Jets, Quinton Coples agree to four-year deal

Quinton Coples made an impression during his first practices with the Jets so it was only fair they return the favor in working out his four-year rookie contract. Terms haven’t been released but he’s expected to earn around $ 8.8 million.
NFL.com

Claiborne gunning for mid-June return in Dallas

The Cowboys knew Morris Claiborne would require time to heal after surgery on his left wrist, but the rookie CB is planning to be back sooner than anticipated.
NFL.com

Appeals in Saints’ ‘bounty’ case to be heard

The NFL Players Association is expected to argue in front of arbitrator Shymas Das on Wednesday that Commissioner Roger Goodell was not allowed to punish players involved in the “bounty” scandal.
NFL.com

Saints’ Vilma: What will haters say when I win appeal?

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is so sure the appeal of his season-long suspension will go well, he’s practicing what he’ll say to his “haters” on Twitter.
NFL.com

Will the Saints embrace ‘Us against them’ mentality?

The NFL has come down on the New Orleans Saints in the wake of the “bounty” scandal but members of the team and the fans have found a way to unite in defiance.
NFL.com

Cowboys, Raiders, Tebow fans rated ‘most delusional’

When radio host Colin Cowherd unveiled his list of the most delusional fan bases in sports, he undoubtedly lost a few supporters — especially in Dallas, Oakland and the House of Tebow.
NFL.com

Jonathan Vilma sues Roger Goodell for ‘false’ statements

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has sued NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in federal court for slander and libel for public remarks Goodell made regarding Vilma when issuing charges and discipline against the franchise, coaches and four players in the Saints’ “bounty” scandal.
NFL.com

Ed Reed quickly backs off initial hint at retirement

After first saying that he wasn’t “100 percent committed” to playing football in 2012, Ed Reed immediately backpedaled, saying that this is simply the time of year when players think through things.
NFL.com

Wes Welker says contract talks are getting worse

Wes Welker turned the ball over to the Patriots when he signed his franchise tender in hopes that the team would do the right thing and work out a long-term extension. However, things seem to be getting worse.
NFL.com

No charges for Brandon Marshall in New York nightclub incident

Police in New York City will not bring charges against Brandon Marshall for a melee at a New York nightclub in March, attorney Harvey Steinberg told NFL Network’s Michelle Beisner on Thursday.
NFL.com

Ahman Green plots NFL return at age 35

Ex-Packers star Ahman Green retired from the NFL in August 2011 — or did he? The 35-year-old RB says he isn’t done, promising five more years in the tank for the right team.
NFL.com

Saints’ Vilma files defamation suit vs. Goodell

Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
ESPN.com – NFL

Bucks forward Jon Brockman loves wearing adult onesies (Ball Don’t Lie)

Jon Brockman had kind of a rough third year in the NBA, you guys. The 24-year-old forward appeared in only 35 games for a Milwaukee Bucks team that missed the playoffs, averaging just under seven minutes a contest and taking a definitive step backward in his NBA career. After a season like that, sometimes [...]

Cavaliers’ Irving named NBA’s rookie of the year (Reuters)

(Reuters) – Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving was named the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) rookie of the year in a landslide victory after leading all first-year players in scoring, the league said on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Irving, taken first overall in the 2011 NBA Draft, averaged 18.5 points and 5.4 assists in 51 games playing [...]

Kevin Durant rallies Thunder by Lakers with defense and a clutch shot (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Durant is a three-time scoring champion, but his defense on Kobe Bryant helped key the Thunder’s Game 2 win.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Chicago Bulls News

Paul Pierce says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with his knee, but it sure doesn’t look that way (Ball Don’t Lie)

The truth is plain to see, as is The Truth. Boston Celtic legend Paul Pierce has not moved well since suffering a sprained knee in Game 4 of his team’s first-round series against Atlanta. He suffered a sprained MCL, in fact, and though his next two outings against the Hawks were passable (17 points [...]

Coaches, owners have new voice in suggesting changes (AFP)

Rick Carlisle, coach of the reigning champion Dallas Mavericks, and Dan Gilbert, the club owner spurned by LeBron James, are among 10 people named on Wednesday to the NBA’s new competition committee.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Cleveland Cavaliers News

Can the Chicago Bears Stay Healthy? Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Rest assured, I do not believe I, or anyone, can give an adequate answer to the question the title of this article asks. What the question is meant to bring to light is the fact that our beloved Chicago teams have had a pretty rough year on the injury front. We aren’t talking about bench [...]

Paul Pierce dunks early, attacks often to set pace in Celtics’ Game 3 win (VIDEOS) (Ball Don’t Lie)

After the combination of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee and the defensive efforts of the Philadelphia 76ers (and primarily Andre Iguodala) had him looking less than his best in the first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Paul Pierce came into Wednesday night’s Game 3 bent on attacking. He’d managed [...]

The New York Knicks? Gone till November (Ball Don’t Lie)

Let’s start with what we know: The 2011-12 edition of the New York Knicks was the best team the franchise has put on the floor in 12 years. You can argue that a fact like that doesn’t say a whole hell of a lot, given the dilapidated decade the Knicks turned in to kick off [...]

Colangelo thankful for more time to pick US Olympians (AFP)

US Olympic men’s basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo is thankful for a few extra days to consider a final roster after a flurry of injuries during the NBA playoffs.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Orlando Magic News

AP Source: Bobcats interviewing Ewing Thursday (The Associated Press)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Two people familiar with the situation say the Bobcats will interview Orlando assistant Patrick Ewing on Thursday in Charlotte for their vacant head coaching position.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Charlotte Bobcats News

Report: Bobcats to interview Ewing (The SportsXchange)

Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing will interview Thursday for the Charlotte Bobcats’ coaching vacancy, according to an ESPN.com report.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Orlando Magic News

Harrington undergoes surgery on right knee (The Associated Press)

DENVER (AP) Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington underwent surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Orlando Magic News

NBA players set to lead Brazil’s Olympic team (The Associated Press)

SAO PAULO (AP) Brazil’s men’s basketball team will be led by NBA players Nene, Leandro Barbosa, Tiago Splitter and Anderson Varejao when it returns to the Olympics for the first time in 16 years.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Denver Nuggets News

Mavericks Keep Title Hopes Alive with Rick Carlisle Signing: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the Dallas Mavericks took the first step in maintaining their championship-caliber team by re-signing their head coach Rick Carlisle to a four-year extension. Since joining the team in 2008, the Mavericks have gone 198-114 in the regular season. Despite fielding a winning team every year, and even capturing the franchise’s [...]

NBA appoints new Competition Committee (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) Coaches Doc Rivers of Boston, Rick Carlisle of Dallas and Lionel Hollins of Memphis have been named to the NBA’s Competition Committee.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Memphis Grizzlies News

Kobe Bryant’s late mistakes doom Lakers in their Game 2 loss to Thunder (Yahoo! Sports)

Kobe Bryant helped give away what appeared to be a near-certain victory for the Lakers.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Oklahoma City Thunder News

The Spurs’ 15-game winning streak: A look inside the numbers (Ball Don’t Lie)

One night after the Oklahoma City Thunder convinced a lot of people that they were the team to beat in the Western Conference by walloping the Los Angeles Lakers , the San Antonio Spurs offered their retort: A measured, professional destruction of the Los Angeles Clippers.
In the 108-92 Game 1 win, the Spurs [...]

James Harden elbows Metta World Peace in the face on the sneak tip (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)

It’s just like my dude Marie Joseph Eugène Sue wrote in “Mathilde” — “La vengeance se mange très-bien froide.” (Some people might know “Revenge is a dish best served cold” from “The Godfather,” but I feel pretty confident that the Thursday morning crowd at BDL has its “1841 French novels” game on lock.) Twenty-five [...]

Andrew Bynum after 9-0 Thunder run beats Lakers: ‘We’re better than Santa Claus’ (Ball Don’t Lie)

After an Andrew Bynum bucket with 2:08 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to be sitting pretty. They held a seven-point lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to nearly 46 minutes of gritty ground-and-pound that made the postseason’s best offense — yes, the Thunder entered Wednesday night averaging more points [...]

Lakers Blow Golden Opportunity: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to make a statement in Game 2. After getting absolutely destroyed in Game 1, the Lakers had a golden opportunity to steal a game in Oklahoma City and plant some seeds of doubt in the minds of the Thunder. With two minutes remaining, Los Angeles had a seven-point [...]

Did Panthers find their Superman on defense?

We can’t give the Panthers a top grade in this draft, but there’s little doubt about their first-round pick, LB Luke Kuechly. Around the League examines his potential impact on defense.
NFL.com

Kuchar suggests shot clock to curb slow play

Slow play is a hot topic on the PGA Tour these days, especially after Kevin Na waggled his way to some long days over the weekend at The Players Championship.
ESPN.com – GOLF

Jays’ Lawrie banned 4 games; plans to appeal

Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire.
ESPN.com – MLB

Devils rebound, edge Rangers to tie series at 1

David Clarkson’s deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday night.
ESPN.com – NHL

Boston Celtics Finally Come Together on Offense and Take Series Lead Against 76ers: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After a terrible start to the series against the Philadelphia 76ers offensively (along with much of the series against the Atlanta Hawks), the Boston Celtics were finally able to break through in game three and get the win by the score of 107-91.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Philadelphia 76ers News

Titans’ Kenny Britt to undergo knee surgery

Veteran wide receiver Kenny Britt will undergo knee surgery on Wednesday, the Titans general manager said.
NFL.com

With weight off, Josh Freeman still carries heavy expectations

Josh Freeman cut out late-night fast-food runs and dropped 20 pounds. But the Buccaneers QB knows he has to do a lot more than lose weight to turn Tampa into a playoff contender, Jeff Darlington writes.
NFL.com

Fullback Owen Schmitt signs with Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders will sign free-agent fullback Owen Schmitt to a one-year contract, a source with knowledge of the situation told Brian McIntyre. The team later announced the move.
NFL.com

Fullback Ovie Mughelli to visit with Miami Dolphins

Free-agent fullback Ovie Mughelli will visit the Miami Dolphins, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL Networks on Wednesday.
NFL.com

Matthew Stafford says Lions better in 2012

The Lions accomplished a lot in 2012 — making the playoffs for the first time since the Clinton Administration. But Matthew Stafford likes what the team has done this offseason, and thinks Detroit is better for it.
NFL.com

Stephon Gilmore signs with Bills

The Bills signed their first-round draft pick on Thursday, South Carolina cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the team announced in a release.
NFL.com

Injured McClure to miss second race

For the second consecutive weekend, Jeff Green will replace the injured Eric McClure in the No. 14 Toyota.
NASCAR.COM – Nationwide Series Headlines

Coach Rick Carlisle agrees to new deal with Mavs (The Associated Press)

DALLAS (AP) The coach who led the Dallas Mavericks to their only NBA championship is staying put.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – New York Knicks News

Pressure is on Matt Cassel to lead Chiefs back to playoffs

On paper, the Chiefs’ roster is fully stocked with talent. On the field, one player will be counted on to put all the pieces together. Steve Wyche catches up with Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel.
NFL.com

Elway: Hillman brings Sproles-like threat to Broncos

John Elway and the Broncos believe they’ve acquired a secret weapon in the form of RB Ronnie Hillman, comparing him to another dangerous, change-of-pace runner.
NFL.com

Report: Browns think Phil Taylor will return in 2012

While his recovery has been discussd in terms of months, not weeks, the Browns expressed optimism that the defensive tackle is going to make it back onto the field this season, according to The Plain Dealer.
NFL.com

Thunder rally late to edge Lakers, lead 2-0

Kevin Durant scored 22 points, including the go-ahead basket with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored rallied for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.
ESPN.com – NBA

Miami Heat Prepare for Crucial Game 3 Against Pacers: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Things didn’t go as planned in the Miami Heat’s last outing, and they’ll try to get back on track when they visit the Indiana Pacers on May 17.
Yahoo! Sports – NBA – Indiana Pacers News

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SNB LATEST NEWS UPDATES

• Jets, Quinton Coples agree to four-year deal
• Claiborne gunning for mid-June return in Dallas
• Appeals in Saints’ ‘bounty’ case to be heard
• Saints’ Vilma: What will haters say when I win appeal?
• Will the Saints embrace ‘Us against them’ mentality?
• Cowboys, Raiders, Tebow fans rated ‘most delusional’
• Jonathan Vilma sues Roger Goodell for ‘false’ statements
• Ed Reed quickly backs off initial hint at retirement
• Wes Welker says contract talks are getting worse
• No charges for Brandon Marshall in New York nightclub incident
• Ahman Green plots NFL return at age 35
• Saints’ Vilma files defamation suit vs. Goodell
• Bucks forward Jon Brockman loves wearing adult onesies (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Cavaliers’ Irving named NBA’s rookie of the year (Reuters)
• Kevin Durant rallies Thunder by Lakers with defense and a clutch shot (Yahoo! Sports)
• Paul Pierce says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with his knee, but it sure doesn’t look that way (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Coaches, owners have new voice in suggesting changes (AFP)
• Can the Chicago Bears Stay Healthy? Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
• Paul Pierce dunks early, attacks often to set pace in Celtics’ Game 3 win (VIDEOS) (Ball Don’t Lie)
• The New York Knicks? Gone till November (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Colangelo thankful for more time to pick US Olympians (AFP)
• AP Source: Bobcats interviewing Ewing Thursday (The Associated Press)
• Report: Bobcats to interview Ewing (The SportsXchange)
• Harrington undergoes surgery on right knee (The Associated Press)
• NBA players set to lead Brazil’s Olympic team (The Associated Press)
• Mavericks Keep Title Hopes Alive with Rick Carlisle Signing: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
• NBA appoints new Competition Committee (The Associated Press)
• Kobe Bryant’s late mistakes doom Lakers in their Game 2 loss to Thunder (Yahoo! Sports)
• The Spurs’ 15-game winning streak: A look inside the numbers (Ball Don’t Lie)
• James Harden elbows Metta World Peace in the face on the sneak tip (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Andrew Bynum after 9-0 Thunder run beats Lakers: ‘We’re better than Santa Claus’ (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Lakers Blow Golden Opportunity: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
• Did Panthers find their Superman on defense?
• Kuchar suggests shot clock to curb slow play
• Jays’ Lawrie banned 4 games; plans to appeal
• Devils rebound, edge Rangers to tie series at 1
• Boston Celtics Finally Come Together on Offense and Take Series Lead Against 76ers: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
• Titans’ Kenny Britt to undergo knee surgery
• With weight off, Josh Freeman still carries heavy expectations
• Fullback Owen Schmitt signs with Oakland Raiders
• Fullback Ovie Mughelli to visit with Miami Dolphins
• Matthew Stafford says Lions better in 2012
• Stephon Gilmore signs with Bills
• Injured McClure to miss second race
• Coach Rick Carlisle agrees to new deal with Mavs (The Associated Press)
• Pressure is on Matt Cassel to lead Chiefs back to playoffs
• Elway: Hillman brings Sproles-like threat to Broncos
• Report: Browns think Phil Taylor will return in 2012
• Thunder rally late to edge Lakers, lead 2-0
• Miami Heat Prepare for Crucial Game 3 Against Pacers: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)