Falcons' LBs will band together if lockout occurs
FLOWERY BRANCH - Stephen Nicholas said Thursday he and other Atlanta Falcons linebackers plan to work out together this offseason if the lack of a new collective bargaining agreement means there are no team workouts.

Pettitte set to retire
NEW YORK - Andy Pettitte is going ahead with his decision to retire, leaving the New York Yankees with two huge holes in what appears to be a rather wobbly starting rotation.

Rangers drop star Guerrero
NEW YORK - Vladimir Guerrero became a free agent Wednesday when the AL champion Texas Rangers declined his $9 million mutual option, and Adrian Beltre hit the market when he turned down his $10 million player option with the Boston Red Sox.

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