 slot had *ever* won the ‘Run For The

As the New York Jets quarterback battle turns. New offensive coordinator Tony Sparano stepped up to the mic on Thursday and threw a can of gasoline on a fire that’s already blazing when he lauded Tim Tebow (and Mark Sanchez to a lesser degree) with glowing praise. He even went so far as to hint that Tebow is more than a “gadget” player and the long-term plan is to transform him nto a complete quarterback.