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Neither Clint Dempsey nor Brad Evans of the Sounders were called up to fill spots on the U.S. Men’s National Team for its first two World Cup qualifiers against St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad/Tobago. But Nigeria called up Obafemi Martins and Guatamala summoned Marco Pappa.

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The NFL did not fine Dallas SS Jeff Heath for his injury-inducing hit on Seattle WR Ricardo Lockette that sent Lockette to the hospital for five days, but has slapped Seahawks DE Michael Bennett with a $20,000 fine for a late hit on Cowboys’ QB Matt Cassel that drew a penalty.

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As expected, the Mariners Friday made a qualifying offer to free-agent RHP Hisashi Iwakuma for one year at $15.8 million, and general manager Jerry Dipoto reached into his recent history with the Los Angeles Angels to claim off waivers OF Dan Robertson, 30, likely to fill a role as a fourth outfielder.

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Seattle Seahawks WR Ricardo Lockette was released from a Dallas hospital Thursday afternoon, five days after suffering a season-ending injury against the Dallas Cowboys when he was knocked unconscious by safety Jeff Heath during a punt return. He will continue treatment by receiving Sports Medicine Injury Therapy. He will be reciving the best sport injury treatment

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Just when the Seahawks seemed as healthy as any NFL team has right to expect at midseason, LT Russell Okung rolled an ankle in practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s 1:25 p.m. game in Dallas against the Cowboys and their maniacal pass rusher, DE Greg Hardy.

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New general manager Jerry Dipoto continued his restructuring of the Mariners’ front office Thursday, promoting three individuals to key executive positions, including Jeff Kingston, named the club’s vice president and assistant GM for baseball operations. In his new role, Kingston will oversee the player development department.

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