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Sterling: Del Negro fired to keep CP3

On Wednesday, when asked about the recent firing of head coach Vinny Del Negro, Clippers owner Donald Sterling all but admitted the move was made to keep his superstar point guard in town. 

SCAPEGOATING TIME?

Mattingly throws Ethier under bus?

Embattled Dodgers manager Don Mattingly pulled starting right fielder Andre Ethier from Wednesday's lineup and his explanation for why he did was intriguing.

TROUBLING STORY

Canseco claims he was accused of rape

On Wednesday, Jose Canseco tweeted numerous details regarding how he has been accused of rape and then promptly deleted the tweets.

BAD NEWS

Report: Crabtree has torn Achilles

49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree reportedly suffered a torn Achilles during organized team activities on Tuesday and could be done for the season.

START YOUR ENGINES

Harbaugh to drive Indy 500 pace car

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has been selected as driver of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car at this weekend's Indy 500.

A NEW MAN

Dez Bryant: 'I've found myself'

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Byrant believes that all his trouble off the field could be in the past and credits the turnaround with being "comfortable with my life."

BRIAN'S SONG

Urlacher announces his retirement

Longtime Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement on Wednesday, writing, "I leave with no regrets."

UH-OH

Harper ripped by teammate after loss

Nationals reliever Rafael Soriano questioned Bryce Harper's defensive positioning on a game-tying triple that tied the game in the ninth inning that ultimately led to a loss.

HEY JOE

Namath unhappy with Jets again

Jets legend Joe Namath is back at it, again criticizing his former team. This time, he's saying that the team wasted a draft pick on Geno Smith.

ANTISOCIAL MEDIA

L.A. Kings tweet off-color joke

The usually enjoyable Twitter account of the L.A. Kings handed over the reigns to a radio host, and the results were rather unfortunate. 

LET'S MAKE A DEAL

Cavs looking to trade the #1 pick?

For the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery, but now, with no clear choice available, the team is keeping all its options open.

EX FACTOR

Report: Tiger's ex approves of Vonn

Tiger Woods can breathe easy—his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, reportedly approves of his girlfriend, World Cup skier Lindsey Vonn.

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HS pitcher throws perfect game

St. Francis pitcher Michael Strem of Mountain View, Calif. threw a perfect game this past Wednesday, but even more impressive is the efficiency he demonstrated in doing so.

CLEVELAND ROCKS

Cavs win NBA Draft lottery

For the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers will pick first in this year's upcoming draft. Check out the rest of the lottery's results.

DON'T GO THERE

Garcia's offensive remarks to Tiger

The recent feud between Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods went somewhere it shouldn't have, with Garcia making comments that were both offensive and racist.

POLICE BLOTTER

Parker received in-game death threat

According to KSAT.com, the Spurs point guard received a death threat near the end of Game 1 vs. the Grizzlies. 

PINK-SLIPPED

Clippers, Del Negro part ways

The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly have decided to part ways with team's head coach, firing Vinny Del Negro after just three seasons.

GIT-R-DONE

Blank wants Ryan extension ASAP

Falcons owner Arthur Blank would prefer negotiations not to drag out and have quarterback Matt Ryan signed to a contract extension "as soon as possible.”

CLASS ACT

Durant donates $1M for tornado relief

Thunder star Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to the Red Cross for the organization's relief efforts following Monday's tragic tornado in Oklahoma.

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Howard unhappy with D'Antoni?

Dwight Howard reportedly said he felt "marginalized" by Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni during a conversation with general manager Mitch Kupchak.

ORANGE YOU GLAD...

Jim Boeheim rips Melo's teammates

Jim Boeheim, Carmelo Anthony's coach at Syracuse, blasted his former player's Knicks teammates and their collective poor play during the playoffs.

ZIP IT

Chargers have Te'o on gag order?

Chargers director of public relations Bill Johnston said that the team is trying to shield Manti Te'o from the media so the rookie can remain "focused on becoming a Charger."

DERP

Mattheus punches locker, breaks hand

Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus reportedly broke his pitching hand while punching a locker after a rough outing on Sunday afternoon. 

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