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Gay wows in debut as Raptors overpower Clips

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Rudy Gay wowed a sellout crowd by scoring 20 points in his Toronto debut, leading the Raptors to a 98-73 rout of the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

Dan Devine, yahoo.com

When the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre on Friday night, they'll do so without key reserve Matt Barnes, whom the NBA has suspended without pay for one game for perpetrating this aggressive bit of throat violenc…

CNNSI.com

BOSTON (AP) -- An official with knowledge of the deal says the Boston Red Sox have signed first baseman Lyle Overbay to a minor league contract.

Jim Cavan, nytimes.com

Much was said about Memphis trading away its talented star Rudy Gay, but getting Tayshaun Prince from Detroit may pay more dividends than people expect.

Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com

Casey Janssen performed well last season in place of an injured Sergio Santos. With the two healthy, the role of Blue Jays closer is up for grabs.

Richard Justice, MLB.com

The Blue Jays' winter of high-profile acquisitions made them a trendy favorite to win the American League East, but arguments can be made for the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays and Orioles as well. Only one thing is certain: The competition in the division will…

Eric Freeman, yahoo.com

Over his career, veteran Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Vince Carter has developed a reputation as a player who doesn't much enjoy playing through injury. At times, particularly during his darkest days with the Toronto Raptors, it was even suggested th…