Provides the latest RSS feeds for US Sports News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page New York Telegraph.com http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/cat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/ en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:18:03 -0400 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:18:03 -0400 30 METS: Niese has been dealing since mid-May. The left-hander has allowed just seven earned runs in his past five starts, a stretch of 32 ²/3 innings (1.93 ERA).BRAVES: Minor’s six-inning, four-earned-run performance against the Giants Saturday snapped a streak of eight quality starts in a row. The 25-year-old has given up more than three runs twice this ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215321047/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:10:53 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215321047/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 DALLAS, Ga. - For most of his 30 years, almost all of them in fact, these are the kinds of baseball players Tony Boyd has coached.Here, on the mound: the big kid with the big delivery, grunting as he throws a heater that tops out at 80 mph. There, on the basepaths: the skinny kid who coaxed the ball into the gap with a mighty swat, then advanced to third on the throw and on home when the ball ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215321046/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:10:53 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215321046/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Justin Rose describes last year's Ryder Cup experience as being 'a vital stepping stone' towards claiming his maiden major title in Pennsylvania last week.The 32-year-old claims that the pressure he felt while representing Europe at Medinah last autumn helped him "to putt under pressure" during the final round of last week's US Open at Merion. The Englishman first ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319968/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:05:50 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319968/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Phil Mushnick At the risk of coming off as maudlin, if ever I’m diagnosed with a debilitating, incurable disease, I’d only hope to be able to handle it half as well as did Dave Jennings, who died yesterday from Parkinson’s disease. He reached 61 on June 8.Jennings was beyond remarkable; he was extraordinary, as brave and as stoical as any innocent condemned to the gallows. And ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319986/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:17 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319986/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 With apologies to Bruce Springsteen and writer Jon Landau, I saw Major League Baseball’s future, and his name is Yasiel Puig.Puig was the most electric player on the field in a day-night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. He was everywhere - trying to throw out runners at first base from right field or trying to stretch a single into a double in the first game, a 6-4 Yankees victory.In the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319993/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:16 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319993/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 This time, it wasn’t the home run that ruined Phil Hughes’ night. Instead, it was five first-inning singles, a pair of doubles in the third and two more hits in the fifth.Regardless of the details, it was another subpar outing from Hughes in the Yankees’ 6-0 loss to the Dodgers, as Los Angeles salvaged a split of yesterday’s split doubleheader in The Bronx following the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319992/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:16 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319992/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Messier’s future with the Rangers’ organization remains in doubt after being passed over in favor of Alain Vigneault to succeed John Tortorella behind the bench."I don’t really know what Mark is going to do," general manager Glen Sather told The Post last night. "He was very disappointed when I called to tell him that we were going to hire Alain."He said ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319991/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:16 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319991/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 EXCLUSIVE Henrik Lundqvist did indeed give a public voice to the Rangers’ disaffection on break-up day that, in retrospect, foretold the dismissal of John Tortorella as head coach 48 hours later, but this was not a case of the King leading a coup, it wasn’t that at all.It wasn’t Magic Johnson seeing to it Paul Westhead would be fired in LA way back when and it wasn’t ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319990/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:15 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319990/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ichiro Suzuki isn’t quite as hot as his right field counterpart in this series, Dodgers phenom Yasiel Puig. But Suzuki is on a terrific run himself."At the plate, in the field," Yankees catcher Chris Stewart said of Suzuki’s performance in yesterday’s 6-4 Game 1 Yankees victory in The Bronx. "[He] did it all."Suzuki ranked as the Yankees’ best player in ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319989/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:15 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319989/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTA - We now return you to your regularly scheduled schlock.Super Tuesday was everything the Mets could have wanted, with Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler dominating the Braves in a doubleheader sweep, but then came last night and an almost inevitable crash to earth.Shaun Marcum disintegrated in the middle innings, sending the Mets to a 5-3 loss at Turner Field that reminded everyone it’s ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319988/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:15 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319988/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jason Kidd got to throw from 60-feet, 6-inches last night.The Nets’ newest head coach, and a future Hall of Famer, said part of the reason he attended Cal was because he thought he could be a two-sport start. His legendary high school career included a National Basketball Player of the Year honor his senior season, and he was a baseball standout, too, as a center fielder.So two sports for ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319987/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:14 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319987/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Quenneville: No. Corey has been great for us all year, all playoffs. He just moves forward. Commend him. We got the win. You know, he’ll be ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319994/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:48:19 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319994/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ray Allen . The reason they had survived the final crushing moments of Game 6 was because the ball found the player who most knew what to do with it. It was because of stars like him that the Heat will be confident of defending their championship in the seventh game. But Allen understands that not everyone is like him. "I think it's part of who a person is," Allen said ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319966/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:47:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319966/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James ' headband for a minute. I know, it's a silly, trivial subject, and it has already been discussed more than it deserves to be, and it will have no bearing on who wins the NBA championship tonight, but really, just for a minute. The thing that's important about James deciding not to put his familiar headband back on after it was pulled off during the fourth ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319965/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:47:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319965/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BOSTON (AP) -- After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back to Chicago tied two games apiece. Now that's an Original Six. Brent Seabrook's slap shot 9:51 into overtime gave the Blackhawks a 6-5 victory on Wednesday night, restoring the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319995/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:47:29 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215319995/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 TONIGHT - 7:05, YESLHP Andy Pettitte (5-4, 3.95) vs.LHP Matt Moore (8-3, 4.12)TOMORROW - 7:05 P.M., WWORRHP David Phelps (4-4, 4.08) vs. RHP Roberto Hernandez (4-7, 5.02)SATURDAY - 1:05 P.M., YESLHP CC Sabathia (7-5, 3.93) vs. TBASUNDAY - 2:05 P.M., YESTBA vs. TBAAll games on WCBS (880 ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318254/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:28 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318254/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BOSTON - Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals just seemed like it didn’t want to end. Maybe because no one else wanted it to end.The action didn’t want to stop. The crowd didn’t want to quiet. The momentum kept moving.The Blackhawks would strike, the Bruins would bounce back. The unpredictable became expected, the unpredictable became inevitable.In a game that was hard to believe ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318253/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:27 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318253/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Marc Berman MIAMI - Former Knicks coach and ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy said yesterday fans should focus on the Spurs in the first quarter of tonight’s Game 7 to see if Gregg Popovich’s team has a "hangover’’ from Tuesday’s heartbreaker. Wouldn’t worry too much, Jeff. Instead of running around South Beach in the wee hours, the Spurs staged a team dinner at ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318256/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:26 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318256/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Not only does Nick Mangold think Mark Sanchez should be the Jets’ Week 1 starting quarterback, but the Pro Bowl center believes the rest of the Gang Green locker room feels the exact same way.Mangold voiced his support for the embattled Sanchez yesterday during a promotional appearance at Washington Square Park, saying his close friend gives the Jets a better chance than rookie Geno Smith ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318258/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:26 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318258/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MIAMI - The giant-sized black billboard blankets the front of AmericanAirlines Arena - a picture of LeBron James in his white headband. The inscription reads: "Witness History’’ with a logo "2013 MVP.’’Tonight is history. The legend of LeBron reaches a climactic moment - even if there’s no trademark headband again. The basketball titans from Miami and San ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318255/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:26 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318255/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hakeem Nicks broke his foot last year and a promise this year. And the two are very much related.The Giants’ wide receiver said yesterday it was injury concerns - not his contract - that kept him away from the team’s voluntary workouts this spring.In a lengthy and exclusive sitdown with The Post, Nicks revealed he formally apologized to Giants coach Tom Coughlin for breaking his ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318259/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:26 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318259/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTA - Eric Young Jr. can only hope he lasts longer than Rick Ankiel, Collin Cowgill and all other comers who have attempted to claim the center-field job for the Mets this season.Last night the 28-year-old Young became the seventh different player to start in center for the Mets in 2013. He finished 1-for-4 in the Mets’ 5-3 loss to the Braves."As a player all you can really ask for ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318260/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:25 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318260/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Derek Jeter took batting practice outside yesterday for the first time in his latest comeback from a broken left ankle.The shortstop took 21 swings at the Yankees’ minor league complex in Tampa, where he has been rehabbing after doctors discovered a second fracture in the ankle following the initial injury suffered during the ALCS last year.He was able to hit balls to all fields, but the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318257/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:25 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318257/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jason Grilli . His first career hit off the Pirates' closer was some breakthrough.Bruce ended Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Philips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318261/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:38:18 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318261/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Game 4 was a departure from the past two games, when goals were scarce and momentum stayed with one team for quite a while. Tonight, it was a boatload of goals for each team and frenetic momentum swings to accompany them. Crawford, so strong throughout this postseason, was beyond vulnerable on his glove side, where the Bruins beat him five times. But 9:51 into overtime, Seabrook fired a shot ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318262/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:36:21 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318262/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Giants punter and radio analyst Dave Jennings has died. He was 61. The Giants announced that Jennings died at his home in Upper Saddle River on Wednesday morning. The team was informed of his death by his sister Susan Jennings and several close friends. The most prolific punter in Giants history, Jennings had battled Parkinson's disease, a chronic degenerative ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318224/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:34:46 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215318224/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alex Rodriguez’s lawyer says MLB’s investigation of his clients is ‘unethical’ and ‘despicable’. (Elsa/Getty Images) The lawyer ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215317512/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:34:43 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215317512/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ESPNChicago.com's Scott Powers talks about how effective Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa will be in Game 4 after sitting out Game 3 with an upper-body injury, and Chicago's struggling power ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314127/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:31:19 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314127/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ESPN.com's Big 12 blog The burglary occurred around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday while the Stoops family slept, according to Lieutenant Eric Lehenbauer of the Norman Police Department. Among the items stolen was a vehicle. Police were called to the scene about 8:30 a.m. after the family discovered the burglary. Lehenbauer said there were no injuries. The crime is being considered a first-degree ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314181/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:31:18 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314181/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ian Desmond was one close call away from his fourth strikeout of the night before he got another chance. He didn't miss it. Desmond hit a grand slam in the 11th inning and ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314182/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:31:15 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314182/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Adam Lind hit a three-run home run, Buehrle won his second straight start and the Blue Jays earned their eighth consecutive victory Wednesday, beating ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314183/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:31:15 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314183/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog Westbrook (3-2) worked around trouble almost the entire night in his second start since coming off the disabled list with a sore elbow. He gave up no earned runs, striking out two and walking ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314184/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:31:14 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314184/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Jazz have hired legendary coach Jerry Sloan to serve as an adviser. (Melissa Majchrzak/Getty Images) The Jazz announced Wednesday that former coach Jerry Sloan has been hired to serve as a senior basketball adviser. "The basketball knowledge and experience that Jerry brings is invaluable, and his insights will help in our pursuit of becoming a championship-caliber team," Jazz ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313457/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:10 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313457/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops’ home was burglarized Wednesday morning. (Brett Deering/Getty Images) Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops and his family were the victims of a burglary early Wednesday ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314185/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:08 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314185/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James went on a tear after he lost his headband late in Game 6. That is amusing, and easy material for cartoon interpretations of the NBA Finals, but ultimately it is irrelevant. The real story is not what James did without his headband. It is what he did ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314128/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:07 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314128/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mat Latos ' streak of 21 straight regular-season starts without a loss - despite his nine strikeouts in five innings - with a 4-0 victory on Tuesday. Cincinnati equaled Pittsburgh's four hits, but was hitless in five at-bats with men in scoring position while the Pirates were 3 for 9. Pittsburgh's 12th shutout, which leads baseball, also was the second for the Reds (43-29) in ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314138/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:05 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314138/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yasiel Puig helped L.A. salvage a split with the Yanks in Wednesday’s doubleheader. (Mike Strobe/Getty Images) At first glance, the inaugural regular season meeting in the Bronx between the Dodgers and Yankees lacked the starpower that typified their record-setting 11 World Series matchups from 1941 to 1981. No modern-day equivalents of Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle or Reggie Jackson in the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314139/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:05 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314139/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays have struggled to score lately and as a result, are in danger of dropping to .500 for the first time in almost a month. The Boston Red Sox will look to take advantage once again Wednesday night. On Tuesday, the Red Sox (44-29) held the Rays (36-35) to two runs and 10 hits while sweeping a doubleheader. Tampa Bay has scored just 14 runs while losing six of seven and is ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314140/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:02 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314140/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 Wednesday night, avoiding a three-game sweep. Jayson Werth's RBI single with two outs in the ninth tied it off Jonathan Papelbon, who blew a save for the second time in three nights after starting the season 13 for 13. Starters Kyle Kendrick and Gio Gonzalez both were outstanding, but wound up with no-decisions. Kendrick allowed one run and two hits, striking out ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314186/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:14:29 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314186/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 CINCINNATI -- Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Philips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314187/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:14:28 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314187/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yasiel Puig kicked back in his chair, his well-worn uniform streaked in red clay, and calmly answered questions in Spanish. Then, suddenly, he threw his hands in the air and shouted, "Pow!" In any language, he's about as unpredictable off the field as he is on it, and everyone in baseball is riveted. Puig homered to complete a dazzling debut in New York, helping Los Angeles beat ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314188/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:14:25 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314188/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cristina Torre, 44, was walking along Third Ave. near 91st St. when she spotted the baby boy hanging from outside a storefront about 10 a.m., cop sources said.Suddenly, the child dropped - but he landed safely in Torre's outstretched arms, the sources and witnesses said."The woman caught the baby," said Kristen Bramsen, 48. "The baby was shaken. Everyone was going up to the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314189/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:14:24 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215314189/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Yankees 6-0 Wednesday for a split of their day-night doubleheader. The Dodgers salvaged manager Don Mattingly's return to the Bronx after a 6-4 loss in the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313125/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:26:23 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313125/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NFL Nation blog Defensive coordinator Alan Williams said after minicamp practice Wednesday that Bishop went through a "good workout" with team officials. Williams deferred to general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Leslie Frazier about the possibility of signing the seventh-year veteran. Bishop played in a 3-4 defense with Green Bay. Minnesota uses a 4-3 scheme, but Williams ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313238/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:26:23 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313238/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 David Thorpe says if he were Gregg Popovich he'd prepare his team for Game 7 with the message "we're better than them." What he'd tell the Heat, what worked in an epic Game 6. and more. TrueHoop TV at the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313240/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:26:22 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313240/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 David Thorpe says if he were Gregg Popovich he'd prepare his team for Game 7 with the message "we're better than them." What he'd tell the Heat, what worked in an epic Game 6. and more. TrueHoop TV at the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313239/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:26:22 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313239/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Will Jay-Z actually represent clients of his newly built sports agency Roc Nation Sports in contract negotiations? It sure looks like he's ready to. Ron Berkowitz, a spokesman for Roc Nation Sports, confirmed to ESPN.com that, as of this week, Jay-Z is now licensed to work as an NBA agent. Juan Perez, president of Roc Nation Sports, also is now certified with the National Basketball ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313241/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:26:20 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313241/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Atlanta Braves continue to strike out at an alarming rate. Shawn Marcum isn't known as a strikeout pitcher, but even he had a career day in that category against the Braves a few weeks ago. A day after struggling to put the ball in play against ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313138/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:24:18 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313138/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 In the 15 times the Blue Jays and Rockies have played, the visiting team has never won. Toronto swept Colorado in 2002 and 2007, while the Blue Jays were swept at Coors Field in 2006 and 2010. Carlos Gonzalez hit his NL-leading 21st home run, but the Rockies lost for the sixth time in eight games. Buehrle (4-4) allowed two runs and eight hits in five innings of the interleague game. The ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313242/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:09:09 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313242/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Article 32 hearing , a U.S. Code of Military Justice process similar to a pretrial hearing in civilian law.The incident was alleged to have occurred in April of last year at an off-campus property known as the "football house." The alleged victim reported the incident to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service shortly afterward. The NCIS conducted an investigation that closed during ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313246/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:09:04 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313246/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Article 32 hearing , a U.S. Code of Military Justice process similar to a pretrial hearing in civilian law.The incident was alleged to have occurred in April of last year at an off-campus property known as the "football house." The alleged victim reported the incident to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service shortly afterward. The NCIS conducted an investigation that closed during ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313245/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:09:04 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313245/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Masterson (9-5) sidestepped some early trouble without giving up any runs and improved to 6-1 with a 2.29 ERA in nine starts at Progressive Field. The right-hander struck out eight while allowing two runs and nine hits. Michael Brantley hit a pair of solo homers for the up-and-down Indians, who moved within 3 games of first-place Detroit in the AL Central. ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313244/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:09:04 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215313244/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 WPLG reporter Roger Lohse discusses the Miami-area sports bar deck collapse that injured 24 patrons during Thursday night's game between the Heat and ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312366/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:19:41 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312366/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Josh Hamilton has been dropped to seventh in the Angels lineup by manager Mike Scioscia for Wednesday night's game against Seattle. The All-Star right fielder and 2010 AL MVP entered the game batting .213 with 10 homers and 24 RBIs in 69 games, and had struck out 73 times in 268 at-bats while going 7-for-56 with runners in scoring position. On Tuesday night, Hamilton grounded into double ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312365/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:19:41 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312365/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Geno Smith in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Mangold says that the rest of the team wants Sanchez to be the starter as well. Sanchez ended last season on shaky ground, even being benched in December. He committed 26 turnovers in 15 games in 2012 and has a career completion rate of 55.1 percent.The team has missed the playoffs in each of the past two ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312321/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:17:31 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312321/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Geno Smith in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Mangold says that the rest of the team wants Sanchez to be the starter as well. Sanchez ended last season on shaky ground, even being benched in December. He committed 26 turnovers in 15 games in 2012 and has a career completion rate of 55.1 percent.The team has missed the playoffs in each of the past two ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312334/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:17:31 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312334/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Don Mattingly 's Dodgers will play a day-night doubleheader Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, the first meeting between these storied franchises in the Bronx since Los Angeles clinched the 1981 World Series. Rain postponed the scheduled opener of the two-game series Tuesday night, delaying the managerial debut at Yankee Stadium of Mattingly, one of the biggest fan favorites when he was ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312328/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:17:27 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312328/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTA ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312315/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:14:49 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312315/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cardinals coach Bruce Arians isn't worried about how the players would react, he's more concerned about the fans. "I don't think the locker room would have any problem with it," Arians said on Wednesday, ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312367/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:03:28 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312367/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ravens safety has a white note taped in his locker that says both of those things. "Our goal is the Super Bowl, and our mission is to kill," Pollard said, via ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312368/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:03:27 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215312368/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Woods said Wednesday that soreness in his left elbow would keep him from defending his title next week in the AT&T National at Congressional, and that he would not compete again until the British Open next month at Muirfield.This is the sixth straight year that injury has kept him from either playing a tournament or finishing one.The culprit this time is a strain in his left elbow. The ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311882/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:57:44 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311882/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Adrian Peterson is back to normal again. Last summer, his knee rehabilitation was the primary focus. During the winter, he was recovering from sports hernia surgery. Now, he's added some off-the-field commitments and is running the ball in practice for ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311470/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:14:45 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311470/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ESPNChicago.com's Scott Powers talks about how effective Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa will be in Game 4 after sitting out Game 3 with an upper-body injury, and Chicago's struggling power ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311410/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:14:45 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311410/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Highlight Of The Night: LeBron James scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and OT as the Heat fought off the Spurs 103-100 to force Game ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311469/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:14:43 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311469/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 HOUSTON -- Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig touted the progress the league has made in racial hiring practices while stressing his desire to increase the number of black players in the sport. Selig spoke Wednesday at the MLB diversity business summit. The league received an A rating in racial hiring practices in this year's annual report by Richard Lapchick's Institute for ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311471/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:14:41 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311471/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 KobeBryant admitted Wednesday that he might not be ready for the start of the NBA season, but says he is aiming to return to game action at some point in November or December after having surgery in April for a torn left Achilles ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311411/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:12:31 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311411/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Bernard Pollard has a simple message for the team’s goals this season posted on his locker. A piece of paper on the locker simply says,Goal -- Super Bowl,Mission -- Kill!!! And Pollard doesn’t care if those words are offensive to anyone and stands by what he ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311412/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:12:31 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311412/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 the team announced . Part of the stadium upgrades include two new end zone video scoreboards that will be the largest in the world. The North end zone will see the biggest change, as the team says they will introduce a world-class entertainment and viewing area for fans that will position the stadium as a destination on NFL game days and to help attract and keep premier events in the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311435/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:12:30 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311435/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Former MLB outfielder Manny Ramirez reportedly wants to return to the major leagues. (AFP/Getty Images) Former Major League outfielder Manny Ramirez wants to return to the big leagues after spending this season ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311418/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:12:28 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311418/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 via Marc Topkin ).While there's no firm number of innings or starts planned, Maddon told reporters he expects Price back before the All-Star break -- which begins July 15.Price, 27, is 1-4 with a 5.24 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in 55 innings this season. He's been out since May 15 with a left triceps strain.The Rays sure could use the 2012 version of Price back atop their ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311472/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:58:27 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311472/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Utah Jazz .The team announced Wednesday that Sloan is back with the team as a "senior basketball adviser.""In my new role with the Jazz franchise, I hope to help the basketball operations staff and Ty in any way that I can to achieve their goals," Sloan said in a release. "I would like to thank the Miller family for the opportunity to be part of the organization ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311474/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:58:24 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215311474/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Follow live as the Mets try to follow up on Super Tuesday with another win over the Braves. Shaun Marcum is on the mound at Turner Field. The Braves will send Kris Medlen to the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310491/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:20:17 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310491/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Follow live as the Yankees try to sweep a doubleheader from Don Mattingly and the Dodgers. Phil Hughes is on the mound at Yankee Stadium and he'll be opposed by Chris Capuano of Los ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310490/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:20:16 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310490/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan is returning to the team as a consultant.The Hall of Fame coach will be a senior basketball adviser on a multi-year deal, the team announced Wednesday. Sloan will provide guidance to head coach Ty Corbin as well as serve as an extra set of eyes as the team evaluates potential players.It's the second time in a month that the team has looked to its storied past ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310493/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:09:18 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310493/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cody Ross can see clearly now, so he must have had a nice view as his decisive pinch-hit home run sailed into the left-field seats.Ross' three-run shot in the eighth inning spoiled an outstanding outing by Miami's ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310492/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:09:16 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310492/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby disappointment Itsmyluckyday is expected to be sidelined up to four months with an injury in his pelvic area.Itsmyluckyday, who was pulled up in the Pegasus Handicap ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310464/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:08 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310464/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 KobeBryant admitted Wednesday that he might not be ready for the start of the NBA season, but says he is aiming to return to game action at some point in November or December after having surgery in April for a torn left Achilles ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310460/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:07:10 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310460/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 the long-running Clippers-Celtics coach/trade saga was over , the Clippers have reached out to the Celtics again league sources told Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski. The previous salvo of trade ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310103/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:07:09 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310103/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Aaron Hernandez 's house was a semi-pro football player with connections to Hernandez, his family said Wednesday. Ursula Ward said police told her the body was that of her son Odin Lloyd, who played for the Boston Bandits. "My son is a wonderful child," she said, crying as she spoke outside the family's home in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310462/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:07:08 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310462/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 getting under the skin of the Giants . The Padres’ part-timer homered in back-to-back games, sandwiched by a retaliatory salvo from Madison Bumgarner that cleared both benches. The story began on Wednesday night, when Guzman came off the bench in the eighth inning to pinch-hit for Will Venable. He hit a two-run homer off Jeremy Affeldt, a 418-foot shot that turned a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310454/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:07:07 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310454/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Detroit Tigers 13-3 Wednesday. Davis hit a two-run homer and Taylor Teagarden followed with a three-run home run in Baltimore's six-run fourth. Against embattled reliever Jose Valverde, Davis hit another two-run shot for his second multihomer game of the season and the fifth of his career. The Orioles improved to a season-high 11 games over .500 after beating the AL Central-leading Tigers ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310495/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:37 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310495/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 notes, former Raven Anquan Boldin isn't the answer either because he's a better fit in the slot. Davis has been a weapon for the 49ers since the team chose him sixth overall in the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310496/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:36 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310496/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rumors The NHL instituted the shootout after the lockout last decade -- yes, it's a once-a-decade thing in the NHL -- to end ties and have games end with some excitement. Because what's more boring than a tie?While most fans decried the atrocity the NHL had committed to the sport, introducing a skills competition, there was one thing everybody did seem to love watching: spin-o-ramas ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310497/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:36 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310497/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 PHOENIX -- Cody Ross hit a three-run, pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning to spoil an outstanding outing by Miami's young Jose Fernandez, and ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310500/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:35 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310500/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Brandon Belt and Marco Scutaro also drove in runs as the Giants won their second straight following a three-game slide. Scutaro and Hunter Pence each had two hits. Will Venable and Jesus Guzman each hit home runs for the Padres, who have lost two straight after a seven-game winning streak. Madison Bumgarner (7-4) won his third straight start after allowing two runs ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310501/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:34 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310501/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Boston Celtics re-engaged talks Wednesday centered around Celtics coach Doc Rivers. The talks were reportedly revived at the request of Clippers point ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310498/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:34 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310498/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Leron Black was one of the more intriguing prospects heading into the spring period, as he had cemented himself as a top-25 recruit and was headed for a big couple of months.However, he injured his ankle in early April and was forced to the bench for several events. Now that he's somewhat healthy, Black is back to being a matchup problem for most opponents."I've been playing pretty ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310499/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:33 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215310499/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way. Fresh from winning his eighth French Open, Nadal is seeded only No. 5 at Wimbledon -- setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against title contenders Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray. The All England Club released the seedings Wednesday for this year's grass-court ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309242/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:18:56 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309242/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Clippers are back on, sources confirmed to ESPN.com on Wednesday.Talks between the teams had broken down Tuesday, but that changed after Celtics coach Doc Rivers and president of basketball ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309322/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:04:59 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309322/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chris Perez isn't ready to return to the mound for the Indians just yet.Cleveland's colorful closer, who has been dealing with personal issues off the field while recovering from a strained rotator cuff, will throw at least one more bullpen session and may make another rehab appearance in the minor leagues before coming off the disabled list.Perez, who has been sidelined since May 27, ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309323/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:04:58 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309323/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MIAMI — With a night to weigh the pros and cons, LeBron James announced Wednesday that he plans to dress his forehead like usual for Game 7 of the Finals against the Spurs. The decision comes one day after the 2013 MVP enjoyed a strong fourth-quarter push that happened to coincide with ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309269/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:02:20 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309269/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile away. Two troopers knocked on the door of Hernandez's sprawling house in an upscale subdivision Wednesday morning, but no one answered. The night before, police spent hours there as another group of officers searched an industrial park where the body was found Monday. No more details about the body have been ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308439/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:02:19 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308439/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tim Duncan should not have entered Game 6 during an officials' review. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) Tim Duncan’s role in the Spurs’ final play of the fourth quarter of the Spurs’ Game 6 loss to the Heat could have set off a firestorm of controversy if the Spurs won in regulation. The NBA has confirmed that Duncan, in fact, was illegally on the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309249/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:02:19 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309249/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Paul Goldschmidt 's walkoff home run, ending a season-high tying four-game slide as well as the Marlins' three-game win streak. Goldschmidt's homer was his 17th of the season and the second game-ending home run of his career. Goldschmidt had been 2 for 13 during the skid, though he homered in Monday's 3-2 defeat to Miami (22-48). Arizona, which hasn't won ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308881/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:02:16 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308881/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 salty. So how is owner Shad Khan and the Jaguars organization going to lift spirits of #DUVAL? How about by announcing a $63 million renovation plan for Everbank Field?Yeah, that's a nice start. ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309324/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:47:52 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309324/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Toronto Raptors reassigning Bryan Colangelo to the business side of things and hiring 2013 Executive of the Year Masai Ujiri to reshape the franchise, there have been a lot of quick changes within the organization. Ujiri got rid of Ed Stefanski as the vice president of the basketball side of things and let go of head scout Maury Hanks as well. Many wondered if coach Dwane Casey and the assistant ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309325/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:47:51 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215309325/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 In this ssries of videos some of the great players in New York discuss their place in basbeall.FOXSports.com columnist Ken Rosenthal discusses whether they should be Hall of Famers. David Wright, Robinson Cano and CC Sabathia are ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308008/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:54 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308008/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cardinals GM John Mozeliak stops by the GM's Office to talk about Adam Wainwright's performance, star prospect Oscar Taveras, and how Tony La Russa's replacement, Mike Matheny, has done so ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308015/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:06 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308015/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Aaron Hernandez also is the subject of a civil lawsuit alleging he shot a Connecticut man in February, according to court records. The body of a man, identified Wednesday as 27-year-old Odin Lloyd, was found Monday evening about a mile from Hernandez's sprawling house in an upscale subdivision. Lloyd was shot in the head, sources told ABC' News. His body was discovered in a clearing ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307961/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:06 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307961/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL continue last-ditch efforts at hammering out a lease agreement with the City of Glendale aimed at keeping the team in Arizona. Sources said some progress was made during an on-camera meeting Tuesday in Glendale, and it's possible that tweaks made to the lease deal on the table could lead to another executive session Friday. If the city council doesn't pass ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307984/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:06 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307984/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Dan Le Batard joins "Mike & Mike" to talk about the Miami Heat fans who left early and were denied reentry to AmericanAirlines Arena when the Heat forced ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308012/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:05 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308012/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308014/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:05 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308014/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle. Jeter took 21 swings on Wednesday at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Fla. He looked comfortable at the plate, hitting balls to all ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308013/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:05 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308013/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog Ball, a left-handed pitcher out of New Castle, Ind., was the seventh overall pick in the draft, Boston's earliest pick since ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308011/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:04 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308011/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chris Paul . Both are going to be unrestricted free agents and ESPN the Magazine's Chris Broussard recently reported the pair has interest in playing together, which would require at least one of them to change teams.However, Bryant has already begun the pitch process to bring Howard back to the Lakers."I spoke to him maybe a couple weeks ago, just to check in with him, see what he was ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308010/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:04 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308010/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chris Capuano from the 15-day disabled list in time to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Yankee Stadium and optioned reserve ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308009/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:59:04 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308009/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chris Davis hit two more home runs and drove in five runs as Baltimore crushed Detroit. (AP) Less than two years ago, Chris Davis was a prospect who hadn’t panned out, a trade chip whom the Rangers used to acquire a reliever for their stretch run. Now he’s found a home in Baltimore, and with every passing day, he continues to cement his place among the game’s top sluggers, ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307265/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:56:22 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307265/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chris Davis hit two more home runs and drove in five runs as Baltimore crushed Detroit. (AP) Less than two years ago, Chris Davis was a prospect who hadn’t panned out, a trade chip whom the Rangers used to acquire a reliever for their stretch run. Now he’s found a home in Baltimore, and with every passing day, he continues to cement his place among the game’s top sluggers, ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307964/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:56:20 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307964/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Felix Hernandez did it in 2007 - in Friday's 5-4 win. Still, Fernandez doesn't seem to quite grasp how good he has been, finding himself star-struck at times. "One of the special moments in the game: The first time I went up to ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307965/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:56:17 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307965/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle. Jeter took 21 swings on Wednesday at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Fla. He looked comfortable at the plate, hitting balls to all fields. The Yankees captain has also increased his movement by taking grounders ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307966/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:56:16 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215307966/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. Lyle Overbay hit a two-run double against South Korean rookie Hyun-Jin Ryu (6-3) in the first game in New York between the old October rivals since Los Angeles clinched the 1981 World Series title with a victory in Game 6 at the original Yankee Stadium. The teams that have met in a record 11 World Series -- eight won by ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308016/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:42:11 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308016/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chief among those was the idea of hybrid icing in the NHL. NHLPA rep Mathieu Schneider said that they will give it a trial period in the preseason and the NHLPA and Board of Governors will vote on it before the season starts, whether to carry it into the season as well."I think that will be an interesting experiment," Schneider said ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308017/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:42:10 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308017/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The ball ricocheted to the third baseman, who threw to first base for the third out of the inning. Cahill limped as he walked off the field and pointed to his right hip. He actually remained in the game to start the second inning but was removed after throwing a handful of (very wild) pitches.Cahill, 25, came into Wednesday's game with a 3-8 record and 3.96 ERA. Arizona announced that he has ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308019/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:42:09 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215308019/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Steve Serby Even after the young lion with the booming leg arrived to boot him off Bill Parcells' Giants, Dave Jennings never stopped treating Sean Landeta like a champ. It is why Landeta was so glad he got to say goodbye Tuesday, hours before his old friend succumbed much too early at 61 to Parkinson's disease."Even though he couldn't respond to me, he couldn't move or ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306654/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:00:49 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306654/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BOSTON -- The NHL's general managers on Wednesday endorsed a series of changes recommended by the league's competition committee, including making visors mandatory for new NHL players starting next season. The GMs also like the idea of hybrid icing, which is expected to be introduced in preseason games next season and could be implemented during the regular season, former ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306634/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:49:29 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306634/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Philadelphia Flyers informed the veteran they intend to buy out the final two years of his contract, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun. The source said that Briere and general manager Paul Holmgren met last week, at which time the Flyers forward was informed of the team's decision. The Flyers still owe Briere $5 million as part of the eight-year, $52 million contract he signed in ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306635/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:49:28 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306635/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 '; Our goal is the Super Bowl, and our mission is to kill. And if someone doesn't like it, then who cares? I really couldn't care less. It is not our responsibility to make anyone else happy, to please you, to care about ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306613/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:49:27 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306613/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and Byron Scott went very well, according to sources with knowledge of the meeting. Sterling will meet with Brian Shaw on Wednesday. He met with the Clippers' other coaching candidate, Lionel Hollins, last ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306658/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:49:25 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306658/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alabama Crimson Tide program, according to a source, despite ongoing legal troubles stemming from a kidnapping case in his home state of Mississippi. The source said nothing has been made official regarding Pollard's status with the program and that the team's top concern is getting Pollard through his recent legal trouble before any decisions would be made. Pollard was still listed ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306659/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:49:25 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306659/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jose Valverde , Davis hit another two-run shot for his second multihomer game of the season and the fifth of his career. The Orioles improved to a season-high 11 games over .500 after beating the AL Central-leading Tigers twice in the three-game ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306657/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:49:24 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306657/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Raptors coach Dwane Casey will return next season, the team announced Wednesday. The Raptors' new president and general manager. Masai Ujiri, who took over for Bryan Colangelo this month, decided to continue with the coach who led Toronto to a 34-48 record this season. "I'm excited about moving forward and growing this team with Coach Casey," Ujiri said in a brief statement, ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306656/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:49:24 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306656/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Everth Cabrera has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because he injured his left hamstring. Cabrera, the NL leader with 31 stolen bases was hurt during San Diego's 4-1 win over ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306655/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:49:23 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306655/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MIAMI — Sorry, Heat fans. Chris Bosh is unwilling to forgive your lack of faith. In the closing minutes of regulation of Game 6 on Tuesday, a significant portion of the home ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306615/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:46:48 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306615/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MySanAntonio.com . Sources within Texas A&M confirmed that the school briefly suspended Manziel for the entire 2012 season following his arrest last summer stemming from a fight outside a bar. Manziel was arrested in College Station last June for fighting, failing to identify himself and possessing two fake IDs. As a result, the school placed him on suspension for the full 2012 season before ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306660/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:46:42 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306660/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 07:13 AM ET 06.19 | The countdown of days to the draft has dwindled into the single digits, and eyes are still at the top of the talent grab, which finds Cleveland on the clock with the first selection. ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306161/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:46:41 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306161/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Don Mattingly 's Dodgers will play a day-night doubleheader Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, the first meeting between these storied franchises in the Bronx since Los Angeles clinched the 1981 World Series. Rain postponed the scheduled opener of the two-game series Tuesday night, delaying the managerial debut at Yankee Stadium of Mattingly, one of the biggest fan favorites when he was ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306261/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:46:38 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306261/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 confirmed that they've paid the Rams the $2 million stemming from the arbitration case. What all this means is that if they decided to, the Rams could potentially leave St. Louis as soon as March of 2015 when their 30-year lease at the Edward Jones Dome becomes a year-to-year lease.Under terms of the Rams' 30-year lease agreement signed in 1995, the team can get out of the lease 10 ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306661/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:32:15 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306661/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Justin Smith to a two-year deal that will let him retire as a 49er. Then they reportedly inked offensive coordinator Greg Roman to a two-year extension as ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306662/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:32:14 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306662/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Detroit Red Wings look like they are finally going to get a new arena.The fabled Joe Louis Arena has been their home for many moons but the old barn has become outdated in today's NHL. The Wings and owner Mike Ilitch have been attempting for some time to secure a new arena in downtown Detroit and on Wednesday it was announced they have succeeded. Or at least there is a memorandum of ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306664/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:32:13 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306664/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 fifth best prospect available in the draft a few weeks ago, saying he "boosted his fastball from 88-93 mph last summer to 91-96 for much of the spring ... his best offering is a power mid-80s slider with tilt."Stewart is the first high school pitcher the Twins have selected in the true first round since Kyle Waldrop in ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306665/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:32:12 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306665/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 reported by Dennis Dodd of CBSSports.com , the NCAA has been aggressively trying to keep the documents related to the case sealed since they appear to show improper involvement by NCAA staff and committee members in the USC case. As Dodd ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306666/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:32:12 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215306666/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tiger Woods has insisted he will be fit for the Open Championship next month despite having to withdraw from the AT&T National.The world No 1 was hampered by an elbow problem during the US Open, where he was clearly in pain every time he had to hack of of the dense Merion rough. Woods finished out of the top 30 on 13 over par, 12 shots behind champion Justin Rose, and went for medical tests ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305242/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:54:53 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305242/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Aaron Herndez of the Patriots has not been ruled out as a suspect in a murder investigation. Aaron Hernandez has some explaining to do.The New England Patriots tight end has not been ruled out as a suspect in a murder investigation North Attleboro, Mass., and isn’t cooperating with investigators, a law enforcement source ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305280/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:57 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305280/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Blog network: NFL Nation Walton's season ended on Oct. 1 last season when the Broncos placed him on injured reserve with a broken and dislocated left ankle. Three sources told The Post that Walton's most recent surgery was to replace hardware inserted into his ankle during a surgery to repair last year's injury. The newspaper reported that the Broncos are optimistic that ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305281/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:30 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305281/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Finals » A five-point lead with 28 seconds to go in Game 6 of the NBA Finals was not enough to clinch the Spurs' fifth championship. The peerless historians at ESPN Stats & Information inform us that, over the previous 15 seasons -- including the playoffs -- teams that held five-point leads with between 20 and 30 seconds left on the clock went a tidy 1,850-27.That's a win ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305283/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:28 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305283/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Twists, turns, villains, heroes and Ray Allen; Game 6 of the 2013 Finals was overloaded with drama. Bomani Jones and J.A. Adande discuss the Heat's come-from-behind overtime victory that sets up Thursday's Game 7. TrueHoop TV at the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305282/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:28 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305282/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hoping in part to push along sales of NBA jerseys, more teams will wear uniforms with sleeves next season. An NBA source told ESPN.com that as many as five teams will wear the short-sleeve jerseys as an alternate jersey for as much as 12 games during the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305284/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:27 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305284/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Houston Astros are expected to sign No. 1 pick Mark Appel today. (AP Images) The Houston Astros are expected to officially sign No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel this afternoon, according to a tweet today from Astros beat writer Brian Smith of ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305237/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:38:10 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305237/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Aaron Hernandez , who has been connected to a possible homicide this week near his home in North Attleboro, Mass., has been dogged by off-field issues dating at least to his time at the University of Florida, multiple NFL and law enforcement sources have told SI. Hernandez was questioned by police on Monday, a source told SI. His house was searched for more than two and a half hours ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305233/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:38:10 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305233/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Call me old-fashioned, but I’ve always believed that breaking out of an offensive slump is a bit like finding love. Both seem to happen when you stop trying so hard. That bit of advice might come in handy for the Chicago Blackhawks, a team that’s playing with all the dash of a pimply-faced teen the week before the prom. These guys are awkward. Unsure of themselves. Their best moves ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304852/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:38:09 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304852/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Manu Ginobili in the first half. "Early in the game I took a good shot right on my left knee and that's the knee I had surgery on," Wade said Wednesday. "That kind of trauma to it at that moment, it just swelled up. At halftime I was trying to do as much as I can, treatment. I need a certain amount if time, so I told them to make sure they start Ray [Allen] in that ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305288/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:23:13 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305288/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Manu Ginobili in the first half. "Early in the game I took a good shot right on my left knee and that's the knee I had surgery on," Wade said Wednesday. "That kind of trauma to it at that moment, it just swelled up. At halftime I was trying to do as much as I can, treatment. I need a certain amount if time, so I told them to make sure they start Ray [Allen] in that ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305285/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:23:13 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305285/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 has also confirmed the existence of the lawsuit. According to TMZ, the man filing the lawsuit, Alexander Bradley, claims he went to a club in Miami with Hernandez on Feb. 13 and at some point, an argument broke out between the two men.Hernandez and Bradley left the club in the same car, where the argument continued. At some point during the car ride, Hernandez allegedly aimed a gun at Bradley and ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305287/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:23:12 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305287/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Everth Cabrera on the 15-day DL with a left hamstring strain, the team announced Wednesday. The move is retroactive to Monday.Cabrera, 26, is hitting .305/.382/.418 with a league-leading 31 stolen bases in 69 games for San Diego. He quietly led the NL with 44 stolen bases in 115 games last summer. Since taking over as the team's regular shortstop and leadoff hitter in 2012, he has hit ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305289/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:23:11 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305289/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 accepted two cash payments of $5,000 from Rodney Blackstock , who reportedly introduced McLemore and Cobb to multiple sports agents. Blackstock is now an agent, too. Cobb also claimed that he received three trips to Los Angeles, as well as lodging and meals, from ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305291/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:23:10 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305291/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alabama and will not continue his career with the Crimson Tide, a source told CBSSports.com on Wednesday.Alabama has yet to formally announce this development.Pollard averaged 3.9 points and 3.1 rebounds this past season as a freshman ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305292/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:23:09 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215305292/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 DETROIT-The Detroit Red Wings and city officials have announced a $650 million plan for a new arena for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district. Plans for the 18,000-seat arena were announced Wednesday at a meeting of economic development officials to approve the deal. Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch has long said he wanted a replacement for the 32-year-old Joe Louis ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304875/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:18:25 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304875/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Giants best punter ever, died on Wednesday morning after a long bout with Parkinson's disease. Jennings, who turned 61 on June 8, had suffered from Parkinson's since ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304048/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:32:59 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304048/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Barron $50,000 to get the No. 24 from the second-year safety. Barron now wears No. 23. Revis wore the No. 25 at the University of Pittsburgh but was No. 24 during his six seasons with ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304002/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:32:57 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304002/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jon Graham plans to transfer from Penn State, the latest departure from a roster getting a dramatic makeover. Coach Patrick Chambers said Tuesday the 6-foot-8 Graham decided to leave following several discussions about his future. He was granted a release to transfer. Graham played 31 games last year, averaging 1.9 points and 2.7 rebounds. He lost his starting job eight games into his sophomore ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304050/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:32:56 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304050/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 lead guitarist George Harrison and Bob Dylan relaxed before a performance by playing tennis on the Isle of Wight, a small county off the southern coast of England. The Harrison family shared these amazing photos ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304035/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:32:14 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304035/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Don Mattingly 's Dodgers will play a day-night doubleheader Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, the first meeting between these storied franchises in the Bronx since Los Angeles clinched the 1981 World Series. Rain postponed the scheduled opener of the two-game series Tuesday night, delaying the managerial debut at Yankee Stadium of Mattingly, one of the biggest fan favorites when he was ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304009/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:34 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304009/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Manu Ginobili was thinking about so many things as he sat with his chin in the palm of his hand staring down at the stat sheet on the table before him. He looked as if he were staring at a bill he couldn't afford to pay. "We were a few seconds away from winning the championship," he said. "And we let it go." The Spurs' 103-100 overtime loss in Game ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304004/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:33 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304004/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cliff Lee 's lengthy win streak has also been a bright spot. The left-hander will try to earn a seventh consecutive win while helping the Phillies record their sixth in a row at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215303726/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:33 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215303726/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 case currently pending in the Northern District of California. This cavalcade of J.D.s will pack a courtroom in Oakland, Calif., on June 20 to argue whether the O'Bannon case should go forward as a class action lawsuit. SI.com legal analyst Michael McCann ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304005/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304005/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Game 6 marked an historic night for ABC. (Noah Graham/Getty Images) The NBA Finals Game 6 overtime thriller between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night was among the most-watched basketball games ever on ABC. According to ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304013/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:30 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304013/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Manu Ginobili was thinking about so many things as he sat with his chin in the palm of his hand staring down at the stat sheet on the table before him. He looked as if he were staring at a bill he couldn't afford to pay. "We were a few seconds away from winning the championship," he said. "And we let it go." The Spurs' 103-100 overtime loss in Game ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304012/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:29 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304012/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Justin Smith was injured. Smith is the lynchpin for that D and he'll keep playing that role for at least three more years, as the 49ers have locked up on an extension through ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304051/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:15:36 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215304051/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive end Justin Smith to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2015 season.General manager Trent Baalke said in a statement Wednesday that "this contract allows Justin to finish his career as a 49er!"The 33-year-old Smith was sidelined the final 2 1/2 games of the regular season, ending his streak of 185 ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302439/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:41:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302439/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Second-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka beat Paolo Lorenzi 6-3, 7-6 (8) Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Topshelf Open on the grass courts of Rosmalen.The Italian never managed to seriously threaten Wawrinka's serve until the 12th game of the second set, when he broke the Swiss to force a tiebreak.He then fought off three match points before finally succumbing 10-8 to the No. ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302445/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:41:03 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302445/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Justin Rose admits he is uncertain how he will perform in this week's Travelers Championship - his first tournament as a major champion.The 32-year-old is still savouring his thrilling victory at the US Open on Sunday at Merion, where his composed final-round 70 earned him a two-shot victory over fan-favourite Phil Mickelson and Jason Day. Rose has spent the last three days fulfilling ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302727/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:39:33 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302727/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Follow live as the Yankees play the first of two against the Dodgers on Wednesday.Hiroki Kuroda gets the start for the Yankees against Dodgers rookie lefty Hyun-Jin ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302770/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:36:33 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302770/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Henrik Lundqvist on the day the Rangers cleaned out their lockers. Henrik Lundqvist, who on break-up day became the Rangers’ public voice of disaffection that in retrospect foretold the firing of John Tortorella as head coach 48 hours later, told The Post that he "would never put pressure on management on decisions like that.""I know there is some speculation regarding Torts ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302773/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:36:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302773/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 According to a Yahoo report , the young ace nearly came to blows with Jon Rauch after the former Mets reliever dumped ice water on a napping Harvey last season. Harvey’s phone was ruined in the incident and the rookie jumped up to challenge the 6’11 Rauch, who backed away."I'm not gonna discuss it," Harvey told the website after pitching the Mets to the first of two ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302774/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:36:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302774/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Prim Siripipat is joined by Herm Edwards and ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates to discuss what it takes for an organization to be successful for years to ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302775/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:25:02 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302775/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Francisco 49ers would have landed would be somewhere from No. 24 to 28. Consider the situation in June 2011: The team is coming off an oil spill of a 6-10 season and is now in the midst of a coaching transition. They are saddled with the antithesis of a franchise QB -- in a league where elite quarterbacking determines plenty, the 49ers have sixth-year ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302776/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:25:01 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302776/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Scott Burnside, Pierre LeBrun and Craig Custance preview Wednesday's Game 4, saying Chicago needs to break through on the power play if it is to have any hope of evening the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302731/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:25:01 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302731/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Investigators searched Aaron Hernandez's home Tuesday in connection with the death of a man who police said was an associate of Hernandez and now plan to search a rental car registered to ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302718/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:24:59 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302718/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images The email popped in late last week from colleague Stewart Mandel: "If I'm understanding this correctly, from the court's calendar, all of these lawyers are expected to attend Thursday's hearing," Mandel wrote. "Will there be room in the courtroom for anyone else?" What followed was a list of more than 100 attorneys, each ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302777/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:22:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302777/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Cuban’s Dallas Mavericks are likely to trade their first-round pick. (Noah Graham/Getty Images) The Dallas Mavericks are likely to trade the No. 13 pick in the NBA Draft to help free cap space to pursue Dwight ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302721/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:22:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302721/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The College Commissioners Association met in Colorado Springs, Colo., this week, and it failed to provide much new information regarding the College Football Playoff selection committee. However, executive director Bill Hancock did offer some insight with at least one of his comments. It’s unlikely the 2013 season will be used as a ';dry run'; for the ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302779/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:22:32 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302779/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI Call it the curious case of Steven Adams. On paper, the Pittsburgh freshman is impressive. He's 7 feet and 254 pounds, with a wingspan of 7-5 and enormous hands (9.5 inches long, 11 inches wide). In workouts, he is even better. Over the last few weeks Adams has showcased superior athleticism for a big man, while surprising team executives with a ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302780/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:22:31 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302780/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Aaron Hernandez "has not been ruled out as a suspect" in a homicide case near his home. Hernandez is connected to the case through a vehicle rented in his name that is reportedly a key piece of evidence, according ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302782/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:07:21 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302782/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kris Letang and the big raise he's about to receive.The numbers are hard to work out from the outside and apparently Penguins GM Ray Shero is already coming to the same conclusion. According to Penguins writer Rob Rossi of ... http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302781/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:07:21 -0400 http://www.newyorktelegraph.com/index.php/sid/215302781/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56