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Carmelo Anthony is hurting, and the struggling New York Knicks are going to be without their leading scorer for at least a few days. Anthony will not play Friday night when the Knicks visit Miami because of an array of thumb, wrist and ankle problems, and is not expected in the lineup when New York heads to Houston on Saturday.

Melo, Wade both out for Knicks-Heat battle

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Carmelo Anthony will not play Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat, who are still waiting to see if Dwyane Wade’s sprained right ankle will allow him to return to the lineup.

Paterno memorial reveals anger over firing

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Crediting him with building not just better athletes but better men, some 12,000 people paid tribute to Joe Paterno in a campus memorial service Thursday that exposed a strong undercurrent of anger over his firing.

The Mavs’ wait for championship rings is over

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One month into the defense of their title and more than seven months since the Dallas Mavericks won the franchise’s first NBA championship, the personalized hardware has finally arrived.

Ravens promote Pees to defensive coordinator

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The Baltimore Ravens promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator on Friday, filling the void created when Chuck Pagano departed to become coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

Phils give OF Pierre minor league deal (AP)

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Outfielder Juan Pierre has agreed to a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 34-year-old hit .279 with two homers, 50 RBIs and 27 steals for the Chicago White Sox last season, starting 152 games in left field. The left-handed batter hit .329 against lefties Pierre leads active players with 554 steals.

Ravens tab Pees to run ‘D’, keep Cameron (AP)

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The Baltimore Ravens have promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator and retained Cam Cameron as their offensive coordinator. Pees replaced Chuck Pagano, who left to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore’s defense ranked third in the NFL under Pagano, and coach John Harbaugh said Monday that under Pees, “the tradition of this defense will continue, and…

Syracuse’s Melo expected to miss third game

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Syracuse sophomore Fab Melo, who’s missed the last two games due to what a source has said is an academic issue, is not expected to play Saturday when the Orange host West Virginia.

Twins to retire Tom Kelly’s number (AP)

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The Minnesota Twins will retire former manager Tom Kelly’s uniform number. President Dave St. Peter revealed the decision late Thursday at an annual awards banquet at Target Field, where the 61-year-old Kelly became emotional after the announcement. Kelly’s No. 10 will be formally retired during a ceremony before a game against Cleveland on Sept.

Wolves’ Love agrees to 4-year deal, opt-out

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The Timberwolves and star forward Kevin Love have at last reached terms on a contract extension, according to sources close to the situation, beating Wednesday’s midnight ET deadline.

Nowitzki: Road to Finals runs through Dallas

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As far as Dirk Nowitzki is concerned, the road out of the Western Conference still runs through Dallas.

Celtics erase 27-point deficit to shock Magic

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Paul Pierce had 24 points and 10 assists, and E’Twaun Moore added 16 points to help the Boston Celtics erase a 27-point deficit and beat the Orlando Magic for the second time this week, 91-83 on Thursday night.

Maisel: O’Brien begins to make inroads

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Bill O’Brien is balancing two difficult jobs: beginning to make inroads at Penn State while preparing the Patriots for the Super Bowl.

Nike’s Knight defends Paterno at service (AP)

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In his first public comments since being fired at Penn State two months ago, Joe Paterno said assistant Mike McQueary

Jay Paterno leaned over his dying father, gave him a kiss, and whispered in his ear. “Dad, you won,” he said. “You did all you could do. You’ve done enough. We all love you. We won. You can go home now.” Joe Paterno died Sunday of lung cancer at age 85. At a memorial service Thursday that drew some 12,000 people to the Penn State basketball arena, Jay Paterno reflected on what he…


Irsay upset Manning went public with comments

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The Indianapolis Colts are a long, long way from being healed.

Former Colts prez Polian to host SiriusXM show

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Former Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian is joining SiriusXM radio as a regular host.

Nicks among Giants to sit first SB practice

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Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams were among seven New York Giants who missed the team’s first practice for the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots on Feb. 5.

Pats’ Gronkowski (ankle) doesn’t practice

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not practice on Thursday

Mavericks’ Nowitzki iffy on return; Carter close

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Originally scheduled to miss only four games with a sore right knee, Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki could possibly be out longer, he said Thursday.

Brady’s promise to Kraft: I will play better in SB

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In the locker room after the AFC Championship Game, Tom Brady told owner Robert Kraft: “I promise you I’m going to play a lot better in two weeks.”

Eli: Giants preparing for new looks from Pats

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As Eli Manning prepares for the Patriots in the Super Bowl rematch, the New York Giants quarterback is expecting the unexpected from Bill Belichick’s defense.

Tigers introduce their $214 million man Fielder

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Prince Fielder stood with a smile and recalled his earliest memories of old Tiger Stadium, when he would hang out at the ballpark where his father hit so many massive home runs.

Mavericks’ slumping veteran Odom ‘not myself’

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Lamar Odom, who has been mostly awful since arriving to the Dallas Mavericks in a salary-dump deal from the Los Angeles Lakers before the season, admits that he’s “not myself yet” after another miserable performance Wednesday night.

Clippers rebound by holding on vs. Grizzlies

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Blake Griffin scored 20 points, Chris Paul added 18 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury, and the first-place Los Angeles Clippers hung on in the fourth quarter for a 98-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

Report: Raiders, Allen finalize four-year deal

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The Oakland Raiders formally agreed Thursday on a four-year deal to make Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen their new head coach.

Report: Yale QB’s Rhodes bid was suspended

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A Yale football player who said he withdrew from consideration for a Rhodes Scholarship in order to prepare for his team’s rivalry game against Harvard had in fact been informed his candidacy had been suspended, The New York Times reported.

Young players to again lead Mariners (AP)

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Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik remains extremely optimistic about the bounty of young talent the Mariners possess. He also knows the abundance of youth means another challenging season lies ahead in the Pacific Northwest. “I think we have some very talented young kids. I think this is going to be a challenging year at the big league level for us.

Fielder on Tigers deal: Dreams come true (AP)

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Prince Fielder was born in 1984, the last time Detroit won the World Series. After luring Fielder to Michigan with the fourth-largest contract in baseball history, the Tigers are hoping he will help usher in a new championship era for the Motor City. “This is awesome,” Fielder said Thursday after finalizing a $214 million, nine-year deal with Detroit.

Schiano’s departure untimely for Rutgers (AP)

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Greg Schiano came to Rutgers when the football program was in a state of disarray — then left it in a bind. Less than a week before Rutgers was expected to lock up a highly touted recruiting class, Schiano accepted an offer to become coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday. There is, however, no doubt that Schiano leaves Rutgers football in better shape than he found it when he was hired to…

Colts owner unhappy Manning went public (AP)

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Peyton Manning watches preseason action.

The NFL’s most watched offseason drama has turned stunningly ugly. Two days after Peyton Manning complained about the dour atmosphere around the Colts’ complex, team owner Jim Irsay called his four-time league MVP a “politician” and said he didn’t appreciate Manning’s public campaign.


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