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March 20, 2012

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Former Steelers star Ward retires Hines Ward said he intended to keep playing when the Pittsburgh Steelers released him last month after 14 years with the franchise, but Pittsburgh's all-time leading receiver had tepid interest from other teams and announced his retirement Tuesday. Notre Dame transfer RB Carlisle out with broken ankle SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Last week, Amir Carlisle officially won the case to play in 2012 for Notre Dame. Now the question is when a recent injury will allow him to prepare to do that. Report: Manning, Broncos agree to $96M deal Peyton Manning is set to officially land in Denver, after the Broncos and Manning agreed on a five-year, $96 million contract Tuesday, according to an ESPN report. Bears' Smith checks out Texas LB Robinson The Chicago Bears have not made any noise in free agency since last week and it appears the club has shifted its focus to the April draft. Bulls' Hamilton not close to return ORLANDO, Fla. -- Chicago Bulls swingman Richard Hamilton said he only recently became able to lift his right arm above his head and that he has no target date for his return. Antoine Walker sells Miami Heat NBA championship ring Former Miami Heat star Antoine Walker sold his 2006 Heat championship ring as a part of bankruptcy case according to TMZ Sports. Illinois State ousted from NIT by Stanford in OT Aaron Bright scored four of his career-high 29 points in overtime and Stanford rallied to beat visiting Illinois State in the quarterfinals of the NIT in Palo Alto, Calif. Where will Tim Tebow end up for his next stop? With Peyton Manning displacing the ex-Florida star, where will the QB who led the Broncos to the AFC West title call home? Where will Tim Tebow end up for his next stop? Dolphins Jaguars Colts Elsewhere in the NFL Out of the NFL

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