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Chicago among 4 cities pitching European delegates Chicago and three other cities vying for the 2016 Summer Games will make their case Friday to the regional group with the most votes in the Olympic movement. Cowboys will put Felix Jones on IR Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones is done for the season. The team said Thursday that Jones, one of Dallas' two first-round draft picks, will be placed on injured reserve because of a big left toe injury sustained while doing rehabilitation after hurting his left hamstring Oct. 12. Camarillo signs extension with Dolphins Receiver Greg Camarillo's breakout year with the Miami Dolphins has earned him a new contract. Vikings practice without 'Williams Wall' Minnesota Vikings star defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams have gone before the NFL to discuss their positive test for a banned diuretic. Denver TE Jackson goes on IR The Denver Broncos placed tight end Nate Jackson on injured reserve Thursday, bringing back Chad Mustard to take his place on the roster. Pats QB Cassel is inspiration for other backups Matt Cassel says becoming a solid starting quarterback after three years on the New England Patriots bench can be an inspiration to other backups. Abbott, Joubert face off in Moscow When posters for the Cup of Russia were printed, American skater Jeremy Abbott wasn't even listed. Now he shapes up as one of the stars. Phillies Utley (hip), Feliz (back) to have surgery Philadelphia Phillies All Star second baseman Chase Utley and starting third baseman Pedro Feliz (FAY'-leez) will undergo surgery within the next week. Mussina calls it a career after first 20-win year New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina announced his retirement Thursday even as he comes off his first 20-win season. I could have been a good F1 driver, says Rossi MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi said Thursday he could have been a good Formula One driver if he had made the switch three years ago. Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son Hal George Steinbrenner's 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended Thursday when he passed control of baseball's most famous team to his youngest son, Hal. Browns GM Savage sent e-mail containing expletive Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage sent an e-mail containing an expletive in response to a disparaging message he received from a fan during the team's Monday night game against Buffalo, coach Romeo Crennel confirmed Thursday. Crennel said he spoke with Savage, who sent the e-mail during Cleveland's 29-27 win over the Bills. 2010 Tour de France to start in Rotterdam The 2010 Tour de France will start in Rotterdam, organizers said Thursday. Browns' Quinn has broken finger Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn broke his right index finger in the first half of Monday night's win over Buffalo, but will try to play Sunday against the Houston Texans. 27 horses killed in blaze at western Ky. stable Fire swept through a barn at a former race track Thursday, killing 27 horses. It was the second deadly blaze this year at Riverside Downs in western Kentucky, near the Indiana border. Among the horses killed was Kept Lady, which won a race Sunday at Churchill Downs . Bengals: Ocho Cinco will not play against Steelers The Cincinnati Bengals say Chad Ocho Cinco, the wide receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson, will be deactivated for Thursday night's game with the Pittsburgh Steelers for violating a team rule. 2010 Tour to start from Rotterdam Race organizers say the 2010 Tour de France will start in the Netherlands. The 97th edition of the showcase race will begin on July 3 in Rotterdam, which the Amaury Sport Organization said was chosen ahead of Utrecht, another Dutch city. NFL says Cowboys' Pacman Jones can return Dec. 7 The NFL is giving Adam "Pacman" Jones another chance. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday the suspended cornerback has been reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell, but he must miss two more games -- this Sunday and the following game on Thanksgiving. He'll be back Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh. RSS URL: http://syndication.boston.com/sports/news/?mode=rss_10

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