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A look ahead to the Giants’ battle with the Eagles for first place in the NFC East
PLAYERS TO WATCH: On offense, the Giants will look to exploit new Eagles MLB Jamar Chaney . The rookie, a seventh-round pick, will make his first NFL start in place of Stewart Bradley, who dislocated his elbow against the Cowboys.

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Twins tout first major Japanese signing; Tsuyoshi Nishioka prepares for middle infield spot
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins gave Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka a warm welcome, trying to make Target Field feel a little less foreign. Nishioka was introduced at a news conference Saturday afternoon.

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Baseball’s average salary exceeds $3 million for the first time
The Associated Press reports that the average salary in Major League Baseball has surpassed $3 million for the first time. Here’s a breakdown of the average salaries and minimum salaries in Major League Baseball going back to 1967. Two thoughts: 1) I remember back in the 80s when Sports Illustrated ran a story with all…

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