Yankees Place Infielder Jayson Nix On The 15-Day Disabled List
On Thursday, the Yankees placed Jayson Nix on the 15-day disabled list and called up right-handed reliever Preston Claiborne.
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On Thursday, the Yankees placed Jayson Nix on the 15-day disabled list and called up right-handed reliever Preston Claiborne.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Kozak did not back down on the issue of the new law, which penalizes anyone who distributes information aimed at persuading minors that "nontraditional" relationships are normal or attractive.
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Suzuki's teammates streamed out of the dugout and surrounded him at first base, Curtis Granderson giving him the first hug. A grinning Suzuki then faced the cheering fans and bowed, doffing his helmet.
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Geno Smith has worked with the first-team offense for three straight days. Mark Sanchez is assuming Smith will start for the Jets on Saturday.
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The Mets lost to the Braves in extra innings in controversial fashion. Manager Terry Collins was ejected for arguing.
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Devils winger Jaromir Jagr hinted on Facebook that this might be his last NHL season.
The petition, according to USA TODAY Sports, claims that the GM "intentionally misled federal investigators during the Roger Clemens investigation (and) knew of clubhouse steroid use by various Yankees players..."
