Struggling Saints will not be a Brees for GiantsIf the Giants were hoping to catch any sort of a break against a struggling New Orleans Saints team on Sunday, Drew Brees made it clear they can forget it. He’s coming off an ugly five-interception performance last Thursday night and he’ll have had mo… |
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Jeter says he should be ready for season openerDec 5, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- Derek Jeter cheerily posed with four student leaders from his Turn 2 Foundation who were wearing Yankees jerseys and elf hats and asked a question to the group of photographers snapping away. |
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Jets teammates signal belief in SanchezDec 5, 2012
Even though New Yorkers waited with bated breath for Rex Ryan to name a starting quarterback, some Jets players never felt the coach would veer from Mark Sanchez. |
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Locklear to IR; Capers ActivatedDec 5, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com The Giants placed OL Sean Locklear (knee) on IR today and replaced him on the roster with OT Selvish Capers. OL Paul Fenaroli, a product of Stony Brook, will take Capers spot on the practice squad. Giants placed Locklear on IR today. Selvish Capers sign… |
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Smith's buzzer-beater lifts Knicks past BobcatsDec 5, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com J.R. Smith hit a fallaway jumper from the left wing as time expired to give the New York Knicks a 100-98 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. |
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While Carmelo Anthony received treatment in the locker room for a lacerated left middle finger, the Knicks rallied to defeat the Charlotte Bobcats, 100-98, when J.R. Smith hit a pull-up jumper at the buzzer. |
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Joey Nowak, MLB.com During his Turn 2 Foundation Holiday Express event, Derek Jeter took the opportunity to address any concerns about his health during his rehabilitation this winter, and the new-look Yankees that fans should expect to see in the Bronx come spring. |
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Jared Zwerling, ESPN.com New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a laceration on his left middle finger in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats, according to MSG. |
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Everything is stacked against the Knicks on Thursday night, which makes it an even better setting if Mike Woodson’s team can get out of Miami with a win over the defending champs. |
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Everything is stacked against the Knicks on Thursday night, which makes it an even better setting if Mike Woodson’s team can get out of Miami with a win over the defending champs. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Sunday, an on-field incident occurred between Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett and Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes. On Monday night, we reported that the Cardinals planned to let the Jets score late while leading 7-6 and driving toward the Arizo… |
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Tebow: Calling injured teen better than any TDDec 5, 2012
Matt Ehalt, ESPN.com Tim Tebow's 29 career touchdowns pale in comparison to what a phone call to car crash survivor Matt Hardy meant to the New York Jets backup quarterback. |
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Source: D-backs, Chavez have 1-year, $3M dealDec 5, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Arizona Diamondbacks and infielder Eric Chavez have agreed to terms on a $3 million, one-year contract. |
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Bryan Hoch, MLB.com Robinson Cano and the Yankees will not discuss a potential contract extension until after the 2013 season, agent Scott Boras said on Wednesday. |
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Jets' Sanchez sees benching as a turning pointDec 5, 2012
Rich Cimini, ESPN.com Mark Sanchez, after nearly three days in limbo, was re-named the starter by Rex Ryan. The coach stuck with the struggling Sanchez over fan favorite Greg McElroy, who came off the bench and rallied the Jets to a 7-6 win against the Arizona Cardinals. |
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Richard Justice, MLB.com The Mets went a long way toward securing the future of the franchise by signing David Wright on Wednesday. And with that step, there's hope that the best is yet to come. |
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Payroll-cutting Yankees face temptationDec 5, 2012
Tracy Ringolsby, MLB.com The Yankees are used to overindulging in the finest of free-agent players, but they have paid the price for their extravagances and claim they aren't going to do it anymore. |
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Knicks' Kidd to play, won't start vs. BobcatsDec 5, 2012
Knicks coach Mike Woodson says guard Jason Kidd will play Wednesday night against the Charlotte Bobcats but won't start. He says Kidd but will see action at point guard and the No. 2 spot coming off the bench. |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- David Wright wore a shirt with blue. His tie was bright orange. |
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Giants-Saints Wednesday Practice/Injury ReportDec 5, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Below is today’s practice/injury report for the Giants and New Orleans Saints, who will meet this Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. Giants Out: T Sean Locklear (Knee) Did Not Participate in Practice: TE Travis Beckum (Knee), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (Foot),… |
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Brooklyn Nets forward Gerald Wallace has been fined $5,000 by the NBA for flopping, joining teammate Reggie Evans as the only repeat offenders under the league's new penalty system. |
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What's next for Greg McElroy?Dec 5, 2012
Greg McElroy's time in the spotlight was shorter than a New York minute. But the New York Jets backup quarterback, who won his first NFL game last week, is fully supportive of head coach Rex Ryan choosing Mark Sanchez as the starter. “Coach Ryan’s goi… |
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Mets COO: Deal not necessary to keep DickeyDec 5, 2012
Adam Rubin, ESPN.com For the second time in recent weeks, Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon insisted that the organization may ultimately let R.A. Dickey pitch for New York next season, during the knuckleballer's walk year. |
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Sanchez thinks Rex was sending a messageDec 5, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com In past years, Jets coach Rex Ryan would send starting quarterback Mark Sanchez a message by giving former backup Mark Brunnell some first-team practice reps. This year, Rex opted for a different approach. Sanchez was benched after throwing three interc… |
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Anthony DiComo, MLB.com For the second time in three weeks Wednesday, Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon said he would gladly accept a scenario that GM Sandy Alderson called "not preferable": playing out next season with R.A. Dickey on an expiring contract. |
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Sanchez understands Rex's message loud and clearDec 5, 2012
Mark Sanchez isn't taking his starting job for granted three days after getting benched for the first time in his career. Rex Ryan announced on Wednesday that Sanchez will remain the starter even though Greg McElroy rallied the Jets to a 7-6 win over th… |
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Anthony DiComo, MLB.com David Wright is already the longest-tenured active Met, with eight more guaranteed years to come. It is only natural, then, that the Mets would consider honoring him with their first captainship in nearly a decade. |
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With Chavez Gone, Yankees Could Look at YoukilisDec 5, 2012
Jorge Arangure Jr., nytimes.com Eric Chavez signed with Arizona and Jeff Keppinger is likely to join the White Sox, so the Yankees may consider Kevin Youkilis, Chone Figgins or Mark DeRosa as options at third base, |
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona's John Skelton will be back at starting quarterback when the Cardinals play the Seahawks Sunday in Seattle. |
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Keppinger gets 3-year, $12M deal with White SoxDec 5, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press that versatile infielder Jeff Keppinger has reached agreement with the Chicago White Sox on a $12 million, three-year contract. |
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Bryan Hoch, MLB.com Finding a replacement for Alex Rodriguez at third base hasn't seemed to be the easiest assignment for general manager Brian Cashman, but the Yankees have continued to search, most recently turning their interest to free agent Mark Reynolds. |
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Dan Devine, yahoo.com Brooklyn Nets small forward Gerald Wallace has been fined $5,000 by the NBA for committing his second violation of the league's anti-flopping rules, the league announced Wednesday. He is the second NBA player to receive a flopping fine this season, foll… |
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John Skelton to start for Cardinals this weekDec 5, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt decided not to pull rookie quarterback Ryan Lindley from last Sunday’s 7-6 loss to the Jets, a decision that didn’t seem to say much about his belief in John Skelton. When the coach discussed his quarterbacks on Monday, … |
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Wallace latest Net to be fined $5K for floppingDec 5, 2012
Mike Mazzeo, ESPN.com Brooklyn Nets small forward Gerald Wallace became the second player in the NBA -- and second Net -- to be fined under the league's new anti-flopping rules. |
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Jets backup McElroy's journey far from overDec 5, 2012
Little fazes Greg McElroy Jr. Allowed into pro locker rooms since his father's stop in Los Angeles as the marketing head of the Kings' organization during Wayne Gretzky's Stanley Cup run, McElroy Jr. maintained a studied approach. |
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Source: Bay reaches one-year deal with MarinersDec 5, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder Jason Bay has reached a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners. |
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Knicks Insider: Camby reveals foot injuryDec 5, 2012
Marcus Camby revealed he's suffering from plantar fasciitis and is hopeful the injury to his left foot won't keep him sidelined for an extended period of time. |
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Mets introduce David Wright (again) at $138 million press conference, make him put on jersey and capDec 5, 2012
David Brown, yahoo.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At first, all of Twitter (and perhaps all of the New York Mets kingdom) was like, "Why are the Mets making David Wright put on a cap and jersey at this press conference as if it were his first day on the team?" After all, th… |
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Ryan's Reasons for Choosing SanchezDec 5, 2012
Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com Excerpts from the Jets coach's news conference Wednesday, when he named Mark Sanchez his starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. |
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Why Does Eagles Backup Quarterback Trent Edwards's Locker Look Like It Belongs To Tim Tebow?Dec 5, 2012
Tom Ley, deadspin.com The picture above was taken at the Philadelphia Eagles' practice facility today and sent to us by a friend of the site who covers the team. According to our tipster, that's Trent Edwards' locker with the makeshift Tebow nameplate on it. More » |
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Corey Griffin, thejetsblog.com This article got lost in the shuffle last week. Our apologies. We still think this is still an interesting read given the last three days … -Bassett Curtis Martin was in the grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria last Wednesday to be honored by the Mar… |
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Rex’s Delicious Pretzel LogicDec 5, 2012
Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com Rex got downright daddish in talking about why the Jets probably won’t activate Tim Tebow this weekend in Jacksonville. “I think we have to see what happens during the week with Tim,” Ryan said. “I don’t believe he’s been healthy for what I th… |
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Greg Johns, MLB.com Outfielder Jason Bay, who was released this offseason by the Mets with $21 million still owed on his contract, agreed to a one-year Major League deal with the Mariners on Wednesday. |
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AFC East Stock WatchDec 5, 2012
Let's take a look at whose stock is rising and falling in the AFC East. Falling 1. Mark Sanchez, New York Jets quarterback: After four seasons of up and down play, New York head coach Rex Ryan had enough. He finally benched Sanchez. Watching Sanchez hol… |
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Yet again, defense will decide it for DallasDec 5, 2012
Last year, when the Dallas Cowboys finished 1-4 and lost the NFC East to the New York Giants, blame fell on the defense. They couldn't stop anybody. They blew fourth-quarter leads in key games against the Cardinals and Giants. Opposing fullbacks hurdled… |
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Dan Devine, yahoo.com When Nike and Jordan Brand unveiled the Air Jordan XX8, the latest iteration of their most iconic basketball shoe, the immediate, gut-level response from many observers was mixed, to say the least. My colleague Eric Freeman noted the controversy surroun… |
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Tebow will be No. 2 if healthyDec 5, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com So much for Jets coach Rex Ryan reportedly leaning toward Greg McElroy as the starter on Sunday in Jacksonville. Ryan isn’t even leaning toward McElroy as the backup. According to Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union, Ryan told the Jacksonville me… |
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Eli Manning Has Never Beaten Drew BreesDec 5, 2012
Jim Mancari, giantsfootballblog.com In the conversation of elite quarterbacks, we always hear the names Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Earlier this season, Eli Manning’s name was included in the bunch, and usually Drew Brees’ name is scattered in there, but only after the … |
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Free agent Schierholtz piques Yanks' interestDec 5, 2012
Bryan Hoch, MLB.com The Yankees have expressed interest in free-agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz, potentially as part of a platoon for a corner-outfield spot. |
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Saints’ DC Steve Spagnuolo on Eli ManningDec 5, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com You described it, he’s elite. There aren’t many that are elite, he’s one of them. He’s another one of those guys, and they do a great job there coaching. They’ve been in that system together, those coaches and that quarterback, for a long time n… |
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Victor Cruz Reflects on Redskins GameDec 5, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Victor Cruz discusses the Giants’ loss to the Redskins at a charity event on Tuesday afternoon. Sorry, this video could not be loaded… |
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The Top 10 NBA Player Rivalries Of All TimeDec 5, 2012
Michael Sykes II, dimemag.com In all sports the basic concept is to beat your opposition. You never want to lose a game to anyone, but when your rival beats you there’s a different feel. When your rival beats you, there’s suddenly an everlasting second wind about you. When your ri… |
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R.A. Dickey does The Daily Show (Video)Dec 5, 2012
Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey sat down with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show on Tuesday night and the comedian's first question was a good one: "How can the Mets screw this up?" The 2012 NL Cy Young winner deftly avoided that land mine, but w… |
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Kerry Byrne: Inside the Numbers: Week 13Dec 5, 2012
While other QBs are stealing headlines, there's some guy in New England putting up MVP numbers. No, Tom Brady's mastery isn't new, but his 2012 run is still stunning, says Kerry Byrne. |
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Quick Reaction: Sanchez to Start in JacksonvilleDec 5, 2012
Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com Here’s a quick reaction to the news this morning that the Jets are giving their problem child one more chance to disappoint and horrify their football family. Pssst! Mark Sanchez Is Not Very Good! – Mark Sanchez is HORRIBLE. He’s hesitant. He s… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Giants will be turning back to David Diehl at right tackle. Sean Locklear suffered a gruesome looking knee injury during Monday night’s loss to the Redskins and coach Tom Coughlin said Tuesday that it was a serious one that will require surgery. Cou… |
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Mark Sanchez Will Stay The Jets' Starter, Reportedly Against The Wishes Of Woody JohnsonDec 5, 2012
Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com Despite Greg McElroy's season-saving drive against the Cardinals—the most celebrated 5-for-7 in team history, perhaps—Mark Sanchez is still the Jets' quarterback. Sanchez will start Sunday in Jacksonville, McElroy will return to holding a clipboard, a… |
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Myers: Foolish to give up on Sanchez nowDec 5, 2012
Rex Ryan did the right thing announcing on Wednesday morning that Mark Sanchez is getting his job back and will start Sunday in Jacksonville rather than switching to Greg McElroy, who has been made out to be Joe Namath because he rescued the Jets from l… |
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Rex Ryan did the right thing announcing on Wednesday morning that Mark Sanchez is getting his job back and will start Sunday in Jacksonville rather than switching to Greg McElroy, who has been made out to be Joe Namath because he rescued the Jets from l… |
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Eric Weeks, thejetsblog.com #RL Updating: HC Rex Ryan has named Mark Sanchez his starting QB for Jets’ SUN game at Jacksonville. He has met with the QBs this morning. — New York Jets (@nyjets) December 5, 2012 Eric Weeks, theJetsBlog.comWe finally have our answer and it’s a ce… |
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Jordan G, thejetsblog.com Though nothing is final, one team source said he's "almost certain" that Jets HC Rex Ryan will name Mark Sanchez his starting quarterback.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 05, 2012 |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Giants were effusive of their praise of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III in the days leading up to their game, a little too much so for Antrel Rolle’s tastes. During his weekly appearance on WFAN, Rolle said he had to tell some teammates it w… |
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Breakfast links: Do Giants have to win out?Dec 5, 2012
And a good morning to you all, and thanks for joining us here on the NFC East blog. It is Wednesday, which means All-Division Team, fresh injury reports and a general resetting of our attention toward the week ahead. We start, as ever, with the links. N… |
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John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Giants’ QB Eli Manning appeared on WFAN Tuesday afternoon with Mike Francesa. “We’ve got to score more touchdowns, we’ve got to score more points,” Manning told Francesa in his weekly spot. “It can be frustrating because you feel like you play… |
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New York Giants News and Links for Dec 5Dec 5, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com The Giants have to put Monday night’s hiccup in Washington behind them fast because the New Orleans Saints are coming into MetLife this Sunday. It will be difficult to do, but if they want to make some headway towards the postseason they better get seri… |
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Dime Magazine, dimemag.com … |
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The Giants have never worn their Super Bowl rings well. It has always been something. In 1987, it was the players’ strike and three straight losses by an almost comical replacement team. No playoffs. In ’91, Ray Handley was the convenient scapegoat. N… |
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