NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Eddie Olczyk remembers the series as if it was yesterday. It was the spring of 1994, and his New York Rangers outlasted the New Jersey Devils in a thrilling, seven-game series to secure the Eastern Conference title.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Doty to hear arguments in NFLPA collusion case
Judge David Doty has agreed to hear arguments on Sept. 6 regarding the NFL Players Association's claim that the league and its owners conspired in collusion to establish a "secret $123 million salary cap" in 2010.
Adande: Griffin out for Olympics
Team USA showed its cohesion in rout of Dominican Republic, but at what price?
Stars goalie Bachman gets $625K deal for 2012-12 (Yahoo! Sports)
The Dallas Stars have signed goaltender Richard Bachman to a $625,000 contract for next season.
China-made Team USA uniforms ignite anger
Uniforms for U.S. Olympic athletes are American red, white and blue -- but made in China. That has members of Congress fuming.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Freeh Report: PSU leaders concealed facts
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joe Paterno and other top Penn State officials buried child sexual abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky more than a decade ago to avoid bad publicity, according to a scathing report Thursday that exposed a powerful "culture of reverence" for the football program and portrayed the Hall of Fame coach as more deeply involved in the scandal than previously thought.
Kidd ready to mentor Lin at point with Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- Jason Kidd is already talking about how he'll mentor Jeremy Lin even as the New York Knicks aren't ready to formally announce the young point guard will be returning.
Source: Bobcats sign Sessions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats have agreed to a two-year contract with former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Ramon Sessions.
China-made Team USA uniforms ignite anger
Uniforms for U.S. Olympic athletes are American red, white and blue -- but made in China. That has members of Congress fuming.
NFL files grievance asking Vilma to drop lawsuit
The NFL has filed a grievance with the players' union asking Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma to drop his defamation lawsuit against Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Cubs sign top pick Almora (Yahoo! Sports)
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Albert Almora, their first-round selection and No. 6 overall pick from last month's draft.
Nationals face Strasburg dilemma
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Stephen Strasburg chuckled the moment the subject was broached. His response sounded as if it had been memorized off a note card.
Tim Layden: USATF has no one to blame but itself for botched 100-meter runoff
EUGENE, Ore. -- At shortly before noon Pacific Time on Monday, a steady stream of trucks exited the gates of Hayward Field. Television trucks. Food trucks. Construction trucks. Instead of the echo of public address announcements excitedly translating the intricacies of a track meet for spectators, there was the incessant humming of power tools taking down temporary structures. Photo finish timing impresario Tom Jennings, whose company -- and mine -- had become entangled in a controversy that cast a shadow over the U.S. Olympic Trials, helped load up his company's semi-trailer for a trip to the next big meet. Vin Lananna, the de facto director of the trials, hustled around with a leather valise and his green-and-yellow Oregon sunglasses, already planning future events.
Oakland A's release LHP Brian Fuentes (Yahoo! Sports)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics have released left-hander Brian Fuentes.
For Nets, missing on Howard a setback amid strong offseason
The saga continues. Dwight Howard won't be leaving Orlando for Brooklyn -- at least not anytime soon. The Nets missed a huge opportunity amid a strong offseason, writes Zach Lowe.
Knicks' Woodson says Lin 'absolutely' will return
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Jeremy Lin will be staying put, in New York and as the Knicks' starting point guard.
Mavs bring in Kaman, plan to amnesty Haywood
DALLAS (AP) -- Chris Kaman has agreed to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks, giving the 7-foot center a chance to play with friend Dirk Nowitzki.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
For Nets, missing on Howard a setback amid strong offseason
The saga continues. Dwight Howard will not be leaving Orlando for Brooklyn, at least not anytime soon. The Nets missed a huge opportunity amid a strong offseason, writes Zach Lowe.
Clippers sign free agent Jamal Crawford (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jamal Crawford is moving down the West Coast to join the Los Angeles Clippers.
Albert Chen: Trout, Sale among most intriguing players to watch in second half
From a sensational rookie to a prospect who potentially could shake up the trade deadline, Albert Chen takes a closer look at five intriguing players to watch in baseball's second half.
Albert Chen: Trout, Sale among most intriguing players to watch in second half
The first thing you should know about the kid from Millville: He doesn't talk much, and when he does talk, he doesn't say much. Roy Hallenbeck knows this has always been true about Mike Trout. "He's a quiet kid, always has been a quiet kid ," says the baseball coach at Millville (N.J.) High, who's known Trout since he was five. "He really doesn't say anything."
2 alumni games scheduled for Winter Classic (Yahoo! Sports)
DETROIT (AP) -- Next season's Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs will include two alumni games and around 100 players from the storied franchises.
Pats' Kraft explains video with woman in bikini
Patriots owner Robert Kraft explained his presence in a video making the rounds on the Internet.
Albert Chen: Trout, Sale among most intriguing players to watch in second half
From a sensational rookie to a prospect who potentially could shake up the trade deadline, Albert Chen takes a closer look at five intriguing players to watch in baseball's second half.
Bills sign 3rd-round pick, WR T.J. Graham (Yahoo! Sports)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Receiver T.J. Graham has signed with the Buffalo Bills, who have now locked up all nine of their rookie draft picks in time for the start of training camp.
Cano reception during Home Run Derby causes stir (Yahoo! Sports)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The relentless booing of the Yankees' Robinson Cano by Kansas City fans during the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night drew national attention, and in some places scorn.
Rison sentenced to pay $300K in child support
Former NFL receiver Andre Rison was sentenced on Monday in federal district court in Phoenix to five years' probation and more than $300,000 in restitution for not paying child support.
Sam Amick: Nets remain optimistic for Howard deal
The Brooklyn Nets remain cautiously optimistic that they will be able to acquire Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard even after a potential four-team deal fell apart, according to league sources.
Luongo talking about leaving Canucks (Yahoo! Sports)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Star goalie Roberto Luongo said Friday night in a radio interview that he expects to leave the Vancouver Canucks, and could even end up with the rival Chicago Blackhawks.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Eagles' Lewis arrested after pulling fire alarm
Philadelphia Eagles running back Dion Lewis and his brother were arrested early Saturday morning after they pulled a fire alarm at an Albany area hotel.Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8144017/dion-lewis-philadelphia-eagles-arrested-pulling-fire-alarm
Sam Amick: Nets remain optimistic for Howard deal
The Brooklyn Nets remain cautiously optimistic that they will be able to acquire Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard even after a potential four-team deal fell apart, according to league sources.
Parise, Suter could make Minnesota the place to be (Yahoo! Sports)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota has never been ''flyover country'' to Zach Parise.
Nick Zaccardi, Gennady Fyodorov: With her all-time record set to fall, little-known Latynina looks back
MOSCOW -- The most decorated Olympian of all time -- or the person who will hold that distinction for about two more weeks -- could walk the streets of New York City unnoticed.
AP source: Yankees tell Reggie to steer clear (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees have told Mr. October to stay away this summer.
Eagles RB Lewis charged with falsely reporting fire
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles backup running back Dion Lewis was arrested in Albany over the weekend and charged with falsely reporting a fire and misdemeanor reckless endangerment.
Ravens LB Suggs remains optimistic of return
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs remains optimistic that he will play at some point during the 2012 season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in April.
Howard could return to Phils lineup this weekend (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ryan Howard is making progress in his rehabilitation for an Achillies injury, and the star first baseman could make his return to the major leagues this weekend.
Cain to oppose Verlander as All-Star lineups set
Detroit's Justin Verlander will startfor the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game against San Francisco's Matt Cain.
Pacers to match Trail Blazers' offer to Hibbert
The Pacers plan to match the Blazers' offer to Roy Hibbert.
Cain to oppose Verlander as All-Star lineups set
Detroit's Justin Verlander will startfor the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game against San Francisco's Matt Cain.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Source: WR Gordon to hold pro day Tuesday
Former Baylor wide receiver Josh Gordon, who has declared for Thursday's supplemental draft, is scheduled to hold his pro day on Tuesday at the Houston Texans' training facility, according to a league source.
Wiggins dominates first Tour time trial
BESANCON, France (AP) -- If Monday's time trial at the Tour de France was "the test of truth" - as one top rider called it - then Bradley Wiggins aced it.
Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20120709/tour-de-france-stage-9/?xid=si_topstories
NHL, union meet twice; agree to talk next week (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL and NHL Players' Association have completed two days of negotiations in New York and agreed to continue talks next week in Toronto.
Verlander, Cain named starters for All-Star game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Detroit's Justin Verlander will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star game against San Francisco's Matt Cain.
Sam Amick: Magic send free agent Anderson to Hornets in sign-and-trade
Orlando has agreed to send restricted free agent forward Ryan Anderson to New Orleans in a sign-and-trade for forward Gustavo Ayon, sources confirmed to SI.com.
Hornets to get Magic's Anderson in trade
Orlando has agreed to send restricted free agent forward Ryan Anderson to New Orleans in a sign-and-trade for forward Gustavo Ayon, sources confirmed to SI.com.
Dodgers SS Gordon out 6 weeks with injured thumb (Yahoo! Sports)
PHOENIX (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb that will require surgery, and he's expected to miss six weeks.
NFLPA, Vilma make more legal moves in bounty case (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of three players suspended in connection with the bounty investigation, calling Commissioner Roger Goodell ''incurably and evidently biased.''
AP source: Hornets, Magic swapping Ayon, Anderson (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Orlando has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal, sending restricted free agent forward Ryan Anderson to New Orleans for forward Gustavo Ayon, a person familiar with the agreement said.
Cardinals rally to beat Marlins 5-4 (Yahoo! Sports)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Rafael Furcal warmed up for his National League All-Star Game start by triggering a home plate celebration. Heath Bell heads into the All-Star break with his job in jeopardy.
Ian Thomsen: With title in tow, James forming foundation of newest Dream Team
It's always something with LeBron James. Fresh off winning an NBA championship, Ian Thomsen writes the MVP is welcoming his newest challenge: leading Team USA to Olympic gold.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Hunter-Reay takes Toronto for 3rd straight win
Coming off two wins on oval courses, Ryan Hunter-Reay showed he can also dominate a street course, winning the Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday.
Ian Thomsen: With title in tow, James forming foundation of newest Dream Team
It's always something with LeBron James. Fresh off winning an NBA championship, Ian Thomsen writes the MVP is welcoming his newest challenge: leading Team USA to Olympic gold.
Ravens LB Suggs remains optimistic of return
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs remains optimistic that he will play at some point during the 2012 season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in April.
Foligno signs 3-year, $9.15M deal with Jackets (Yahoo! Sports)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Nick Foligno to a three-year, $9.15 million contract.
Ochocinco has designs on playing until he's 40
Chad Ochocinco says he wants to play untii he's 40 years old.Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8129639/miami-dolphins-wide-receiver-chad-ochocinco-wants-play-40
Gonzalez wins 12th as Nationals top Rockies 4-1 (Yahoo! Sports)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gio Gonzalez knew he wasn't going back to the mound after throwing 102 pitches in 101-degree heat.
Serena taken to 3 sets, wins 5th Wimbledon
Serena Williams won her fifth Wimbledon title, and 14th major championship, by beating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 Saturday.
After landing Kidd, Knicks can move to keeping Lin (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Knicks view Jason Kidd as Jeremy Lin's teammate, not a replacement.
Vilma asks judge to vacate NFL suspension (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has amended his lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league, asking a federal judge in New Orleans to overturn his suspension and issue a preliminary injunction that would allow Vilma to work while the case is pending.
US guard Chris Paul has sprained right thumb (Yahoo! Sports)
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The U.S. Olympic basketball team said Saturday that guard Chris Paul's injury is a sprained right thumb.
Miller resigns as Trail Blazers president (Yahoo! Sports)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Larry Miller has resigned as president of the Portland Trail Blazers.
W. Klitschko stops Thompson, retains title belts
Wladimir Klitschko stopped Tony Thompson in the sixth round to keep a comfortable hold on his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles Saturday night.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Sources: Knicks ahead of Heat in Camby chase
The only way for the Heat to make a Marcus Camby deal work is a sign-and-trade with the Houston Rockets. The Rockets, however, are interested in a sign-and-trade with the Knicks but not with the Heat, sources told ESPN.com.
Stewart takes lead on last lap, wins Daytona
Tony Stewart charged past Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth on the final lap Saturday night, then held on to win as his challengers stacked up in a melee at Daytona International Speedway.
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