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Home sweet home...

The future Hall of Famer informed the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday that he's returning to the city where he carved out a Hall of Fame career as a perennial All-Star in the 1990s.

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Tuesday night when play resumes after the All-Star break the New Orleans Hornets will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder but; things will be different...

The two teams have agreed in principle to trade center Tyson Chandler to the Thunder for journey-man 1st Overall pick Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Running back Fred Taylor wanted to end his career in Jacksonville, hoping to join the small list of standout players who spent an entire career with the same team but; He won't get that chance.

The Jaguars released Taylor on Monday, parting ways with their all-time leading rusher after 11 seasons and continuing the team's offseason makeover.

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to send Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon to the Miami Heat in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks

The deal is pending league approval. All players involved would have to pass physicals as well, although they can be waived by agreement.

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Without the tearful public ceremony that accompanied his retirement announcement from the Green Bay Packers just 11 months ago, quarterback Brett Favre has told the New York Jets he is retiring.

Matt Cassel has accepted the New England Patriots' non-exclusive franchise tender, guaranteeing the quarterback at least $14.65 million next season.

According to a report by Sports Illustrated, Alex Rodriguez tested positive for anabolic steroids in 2003, when he was with the Texas Rangers and won the AL home run title and MVP award.