Rockies' Jose Reyes placed on administrative leave by MLB
Jose Reyes (7) of the Colorado Rockies prepares to take his first home game at-bat as a Rockie against Felix Hernandez (34) of the Seattle Mariners during an inter league game at Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 3, 2015. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes, the team's highest-paid player, will not be reporting to spring training. He's being put on administrative leave as Major League Baseball completes its inve..>> view originalGrizzlies' Marc Gasol out for season after foot surgery
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Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen finally said publicly what has been a poorly kept secret for some time: Quarterback Robert Griffin III will play elsewhere next season. And, Allen said, he'll have his choice of teams to further his NFL career.It's not surprising that the Redskins would be moving on from Griffin, but it is the first time a team official has said he won't be playing for Washington next season. Allen told the Dan Sileo Show on The Mighty 1090 in San Diego that Griffin woul..>> view original
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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