Report: Wiggins trade boosts Wolves’ tix sales

Andrew Wiggins is bringing good times to Minnesota. (USATSI) The Minnesota Timberwolves have discovered a new, exciting formula for selling season tickets:1. Trade superstar for Canadians2. Bring Canadians to state fair3. Profit!After sending Kevin Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-way trade...

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Report: Chiefs, QB Smith reach $68M contract

Alex Smith got real paid on Sunday. (USATSI) On the eve of the 2014 season starting in the coming week, Alex Smith and the Chiefsagreed to a deal that will reportedly pay the quarterback $68 million over four years.Terez Paylor of the Kansas City Star first reported the deal, which will pay Smith...

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Tony Gonzalez: Not returning to play ‘probably’

Tony Gonzalez retired last season after 17 years. (USATSI) After 17 seasons of putting together what likely will be a Hall of Fame career, former tight end Tony Gonzalez has joined the CBS team this year as an NFL analyst.But that didn't stop multiple teams from calling him this offseason to see if...

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Colangelo says USA looks to Harden as leader

James Harden is starring for Team USA this summer. (USATSI) Houston Rockets guard James Harden is the leader of Team USA, according to USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo. From the Washington Post's Michael Lee:“Right now, I think I would look to Harden as that leader,” USA Basketball chairman...

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Gordon banned one year

Josh Gordon has been suspended for a year. (USATSI) At last, we know.More than three months after reports surfaced that the NFL was suspending Browns receiver Josh Gordon for a year for violating the substance abuse policy, the league upheld that suspension Tuesday."I'd like to apologize to my teammates,...

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Jets indefinitely suspend AWOL CB Patterson

The Jets have indefinitely suspended Dimitri Patterson. (USATSI) When word filtered out that Jets cornerback Dimitri Patterson hadn't shown up for the team's preseason game vs. the Giants this past weekend, nobody in the organization seemed to know where he had gone.Though Patterson returned to the...

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Jim Kelly ‘not happy’ with any of Buffalo’s QBs

Jim Kelly isn't impressed with the Bills quarterback situation. (USATSI) Former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly was at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Saturday to see Buffalo play Tampa Bay and it doesn't sound like he was too impressed with what he saw. What he saw was Bills quarterback EJ Manuel go 9 of 18...

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Sterling fails to stay sale of Clippers to Ballmer

ESPN reports Wednesday that the Donald Sterling saga, at least in regards to his ownership of the Clippers, is over. An appellate court has struck down Sterling's writ of mandate to stay the sale of the team to Steve Ballmer after a court ruled against him last week and the NBA approved the sale Monday.Now it's officially over. Court of appeals turns down Donald Sterling's writ of mandate— Ramona...

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Browns’ Pettine says Manziel improving quickly

Mike Pettine says the Browns are 'very pleased' with where Johnny Manziel is.(USATSI) More NFL: Photos | Videos & GIFs | Stories | Training Camps | Manziel watch Saturday night featured the highest-rated NFL preseason game of all time, a mildly fierce battle between the Browns and the Lions....

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Lions DT Fairley demoted to the second team?

Has Nick Fairley been relegated to the second team defense? (USATSI) More NFL: Photos | Videos & GIFs | Training Camp updates | Manziel When Detroit declined to pick up the fifth-year option on Nick Fairley's rookie contract this offseason, the team hoped he could use that slight as motivation...

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Patriots acquire Worthy from Packers in trade

Jerel Worthy was traded from the Packers to the Patriots. (USATSI) More NFL: Photos | Videos & GIFs | Stories | Training Camps | Manziel watch The Packers traded defensive lineman Jerel Worthy to the Patriots on Tuesday afternoon, according to Worthy's agent.Pending physical @packers DT @I_AM_Worthy99...

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Celts’ Olynyk downplays severity of wrist injury

Kelly Olynyk isn't too worried after tweaking his wrist. (USATSI) Offseason: Free Agency | Latest from Ken Berger | Rumors Boston Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk left the Canadian national team in the middle of a series of exhibition games because of a wrist injury, but he downplayed the severity of...

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Dolphins reportedly sign QB Quinn as backup

Brady Quinn has a new team with the Dolphins. (USATSI) More NFL: Photos | Videos & GIFs | Training Camp updates | Manziel It was less than two weeks ago when Brady Quinn was supposed to be done as an NFL quarterback and was set to help cover college football and the NFL for Fox Sports.Looks...

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NBA could veto Love trade over future deal?

If Kevin Love and Cavs have a future agreement, this trade could be vetoed. (USATSI) More Offseason Analysis: Coaching changes, news | Free Agency | Draft With roughly two weeks until a trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves can be completed, there is still plenty of speculation...

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Dolphins’ Jones suspended 4 games over PEDs

Reshad Jones signed a four-year, $30 million deal last August. (USATSI) More NFL: Photos | Videos & GIFs | Training Camp updates | Manziel watch The NFL suspended Dolphins safety Reshad Jones four games for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing drugs, the NFL announced...

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Sam makes debut in Rams’ preseason opener

ST. LOUIS (AP) Michael Sam got an extended look at defensive end in the St. Louis Rams' preseason opener.Coach Jeff Fisher said that's where the first openly gay player drafted in the NFL will have his best shot at making the team.''Michael is a defensive end, OK? He plays defensive end with his hand down,'' Fisher said after a 26-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Friday night.''There's a lot of...

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Broncos RB Ball (appendectomy) targets Week 1

An appendectomy is going to keep Montee Ball out of action for the next few weeks. (USATSI) More NFL: Photos | Videos & GIFs | Training Camp updates | Manziel watch It's a good thing the Denver Broncos are loaded at running back because they might have to use that depth early. Starting running...

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Senators chime in

Several U.S. Senators think Ray Rice's two-game suspension wasn't enough. (USATSI) More NFL: Photos | Videos & GIFs | Training Camp updates | Manziel watch Now that everybody on Capitol Hill has weighed in on the Redskins name controversy, the men and women elected to represent the people have...

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Suns owner: We gave Eric Bledose ‘fair offer’

Phoenix wants Eric Bledsoe back at the lowest possible price. (USATSI) Offseason: Free Agency | Latest from Ken Berger | Rumors Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver called into a local radio show to comment on Eric Bledsoe's unresolved situation in restricted free agency on Friday. The Suns have reportedly...

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Suns’ Thomas: Kings execs never embraced me

Isaiah Thomas is moving on. (USATSI) Offseason: Free Agency | Latest from Ken Berger | Rumors Isaiah Thomas, now of the Phoenix Suns, is back in Sacramento for his youth camp, and he spoke with Sactown Royalty's Blake Ellington about how free agency went down. You're surely already aware that the...

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