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After being released by the Bears, fullback Bryan Robinson, who snubbed overtures from Washington, Denver, New England and Detroit, is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Dolphins.
 -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Hoping to get him on the practice squad, the Steelers waived quarterback Brian St. Pierre. But he might be claimed by the Bills.
 -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Redskins could sign a player or two by tomorrow and free-agent running back Lamar Smith is among those being considered.
 -- Washington Post

If the Bears are still entertaining thoughts of trading running back Anthony Thomas, the A-Train says, "All aboard!"
 -- Chicago Sun Times

The Dolphins have a strong interest in bringing back former tight end Jed Weaver, cut by the Broncos.
 -- Palm Beach Post

Receiver Reggie Swinton could return to the Packers after he was cut by Detroit on Sunday and went unclaimed on waivers.
 -- Green Bay News-Chronicle

Receiver Kevin Dyson, released by the Chargers, could be headed to the Dolphins.
 -- The Tennessean

Rams president of football operations Jay Zygmunt said the team still wants to sign Orlando Pace to a long term deal. Pace will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's opener.
 -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After missing the entire preseason with injuries, Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey will start in the season opener.
 -- New York Daily News

Colts coach Tony Dungy didn't rule out the possibility of acquiring Tim Couch.
-- Indianapolis Star

Running back James Jackson said he expects to be in Cleveland all season and won't be a disruption.
 -- Akron Beacon Journal

MLB

Don't be surprised if Cubs GM Jim Hendry tries to shop Sammy Sosa this offseason. Aramis Ramirez will be a cornerstone for years to come. And the Tribune Co. is preparing for the offseason exit of Moises Alou, whose $11 million option won't be picked up.
 -- Chicago Sun-Times

Larry Bowa could land in Flushing as Art Howe's bench coach in 2005.
 -- New York Daily News

Mets GM Jim Duquette said Howe was safe for the rest of the season but indicated there would be a review after the season.
 -- Newark Star-Ledger

The Giants' decision on picking up Brett Tomko's option might hinge on how they view their younger pitchers, Jerome Williams, Noah Lowry, Brad Hennessey and Jesse Foppert.
 -- San Francisco Chronicle

The Red Sox didn't call up Byung-Hyun Kim following Pawtucket's final game yesterday, indicating Boston might have second thoughts about Kim rejoining the club for the final month.
 -- Boston Herald

NBA

Dikembe Mutombo has agreed with the Bulls to a trade that will bring him to Houston in exchange for Eric Piatkowski, Adrian Griffin and Mike Wilks.
 -- Houston Chronicle

76ers president/GM Billy King is in discussions that might lead to a buyout or trade for Sixers backup guard Greg Buckner.
 -- Philadelphia Daily News

With one year left on his contract for $14.6 million, it sounds like the Blazers' Shareef Abdur-Rahim is headed for the Knicks.
 -- Orlando Sentinel

Baron Davis isn't on the trading block, Hornets GM Allan Bristow said.
 -- New Orleans Times-Picayune

Hockey

Brett Hull won't be in the lineup again tonight, when the U.S. faces Russia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Hockey.
 -- Detroit Free Press

Simon Gagne, nursing an injured foot, expects to play in Canada's quarterfinal showdown against Slovakia tomorrow. Slovakia defenseman Zdeno Chara will also play despite an injured thumb
 -- Toronto Sun

Soccer

A scan revealed no broken rib, but David Beckham is doubtful for England's World Cup qualifier against Poland tomorrow.
 -- Guardian (UK)

Wales national team manager Mark Hughes has played down speculation he'd accept the manager's post at Blackburn, whose manager Graeme Souness quit yesterday to take over at Newcastle.
 -- Guardian (UK)