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Report: Clippers Agree to Deal with Celtics for Doc Rivers

Report: Clippers Agree to Deal with Celtics for Doc Rivers

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics have reportedly agreed to a deal that will make Doc Rivers the next coach of the Clippers, pending league approval. According to ESPN, “the Clippers will sign Rivers to a three-year, $21

Report: 10 Prospects Invited to NBA Draft Green Room

Report: 10 Prospects Invited to NBA Draft Green Room

Ten NBA prospects have been reportedly been invited to the green room for the NBA Draft on Thursday. According to ESPN, the invited prospects include:  Nerlens Noel Victor Oladipo Otto Porter Alex Len Anthony Bennett Ben McLemore Trey Burke Michael

Blackhawks 'Optimistic' Toews Will Play Monday

Blackhawks 'Optimistic' Toews Will Play Monday

Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said on Sunday he was “optimistic” Jonathan Toews will be able to play in Game 6 in Boston in the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday. Boston’s Johnny Boychuk nailed Toews in the second period on

49ers QB Still has 'Ace' Potential

49ers QB Still has 'Ace' Potential

While it is almost certain that Colin Kaepernick made the right career choice, he did create a small amount of doubt in the minds of Giants fans when he threw out the opening pitch on Friday night. Although, according the

Bar Owner Picks Up $100K Champagne Tab for Heat Players

Bar Owner Picks Up $100K Champagne Tab for Heat Players

An owner of a Miami nightclub said he is not going to charge the Miami Heat for their $100,000 champagne tab they ran up on Friday while partying after they won back-to-back titles over the San Antonio Spurs. “I’m not

NBA Finals: Nice Guys Finish First… and Second

NBA Finals: Nice Guys Finish First… and Second

It’s a league of trash talking, posterizing and bad blood. In fact, even the league’s official website ran a headline in May of this year saying “Trash Talk, Bad Blood Reign in NBA Playoffs.” And indeed, any series involving the

NBA Draft News and Notes: Could Alex Len go #1?

NBA Draft News and Notes: Could Alex Len go #1?

Next Thursday, NBA bottom dwellers will finally get the chance to add some fresh talent to their roster and the teams that fell out of the postseason earlier than desired will have the chance to find a missing piece of

5 Shutouts Friday, Runs Down 0.78 Per Game

5 Shutouts Friday, Runs Down 0.78 Per Game

Rick Porcello led the Tigers to the fifth shutout of the night in Major League Baseball, driving the average runs per game to 8.48 this season, well below the 9.21 that were being scored at this time in the 2002 season. The Boston Red Sox

Rivers and Clippers Have 'Mutual' Interest

Rivers and Clippers Have 'Mutual' Interest

After a highly successful nine year tenure with the Boston Celtics that has seen one championship banner added to the historic franchise, Doc Rivers may finally be ready to exit his current position and is reportedly interested in joining the

Spurs' Young 3 Matches Heat's Big 3

Spurs' Young 3 Matches Heat's Big 3

San Antonio’s young three earning a total of $6.2 million a year has matched the points of Miami’s big three earning $52.3 million a year through three games of the NBA Finals. The Spurs continue to pay the fewest dollars

3-D TV Falls Flat: ESPN to Kill 3-D Broadcasts

3-D TV Falls Flat: ESPN to Kill 3-D Broadcasts

(AP) 3-D TV falls flat: ESPN to kill 3-D broadcastsBy PETER SVENSSON and RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Technology WritersNEW YORKESPN’s decision to shut down its 3-D channel by the end of the year is the latest sign the format won’t revolutionize entertainment

Soledad O'Brien Joining HBO's 'Real Sports'

Soledad O'Brien Joining HBO's 'Real Sports'

Former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien, whom new CNN boss Jeff Zucker reportedly ousted, is now joining HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” The network has even signed a “first look” deal with O’Brien’s production company, and she will likely produce

Spurs Shatter 3-point Record

Spurs Shatter 3-point Record

Who has the better Big Three? It did not matter Tuesday as the Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals by beating the Heat 113-77 in San Antonio. The rest of the San Antonio Spurs beat the rest

Report: Patriots Signed Tebow to Play QB, Not TE, FB

Report: Patriots Signed Tebow to Play QB, Not TE, FB

Contrary to reports the Patriots signed Tim Tebow to possibly play fullback, tight end, or on special teams, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the organization signed him to backup franchise quarterback Tom Brady. The Patriots struggled in short yardage situations against

Sergio, Tiger Shake Hands at Merion

Sergio, Tiger Shake Hands at Merion

Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia briefly shook hands on Monday at Merion Golf Club, the site of this week’s U.S. Open.  Woods and Garcia have been feuding since the Players Championship, and the feud escalated when Garcia, at a European

Report: Patriots to Sign Tim Tebow

Report: Patriots to Sign Tim Tebow

The New England Patriots will reportedly sign Tim Tebow. According to ESPN’s Ed Werder, the Patriots will sign Tebow and he will be at the team’s minicamp on Tuesday. The move is surprising because Mike Silver of Yahoo! Sports had

Kobe Settles Memorabilia Case with Parents, Gets Public Apology

Kobe Settles Memorabilia Case with Parents, Gets Public Apology

Kobe Bryant and his parents settled a memorabilia dispute on Monday that resulted in his parents publicly apologizing to their son.  According to ESPN, Bryant and his parents agreed on a settlement that allows Bryant’s parents to sell six items.

Belichick: I Don't Hate Tebow

Belichick: I Don't Hate Tebow

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he actually does not hate Tim Tebow. Belichick was responding to a Yahoo! Sports report that quoted an “organizational source” saying Belichick hated Tebow, and that is why there was “no chance” the

Bruins Beat Pens 2OT on Bergeron goal

Bruins Beat Pens 2OT on Bergeron goal

(AP) Bruins beat Pens 2-1 in 2OT on Bergeron goalBy JIMMY GOLENAP Sports WriterBOSTONA future Hall of Famer who established his credentials in the open ice, there was Jaromir Jagr along the boards, mucking it up for a loose puck.

Embattled Hermann Addresses Past

Embattled Hermann Addresses Past

(AP) Embattled Hermann addresses past in visit to RU By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. Incoming athletic director Julie Hermann believes her failure to deal professionally with players, on and off the court as a volleyball coach at