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Dodgers' CEO says Mattingly's job safe for now
Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten said Friday that manager Don Mattingly is not in imminent danger of losing his job.Published: 5/25/2013 03:43:53 AM -
Pacers clutch late, even series against Heat
Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, David West knocked away two passes by LeBron James for huge turnovers in the final minute, and the Indiana Pacers evened the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Friday night.Published: 5/25/2013 03:28:46 AM -
Granderson fractures pinkie after hit by pitch
In just his eighth game back after missing the first 38 games with a broken right forearm, Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson fractured his left pinkie during Friday's game against the Rays after being hit with a pitch on his left hand.Published: 5/25/2013 01:36:53 AM -
Penguins thwart Sens to advance to East finals
James Neal had a hat trick and the Penguins finished off the lifeless Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Friday night in Game 5 of the Eastern conference semifinals to take the best-of-seven series 4-1.Published: 5/25/2013 00:55:52 AM -
Mauer only Twin with hit off Tigers' Sanchez
Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Minnesota's Joe Mauer broke it up with a one-out single, and that was the only hit the Detroit right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory over the Twins on Friday night.Published: 5/25/2013 00:32:17 AM -
Grizzlies' Allen fined $5,000 for flop in Game 2
The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.Published: 5/24/2013 22:22:12 PM -
Velasquez, Silva make weight for UFC 160
Cain Velasquez tore apart Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva one year ago this weekend en route to a vicious opening-round technical knockout.Published: 5/24/2013 21:02:35 PM -
Goodson legal issues predate recent arrest
Mike Goodson's legal issues didn't start with last Friday's arrest in New Jersey on drug and weapons charges, which could result in jail time. In his previous NFL stops, with the Panthers and Raiders, his personal life spilled into the courts.Published: 5/24/2013 20:36:44 PM -
Pack's Rodgers: Urlacher favorite opponent
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that Brian Urlacher was his favorite opponent.Published: 5/24/2013 20:11:45 PM -
Report: NFL calls for immediate HGH testing
The NFL submitted a new proposal on testing for human growth hormone to the players union on April 24, according to an NFL.com report.Published: 5/24/2013 19:43:56 PM -
Phil Jackson would pick Russell over Jordan
If Phil Jackson was picking his own dream team, his squad would start with someone other than Michael Jordan.Published: 5/24/2013 17:52:19 PM -
A-Rod sells house for $30M, makes $15M profit
Alex Rodriguez closed on the sale of his Miami Beach home on Friday morning, ESPN.com has learned. The confirmed sale price of $30 million is believed to be the most paid for a home in Miami Beach history.Published: 5/24/2013 16:40:35 PM -
Pacers say they'll stand up to physical Heat
The Pacers felt like the Miami Heat's game plan, and especially Shane Battier's, in the Eastern Conference finals is to intimidate them with physical play. Heading into Game 2, the Pacers say they won't be affected by it.Published: 5/24/2013 16:24:33 PM -
Sources: Nets contacted Celtics about Rivers
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was contacted by the Brooklyn Nets, who wanted to speak to Doc Rivers about their vacant coaching position, team and league sources confirmed to ESPNBoston.com.Published: 5/24/2013 16:13:16 PM -
Judge: Brent to have more alcohol monitoring
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.Published: 5/24/2013 15:29:47 PM -
Vick says he's still NFL's fastest quarterback
Michael Vick is ready to prove he's still the NFL's fastest quarterback.Published: 5/24/2013 13:50:30 PM -
Sources: Mattingly wasn't critical of front office
When Dodgers manager Don Mattingly abruptly criticized the lack of fight and competitiveness on his team's "All-Star" roster Wednesday morning, he wasn't aiming that critique at the Dodgers' front office, sources say.Published: 5/24/2013 13:28:38 PM -
Notre Dame paid Weis more than Kelly in 2011
Former Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis made more from the school in the 2011 season than Brian Kelly, the man who actually coached the Irish that season.Published: 5/24/2013 13:07:29 PM -
Roethlisberger challenges young quarterbacks
The new wave of young NFL quarterbacks still have a lot to prove to Ben Roethlisberger.Published: 5/24/2013 13:04:35 PM -
Pacers' Hibbert accuses Battier of 'dirty' play
When the Miami Heat faced the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs last season, the series featured two suspensions, a host of flagrant fouls and plenty of blood. It appears the Eastern Conference finals between the teams is already heating up.Published: 5/24/2013 12:37:36 PM -
Rams shift 6-foot-10, 403-pounder to offense
If St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher was looking to add size to the offensive line, he accomplished his goal.Published: 5/24/2013 12:17:25 PM -
Hibbert: Should have pushed to be on floor
As the Indiana Pacers put their full focus on Game 2, center Roy Hibbert and forward Paul George reflected on individual mistakes that factored into Miami winning the Eastern Conference semifinal series opener.Published: 5/24/2013 11:50:29 AM -
Rangers stay alive, drop B's on Kreider OT tally
Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.Published: 5/24/2013 02:08:36 AM -
Indians cruise in Francona's Fenway return
Drew Stubbs and Mark Reynolds drove in three runs each and Cleveland had 16 hits in the Indians' 12-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in manager Terry Francona's return to Fenway Park on Thursday night.Published: 5/24/2013 02:05:28 AM -
Hamlin wins Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap
Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Published: 5/23/2013 22:05:17 PM -
Jays' Happ ready to start throwing outdoors
Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ said a package containing a knee brace didn't arrive Thursday as hoped, so Friday will be the earliest he'll try throwing outdoors since his injuries in a graphic May 7 episode.Published: 5/23/2013 21:34:04 PM -
Cards ink 3rd-round pick Mathieu to contract
Rookie defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Thursday.Published: 5/23/2013 21:25:55 PM -
Avs reach agreement with Roy as next coach
Patrick Roy will become the next head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced Thursday.Published: 5/23/2013 21:18:38 PM -
RG III: Goal Week 1 but career comes first
Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.Published: 5/23/2013 20:47:52 PM -
Kasten 'understanding' of Mattingly's comments
Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten said he was "absolutely" understanding of manager Don Mattingly's critical comments about the team before Wednesday's game in Milwaukee and that he had no problem with them.Published: 5/23/2013 20:28:52 PM -
Boys' Brent off to court for alcohol detection
Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent will attend a hearing on Friday morning to determine if he violated the conditions of his bail. According to the Dallas County District Attorney's office, Brent's alcohol monitoring device detected alcohol.Published: 5/23/2013 20:25:26 PM -
Pats' Brady not surprised Welker left team
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said on Thursday morning that Wes Welker's free-agent departure to the Denver Broncos did not come as a surprise, as he's played in the NFL long enough to understand the nature of the business.Published: 5/23/2013 19:37:34 PM -
Rodgers wants Pack to retire Favre's No. 4
Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that it's time for the "healing process to begin" between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre, adding that he hopes the quarterback's No. 4 can be retired by the team before he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Published: 5/23/2013 17:36:09 PM -
LeBron unanimous, Kobe on All-NBA first team
LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.Published: 5/23/2013 17:28:30 PM -
Source: Knicks' Smith slowed by knee pain
New York Knicks sixth man J.R. Smith played in the postseason with fluid in his left knee, a league source confirmed.Published: 5/23/2013 16:26:30 PM -
LeBron says Jordan's scouting report wrong
LeBron James thinks Michael Jordan's scouting report on him is wrong. And James keeps proving it.Published: 5/23/2013 16:25:14 PM -
Norris lauds Tebow, urges Jags to sign him
When Chuck Norris watches Tim Tebow he sees a version of himself on the football field and as such, the ultimate tough guy has come to the defense of the beleaguered quarterback in an online column.Published: 5/23/2013 15:19:53 PM -
Lundqvist: Bruins getting 'some lucky bounces'
Henrik Lundqvist thinks the Bruins have been getting "lucky bounces."Published: 5/23/2013 14:31:59 PM -
Father wants RG III to throw more, run less
Robert Griffin III's father believes the Washington Redskins should devise an offensive game plan that has his son passing more and running less.Published: 5/23/2013 12:03:59 PM -
LeBron rescues Heat with OT winner in Game 1
LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.Published: 5/23/2013 11:59:18 AM -
Urlacher retiring from NFL after 13 seasons
Brian Urlacher is retiring form the NFL after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, according to his official Twitter account.Published: 5/23/2013 09:53:05 AM -
Source: Carmelo has small tear in shoulder
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a small left shoulder tear late in the regular season that was revealed during an MRI on Wednesday, a league source confirmed.Published: 5/23/2013 09:47:17 AM -
Red Sox avoid sweep behind Buchholz, Ortiz
Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.Published: 5/23/2013 09:05:15 AM -
Pens erupt for 4 in 3rd period, take 3-1 lead
Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.Published: 5/23/2013 03:45:26 AM -
Japanese man, 80, oldest to reach Everest top
An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest -- although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his own ascent next week.Published: 5/23/2013 01:06:20 AM -
Yanks' Kuroda hit in calf with liner, later leaves
The New York Yankees suffered yet another injury on Wednesday night when Hiroki Kuroda was forced out of his start against the Baltimore Orioles due to a bruised right calf.Published: 5/23/2013 00:09:55 AM -
Jarrett, Maurice Petty enter NASCAR HOF
NASCAR honored a pair of its most famous and successful families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.Published: 5/22/2013 21:58:18 PM -
Canucks fire coach Vigneault after 7 seasons
The Vancouver Canucks have fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday.Published: 5/22/2013 21:50:12 PM -
Nats' closer calls out Harper's OF positioning
Washington Nationals closer Rafael Soriano questioned Bryce Harper's defensive positioning on Tuesday, claiming that the star right fielder should have been in a better position to make a game-saving catch against the San Francisco Giants.Published: 5/22/2013 20:43:41 PM -
Krzyzewski to return as coach of Team USA
Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.Published: 5/22/2013 20:20:15 PM -
Crabtree has surgery for torn Achillies
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree has undergone surgery for a torn Achillies, a league source confirmed to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.Published: 5/22/2013 20:16:43 PM -
Tiger: 'Time to move on,' Garcia apologizes
Sergio Garcia on Wednesday afternoon apologized for insensitive remarks directed at Tiger Woods, saying his comments were "totally stupid and out of place."Published: 5/22/2013 20:10:43 PM -
NFL: Expanded playoffs, 18 games still eyed
Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings.Published: 5/22/2013 18:18:41 PM -
Cavs win NBA draft lottery; Magic get 2nd pick
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2013 NBA draft lottery.Published: 5/22/2013 16:55:28 PM -
Spurs' Parker getting MRI on ailing left calf
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn't expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals.Published: 5/22/2013 16:54:15 PM -
Garcia makes 'fried chicken' remark about Tiger
Sergio Garcia's ongoing verbal sparring with Tiger Woods continued Tuesday night in Europe with a possible racial reference for which the Spaniard later issued an apology.Published: 5/22/2013 14:57:21 PM -
Sources: Mavs mulling Howard sweepstakes
The Dallas Mavericks, with their first lottery draft pick in a dozen years firmly in hand, have their eyes on Dwight Howard.Published: 5/22/2013 14:46:12 PM -
Jackson: Told by GM of D'Antoni, 'I laughed'
When Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak called Phil Jackson to tell him the Lakers were hiring Mike D'Antoni instead of him he responded the only way he knew how. "I laughed," Jackson says.Published: 5/22/2013 13:47:56 PM -
Vinny Del Negro out as Clippers head coach
Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit.Published: 5/22/2013 13:22:25 PM -
Goodell confirms draft moving to May in '14
Roger Goodell confirmed Tuesday at the NFL's spring meetings in Boston that the draft will be moved to May in 2014, between the 8th and 17th of the month.Published: 5/22/2013 13:18:17 PM -
Back in black: Woodson signs with Raiders
Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson has agreed to a deal with the Oakland Raiders.Published: 5/22/2013 12:58:52 PM -
Trout hits for cycle as Angels drub Mariners
Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.Published: 5/22/2013 10:40:14 AM -
Sandoval's HR caps Giants' rally past Nationals
Giants 4, Nationals 2(10)Published: 5/22/2013 09:37:31 AM -
Romo out at least 3 weeks after surgery
Tony Romo underwent a minor surgical procedure on his back last month to remove a cyst that will keep him out of organized team activities that begin Tuesday and run for the next three weeks.Published: 5/22/2013 09:32:45 AM
