DeSean updates

DeSean Jackson seems to be a popular free agent. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents With the surprising news from late last week that the Eagles had released DeSean Jackson, a free agency period that was turning somewhat boring has been reinvigorated...

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Rockets: No Beverley surgery

Patrick Beverley won't be out all that long with his knee injury. (USATSI)More NBA: Power Rankings | Expert Picks | Latest news & notesYahoo Sports reports that Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley will not undergo surgery to repair or remove his torn meniscus, and will be available to return...

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Sunday’s recaps

Basketball Hot News Report: Warriors’ Andrew Bogut out 4-7 days with hip injury, could be longerThe Warriors need Andrew Bogut if they are going to get out of the first round. They outscore teams by 8 points per 100 possessions when he is on the court — he anchors their defense, which is a little better with him playing, but his presence in the paint also helps their offensive spacing (the Warriors...

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Report: Blount, Steelers agree

LeGarrette Blount joins the Steelers on a two-year deal. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Top free agents The Steelers have agreed to a two-year deal with running back LeGarrette Blount, the team announced Friday.Contract details via the Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson:LeGarrette...

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Griffin (back) leaves early

Blake Griffin was forced to exit Saturday against the Rockets in the first quarter because of back spasms.Midway through the first quarter Griffin grabbed at his lower back and crumpled to the floor before heading to the locker room. He played only six minutes, scoring seven points.Griffin's not expected to miss extended time, but back spasms can be a tricky, lingering issue. With the playoffs nearing,...

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Kings owner backs lottery changes, tourney idea

Vivek Ranadive has ideas for fixing tanking. (USATSI) More NBA: Power Rankings | Expert Picks | Latest news, notes In a Q&A with Vivek Ranadive, majority owner of the Sacramento Kings, Ranadive discussed the subject of tanking and his solution for it. It's a radical system that's less aggressive...

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Vikings’ Zimmer calls Manziel’s pro day ‘a sideshow’

Johnny Manziel got mostly rave reviews Thursday. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents For the most part, the pro day workout by Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M on Thursday was an impressive display of accuracy, arm strength and a nice touch on his...

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MJD to Raiders

Maurice Jones-Drew reportedly is headed back to his hometown. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents The free agent running back market has, for the most part, been rather soft for players like Knowshon Moreno, Darren McFadden and Ben Tate -- surprisingly,...

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Report: Texans trying to trade out of No. 1 spot

Could the Bills target Jadeveon Clowney with the first-overall pick? (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Top free agents It was only a matter of time, really. The Texans hold the first-overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and according to a report, the team is interested in...

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Report: Patriots, Wilfork agree to three-year deal

Vince Wilfork will get a chance to retire as a Patriot. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents Two weeks ago, nose tackle Vince Wilfork reportedly asked the Patriots for his release. He was in the final year of a deal that would pay him $7.5 million...

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Look: George H.W. takes in Johnny Manziel pro day

More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents With more than 100 media members and 31 of 32 NFL teams in attendance at Johnny Manziel's pro day Thursday, somebody even more noteworthy has arrived.A former President of the United States.Some dude named George has shown up for Manziel's pro day, via @DeWittCBS. pic.twitter.com/ejFMHZWEQa— Josh Katzowitz (@joshkatzowitz)...

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Duncan drops 29 on Nuggets, Spurs win 15th straight

Basketball Hot News Report: Mark Jackson demoted Brian Scalabrine for arguing with Warriors assistant coach Pete MyersSomething is going wrong in Golden State. Well-functioning teams don’t demote assistant coaches at this point in the season.What’s so strange about this Brian Scalabrine saga: The Warriors, by all other appearances, are having an excellent year.Led by their stout defense, the 44-27...

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Dolphins seeking Mike Wallace trade; Eagles in mix?

Wallace didn't exactly have a smooth first season in South Florida. (USATSI)More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents The Dolphins remain open to dealing Mike Wallace, according to league sources.The Dolphins, who according to sources entertained the possibility...

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NFL’s PR chief fires back at Mark Cuban’s comments

Greg Aiello thanked Mark Cuban for being such a big fan. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweaked the NFL a couple days ago, saying the league would implode in 10 years' time because of its greed in trying to expand...

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Warriors’ Jackson forces Scalabrine reassignment?

You will barely see Brian Scalabrine around the Warriors for now thanks to Mark Jackson. (USATSI) During the early part of the season, the Brooklyn Nets had plenty of coaching drama when Jason Kidd reassigned assistant Lawrence Frank to doing daily reports and not being so heavily involved with the...

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Philbin: ‘I believe strongly’ in Dolphins locker room

More NFL offseason: NFL Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Top free agents ORLANDO — Joe Philbin's had a handful of media appearances since the Ted Wells report was released. And in each one he's been grilled about leadership and the Miami locker room culture.Tuesday during the AFC coaches' breakfast at the 2014 NFL owners' meetings was no different. And, like he has before, Philbin praised his locker...

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Vick would be ‘happy’ if Jackson joined Jets too

Michael Vick would be 'happy' if DeSean Jackson joined him in New York. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents Based on everything that's being talked about around the Eagles, DeSean Jackson is as good as gone from the Philly roster.So where does...

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Brees to Jimmy Graham: ‘Be patient’ on deal issues

Drew Brees says Jimmy Graham needs to 'be patient.'(USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents Drew Brees knows about negotiations with the Saints under the franchise tag. They're not easy, and they're not fast but they can pay off in a big way.So when...

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A-League: Brisbane Roar to title with last-gasp win

GettyImagesBrisbane Roar celebrate clinching the Premiers Plate.George Bratton's goal two minutes into stoppage time saw Brisbane Roar clinch the Premiers Plate with a 1-0 win over second-placed Melbourne Victory.Brattan fired in from the edge of the area just as it appeared time had run out on Roar's...

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Jets sign Michael Vick, cut Sanchez

After five seasons, Mark Sanchez is out in New York. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: NFL Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Top free agents Mark Sanchez's career with the New York Jets is officially over. Sanchez was released by the team on Friday. With Sanchez out, the Jets didn't waste any time in adding...

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Pacers’ Andrew Bynum (sore knee) out indefinitely

Andrew Bynum's knees are acting up again. (USATSI) New team, same story.The Pacers announced Friday center Andrew Bynum will be out indefinitely because of swelling and soreness in his right knee.Bynum, who joined the Pacers after being traded to the Bulls who then cut him, has appeared in only two...

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Adelaide Utd 3-1 Sydney FC: Hosts close on finals

Soccer Hot News Oxford appoint Waddock Gary Waddock has been appointed the new head coach of League Two outfit Oxford United, the club announced on Saturday.The 52-year-old, who counts QPR, Aldershot and Wycombe Wanderers among his former clubs, leaves his position on the coaching team at the MK Dons to take the reins at the Kassam Stadium.He succeeds previous incumbent Chris Wilder, who left promotion-chasing...

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Report: Manziel gets boost with trademark ruling

Johnny Manziel is seeking to trademark the phrase 'Johnny Football.' (USATSI) Johnny Manziel won a battle in his effort to trademark the nickname 'Johnny Football,' as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reportedly refused to register the same trademark with a College Station investment firm.ESPN...

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Former Saints WR Moore takes Steelers deal

Former Saints receiver Lance Moore will be spending the next two years in Pittsburgh. (USATSI) More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost two wide receivers during free agency, now they've finally added one. The Steelers announced...

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Raiders trade late-round pick for Matt Schaub

More NFL offseason: Mock Drafts | Prospect Rankings | Pro Days | Top free agents The world's been holding its collective breath, wondering when Matt Schaub will be released by the Texans. Turns out he won't. He's being traded to Oakland instead.The Raiders officially announced on Friday that they've...

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Falcons’ White to pay off ticket bet on Mercer win

Roddy White was pretty confident that Duke would win on Friday. (USATSI) If you're interested in Atlanta Falcons season tickets and you don't want to pay for them, then just go argue college basketball with Roddy White on Twitter and you might get them for free. That's what one fan did.White was asked...

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