With Kevin Youkilis agreeing to join Yankees and Ichiro Suzuki expected to follow suit, the Bombers get older but maybe not bettLittle by little, the Yankees’ old-age home is filling to capacity, so much so that the word now is they are already in the process of filling the clubhouse with rocking chairs. |
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Little by little, the Yankees’ old-age home is filling to capacity, so much so that the word now is they are already in the process of filling the clubhouse with rocking chairs. |
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NY Mets make a mess of R.A. Dickey situation by stalling instead of giving pitcher a two-year, $26 million extensionDec 11, 2012
If you thought the David Wright signing was some type of turning point for the Mets, from a financial, business and PR standpoint, the R.A. Dickey contract negotiation clearly suggests otherwise. |
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Anthony, Kidd help Knicks get past rival NetsDec 11, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 45 points, Jason Kidd made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 24 seconds left and the New York Knicks rallied from an early 17-point hole to beat the Brooklyn Nets 100-97 on Tuesday night. |
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Brooklyn, of course, holds a special place in Carmelo Anthony’s heart. He was born in the borough and spent a lot of summers in New York even after his family moved to Baltimore. Jason Kidd, on the other hand, has a special connection to Nets. He gave t… |
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Carmelo nets 45 as Knicks hand Nets fifth straight loss |
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Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Brian Windhorst examines Round 2 between the Knicks and Nets. |
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Giants Make Practice Squad MoveDec 11, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com The Giants signed Oklahoma State G Levy Adcock to their practice squad and waived Stony Brook G Paul Fenaroli. — Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) Adcock (6’6″, 320) is an OT out of Oklahoma State. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys this spring as … |
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Nets' Lopez still out with sprained footDec 11, 2012
Nets center Brook Lopez missed a sixth straight game because of a sprained right foot, sitting out Tuesday night against the New York Knicks. |
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Kevin Youkilis signs one-year deal with YankeesDec 11, 2012
David Brown, yahoo.com Kevin Youkilis is going to work for the enemy. A longtime fixture for the Boston Red Sox, Youkilis emerged from free agency Tuesday and agreed with the New York Yankees on a one-year, $12 million contract. By the Great Greek God of Walks' Shaved Goatee!… |
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Yanks ink Youkilis to 1-year dealDec 11, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent Kevin Youkilis and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on a one-year deal. |
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Nets unveil new home of Ebbets Field flagpoleDec 11, 2012
Mike Mazzeo, ESPN.com On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Nets held a ceremony to commemorate the new home of the Ebbets Field flagpole, just steps from Barclays Center. |
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Yanks agree to one-year deal with YoukilisDec 11, 2012
Cash Kruth, MLB.com Kevin Youkilis is ready to see what the other side of the historic American League East rivalry feels like, agreeing to a one-year, $12 million contract with the Yankees, pending a physical, on Tuesday. |
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Second helping: Edwards lands back with JetsDec 11, 2012
Desperation prompted the Jets to reunite with a familiar and outspoken player from their past. One week after Braylon Edwards called the team’s braintrust “idiots” in a Twitter rant, the free agent wideout landed back in green-and-white. |
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Dickey, Mets still negotiatingDec 11, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- R.A. Dickey and Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can agree on one thing -- they would prefer to have closure before opening day. |
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Tony Parker celebrates first NBA triple-double with French dessert and French teammates at French restaurantDec 11, 2012
Dan Devine, yahoo.com Jeremy Lin's breakout 38-point, seven-assist performance drew most of the attention during Monday night's action-packed, offense-heavy matchup between the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, but his opponent in the evening's exciting point guard batt… |
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Sources: Deferred dollars were key for WrightDec 11, 2012
Jayson Stark, ESPN.com The Mets will defer $15.5 million of the $138 million in David Wright's new eight-year extension, according to sources familiar with the details of the contract. |
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Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com Back in 1929, a group of New York Yankees that included Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig signed a baseball. It ended up in the possession of a Benedictine monk who placed it in his room at St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, N.J. The relic sat there un… |
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Kidd Finds a Home Beyond the ArcDec 11, 2012
Mike Kurylo, nytimes.com Jason Kidd was once known as a defensive wizard and passing virtuoso with a suspect jumper. Now he is one of the N.B.A.'s best 3-point shooters. |
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Contract Impasse Darkens Mood of Mets' DickeyDec 11, 2012
Andrew Keh, nytimes.com At the team's holiday party, the Cy Young Award winner expressed frustration over the talks, making clear he would not negotiate during the next season. |
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Spencer Lund, dimemag.com The Houston Rockets finally got a taste of Linsanity last night as Jeremy Lin tied his career-high with 38 points in their overtime loss to the Spurs at Houston’s Toyota Center. It was just a soupçon of Linsanity, though, and that’s because before la… |
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Matt Loede, jetsgab.com The Jets have waived running back Kahlil Bell, many think it will open the door for the team to pickup WR Braylon Edwards off waivers. Edwards was released from IR by Seattle, be could be able to join the team and be ready to help in Monday night’s game… |
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Four Steps to Win Three GamesDec 11, 2012
Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com This past weekend the Jets got back on the right side of the win column and with Mark Sanchez now firmly re-ensconced (for now) in his starting role, what do the Jets need to do to keep their two game win momentum going? Stout Defense – The Jets defen… |
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R.A. Dickey shows up at Mets’ holiday party, even though team wants to put coal in his stockingDec 11, 2012
Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com R.A. Dickey has become a favorite among baseball fans the past few years, not only because of his knuckleball-throwing talent but also because of his humble and working man's approach to all aspects of the game. But, seriously, can anyone blame the Cy Y… |
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Jordan G, thejetsblog.com Ramp up the Braylon-Edwards-back-to-Jets story. Jets released RB Kahlil Bell to make room for a wide receiver, per league source.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2012 Brian Bassett, theJetsBlog.comAs Schefter rightly guesses, with 53 men… |
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Dickey disappointed deal isn't done with MetsDec 11, 2012
Anthony DiComo, MLB.com Frustrations are beginning to bubble over for R.A. Dickey, who expressed "disappointment" Tuesday that he and the Mets have yet to strike a contract agreement. |
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Dickey likely out in '14 if Mets don't extend dealDec 11, 2012
Adam Rubin, ESPN.com R.A. Dickey said that if the Mets don't work out an extension before the season, he'll walk as a free agent after it. |
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Nets GM says Lopez won't play against KnicksDec 11, 2012
Mike Mazzeo, ESPN.com Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez did not play Tuesday night against the New York Knicks. |
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Terrell Owens begged the Clippers to sign himDec 11, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The NFL isn’t the only league Terrell Owens wants to play in. Owens, who was last seen begging the Jets to give him a chance, also begged the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers to sign him, according to Clippers forward Blake Griffin. “Terrell Owens is alwa… |
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Jack Dickey, deadspin.com Knuckleballing Mets right-hander R.A. Dickey won the National League Cy Young Award in 2012. One presumes you read about his triumphs in this space once or twice. More » |
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D-Will nets Kia Community Award for NovemberDec 11, 2012
Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams is the recipient of the Kia Community Assist Award for November in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work, the NBA announced today. |
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Jordan G, thejetsblog.com I'm told Jets CB Aaron Berry's hamstring injury will sideline him 2-3 weeks & likely cost him rest of season. Could be placed on I.R. #nyj— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 11, 2012 |
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Wilson Gives Giants Fresh Legs at the Right TimeDec 11, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com With Ahmad Bradshaw hurting again, the Giants have turned the rookie RB/KR David Wilson to carry them the rest of the way. Wilson responded Sunday with a 327 all-purpose yards and scoring three TDs. He has gone from the depths of the Giants’ bench to th… |
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Sanchez-Fitzpatrick-Tannehill WatchDec 11, 2012
The race for the No. 2 quarterback in the AFC East is coming down to the wire in the final weeks. Let's take a look at the latest "Sachchez-Fitzpatrick-Tannehill Watch." Mark Sanchez, New York Jets Result: W, 17-10 against Jacksonville Stats: … |
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David Wilson Nominated for Rookie of the WeekDec 11, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com From the NFL….Wide receiver Travis Benjamin of the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Nick Foles of the Philadelphia Eagles, running back Alfred Morris of the Washington Redskins, safety Harrison Smith of the Minnesota Vikings and running back David Wilson o… |
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Sam Spiegelman, giantsfootballblog.com Chris Canty doesn’t believe the Giants have played their best game just yet. And I guess he makes a valid point. If you look at the team’s most impressive wins, they have all come in different ways. Last week against the Saints, it was special teams a… |
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Eric Freeman, yahoo.com Way back in February, when the GOP was still considering Rick Santorum as a presidential nominee and Dwight Howard was merely disliked rather than widely loathed, New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin went on a multi-game stretch of such improbable gre… |
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Sources: Mets resume talks with ace DickeyDec 11, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The New York Mets resumed negotiations on a contract extension with R.A. Dickey on Monday, sources told ESPN.com. |
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Tuesday morning one-linersDec 11, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com A vote in favor of tweaks, not an overhaul, for the Bills. The Dolphins are on pace for the worst four-year stretch in franchise history. Patriots WR Brandon Lloyd didn’t have much to say after his biggest game in a while. Said Jets S Yeremiah Bell, “… |
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John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com What would you rather have to finish the season: a schedule of cream puffs (if that even exists anymore) or a schedule that challenges you every week? Well, the Giants usually don’t have a choice. Every year, it seems their schedule is among the toughes… |
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Jacobs Returning to Giants a Long ShotDec 11, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com For those inquiring about the possibility of RB Brandon Jacobs returning to the Giants, the answer is simple: it ain’t happenin’. Jacobs is under contract to San Francisco and they hold all the cards. He is currently suspended without pay. The reasons… |
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Brandon Jacobs, Stuck in San FranciscoDec 11, 2012
Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com The 49ers suspended the disgruntled former Giants running back, who seems more valuable to them as a player who doesn't play. |
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Jets May Bring Back WR Braylon EdwardsDec 11, 2012
Matt Loede, jetsgab.com The Seahawks waived wide receiver Braylon Edwards from injured reserve, clearing the way for him to possibly return to the New York Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. This according to league sources. Even though Edwards criticized New York’s organiza… |
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Chargers and Jets Flexed Out of Sunday NightDec 11, 2012
Matt Loede, jetsgab.com By Jordan Aaron Were you looking forward to Sunday Night football? Yes? Well too bad. The December 23 game is being moved down to the early session at 1:00 as the ‘Hawks – 49ers game is being moved to the headline Sunday Night Game. Can you blame the … |
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Eli Manning on WFAN Monday with Mike FrancesaDec 11, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com You get into the playoffs, and then you try to get hot and make a run, that’s the goal. Guys understand that it’s tough, it’s hard to do that. And when you’re in this spot, when you’re in this position, you’ve got to take advantage of it becau… |
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Riddle Me This: Is Eli a Hall of Famer?Dec 11, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Is Eli Manning a Hall of Famer? I know, such a silly argument. Considering Eli Manning will play at least six more seasons, and already has two Super Bowl MVPs on his mantle, this is a topic to tackle when you’re bored. Eli has a lot of football left an… |
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New York Giants News and Links for Dec 11Dec 11, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Another day off for the Giants today as they bask in the glory of their biggest win in many years (score-wise, that is). They’ll begin preparations for their trip to Atlanta beginning tomorrow. Until then…. |
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Don Banks, CNNSI.com FOXBORO, Mass. -- Okay, let's do what you're never supposed to do in the NFL, and get ahead of ourselves. It's allowed. Week 14 is over and it's practically mid-December. |
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The Texans made the wrong kind of statement in a 42-14 drubbing by the Patriots. Houston might still claim the AFC's top seed, says Don Banks, but Monday proved who's the real No. 1. |
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Jets Insider: Tebow still the backup, when healthyDec 11, 2012
A week ago, Ryan said he was considering Greg McElroy for the starting quarterback job. On Sunday, McElroy sat, inactive behind an injured Tim Tebow. Ryan insists that Tebow is the second-string QB when healthy, although Tebow wasn’t healthy enough to r… |
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Dime Magazine, dimemag.com If you checked out Miami’s 101-92 win against the Hawks last night, then you probably heard this statistic more than once: Atlanta had not allowed a single team to shoot above 50 percent against them all season. Impressive. Fittingly, they went into Sou… |
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The BQBL got dark this week. Pointing and laughing at the Jets and Cardinals last week was a hoot. Their mutual ineptitude gave the game a humorous, w... |
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