Saints likely to can DC Ryan amid Payton rift

There is a growing disconnect between coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. (USATSI) The relationship between Saints head coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been rapidly deteriorating this season, with it privately acknowledged within the team's headquarters that...

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Rams ride 38-point half to 52-0 rout over Raiders

ST. LOUIS (AP) Everything was ridiculously easy for the St. Louis Rams, a team that's had more than its share of struggles.They just kept getting into the end zone Sunday against the hapless Raiders.Tre Mason scored two long touchdowns and Shaun Hill accounted for three TDs in an out-of-nowhere 38-point first half that tied for second-most in franchise history in the Rams' 52-0 rout.The Rams had zero...

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Cuban jabs Fisher 2 years later over Mavs exit

Derek Fisher's time in Dallas was not memorable. (Gettyd) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is still a little salty over the way that Derek Fisher left the Mavericks after signing with them before saying he needed to "spend time with his family" only to then sign with Oklahoma City in 2012. From the...

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Report: Seahawks RB Lynch mulls retirement?

NFL Hot News Former Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice wins appeal Free agent running back Ray Rice has won the appeal of his suspension and has officially been reinstated to the NFL. Rice is now eligible to sign with any team. Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USJAX-NONE /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in...

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Browns’ Cameron out

NFL Hot News Former Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice wins appeal Free agent running back Ray Rice has won the appeal of his suspension and has officially been reinstated to the NFL. Rice is now eligible to sign with any team. Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USJAX-NONE /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in...

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Rose has big 2nd half to help Bulls past Celtics

Basketball Hot News Players’ union’s Michele Roberts “adamantly opposed” to raising age limitIt wasn’t surprising NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he wanted a harder salary cap.What was surprising: the question Silver was answering:If you could instantly change anything about the NBA, without having to negotiate the terms or compromise your position, what change would you make?Repeatedly since becoming...

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Looking at lines

Coach, are we going to lose ever again? (USATSI) There are approximately 10,000 games on the NBA schedule Friday as the league picks up again after the holiday, so you get a pretty wide array of choices. It's too early to see much of anything with sustainability but a few early trends have emerged....

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Eagles roll over Cowboys 33-10 for NFC East lead

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) LeSean McCoy threw open his arms just before crossing the goal line on a touchdown run that essentially put away another big win over the Dallas Cowboys.While Philadelphia didn't walk off with a playoff berth in hand after beating the Cowboys 33-10 on Thursday, it was a sweet Thanksgiving for McCoy, Mark Sanchez and the Eagles.McCoy ran for 159 yards and a touchdown, Sanchez...

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Berry waiting on test results for mass in chest

Eric Berry, the Chiefs' first-round pick in 2010, is a three-time Pro Bowl selection. (Getty Images) Chiefs safety Eric Berry is resting with friends and family in Atlanta on Thanksgiving and is awaiting word on results from a battery of tests he underwent this week after a mass was found in his chest.Berry's...

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Eric Berry: ‘Don’t worry, we’re #BerryStrong’

Chiefs safety Eric Berry remains in good spirits. (Twitter) Chiefs safety Eric Berry was placed on the non-football injury reserve list on Monday after a mass was found in his chest. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reported Thursday that Berry, who underwent a battery of tests in recent days,...

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Hornets coach Clifford: Stephenson ‘isn’t a star’

Lance Stephenson is struggling so far in Charlotte. (USATSI) Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford has kept guard Lance Stephenson on the bench for the entire fourth quarter in two consecutive games, and after Wednesday's home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Clifford said that part of Stephenson's...

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Melo (back) doesn’t expect being out ‘too long’

Basketball Hot News Derrick Rose confident he can start playing more regularlyThe Chicago Bulls have been beset by injuries lately, not only to Derrick Rose but also to Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah. Rose exited Tuesday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets at halftime, and the official explanation was hamstring tightness, but coach Tom Thibodeau said after the game that he just decided to take Rose out as a...

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Raiola fined $10K for unnecessary roughness

NFL Hot News Browns TE Jordan Cameron expected to return in Week 13 According to ESPN Cleveland's Browns analyst Tony Grossi, "all signs look like a go", for tight end Jordan Cameron in Week 13. Cameron has missed the past four games due to a concussion. The 26 year-old from USC has caught just 13 passes for 250 yards and one touchdown on the season.After posting a stat line of 80-917-7 in 2013, Cameron...

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Can Bulls rely on oft-injured PG Rose for future?

Derrick Rose hasn't put injuries behind him, yet. (USATSI) DENVER -- Derrick Rose's latest return lasted just 1.5 games, just 33 minutes across a back-to-back in Utah and Denver.The Chicago Bulls star has become must-watch, but not for his athletic assaults on the rim or stunning ability to take over...

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Report: Not all on board with Jets’ QB changes

NFL Hot News Bears WR Brandon Marshall (ankle) limited Tuesday; expected to play Thursday Bears all-pro wide receiver Brandon Marshall was again limited in practice Tuesday, nursing a sore ankle. He should still be a full go when Chicago takes on Detroit in the first of Thursday's Thanksgiving Day triple-header. Marshall has put together an atypical season, hauling in just 52 passes for 618 yards...

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Curry, 3s too much for Magic; Warriors win 111-96

Basketball Hot News PBT’s Wednesday NBA Winners/Losers: Ettore Messina making history for SpursEvery night the NBA can be a cold hard reality — there are winners, there are losers. It’s the nature of the game. We know you are busy and can’t keep up with every game, so we’re here to bring you the best...

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Trail Blazers win 9th in a row, top Hornets 105-97

Basketball Hot News Report: Wizards willing to give Bradley Beal max contract extension if necessaryThe Wizards went 7-2 without Bradley Beal and just 2-2 since his return from injury.But make no mistake, they’re much better with him.And they know it.Shams Charania of RealGM:As league executives believe in Beal’s ability to command a maximum salary extension, the Wizards have made clear around the...

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Gruden benches RG3 for McCoy

NFL Hot News Giants WR Odell Beckham (back) a full participant at Wednesday practice Giants rookie wide receiver, Odell Beckham was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He had been injured after taking a knee to the back in Sunday night's loss to Dallas.Beckham missed the first four games of the season, but has become the most dangerous weapon in the Giants' passing attack. Through his first...

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Foster to start?

NFL Hot News Browns TE Jordan Cameron expected to return in Week 13 According to ESPN Cleveland's Browns analyst Tony Grossi, "all signs look like a go", for tight end Jordan Cameron in Week 13. Cameron has missed the past four games due to a concussion. The 26 year-old from USC has caught just 13 passes for 250 yards and one touchdown on the season.After posting a stat line of 80-917-7 in 2013, Cameron...

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Suh on contract talks: Money not everything

NFL Hot News Report: Dolphins RB Lamar Miller will suit up vs. Broncos Despite being limited in practice and suffering a knee injury during the week, Dolphins running back Lamar Miller will play this afternoon against the Broncos. That's what a source has confirmed to the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero. Miller played through his shoulder sprain against the Bills in Week 11, gaining 98 yards on 17...

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Peterson compares his indictment to Ferguson

Adrian Peterson remains suspended by the NFL until at least the end of the season. (USATSI) On Monday, a grand jury in Ferguson, Mo., declined to indict Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown, causing riots in and around the city throughout the night.Many sports figures took to Twitter to...

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Eagles’ Maclin miffed about Cooper’s comments

Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper have a mini beef. (USATSI) The Eagles signed Riley Cooper to a big contract this offseason, but he's hardly been a No. 1 receiver following the departure of DeSean Jackson to the Redskins. Lucky for the Eagles, Jeremy Maclin's having a career year.In fact, Cooper's seen...

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Report: Broncos sign K Barth, waive McManus

NFL Hot News Report: Dolphins RB Lamar Miller will suit up vs. Broncos Despite being limited in practice and suffering a knee injury during the week, Dolphins running back Lamar Miller will play this afternoon against the Broncos. That's what a source has confirmed to the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero. Miller played through his shoulder sprain against the Bills in Week 11, gaining 98 yards on 17...

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Report: NFL will not fine/suspend Lions’ Raiola

NFL Hot News Cowboys WR Terrance Williams (broken finger) limited in practice; expected to play Thursday Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams, who suffered a broken fingertip in Sunday's win over the New York Giants, was limited in practice on Tuesday. He is still expected to play in the Cowboys Thanksgiving afternoon showdown with the Eagles, likely wearing a splint on the finger.Williams...

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Manziel’s agent disputes account of incident

NFL Hot News Cowboys WR Terrance Williams (broken finger) limited in practice; expected to play Thursday Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams, who suffered a broken fingertip in Sunday's win over the New York Giants, was limited in practice on Tuesday. He is still expected to play in the Cowboys Thanksgiving afternoon showdown with the Eagles, likely wearing a splint on the finger.Williams...

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Ravens make second-half push to beat Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) With a stutter step and shoulder fake to his right, Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett seemed to throw New Orleans' defense off balance for a moment.That was all he needed to burst through a hole to his left and sprint 20 yards untouched for a game-sealing touchdown.''The offensive line did a great job of making those lanes open for me,'' Forsett said. ''I just tried to...

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Vick still starter?

NFL Hot News Report: Browns WR Josh Gordon will play 20-30 snaps today Josh Gordon is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He was the most productive WR in fantasy last season. He is the Browns' best offensive weapon by far, and he will be making his season debut today versus the Falcons as his 10-game suspension has ended. But if you believe ESPN's Adam Schefter and his sources, Gordon's talents...

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LeBron starts fast, Cavaliers dominate Magic

Basketball Hot News James Harden with another defensive effort for the “highlight” reel (VIDEO)I know Rockets’ GM Daryl Morey and coaches were frustrated after videos of James Harden‘s defensive lapses during Team USA’s run to gold this summer. They said this meme had taken over what has been an improving Harden defense. And they are right — this season Harden has played his best defense in years....

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Reiff out Thursday?

NFL Hot News Texans RB Arian Foster's chances of playing Sunday are 'very, very low' ESPN's Texans reporter Tania Ganguli was asked Friday via Twitter what the chances are that running back Arian Foster will play Sunday against the Bengals. Her response: "Very, very low." As such, Foster, who has not played since Week 9 due to a groin injury, will likely be replaced in the starting lineup once again...

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Belichick on Lions’ Raiola: ‘Tough day for him’

Dominic Raiola is now 0-4 lifetime against the Patriots. (USATSI) With the Lions lined up and about to take a knee at the end of their 34-9 loss to the Patriots on Sunday, Lions center Dominic Raiola dived at defensive end Zach Moore's knees in what was widely described as a cheap shot.Here's what...

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Melo has back spasms

Basketball Hot News Heat waive Shannon Brown, sign Hassan WhitesideYesterday, a report indicated that the Miami Heat were preparing to sign center Hassan Whiteside. Now, that move is official, and veteran guard Shannon Brown is the casualty:Heat have waived Shannon Brown to make room for Hassan Whiteside.— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) November 25, 2014In five games with the Heat this season, Brown...

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Browns: Gathering info on Manziel allegations

NFL Hot News 'It would take a miracle' for Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald to play today Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald didn't practice at all this week, and he is unlikely to play this afternoon in Seattle. Specifically, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that "it would take a miracle" for Fitzgerald to be active. Fitz suffered a fairly serious MCL sprain in his knee last week.This news hurts...

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Harbaugh: No practice for LB Bowman this week

NFL Hot News Browns TE Jordan Cameron returns to practice, will not play in Week 12 Pat McManamon, who covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN.com, says tight end Jordan Cameron will not play Sunday, but he did return to practice on Friday. It was his first practice since Week 8.Cameron has missed the past three games due to concussion-related issues. He has posted 13 receptions for 250 yards and one...

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Browns’ Hoyer: ‘Let the team down’ despite win

NFL Hot News Report: Lions RB Reggie Bush unlikely to play Sunday, aiming for Thanksgiving return Reggie Bush said earlier this week that he would play against the Patriots, but it sounds like he has pushed his ETA back a bit. CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora said Saturday that he's "hearing" Bush will be a "no-go" for Week 12 in New England. Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported soon afterward that...

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Cowboys rally behind Romo, beat Giants 31-28

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) For awesomeness, Odell Beckham Jr.'s catch couldn't be topped.For timely rallies, Tony Romo and Dez Bryant trumped it.The Cowboys momentarily might have been in awe of Beckham's one-handed stab as he fell backward into the end zone while he was interfered with by cornerback Brandon Carr. When it came to making the critical plays to beat the New York Giants on Sunday night,...

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