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Injured Spurs PG Parker out 2-4 weeks (AP)
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Spurs point guard Tony Parker is expected to miss two to four weeks after straining his left calf muscle in a win over Memphis. The Spurs announced Monday that their star point guard won’t accompany them to Memphis and Cleveland this week. It will also leave the NBA-best Spurs without Parker for their first game against LeBron James and the Miami Heat on Friday.
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Brewers RF Hart likely to miss 2 weeks (AP)
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Milwaukee Brewers All-Star right fielder Corey Hart is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with a strained lower abdominal muscle on his left side. The 29-year-old Hart was examined by a doctor Monday after getting hurt during spring training throwing drills on Saturday. An NL All-Star in 2008 and 2010, Hart batted .283 with 31 home runs and 102 RBIs last season.
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NCAA denies Purdue WR Smith sixth year (AP)
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The NCAA has denied Purdue receiver Keith Smith a sixth year of eligibility after a knee injury prematurely ended his 2010 season. Purdue coach Danny Hope expressed disappointment in a news release from the school on Monday. Smith led the Big Ten with 91 catches during the 2009 season, and he caught 18 passes for 123 yards in two games last season before tearing the medial collateral and anterior…
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Kings sign Williams to 4-year extension
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The Los Angeles Kings have signed right wing Justin Williams to
a four-year contract extension worth $14.6 million.
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Mike Bibby agrees to buyout with Washington Wizards — to join Miami Heat?
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Mike Bibby and the Washington Wizards have agreed to terms on a buyout.
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Rangers add F Mitchell, miss on Richards (AP)
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The New York Rangers failed to get Brad Richards away from the Dallas Stars and settled for acquiring center John Mitchell from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a seventh-round pick in next year’s draft. The deal was completed Monday before the NHL trade deadline. The 26-year-old Mitchell has been in the Maple Leafs organization since being chosen in the fifth round of the 2003 draft.
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Kings get Dustin Penner from Oilers
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The Los Angeles Kings helped their playoff push by landing forward
Dustin Penner from the Edmonton Oilers in a deal rigth before the
NHL trade deadline.
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Purdue Boilermakers' Keith Smith denied sixth year of eligibility
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The NCAA has denied Purdue wide receiver Keith Smith a sixth year of eligibility, ending his college career.
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Doc deals two scoreless as Phils beat Jays
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The Phillies took advantage of some erratic fielding by the Blue Jays and early control problems from starter Jo-Jo Reyes en route to a 6-3 victory on Monday afternoon at the Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.
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Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers go at it
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'Canes send Samsonov to Florida
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The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defenseman Bryan Allen
from the Florida Panthersin exchange for let winger Sergei
Samsonov.
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Blackhawks acquire Senators D Campoli (AP)
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The dismantling of the disappointing Ottawa Senators took another step when defenseman Chris Campoli was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Ryan Potulny and a second-round pick in this year’s draft. The deal was completed Monday shortly before the NHL trade deadline. Campoli has three goals and 11 assists this season, and 32 goals and 96 assists in 378 NHL games with Ottawa and the…
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NHL trade deadline: Los Angeles Kings get Dustin Penner from Edmonton Oilers for prospect, picks
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The Kings acquired Dustin Penner from the Oilers.
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NHL trade deadline: Brad Richards stays put; 'I'm a Dallas Star'
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The NHL trade deadline passed Monday, and center Brad Richards is still a member of the Dallas Stars.
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The End of an Era
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In a little more than 24 hours, Talor Battle will be on the court, playing his final regular season game in front of the Penn State fanbase.
I, of course, use the caveat regular season, because from my vantage point, it seems abundantly clear that, barring anything short of a miracle, Battle–and the rest of the team–will be back in the BJC in a few weeks, hosting another first round NIT game.
It’s funny, for all we gripe about the struggles of the program under Ed DeChellis, about Tim Curley’s lack of dedication towards building a basketball program, about lackluster support from anything more than the die-hards, it’s not until we look to Talor Battle that suddenly our complaints seem hollow.
What have we been robbed of? A few more enjoyable basketball games? A few hours to kill on a Wednesday night or Saturday afternoon? The sense of personal pride that comes with our school presenting a winning team?
Well, Talor Battle, in all likelihood, has seen something far worse taken away from him. Perhaps it’s because we’re not used to seeing players of Battle’s caliber in the blue and white–he is, almost certainly, the greatest player in Penn State history–but far too often does it seem as though Battle is an overthought, not just within the Penn State fanbase, but in the national college basketball scene.
It’s not Battle’s fault that he doesn’t play for an NCAA tournament team. It’s not his fault that he–with all apologies to Jeff Brooks–is the only player on Penn State’s roster who’d crack the lineup for a team contending for a Big Ten title. And it’s certainly not Battle’s fault that he won’t get the chance that all kids growing up dream of, playing in the NCAA tournament.
It’s the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Battle–not his play–that have kept him off the all-conference teams, that have prevented him from getting the accolades he deserves. If he had been fortunate enough to wind up at a school like Michigan State, Syracuse, or even Temple, he might be a household name. He wouldn’t have memories of an NIT championship to look back on, but rather he would’ve relished the chance to play on college basketball’s greatest stage.
And Battle is the kind of player who would be able to take his team on a surprise run. Davidson had Stephen Curry buoy them to the Elite Eight–Battle is the same kind of player. The question that was so often posed after that 2008-09 season, whether we’d rather win the NIT or go one-and-done in the NCAA tournament was one riddled with an obvious fallacy. Talor Battle and Jamelle Cornley wouldn’t have let this team lose in the first round.
Of course, it’s with that spirit that I can’t give up on Battle, or this team, just yet.
Penn State’s chances to make the NCAA tournament might be minute, but that flame has not yet been extinguished, despite Ed DeChellis’s best efforts. Yes, the same team that was drubbed by SEC after-thoughts Ole Miss, that never put up a fight against a Maryland team that might need to win the ACC tournament to make the NCAA tournament, that lost by 10 to Maine–Maine–and that lost twice to Michigan isn’t out of contention just yet.
You see, this is a strange year for college basketball. With three at-large teams added to the field, and the weakest bubble in years, even teams that would’ve been eliminated weeks ago–like Penn State probably should’ve been after their debilitating loss at Michigan State–still have a glimmer of hope.
And with Talor Battle, all he needs is an inch, and he can make a miracle happen.
Tomorrow, Talor Battle plays in what will be the biggest game of his basketball life. After excruciating, final-possession losses to Ohio State and Purdue, he’ll get another shot at the Buckeyes, with a win going a long way in getting Penn State back on the bubble. A win over the #1 team in the country makes an impact. It’ll get this team some national attention, add a marquee win to a shaky tournament resume–and if it comes down to a last-second shot, it’ll get Battle on SportsCenter, where he belongs.
But before we get ahead of ourselves, we do know that it will be an emotion-filled night, with the four Penn State seniors–Battle, along with Brooks, David Jackson, and Andrew Jones, the other three of whom will leave a mixed Penn State legacy–playing in what they hope will be their last game ever in the BJC. And something tells me the fans will be up to the challenge, just as they were a month ago, when they packed the Jordan Center and spurred Penn State to a win over Wisconsin.
I’ve lapsed in my adherence to Penn State basketball this year. In each of my first two at Penn State, I rarely missed a game. But this year, I didn’t even buy season tickets. I’ve let the Nittany Lions become an afterthought–mainly because maintaining my dedication would only bring more pain. When I said I’d given up on Ed DeChellis, I actually meant it.
But come tomorrow, I’m going to party like it’s 2008. I’ll show up at the BJC early, and I’ll try and find a seat on the sideline for the first time all year. I’ll even be chanting along with the inane ramblings of Nittany Nation. Talor Battle deserves my support.
If this seemed like a very roundabout way of imploring you to get to that game tomorrow, well, that’s because it is. I’m no longer asking to carry the banner for the basketball team.
But knowing that Talor Battle has put so much on the line for us, time and time again, would it be too much to ask to return the favor?
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Reds honor former manager Anderson (AP)
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The Cincinnati Reds have honored former Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson, who died in November. Anderson guided Cincinnati’s vaunted “Big Red Machine” to consecutive World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. The team played a video tribute honoring Anderson before its spring exhibition home opener on Monday against the Cleveland Indians and observed a moment of silence for him and…
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'Canes get Panthers D Allen for Samsonov (AP)
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The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defenseman Bryan Allen from the Florida Panthersin exchange for let winger Sergei Samsonov. The deal, announced minutes before Monday’s NHL trading deadline, adds toughness to the Hurricanes’ defense and gives the Panthers a veteran scorer. The 30-year-old Allen led the Panthers with 83 hits and blocked 76 shots and also has four goals and eight assists…
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Washington Redskins release two-time Pro Bowl RB Clinton Portis
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Running back Clinton Portis was released by the Washington Redskins on Monday.
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NHL trade deadline: Anaheim Ducks get Brad Winchester from St. Louis Blues
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The Anaheim Ducks have acquired forward Brad Winchester from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a third-round pick, a source has told ESPN.com.
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NHL trade deadline: Chicago Blackhawks get Chris Campoli with Jordan Hendry hurt
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The Blackhawks acquired Chris Campoli from the Senators as word came that Jordan Hendry has a serious injury, sources said.
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Charlotte 49ers hire Brad Lambert to be program's first coach
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Wake Forest defensive coordinator Brad Lambert is leaving to become the first head coach of the Charlotte 49ers, a source confirmed on Monday.
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Warriors, Murphy reach buyout agreement (AP)
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The Golden State Warriors have reached a buyout agreement with Troy Murphy and placed him on waivers. The move announced Monday had been expected since the Warriors acquired Murphy and a second-round draft pick in a trade last week that sent Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric to New Jersey. The 6-foot-11, 245-pound Murphy will likely draw strong interest from playoff teams who are looking for another…
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Flames claim 'Canes D Carson off waivers (AP)
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The Flames added some defensive depth for the playoff stretch drive by claiming Brett Carson off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. Calgary made the move Monday a few hours before the NHL trade deadline. Carson has split time this season between the Hurricanes and Charlotte of the AHL. In 72 career NHL games, Carson has two goals, 10 assists and 20 penalty minutes.
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Redskins release RB Portis (AP)
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Clinton Portis has been released by the Washington Redskins. The Redskins cut ties with Portis on Monday, ending his seven seasons in the nation’s capital. Portis is coming off back-to-back seasons cut short by injuries and was scheduled to $8.3 million next season. Coach Mike Shanahan said Friday at the NFL combine he would not keep Portis at that salary.
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Sabres hope Boyes brings offensive spark (AP)
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Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is eager to see what offensive spark newly acquired forward Brad Boyes can provide for one final playoff push. Ruff spoke enthusiastically about Boyes’ addition after practice Monday, a day after the Sabres acquired the two-time 30-goal-scorer in a trade with St. Louis.
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Boston Celtics' Delonte West out at least game with ankle sprain
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Delonte West will miss at least one game with a sprained ankle.
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Detroit Red Wings sign Jimmy Howard to two-year extension
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The Detroit Red Wings signed goalie Jimmy Howard to a two-year, $4.5 million extension, a source told ESPN.com.
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Bears release former Pro Bowl DT Harris (AP)
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The Chicago Bears have released veteran defensive tackle Tommie Harris, a three-time Pro Bowl pick who had struggled in recent years because of injuries. The Bears also released linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer and offensive tackle Kevin Shaffer. A Pro Bowl pick from 2005 to 2007, Harris was limited by knee and hamstring problems the past few years and never regained his old disruptive form.
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Los Angeles Kings sign Justin Williams to four-year extension
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The Los Angeles Kings have signed winger Justin Williams to a four-year extension worth $3.6 million annually, a source told ESPN.com.
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