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Kupchak: No talks on Dwight-for-Rondo trade

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

General manager Mitch Kupchak denied reports that the Lakers and Boston Celtics were in preliminary talks to trade Dwight Howard for Rajon Rondo.

Joe McDonald and Gordon Edes, ESPN.com

New allegations surrounding the Red Sox's former trainer and team doctor are the latest indicator of what one team source described as "open warfare" between various factions of the team's previous medical staff.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard testified in his own defense today at his trial for assaulting a police officer, and he said that while it was possible he hit the officer with his right arm while trying to pull away, he did not intentionally punch t…

CNNSI.com

HOUSTON (AP) Gary Payton, Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond were among 12 finalists announced Friday for election into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

boston.com

After the Celtics beat Chicago Wednesday, Kevin Garnett said this weekend would "definitely" be his 15th and final appearance in the All-Star Game.

CNNSI.com

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Teammates of Kevin Youkilis were waiting to razz him when the third baseman walked into the New York Yankees clubhouse on Friday.

Bryan Hoch, MLB.com

Kevin Youkilis has a message for anyone who might be wondering where his allegiances actually lie. The moment his pen spilled ink on this season's contract, the third baseman said he fully committed to helping the Yankees win the World Series.

boston.com

Even Celtics head coach Doc Rivers couldn'’t provide much insight on Kevin Garnett’s cryptic comment made Thursday night about the future of his career.

Mike Oz, yahoo.com

"I'll always be a Red Sock." There goes Kevin Youkilis, immediately endearing himself to the Yankee faithful. The longtime Boston Red Sox fan favorite who joined the rival New York Yankees in the offseason isn't starting off on the right foot …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

CB Terrence McGee said that he was surprised to be released by the Bills, but he understood why they made the move. The Dolphins signed LB Lee Robinson to a futures contract. Randy Moss and Michael Irvin both count themselves as admirers of Patriots WR …

Matt Loede, patriotsgab.com

Athleticism +Explodes out of stance and across the line of scrimmage, is able to catch the OT often before he is set +Coils in his stance prior to the snap +Shows a lot of balance in his rush, is able to rush with speed and power without getting out of …