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Headlines   • Dodgers ink P Estes to minor league deal   • Mets reach agreement with P Redding   • Former pitcher Dave Roberts dies   • Royals sign Bloomquist to two-year deal   • Penny, Red Sox agree to one-year deal   • 2009 Tampa Bay Rays Roster   • 2009 Texas Rangers Roster   • Kotsay close to re-signing with Red Sox   • Padres agree to terms with OF Hairston

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Headlines   • Tomlinson doubtful against Steelers with groin injury   • Eagles' Westbrook probable for Sunday; Runyan questionable   • Mason, Reed, Heap among eight questionable Ravens for Saturday   • Titans' defensive stars expected to play Saturday, Mawae out   • Familiarity Breeds Contempt   • Pigskin Prognosticators - Divisional Playoff Games   • Boldin misses practice Thursday, will be a game-time decision   • Eagles' Westbrook stays rested, but Samuel back at practice   • Mangini lands in Cleveland

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Headlines   • Ridnour's last-second shot lifts Bucks over Nets   • NBA Game Summary - New Jersey at Milwaukee   • Gordon, Bulls hold off Wizards   • NBA Game Summary - Washington at Chicago   • McGrady, Rockets edge Thunder   • NBA Game Summary - Houston at Oklahoma City   • James and Cavs dominate slumping Celtics   • NBA Game Summary - Boston at Cleveland   • Butler, Hornets sting Clippers

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Headlines   • Kotalik, Miller carry Sabres in shootout win over Rangers   • NHL Game Summary - NY Rangers at Buffalo   • Mason, Blue Jackets deal Capitals rare home loss   • NHL Game Summary - Columbus at Washington   • Leafs' Grabovski suspended three games   • Oilers place Hemsky on IR   • Sophomores and rookies to face off in NHL YoungStars Game   • Pens' Fedotenko sidelined with broken hand   • Ryan's natural hat trick not enough as Ducks fall to Kings

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Headlines   • Ogilvy remains on top in Hawaii   • Drysdale vaults into lead in South Africa   • Asia takes 3-1 lead at Royal Trophy   • Ogilvy leads season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship   • Fisher, Jeppesen share Joburg Open lead   • Golf Course Review - Huntingdon Valley C.C. (Toomey/Flynn nines)   • Singh sidelined by knee injury   • This Week in Golf - January 8th through January 11th   • Little change in World Rankings

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Headlines   • Final 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results   • Johnson clinches another Nextel Cup championship   • Three-Peat: Johnson captures record-tying third-straight Cup title   • 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results/Schedule   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Ford 400 Preview   • Johnson on the brink of third-straight title with Phoenix win   • Johnson on the brink of third consecutive title with Phoenix win   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview   • Fuel strategy pays off for Edwards with Texas victory

News Stories Things continue to go well for Barbaro Inaugural St. Louis Derby draws 12 Wagers to be refunded from 3rd "Jug" future pool Lava Man captures Pacific Classic Lava Man one to beat in Pacific Classic New harness track set to open in Pennsylvania Total Truth morning line favorite in 3rd "Jug" future pool Barbaro well enough to go outside

Player Search Player name: Or choose a letter: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Team: Select a Team Anaheim Mighty Ducks Atlanta Thrashers Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Phoenix Coyotes Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks St. Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning Vancouver Canucks Washington Capitals Position: Select a Position Goalie Center Winger Defenseman Valtteri Filppula #51 | Center | Detroit Red Wings Height: 6-0    Weight: 180    Shoots: L    Born: March 20, 1984, Vantaa, Finland   Profile     Player Notes     Articles     Split Stats     Game Log     Player Comparison   Career Stats Year Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG Shots Shot% SOG SOAT 2005-06 DET 4 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0 0 2006-07 DET 73 10 7 17 8 20 0 0 0 0 1 76 13.2 0 2 2007-08 DET 78 19 17 36 16 28 3 5 0 0 3 122 15.6 0 0 2008-09 DET 40 5 11 16 4 28 0 0 0 0 0 59 8.5 0 0 Player Notes January 8, 2009 Valtteri Filppula is nursing a hip ailment, but is still expected to play tonight against the Stars, according to the Detroit News. January 7, 2009 Valtteri Filppula didn't practice today while nursing his hip ailment, but is still expected to play Thursday against the Stars, according to MLive.com. December 6, 2008 Valtteri Filppula registered a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the division rival Blackhawks.