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The News
After weeks of speculation, Darren Sharper (knee) will be placed on New Orleans' physically unable to perform list, according to NewOrleans.com. Recovering from microfracture surgery, he will now be ineligible to play until Week 7.

Our View
After all that summer trash talking, he will now be unable to play against the Vikings next Thursday as the NFL season kicks off. Despite his monster 2009 campaign, don't look for him to be a big contributor in 2010 as age and injury finally start to catch up with him.

The News
Adam Russell has been recalled from Triple-A Portland.

Our View
In 9.2 innings of work earlier this season, he posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.14 WHIP while fanning 11. He could be a nice addition as the Pads look to nail down the National League West.

The News
The Hawks have signed free agent big man Etan Thomas, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo.

Our View
He'll be a backup center at best. The Hawks are still exploring any and all options to help the team slow down Dwight Howard.

The News
The Bruins have signed Wyatt Smith to a one-year deal, according to the team's official site.

Our View
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Smith scored 48 points over 70 games in the AHL last season.

The News
Kenny Perry has filed for early withdrawal from this week's Deutsche Bank Championship, citing "mental and physical exhaustion," according to PGATour.com.

Our View
Perry has been through a rough season, coming into the FedExCup Playoffs ranked 90th on the point standings. This decision insures he will not advance to the BMW Championship but it sounds like Perry is fine with that, opting for rest. The article link also has quotes from Perry's agent Alan Bullington noting the golfer has already begun planning his schedule for next season and, as age 50 approaches, Bullington notes Perry will be giving opportunities on the Champions Tour full consideration.

The News
Kyle Busch is one win away from the single-season record for wins in the Nationwide Series, according to NASCAR.com.

Our View
Kyle Busch and Sam Ard both won 10 races in 2008 and 1983, respectively. Busch has already reached that total this season, and he has his first shot at the record this weekend at Atlanta.