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2:35 PM ET, February 5, 2016

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Kate Hairopoulos / Dallas Morning News:
Johnny Manziel's father: If son doesn't get help, QB 'won't live to see his 24th birthday'  —  Johnny Manziel's family is concerned for his well-being, but the NFL quarterback has twice declined to be admitted to area rehabilitation facilities in the last week, according to his father, Paul Manziel.
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Deion Sanders says Johnny Manziel's volatile relationship with Colleen Crowley ‘is crippling him’  —  Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com By Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders said Thursday that Johnny Manziel's volatile relationship with Colleen Crowley is his No. 1 problem.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Sign David Aardsma To Minor League Deal  —  The Blue Jays announced that they have signed right-hander David Aardsma to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.  —  Aardsma, a client of TWC Sports, will look to force his way into a bullpen …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles sign left-hander Hideki Okajima to minor league deal
Gregory Strong / Canadian Press:
Jose Bautista says he'd like to be a Toronto Blue Jay for life  —  Toronto slugger Jose Bautista would like to be a Blue Jay for life.  It appears to be up to the team's new front office to make the next move.  —  Bautista, who is entering the final year of his contract …
Bill Novak / madison.com:
Ex-Badgers star Montee Ball arrested for allegedly battering girlfriend at Downtown hotel  —  Former Wisconsin Badgers star running back Montee Ball was arrested by Madison police early Friday after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend into a table at a Downtown hotel.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers' Howie Kendrick on MLB free agent system: 'It's hurting everybody'  —  It was the opportunity Howie Kendrick awaited his entire baseball career.  —  For the first time, after 10 years in the big leagues, five playoff berths, and one All-Star Game, Kendrick became a free agent in November.
Washington Post:
Inside Peyton Manning's secret investigation into Al Jazeera documentary  —  BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Five days before a documentary alleged that quarterback Peyton Manning and other star athletes had used performance-enhancing drugs, two men hired by Manning's lawyers visited the parents of the documentary's key witness.
WCMH-TV:
Retired Marietta officer able to purchase K9 partner for $1  —  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Retired Marietta Police Officer Matt Hickey will get to keep his K9 Ajax.  —  Mayor Joe Matthew says Hickey has purchased the K9 for $1.00.  —  The mayor says the city's legal consultant with state attorneys make sure all laws were followed.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
J.J. Hoover Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Reds  —  Right-hander J.J. Hoover has won his arbitration hearing against the Reds and will be awarded a $1.4MM salary as opposed to the $1.225MM figure submitted by Cincinnati, Jon Heyman reports (via Twitter).  The Ballengee Group client …
Discussion: Red Reporter
WNCT-TV:
Continuing Coverage: Dave Mirra dead at 41  —  GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) - BMX legendary athlete Dave Mirra died Thursday afternoon in Greenville.  —  Greenville Police said at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Pinewood Road for an apparent suicide.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Trade Despaigne To Orioles, Announce Rodney Deal  —  The Orioles and Padres are in agreement on a trade that will send right-hander Odrisamer Despaigne to Baltimore in exchange for minor league right-hander Jean Cosme, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Andy Nguyen / Eye Opener:
We're Gunna Eat HOW Much On Super Bowl Sunday?! … Super Bowl is the second largest day for food consumption in the U.  —  S.?  —  Here are some  —  game day  —  numbers for you to chew on.  —  According to the National Chicken Council, more than 1.3 billion wings are expected to be devoured
Discussion: WTVR-TV and fox8.com
 
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Sources: Orioles still interested in free-agent righty Gallardo
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Julie Edwards / WKRN-TV:
Wall collapses onto car in downtown Nashville; Woman injured
Discussion: WJTV, WSPA-TV and WJHL
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks may explore market for relief help
Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Mets plan to use sixth starter, even early in the season
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
MLB's qualifying-offer system is stacked against low-revenue clubs
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