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Cal’s loss: Thompson commits to Washington

Washington was dealt some good fortune late Monday night when Shaq Thompson (Sacramento, Calif./Grant), ranked 16th in the ESPNU 150, announced he was switching his commitment from California to the Huskies.

Blazers’ Batum sidelined with bruised left knee

Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has a left knee bone contusion that will keep him out of Wednesday night’s game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

SB XLVI: Edelman inspires Pats

Patriots talk about Julian Edelman’s ability to play on both offense and defense.

Blazers F Batum out with bruised knee (AP)

Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has a left knee bone contusion that will keep him out of Wednesday night’s game against the Charlotte Bobcats. The results of an MRI on Tuesday show no breaks or tears in Batum’s knee, which he injured late in the Blazers’ 93-89 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Prosecutors to give Sandusky accusers’ names

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will learn by the end of the week the names of the 10 young men he is charged with having sexually abused, according to a court document filed late Monday by state prosecutors.

Hernandez, Astros agree to minor league deal

The Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract with former World Series MVP Livan Hernandez.

Cavs G Gibson (neck infection) out of hospital

Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson could be sidelined for a few more days with a neck infection that landed him in a Boston hospital.

SB XLVI: Luck of the toss?

The NFC team has won the last 14 Super Bowl coin tosses. Can the Giants make it 15?

SB XLVI: The Experience Factor

How are the Pats vets helping prep the young players for the Super Bowl? Laura Okmin reports.

Florida or Penn St.? Mornhinweg picks Gators

Skyler Mornhinweg, a high school quarterback who verbally committed to Penn State, will instead sign a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Florida.

Mornhinweg’s son picks Florida over PSU (AP)

Skyler Mornhinweg, a high school quarterback who verbally committed to Penn State, will instead sign a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Florida. Mornhinweg, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound star at St. Joseph’s Prep and the son of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator, Marty, committed to Penn State in July, but was swayed to become a Gator after a visit to Gainesville.

King: It’s that time of the season to begin talking bubble

Article from ESPN.com - College Basketball. Read more here

King’s Court examines teams on the NCAA tourney bubble, a rivalry game this weekend we might not see again and much more.

King: It’s that time of the season to begin talking bubble

Article from ESPN.com - College Basketball. Read more here

King’s Court examines teams on the NCAA tourney bubble, a rivalry game this weekend we might not see again and much more.

King: It’s that time of the season to begin talking bubble

King’s Court examines teams on the NCAA tourney bubble, a rivalry game this weekend we might not see again and much more.

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Crosby has soft tissue injury in neck

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is suffering from a soft
tissue injury in his neck that could lead to neurological
problems.




SB XLVI: Favorite Madonna Song

Giants and Patriots name their favorite Madonna songs.

SB XLVI: Pierre-Paul Turning Heads

Jason Pierre-Paul has stepped up his game this season. Laura Okmin has more.

Source: Raiders will hire Knapp to run offense

The Oakland Raiders will hire former Texans quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp as offensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

McGinest: The Patriot Way

Willie McGinest joins Laura Okmin to talk about the ‘Patriot Way’ at the Super Bowl.

Eagles’ Reid: I offered Spagnuolo job (AP)

Before Steve Spagnuolo chose New Orleans, the former Rams coach was offered an unspecified position with the Philadelphia Eagles. Spagnuolo was highly sought-after following his dismissal from St. Louis. Eagles coach Andy Reid wanted his old friend to join his staff and work with current defensive coordinator Juan Castillo.

Reports: Steelers’ Butler nixes move to Colts

Colts coach Chuck Pagano had hoped to tap into the Steelers’ coaching tree to fill his coordinator spots. He was successful in luring Bruce Arians to run his offense but Keith Butler, his choice to run the defense, reportedly won’t be coming.

Keppinger to earn $1,525,000 in Rays contract

Infielder Jeff Keppinger is guaranteed $1,525,000 as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Favorite Matchups: Super Bowl

Curtis Conway breaks down his favorite Super Bowl matchups.

Steelers interview Haley for vacant OC position

The Pittsburgh Steelers have interviewed former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley for the team’s vacant offensive coordinator position.

Clarkson’s goal helps Devils end skid

David Clarkson scored the tying goal for New Jersey in the final
minute of regulation, and Ilya Kovalchuk netted the only goal in
the shootout as the Devils snapped a three-game losing streak with
a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.




Angels minor leaguer gets 50-game drug ban

Los Angeles Angels minor league pitcher Daniel Reynolds has been suspended 50 games for a second drug violation.

Four NFL concussion lawsuits combined in Philly

At least four lawsuits blaming the NFL for concussion-related dementia and brain disease will be consolidated in Philadelphia, and more could follow.

Faulk: ‘Lesser talent’ led to Martz’s Bears exit

Marshall Faulk fiercely defended his former St. Louis Rams coach and ex-Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz, saying the now retired playcaller was forced to work with “lesser talent” during a two-year stint with the Bears.

Huyghue resigns post as commissioner of UFL

Michael Huyghue has announced his resignation as commissioner of the United Football League.

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