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  • Warriors G Jackson: I’m not bad guy (AP)

    Warriors star Stephen Jackson claims people have been portraying him as "the bad guy" since he went public with his trade request in August. Jackson said after practice Thursday that "people want me to be somebody to point the finger at and say, 'He ain't doing this, or he's not humble, or he's not doing this."' Jackson signed a three-year, $28 million…

  • Lewis says Mangini is overworking Browns (AP)

    FILE - This Oct. 25, 2009, file photo, shows Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis(notes) (31) during their NFL football game in Cleveland. Lewis says he's frustrated by another losing season and coach Eric Mangini is pushing his players too hard. Lewis, who intends to retire after this season, said Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, that he doesn't want to be a "babysitter" to Cleveland's younger players.

    Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis said he's frustrated by another losing season and believes coach Eric Mangini is pushing his players too hard. Lewis, who intends to retire after this season, said Thursday that he doesn't want to be a "babysitter" to Cleveland's younger players.

  • Braves’ Hudson gets 3-year, $28M deal (AP)

    FILE - This Sept. 1, 2009, file photo shows Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson(notes) pitching against the Florida Marlins in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami. Hudson has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.

    Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense. Hudson could have returned to the Braves under a $12 million option, but the sides focused on a longer deal after the right-hander showed he had overcome major elbow surgery.

  • Boozer’s 27 and 14 lift Jazz over Spurs (AP)

    Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko(notes) (47), of Russia, is fouled by San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili(notes) (20), of Argentina, while Spurs forward Tim Duncan(notes) (21) helps defend during the second half of their NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Spurs 113-99.

    The boos that the Utah Jazz heard early quickly turned to cheers of "Booz!" Carlos Boozer and the Utah Jazz finally put on a show worth rooting for, beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night. The Jazz ended a two-game losing skid and undid a little of the damage done in an embarrassing loss two nights before.

  • Agent: Chiefs, Johnson reach agreement (AP)

    FILE -- This is a Sept. 20, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson(notes) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Kansas City, Mo. Not only are they 1-6 and coming off a 37-7 rout by San Diego, but running back Larry Johnson is popping off, raising the possibility of deepening player discontent with coach Todd Haley's harsh ways.

    Larry Johnson's agent said he and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Saturday night to cut the running back's two-week suspension in half, saving him more than $300,000. Peter Schaffer told The Associated Press that nothing had been signed. "We've been working hard at it since Thursday," Schaffer said.

  • The Wait Is Over, Rihanna Speaks On The Incident

    Posted by: BlogXilla

    Next week Rihanna will be breaking her silence with an appearance on Good Morning America this Thursday morning at 7a.m. followed by a 20/20 interview on Friday at 9 p.m.

    After months of silence Rihanna will finally share her side of Chris Brown incident. This will be one of the biggest TV moments I am sure. Will you be tuning in?

  • Anthony scores 41, Nuggets top Blazers (AP)

    Denver Nuggets players, from right, Chauncey Billups(notes), Chris Anderson and Nene listen as referee Dan Crawford explain a foul call during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Sixty fouls for a total of 90 free throws were called as Denver beat Portland 97-94.

    Carmelo Anthony almost couldn't miss and Greg Oden missed when it mattered most. Anthony scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets were helped by Portland's trouble at the free-throw line for a 97-94 victory Thursday night. Oden missed a pair of free throws with 4.6 seconds left, squandering a chance for Portland to go ahead.

  • Burnett gives Yankees confident outing (AP)

    A.J. Burnett hardly got any attention — until he got the win. Almost an afterthought in his matchup with colorful star Pedro Martinez, Burnett challenged Philadelphia right from the start Thursday night and gave the New York Yankees the confident pitching performance they desperately needed. Throwing first-pitch strikes to his first 11 batters, Burnett overpowered a dangerous Phillies lineup and…

  • Rose sharp as Bulls win opener vs. Spurs (AP)

    Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose(notes), left, looks to a pass against San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan(notes) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.

    Derrick Rose was so antsy and "geeked up" to get back on the court he had to blast the music on his way to the arena. Once he arrived, he certainly seemed in tune. Or at least close. Rose scored 13 points and had seven assists to lead the balanced Chicago Bulls to an impressive 92-85 season-opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

  • Titans switch to Young at QB (AP)

    FILE- In this Oct. 11, 2009, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young(notes) (10) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The owner of the Tennessee Titans wants to see more of Vince Young. He's reportedly getting just that with the winless Titans making a change at quarterback from veteran Kerry Collins(notes) back to the 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year.

    Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams wants more of Vince Young. He's getting just that with his winless team switching from veteran Kerry Collins back to the 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Coach Jeff Fisher announced the expected move Thursday following practice for the 0-6 Titans, and Young got the news from his coach in the morning.

  • Fisher to announce starting QB Thursday (AP)

    Jeff Fisher knows he can't keep the identity of his starting quarterback secret until kickoff Sunday even if he wants to. So the Tennessee coach is trying to keep it quiet for another 24 hours. Fisher said Wednesday he will announce his starter Thursday, trying to carve out another day of competitive advantage for the winless Titans against Jacksonville (3-3).

  • Pedro to start Game 2 at Yankee Stadium (AP)

    Pedro Martinez has a long history of memorable starts against the New York Yankees. He's pitched against them during the regular season and playoffs, poked fun at their history and called them his daddy. Thursday night, well, that's going to be a whole other level. Martinez is slated to start for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2, adding even more spice to this star-studded World Series.

  • Blazers’ Aldridge signs 5-year extension (AP)

    The Portland Trail Blazers signed forward LaMarcus Aldridge to a five-year contract extension on Thursday. The terms of the deal have not been announced. The team was in Vancouver, British Columbia, for an exhibition game against the Phoenix Suns. The Blazers scheduled a news conference in Portland on Friday.

  • Raiders coach Cable won’t face charges (AP)

    Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable tips his cap during an NFL football news conference at Raiders headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The Napa County district attorney announced that Cable won't be charged in connection with allegations that Cable assaulted assistant coach Randy Hanson on Aug. 5 during a meeting at the team's training camp hotel in Napa, Calif. Hanson went to the hospital to get treated for a broken jaw.

    Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable won't face charges after being investigated over allegations that he assaulted one of his assistants, ending a two-month saga that was a cloud over the team's season. Napa County district attorney Gary Lieberstein said Thursday that the investigation concluded no charges were warranted.

  • Rape suit against Big Ben not dismissed (AP)

    A Nevada judge denied a motion Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of raping a woman at a hotel-casino in Lake Tahoe. Washoe District Court Judge Brent Adams also refused a request by a lawyer for the two-time Super Bowl champ to sanction the woman's attorney for pursuing the case without sufficient evidence.

  • Cavs cautious with flu, await H1N1 tests (AP)

    LeBron James didn't get any sympathy from his teammates when he came back to work after spending two days sick in bed. They ran the other way. "You come back around and everyone is like, 'Ugh, you got the cooties,"' James said Thursday. "They don't want to be around you." James and two Cleveland teammates have tested positive for Influenza A, and are being treated…

  • Hasselbeck practices, should play Sunday (AP)

    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck(notes) throws a pass during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Renton, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.

    All signs are pointing toward Matt Hasselbeck returning to quarterback the reeling Seahawks on Sunday against Jacksonville. The three-time Pro Bowl passer looked sharp while completing a second consecutive practice Thursday. It's his first work since he broke a rib Sept. 20 on a dive for the goal line at San Francisco.

  • Replacement refs make uneventful debut (AP)

    NBA replacement officials Deldre Carr, left, Tre Maddox, center, and CJ Washington, right, talk during a timeout late in the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Salt Lake City. The replacement officials are in action due to a lockout of the usual NBA officials.

    The NBA's replacement referees were a non-issue in the preseason opener, just as the league wanted. The Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 103-87 on Thursday night in an exhibition game that featured 69 fouls and very little objection to any of them. Whether it was preseason indifference or players and coaches heeding to the league warning to be nice to the new officials, there wasn't much…

  • Foot puts Favre on Vikes’ injury report (AP)

    Brett Favre is on Minnesota's injury report for the first time this season. The 39-year-old quarterback was listed Thursday as being limited in practice because of a foot injury. After the Vikings beat San Francisco last Sunday, Favre complained of aching in his right foot, left knee, both shoulders and neck.

  • Rockies’ wild-card lead reduced to 3 1/2 (AP)

    San Diego Padres catcher Nick Hundley(notes), center, is congratulated by teammates after the Padres' 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 in Denver. Hundley drove in two runs to help lead the Padres to the win.

    The Colorado Rockies insist they're not feeling the squeeze as the NL wild-card race tightens around them. "We control our destiny still," shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said after the Rockies' 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday night trimmed their lead to 3 1/2 games over idle Atlanta.

  • Tigers send Tribe to 11th straight loss (AP)

    Detroit Tigers closer Fernando Rodney(notes) watches the ball during a two-run home run by Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo(notes) in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

    Although Justin Verlander and Tigers manager Jim Leyland don't always agree on pitching philosophy, they were both pleased with his latest effort. Verlander (17-9) struck out 11 in seven innings and Carlos Guillen had three hits and an RBI in Detroit's 6-5 win over Cleveland on Thursday, pushing the Indians within one loss of matching a franchise record for futility.

  • Bobcats sign G Murray for 1 year, $1.9M (AP)

    The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Agent Mark Termini said Murray chose the Bobcats after also having discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 12.2 points last season coming off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks, and gives coach Larry Brown more options in the backcourt.

  • Knicks re-sign F Lee to 1-year, $8M deal (AP)

    Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million. Lee sought a multiyear contract. But with the Knicks hoping to save salary cap room for the summer of 2010, he had to settle for the chance to become an unrestricted free agent next year. Lee averaged 16 points and 11.7 rebounds last season.

  • Vikings’ Peterson says he’ll play Sunday (AP)

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said Thursday that his back injury is "not a big deal at all," meaning he should play against San Francisco this weekend. Peterson has been limited in practice the last two days because of the injury. He rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown last week against Detroit, and leads the NFL in rushing heading into the Vikings' home opener…

  • Cavs G West arrested on weapons charges (AP)

    FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2008, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West(notes) looks on during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. Police say Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, after officers pulled him over in Upper Marlboro, Md., for speeding on a motorcycle while carrying two handguns and a shotgun in a guitar case. He was released on personal recognizance, and online court records did not list an attorney for him.

    Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was arrested Thursday after officers pulled him over for speeding on a motorcycle while carrying two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun in a guitar case. Prince George's County police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Reedy said Friday the Cleveland Cavaliers player was arrested about 10 p.m.


  • Red Sox win, damage Rays’ playoff hopes (AP)

    Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price(notes) reacts after being removed during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

    Clay Buchholz pitched six effective innings, Jason Bay drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox hurt Tampa Bay's playoff hopes with a 6-3 win over the Rays on Thursday night. The Red Sox took 2 of 3 from the Rays — Boston's first series win at Tropicana Field since Sept. 21-23, 2007 — to extend their AL wild-card advantage over Tampa Bay to six games.

  • Pedro outduels Lincecum, Phillies win (AP)

    San Francisco Giants left fielder Eugenio Velez(notes) dives for deep fly-out by Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley(notes) in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 2-1.

    This was vintage Pedro. Pedro Martinez tossed seven impressive innings to outpitch Tim Lincecum, Ryan Howard doubled in the tiebreaking run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Thursday night. Martinez (3-0) struck out a season-high nine in his fifth start since signing with the Phillies during the All-Star break, allowing one run and five hits.

  • Vick eligible to play in third game (AP)

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick(notes) is seen during afternoon practice at NFL football training camp in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009.

    Michael Vick got the green light for full reinstatement in the NFL on Thursday when commissioner Roger Goodell said the disgraced quarterback could play later this month instead of waiting until October. Vick, recently signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, will now be able to play in the Sept. 27 game at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.

  • Report: Nowitzki ex-fiancee not pregnant (AP)

    Prison medical records show Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee is not pregnant, the Dallas Mavericks forward's attorney said Thursday. Cristal Taylor, 38, is serving a four-year prison sentence in Missouri following her May 6 arrest at Nowitzki's Dallas home on a probation violation. Taylor had told The Dallas Morning News she was pregnant with Nowitzki's child.

  • Vick scores first TD since 2006 (AP)

    Michael Vick has scored his first NFL touchdown since the 2006 season, giving the Philadelphia Eagles a 14-7 lead over the New York Jets early in the second quarter. Playing in his second game with the Eagles, Vick lined up at quarterback, faked a handoff and ran up the middle from 2 yards out 25 seconds into the quarter Thursday night.