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Ranges released RHP Derek Lowe.

Tony Parker’s calf MRI came and went without a whimper, and Gregg Popovich said Parker is "fine."

LeBron James headlined the All-NBA First Team when it was announced by the league on Thursday.

David Ross (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland.

Brad Richards will be a healthy scratch Thursday night when the Rangers face elimination from the playoffs in Game 4.

Trent Richardson is not participating in this week’s OTAs due to a lower-leg muscle pull.

Alex Ovechkin credits coach Adam Oates with his successful turnaround during the 2013 campaign.

Robert Griffin III (knee) said he’ll start "explosive sprinting" in a few weeks.

Dustin Keller said he declined a long-term deal from the Dolphins in favor of a one-year contract.

Harrison Barnes and Klay Thompson are expected to be invited to Team USA mini camp in the offseason.

Sidney Crosby generated a goal and an assist Wednesday night in Game 4 versus Ottawa.

Giants re-signed WR Ramses Barden.

Brenden Morrow appeared to be favoring his left arm when he left practice Tuesday.

Kris Letang racked up four assists in Pittsburgh’s 7-3 blowout win over Ottawa in Game 4.

Jarome Iginla scored twice as Pittsburgh routed Ottawa 7-3 in Game 4 Wednesday night.

Erik Karlsson collected two assists and five shots in Wednesday’s 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

Chandler Parsons will be invited to Team USA’s mini camp in July, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein.

Fred Davis (Achilles’) was catching passes and running routes as the Redskins opened OTAs Thursday.

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak reiterated that Mike D’Antoni "did not come up" in his meeting with Dwight Howard following Howard’s exit interview.

Robert Griffin III (knee) was throwing passes as the Redskins opened OTAs Thursday.

Daniel Alfredsson isn’t confident that Ottawa can come back from a 3-1 series deficit against Pittsburgh.

Updating a previous item, Yahoo’s Jason Cole now says Hakeem Nicks did <i>not</i> skip Wednesday’s OTAs as a contractual protest.

Matt Flynn has restructured his contract, converting most of his $3.25M base salary to a signing bonus.

Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that Jesus Montero will be demoted to the Triple-A level.

Tuukka Rask isn’t bothered that his play isn’t being trumpeted from the rooftops in some circles.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington confirmed Thursday that he has not engaged in long-term talks with Jacoby Ellsbury.

With their win in New York in Game 5, the Celtics closed their opening round series against the Knicks to 3-2 and sent it back to Boston.

In telling Sports Illustrated that he’s gay, veteran NBA center Jason Collins has become a hero to the LGBT community. But does he still have a future…

With the first round of the NFL Draft just two days away, which top-10 teams have the toughest decision to make?

The Yankees received some devastating news on Thursday when doctors discovered a crack in Derek Jeter’s surgically-repaired ankle which will keep him out for at least another…

Looking at the storylines of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

After tearing his Achilles last week, the future Hall of Famer will attempt a comeback next year at the age of 35, but it might not be…

While not a matchup that many predicted, Louisville and their top-ranked defense against Michigan and their No. 1 offense should make for a great National Title game.

Michigan is one of the best offensive teams in the country, led by AP Player of the Year Trey Burke. But can they solve Syracuse’s suffocating 2-3…

Breaking down the Sweet 16 matchups in the Midwest and South regions, where Duke-Michigan State and Kansas-Michigan provide the marquee matchups, while Florida-Florida Gulf Coast provides the…

After their stunning upset of Georgetown in Round 1, the FGC Eagles made history on Sunday, becoming the first 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16 with…

The Gonzaga Bulldogs, who finished the season ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, became the first top seed to be eliminated in the NCAA Tournament, losing…

There wasn’t much of note on the first day of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. That is, until No. 14 Harvard stunned No. 3 New Mexico for…

No surprise here, but the Jets’ handling of the Darrelle Revis situation has been one mistake after another.

Louisville claimed the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, but were they and the other top-ranked teams (Indiana, Kansas, Gonzaga) worthy of their places in…

With Roy Halladay still struggling to work his way into form, the Phillies are claiming that they’re not concerned.

With Johan Santana still unable to throw from a mound with weakness in his surgically repaired shoulder, the Mets’ concern about his readiness has moved from Opening…

Halfway through the season, the Flyers are staring at the very real possibility of missing the playoffs, but all is not lost just yet.

After winning the regular season WCC title, the Zags became the fourth different team to hold the top spot in the AP rankings on Monday, as they…

With a second matchup against rival Michigan State looming this weekend, the reeling Wolverines have little time to regroup from their stunning loss to the Nittany Lions.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss died on Monday at the age of 80. His teams won 10 NBA titles, but it was his implementation of Showtime that made…

On paper, the first matchup of the season between No. 2 Duke and unranked UNC tonight would appear to be a mismatch. But that would be ignoring…

The Phillies have supplemented their lineup and rotation this offseason, but the bridge between the starters to closer Jonathan Papelbon still leaves something to be desired.

With Scott Hartnell out indefinitely and Daniel Briere still not healthy, Philadelpia has turned to 40-year-old former Flyer Mike Knuble.

Chip Kelly has never coached a down in the NFL, nor has he ever really built a team. That means that his assistants will be of the…

With their captain gone, an aging goaltender duo, and some serious injuries already piling up, do the Devils have any chance of making another Stanley Cup run…

Despite reports that they’re looking for an offensive-minded head coach, the Eagles will interview the former Bears leader on Wednesday. But is he really a fit?

The Phillies have undergone some serious changes from the team that disappointed so heavily last year. But are they better?

This year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is more star-studded than its ever been. But the ever-present specter of steroids will leave the biggest names waiting by…

With seven schools announced that they’ll be leaving the Big East, the conference will never be the same

With the free agent market dwindling, the Phillies are running out of options to fill their void in center field.