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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Coach Tom Coughlin said he was upset and surprised when Steve Smith left for Philadelphia on Wednesday.Coughlin said the New York Giants were not given a chance to counter the Eagles' offer and were fully under the impression that Smith would give them the opportunity if things got close with another team."We were constantly told that if and when the market did develop that we would always be included in what was going on," Coughlin said. "I am upset. So is everybody. But we are disappointed in the fact that ... it's like lining up for the race and you are in the locker room and nobody tells you that the race is going to be run. That is the disappointing thing here. I don't believe that we were given the opportunity to do what we can do."Smith responded to irate Giants fans on his Facebook page by reiterating that the Giants didn't want him as much as the Eagles did. [Read the full article] To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.CLEVELAND -- Justin Morneau has returned to the Minnesota Twins more than two months after neck surgery.The Twins reinstated the first baseman and former American League MVP from the disabled list before Friday's game at Cleveland. Morneau was on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester.To make room on the roster, the Twins placed reserve outfielder Jason Repko on the 15-day DL because of bursitis in his left shoulder.Morneau's return means the Twins finally have their opening day lineup intact. Michael Cuddyer and Danny Valencia are the only regulars who haven't missed time to injuries this year.Morneau and fellow franchise cornerstone Joe Mauer have only been in the lineup together in nine of the last 198 games, including the playoffs. [Read the full article] To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.OMAHA, Neb. -- The NCAA has given final approval for the use of instant replay to review certain calls at the 2012 College World Series.Reviewable plays would be limited to deciding if an apparent home run is fair or foul, whether a batted ball left the playing field for a home run or a ground-rule double, or whether there is fan interference on apparent home runs.The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee proposed the rule, and it was approved Thursday by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel.Instant replay won't be used in regionals and super regionals because not all venues will have access to the same technology as TD Ameritrade Park, the new home of the CWS.To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. [Read the full article] 
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