Steelers DT Hoke announces retirement
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01/25/2012 - Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Chris Hoke has announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL.
The 35-year-old nose tackle from Brigham Young University had three tackles in six games this year for the Steelers before undergoing season-ending surgery on his neck.
For his career, Hoke played in 114 games, all with the Steelers, recording 83 total tackles and two sacks.
Macomb, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Western Illinois football is seeking a defensive coordinator again after the recently hired Kevin Corless resigned due to personal reasons. Corless, who spent nine seasons leading the defense at Arkansas State f
<< D.C. United signs Argentine defender Dudar
Washington, D.C. (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.C. United announced the signing of
Argentine defender Emiliano Dudar on Wednesday, pending the receipt of an
International Transfer Certificate and visa.
Dudar, 30, joins D.C. from Swiss sid
<< Diamondbacks sign P Ziegler to 1-year deal
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided
arbitration with Brad Ziegler, agreeing to terms with the reliever on a one-
year contract.
Ziegler split the 2011 season with Oakland and Arizona, and went
<< Wigan signs Chile international Beausejour
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan announced Wednesday that it has signed
Chilean international Jean Beausejour from Birmingham City for an undisclosed
fee.
Beausejour, 27, passed a medical at the DW Stadium and has put pen to paper on
<< Ovechkin's All-Star flair will be missed
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Every time the NHL All-Star Game is played
I can't help but wish that it was an Olympic year instead.
Don't get me wrong there are aspects of All-Star weekend that I enjoy, but it
just pales in comparison
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indianapolis Colts have named former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as the team's next head coach. The Colts, coming off a 2-14 season, needed a new head coach after getting rid o
Alouettes sign Boulay, Mims >>
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Alouettes signed safety Etienne
Boulay and wide receiver Adam Mims to two-year deals on Wednesday.
Boulay only played in four games last season due to a concussion. In six
seasons, all w
Cardinals sign P Motte >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals have avoided
arbitration with Jason Motte, signing the reliever to a one-year contract on
Wednesday.
Motte emerged as the club's closer late last year, recording nine save
San Jose State extends MacIntyre >>
San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Jose State extended the contract of
head football coach Mike MacIntyre through the 2017 season.
"In two years as San Jose State's head coach, Mike MacIntyre created a new
dynamic that articula
Suns' Lopez gets one-game suspension >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez has been
suspended one game without pay for improper conduct towards a game official.
The incident occurred with 8:14 remaining in the second quarter of the Suns'
99-96
Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game
How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.
Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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