Giants Insider: No more backflips for WilsonDavid Wilson has been doing backflips since he was 3 years old, but he won’t be doing any more of them on the football field. |
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The Giants’ offense won’t quite be its fearsome self on Sunday in Atlanta. But a bigger concern for the Super Bowl champs just may be this: Their defense won’t be itself, either. |
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Johnson delivers Nets over Pistons in double OTDec 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Joe Johnson made a jumper from just inside the arc as time expired in the second overtime, giving the Brooklyn Nets a 107-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. |
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Cruz says contract is a “matter of time”Dec 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Earlier in the season, Giants receiver Victor Cruz said the structure was in place for a new contract, which would compensate the third-year, minimum-salary wideout far more handsomely for his performance. Since then, the deal hasn’t been finalized. “… |
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Report: Yanks hit with $18.9 million luxury taxDec 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The New York Yankees have been hit with an $18.9 million luxury tax by Major League Baseball, the 10th consecutive year they will pay a penalty for their spending. |
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David Wilson draws the start vs. FalconsDec 14, 2012
Sam Spiegelman, giantsfootballblog.com Giants head coach Tom Coughlin announced today that rookie David Wilson would start Sunday’s contest in Atlanta. Ahmad Bradshaw was ruled out with knee and foot injuries, leaving Wilson to handle the bulk of the workload in the running game in what will… |
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Knicks plan to sit injured Melo vs. CavsDec 14, 2012
Carmelo Anthony is lobbying to play on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers but the Knicks intend to hold out the injured forward for at least one game, according to a team source. |
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Carmelo Anthony Isn't Winning By Being Unselfish. He's Winning By Being A Better Kind Of Selfish.Dec 14, 2012
Tom Ley, deadspin.com Before leaving last night's game against the Lakers with an ankle injury, Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points in 23 minutes. And that was after he had a relatively cold second quarter, hitting only one of his four shots. More » |
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Blue Jays reportedly front-runners for DickeyDec 14, 2012
Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com The Blue Jays reportedly are front-runners to land 2012 National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey from the Mets. |
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Bulls' Hinrich (knee) game-time call vs. NetsDec 14, 2012
Nick Friedell, ESPN.com Chicago Bulls point guard Kirk Hinrich did not practice Friday and is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets because of a left knee injury. |
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Jets' Coples fined $15K for facemask on HenneDec 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Jets rookie defensive lineman Quinton Coples has been fined $15,000 by the NFL on Friday for grabbing the facemask of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne. |
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Landry won’t give Jets hometown discountDec 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com In the offseason, the Jets signed safety LaRon Landry to a one-year deal. When the one year ends, he’ll hit the market, thanks to a clause in his contract that prevents the Jets from using the franchise tag. And Landry won’t be giving the Jets a hom… |
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David Wilson bows to pressure, won’t flip any moreDec 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Flip Wilson has flipped his stance. Giants running back David Wilson, who said earlier this week people should “relax” about his signature celebration, said Friday he changed his mind. Wilson said on ESPN he would no longer do a backflip after he scor… |
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The Mets Are Reportedly Planning To Trade R.A. Dickey Because They're $6 Million Apart In Contract NegotiationsDec 14, 2012
Jack Dickey, deadspin.com Another year, another superlative Met apparently departing because of ownership's cheapness. Last year it was Jose Reyes, Flushing's fan favorite, who high-tailed it to Miami after winning the National League batting title. This year, to hear ESPN (and … |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year candidate Aldon Smith is approaching former New York Giants and current FOX pregame panelist Michael Strahan's single-season record for quarterback sacks. Smith needs just three sac… |
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Source: Dickey could be traded by Mets soonDec 14, 2012
Adam Rubin, ESPN.com R.A. Dickey's rise from journeyman to first-time All-Star at age 37 and NL Cy Young winner may soon have another twist -- a new employer. |
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Could Jets Break Up Secondary In Offseason?Dec 14, 2012
Corey Griffin, thejetsblog.com The Jets’ secondary has been one of the bright spots this season. Despite losing Darrelle Revis for the season, they’ve been arguably the strongest part of the team. A large part of that has been Antonio Cromartie’s Pro Bowl performances coupled wi… |
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Happy Birthday Anthony Mason!Dec 14, 2012
Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com … |
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Giants' Bradshaw (knee/foot) out vs. FalconsDec 14, 2012
Matt Ehalt, ESPN.com New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (knee/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons after missing practice for a straight day. |
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Temple hires Giants assistant as new head coachDec 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Temple has offered its head coaching job to Giants assistant offensive line coach Matt Rhule, according to OwlScoop.com. He was one of two NFL assistants to interview for the job, along with Eagles defensive coordinator (and former Temple safety) Todd B… |
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Dempster's Deal With Red Sox Should Interest DickeyDec 14, 2012
Andrew Keh, nytimes.com If Ryan Dempster is worth $26.5 million over two years to the Red Sox, how much should R.A. Dickey, the National League Cy Young Award winner, be worth to the Mets? |
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Giants will be shorthanded in AtlantaDec 14, 2012
The New York Giants have ruled out running back Ahmad Bradshaw, cornerback Prince Amukamara and safety Kenny Phillips for Sunday's critical game against the Falcons in Atlanta due to their injuries. All of the injuries are major as the Giants try to bec… |
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Ahmad Bradshaw out for SundayDec 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com David Wilson had better get ready to do some more backflips. Giants starting tailback Ahmad Bradshaw has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Falcons with a knee injury, according to Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record. With Andre Ware on IR and B… |
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Stuart Miller, nytimes.com Tampa Bay Coach Greg Schiano has proposed doing away with kickoffs to make the game safer. The idea has yet to gain much support. |
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Not an Awkward MomentDec 14, 2012
Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com Yesterday when Braylon Edwards talked with the press he was candid about his doubts that after last week’s incident on Twitter that the team would consider signing him according to the Daily News. “I really thought that there was no way that the Jets … |
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Jets Insider: Tebow may see action in wildcatDec 14, 2012
Twenty-four hours after Rex Ryan ruled Tim Tebow out from playing the wildcat or acting as a personal punt protector, the coach essentially reversed his position on the subject. Tebow was moving better than expected in practice yesterday, Ryan said, and… |
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Youkilis in place to be Yankees' third basemanDec 14, 2012
Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com Former Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis is officially a New York Yankee, the team announced Friday, and will be the every-day player at the position in place of injured Alex Rodriguez. |
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Tom Ley, deadspin.com After his team suffered yet another disastrous loss, this one at the hands of the New York Knicks, Kobe Bryant had some thoughts to share with Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski about how his team can bounce back from its dreadful start: More » |
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What’s #17 Worth? A 40-Foot Reindeer, Perhaps?Dec 14, 2012
Corey Griffin, thejetsblog.com After wearing the famous No. 1 jersey at Michigan, Braylon Edwards has only worn one number as a professional — No. 17. He wore it with the Browns, then with the Jets and then in stints in San Francisco and Seattle. So, when the Jets claimed Edwards off… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons The Falcons are in the midst of the most successful period in the organization's history, but have yet to win the playoff game necessary to validate the Mike Smith/Thomas Dimitroff Era. The Giants have won the last fou… |
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Osi Umenyiora sees opportunities for Giants D-lineDec 14, 2012
Sam Spiegelman, giantsfootballblog.com Numbers never lie. Not only is a TV program on ESPN2, but it’s a common phrase when it comes to qualifying the legitimacy of statistics. In many instances, however, statistics can be manipulated to give credence to any point trying to be made. The New … |
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Better to receive: A Friday debate postDec 14, 2012
There are few teams (if any) in the NFL that can match the New York Giants for the quality of their top two wide receivers, but they play one of them Sunday. The Atlanta Falcons' outstanding duo of Roddy White and Julio Jones is a vital reason the Falco… |
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Sam Spiegelman, giantsfootballblog.com Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell won’t officially rule out safety Kenny Phillips for Sunday’s contest in Atlanta. Nor would he hint as to what Prince Amukara’s status is. It’s a next man up mentality for Big Blue. And since a number of ro… |
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kristianrdyer, thejetsblog.com FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Braylon Edwards is back and this is supposed to help Mark Sanchez. Image via NJ.com The second coming of Edwards, who played with the Jets two seasons and left as a free agent in 2010, is supposed to help the entire team but no one … |
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Friday morning one-linersDec 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Bills S Da’Norris Searcy has some experience facing Seahawks QB Russell Wilson. LB Kevin Burnett thinks the Dolphins have to be especially careful when facing former teammate Chad Henne. It’s been an easy transition back to the Patriots for WR Deion B… |
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Umenyiora: Falcons OL not as dirty as it used to beDec 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora didn’t know Pat Hill was the Falcons new offensive line coach. But he said he could tell from watching tape things were different. Some accused the Falcons blockers of dirty play last year, and after other teams accus… |
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Ichiro, Yanks finalizing two-year dealDec 14, 2012
Bryan Hoch, MLB.com Ichiro Suzuki and the Yankees are continuing to finalize the terms of a new contract that will keep the 39-year-old veteran in pinstripes next season. |
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FOX’ Billick Breaks Down Giants-FalconsDec 14, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Former Super Bowl winning coach and FOXSports analyst Brian Billick previews the Giants’ Week 15 trip to Atlanta. |
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John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Welcome to a new era of Giants football. Looks a lot like the old era of Giants football, except the faces keep changing. That’s the sign of a great organization. Continuing to excel and getting the same results with different personnel. That’s where … |
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New York Giants News and Links for Dec 14Dec 14, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com The Giants are day closer to gameday, and it looks as if RB Ahmad Bradshaw and S Kenny Phillips will be watching the game from home. Stay tuned. Here’s some news…. |
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Kobe: Melo got Linsane-ly bad rep last seasonDec 14, 2012
Kobe Bryant doesn’t appreciate how critics were calling Carmelo Anthony the Knicks’ problem during Linsanity last season, and now they are treating him like a savior. “I think last year was very tough for him because he was criticized a lot for shoo… |
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Carmelo Anthony’s First Quarter Toasts The Lakers; Damian Lillard Steals A Win From San AntonioDec 14, 2012
Dime Magazine, dimemag.com The Knicks have laid a tripwire around Madison Square Garden this season, staying undefeated there by springing a first-quarter trap on the Lakers en route to a 116-107 win. What brought this game to a near-blowout and a near-comeback was Carmelo Anthon… |
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The Lakers' problems continued in their 116-107 loss to the Knicks. Given the problems Los Angeles has in so many areas, no victory is assured, as Paul Forrester explains. |
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Dickey's fate appears unaltered by Hamilton's dealDec 14, 2012
Anthony DiComo, MLB.com Despite rampant speculation that Josh Hamilton's arrival in Orange County could prompt the Angels to trade some of their outfield surplus for Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, a deal appears no more likely now than it was at the beginning of the week. |
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When dissecting the Yankees’ acquisition of Kevin Youkilis, it’s important to recognize the obvious: In this cult-of-personality world, Youk ain’t no Alex Rodriguez. |
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Bernie Williams is not a great guitarist. In fact, listening to him last night as he studiously inched through as spangle-free and un-Hendrix a rendit... |
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The Knicks are on pace to make history. The team is on track to break the record for most 3-point attempts in NBA history, and so far, they're hitting... |
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