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Prospect wouldn't give Spurs his phone number

An NBA Draft prospect reportedly would not give the Spurs his phone number. Find out why.

THE CONSEQUENCES

Diaz fined, suspended for slur

Nate Diaz was fined and suspended for using a gay slur in a tweet directed at another fighter. Read more about what he did.

GREAT TIMING

Raisman drug tested on set

Gymnast Aly Raisman says she was drug tested while preparing for the finale of "Dancing With the Stars." Read more about the story.

KICK IT OLD SCHOOL

Report: Charlotte to become Hornets

A report says the Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of going back to the Charlotte Hornets name. The Bobcats' change helped their effort.

OPERATING TABLE

Gronk could need back surgery

Rob Gronkowski reportedly will need back surgery in addition to a fourth surgery he's set to have on his infected forearm.

PACK IT UP

Pierce's family ready to relocate?

The Boston Celtics have a big deadline coming up to make a decision on Paul Pierce. His family supposedly is preparing for a move.

BUNGLED SITUATION

Phil talks Lakers choosing D'Antoni

Phil Jackson talked about the Lakers choosing to hire Mike D'Antoni as head coach despite interviewing him for the job.

RETURN OF THE SPEEDO

Phelps considering a comeback?

Is Michael Phelps considering making a swimming comeback? One report says he is, but there is a denial. Which side do you believe?

NOT OK

Gundy causes stir with transfer blocks

We all know Mike Gundy cares deeply about his players, but what about when one of those players wants to leave Oklahoma State? Well, that's a different story. 

BUSTED

Irvin suspended for four games

Second year linebacker/defensive end Bruce Irvin is the latest Seahawks defender to be suspended for violating the NFL's policy on PEDs. 

MR. MORTARBOARD

Young: Graduation better than title

After returning to Texas to continue his studies, Vince Young finally has earned a college degree and says it's more gratifying than winning a national championship.

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CALL IT A COMEBACK

Prospect: Oden 'looks unbelievable'

Deshaun Thomas, who also attended Ohio State and is expected to be second round pick, has been working out with Greg Oden and came away very impressed.

HEAD GAMES

Hill could be out for rest of series

After missing Game 5, Pacers guard George Hill could very well miss the remainder of the team's series against the Knicks if he cannot pass the NBA's concussion tests.

SAY WHAT?

Steinbrenner calls Yankees 'scrappy'

Saying, "I'm proud of them," Hal Steinbrenner praised the Yankees for the success the team has enjoyed thus far this season despite the team's many injuries.

POLICE BLOTTER

Jets RB arrested on drug, gun charges

Jets running back Mike Goodson reportedly was arrested early Friday morning after he and a companion were allegedly found by police intoxicated in an SUV.

A FAREWELL TO ARM

Gronk expected to have fourth surgery

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly will undergo a fourth surgery on his arm sometime next week, although no exact date has been provided.

TIMES ARE A-CHANGIN'

MLB set to expand instant replay

Major League Baseball appears set for an expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 with Bud Selig saying about instant replay, "My opinion has evolved."

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LITTLE NICKY

Saban: Devil talk 'disappointing'

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban says he is hurt over comments by Florida offensive line coach Tim Davis, who referred to his former boss as “the devil himself.”

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IT'S GOOD TO BUY THE KINGS

Kings sold to Sacramento group

After the league's owners rejected a move to Seattle, the Kings ownership group sold the team to a Sacramento group late Thursday night.

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Smith addresses Rihanna situation

On Instagram, the pop star accused J.R. Smith of clubbing before games, and after the Knicks Game 5 victory on Thursday, the Knicks guard tried to squash the situation all together. 

NOT NEEDED?

Donovan left off U.S. national team

American soccer star Landon Donovan has been left off the United States men’s national soccer team roster for its next five games of qualifiers. 

GETTING LITIGIOUS

Ex-NBA union head sues Derek Fisher

Former NBA players association executive director Billy Hunter accuses current NBAPA president Derek Fisher of having a secret deal with owners during the last lockout.

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OVERDOING IT?

Yankee Stadium to host two NHL tilts

Yankee Stadium will host an NHL doubleheader next season, with the Rangers facing the Devils on Jan. 26 and then the Islanders three days later.

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