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Even though he is available on a free transfer his time on Tyneside has been plagued by injury problems, including a broken metatarsal bone, knee ligament damage sustained at the 2006 World Cup, a double hernia operation and a thigh problem.
BBC: Hull 'serious' about bid for Owen
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The Pittsburgh Penguins crushed the New York Islanders 5-0 in their playoff opener on Wednesday night, looking very much like a Stanley Cup contender even with captain Sidney Crosby relegated to well-dressed cheerleader due to a broken jaw that isn't quite healed.
NPR: Penguins Set Tone With 5-0 Romp Over Islanders
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Harlequins wing David Strettle, who impressed in England's defeat to Ireland in the last Six Nations, returns after a broken bone in his foot ruled him out of the World Cup.
BBC: Vainikolo named in England squad