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November 20, 2009

Chicago White Sox close to deal with Omar Vizquel

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel.

November 19, 2009

Diamondbacks acquire RHP Aaron Heilman from Cubs

PHOENIX (AP) — Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.

November 15, 2009

Packers beat Cowboys 17-7 to cool off Dallas

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Charles Woodson wouldn’t let the Green Bay Packers’ season slip away.

Favre to Rice helps Vikings get past Lions 27-10

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Even when Sidney Rice is tightly covered, Brett Favre isn’t afraid to fire a pass downfield.

Seabrook’s OT goal lifts Blackhawks over Sharks

CHICAGO (AP) — A perfect homestand against the Western Conference elite reminded the Chicago Blackhawks just how good they are.

Johnson wins at Phoenix to cruise into finale

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship.

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Cubs bring back Grabow, deal Heilman

I suppose it's been a pretty good week for the Chicago Cubs ... though there's a ton of work left to be done if the Cubs want to get back in a position to contend for a championship.

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Lincecum, Greinke win Cy Young awards

Zack Greinke justly won the American League Cy Young award earlier this week. I'm not so sure Tim Lincecum of San Francisco deserved his second straight win in the NL, which he received today.