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Morrow-TV: Hot dog! Lots of July Fourth fare on tap

Here's diversity for Independence Day celebrating: Josh Grobin, Nick Lachey, Rascal Flatts and competitive hot-dog eating. They are not on the same stage, by the way. Grobin will lend his powerhouse voice to "A Capitol Fourth" (8 p.m. EDT Monday, PBS), coming from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Jimmy Smits is host of … Continue reading

Dolphins Sign QB Matt Moore

MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – The Denver Broncos appear to have overplayed their hand with the Miami Dolphins on Kyle Orton. The Miami Dolphins have agreed to a two-year contract with quarterback Matt Moore, according to ESPN’s John Clayton. According to the Oregonian, Moore will arrive in Miami Friday to sign a contract worth $5 million with … Continue reading

Ten veterans to watch now that football is back

Getty Images During a stint last Thursday guest-hosting The Dan Patrick Show, I filled up some of the three-hour tour by talking about five players who intrigue me heading into the 2011 league year. For these purposes, I’ve taken that five and added five, finishing up with a more familiar list of 10. 1.  Tiki … Continue reading

Is McNabb the Vikings new Quarterback?

In what ESPN analysts have referred to as, “The biggest NFC North development on the first day of the 2011 free-agent market,” the Washington Redskins are looking to trade McNabb for sixth-round draft picks in 2012 and 2013. However, the six-time Pro Bowl quarterback must agree to the terms of a new contract deal that … Continue reading

Source: Seahawks, Rice reach deal

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a five-year, $41 million contract with wide receiver Sidney Rice, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. After a breakout 2009 season where he racked up 1,312 yards receiving with eight touchdown catches, the 24-year-old Rice had hip surgery last August and missed the Minnesota Vikings' first nine … Continue reading

Roundup: Kyle Orton to be dealt?

The Denver Broncos traded wide receiver Jabar Gaffney to Washington for defensive end Jeremy Jarmon. Denver is also discussing a deal with Miami that would send Kyle Orton to the Dolphins, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Broncos have been asking other teams for a premium pick in return for Orton, the … Continue reading

NFL Rumors: Nnamdi Asomugha Wants the Bright Lights of New York

Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images NFL Rumors: Nnamdi Asomugha Wants the Bright Lights of New York It looks like every team in the NFL is going to make a bid on the best cornerback on the market, former Oakland Raider Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha is the best corner in the league, and while teams will line up to … Continue reading

Felix Jones may not benefit that much with Marion Barber released by Dallas Cowboys – Fantasy Football – ESPN

Eric Karabell Eric Karabell is a senior writer for ESPN.com. He has covered fantasy sports for ESPN since 2001, specializing in baseball and football. Eric is the host of the Baseball Today Podcast, is seen several times a week on ESPNEWS and contributes to ESPN The Magazine. He has been honored twice as fantasy sports … Continue reading

Nevada to begin random drug tests

The Nevada State Athletic Commission is once again in position to randomly drug test licensed fighters who are out-of-competition. Regular testing of athletes is expected to start this month. The commission has had the authority to randomly test its athletes since 2008, but financial restrictions have limited its ability to do so since 2009. That … Continue reading

Source: Reds calling up Dontrelle Willis

The Cincinnati Reds are calling up pitcher Dontrelle Willis from Triple-A Louisville and plan to start him Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, a source close to the team told ESPN.com. Willis, 29, takes the place of Edinson Volquez, who has been optioned to Louisville to work out his control issues. The Reds nearly called up … Continue reading