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Kate Upton Throws Some Shade At Notre Dame And The Jets During BCS Championship

Sean Newell, deadspin.com

Kate Upton just destroyed the Jets and Notre Dame on Twitter. As of this writing, Alabama is dominating Notre Dame 42-7. So, really, there's no sense trying to say something biting here because she's right. She's goddamned right. More »

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Paul Pierce scored 23 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 102-96 on Monday night in a heated first meeting of the season between the Atlantic Division rivals.

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Iman Shumpert is expected to be given clearance to resume practicing on a full-time basis after the second- year guard met with team doctors on Monday. “We’ll see how the tests went,” Mike Woodson said. “He’s getting close, that’s all I can te…

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Carmelo Anthony couldn’t beat Kevin Garnett and the Celtics on the court, so he was intent on settling a score in the bowels of Madison Square Garden. Anthony waited for Garnett near the Celtics bus following Boston’s emotionally charged 102-96 victor…

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At the Jets’ Tuesday press extravaganza, someone will ask Rex Ryan about that tattoo of his wife Michelle wearing a Mark Sanchez jersey. Eyes will roll and inquiring minds will wonder what this all has to do with football and Gang Green’s future.

Rich Cimini, ESPN.com

In what could be the start of a shakeup to Rex Ryan's coaching staff, the New York Jets have parted ways with quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh, a league source confirmed Monday.

Eric Weeks, thejetsblog.com

With the coaches returning to work today amid uncertainty, the Jets have granted defensive coordinator Mike Pettine permission to speak with the Buffalo Bills according to Conor Orr of The Star-Ledger. Pettine has received permission from #Jets to inter…

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

CBS Sports Jason LaCanfora is reporting that Jaguars defensive coordinator Mel Tucker is free to interview with the Bills for their defensive coordinator position. Bills have been granted permission to interview Jags coordinator Mel Tucker for their DC …

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com

Sandy Alderson expects the Mets' offseason to pick up the pace, but the general manager said the club isn't close to any deal for a pitcher.

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Lance Berkman accepted the Texas Rangers this time, and is returning to his home state to be their designated hitter in what likely will be the last stop of his career.

Dan Devine, yahoo.com

The NBA announced Monday afternoon that Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended one game without pay "for making contact with a game official and failure to cooperate with a league investigation." He'll serve his suspension o…

Bryan Hoch, MLB.com

Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli suffered a whiplash injury on a foul tip while catching in the Venezuelan Winter League and traveled to Tampa, Fla., last week to be examined by the organization.

Wallace Matthews, ESPN.com

New York insists Derek Jeter will be ready to go when the Yankees open their regular season at home on April 1 against the Boston Red Sox.

Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com

CALDWELL INTRIGUE!!! I'm told by a knowledgeable source that falcons player personnel director is likely to take Jags OR Jets GM job shortly. May have a choice- Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) January 07, 2013 Brian Bassett, theJetsBlog.comOK then.  So th

Robert Silverman, nytimes.com

David Lee, the former Knick, is averaging 19.9 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists a game for the Golden State Warriors.

Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com

Back to work seems to be the ordre du jour today in Florham Park  … but it’s probably getting a little ♫ awk-ward!!! â™« #Jets coaching staff returned to work today after a week off. No staff mtg scheduled, no nothing. Everybody just waiting.- …

Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com

Ouch.  Jets fans seem to be buying high and selling low when it comes to their PSLs. An owner of four “Coaches Club” PSLs behind the Jets bench paid $30,000 for each seat but is now trying to unload them for $12,000 a pop. Another holder of two nearb…

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The New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony and the Houston Rockets' James Harden today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 6.

Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com

The Syracuse mafia from amongst the Jets press will be deep in their cups tonight, it’s official that Doug Marrone has been hired away from Syracuse to head to the Bills. The Buffalo Bills named Syracuse’s Doug Marrone as their new head coach, the tea…

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

The NFL today announced the five finalists for the 2012 GMC “Never Say Never Moment of the Year” — the best moment or play of the year that represents determination and perseverance. Giants’ WR Victor Cruz is in the running. From the NFL: The winn…

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The way their season ended, with safety Kenny Phillips on the shelf and cornerback Corey Webster looking diminished, the secondary is an issue the New York Giants obviously plan to address this offseason. One of the names that has come up is that of Ter…

Martin Alvin, giantsgab.com

“Hey!” I shouted to no one in particular. “I was gypped! It’s Sunday afternoon; where the hell are my Giants?” Yeah, that’s what I said today. Because, way back when the season started, I fully expected another Super Bowl Championship this yea…

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So I was sitting here on Redskins playoff detox, catching up on the division's other teams, and I got to reading this Calvin Watkins item on the Dallas Cowboys' running game. And it got me thinking about the New York Giants' running game, which has a si…

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

A Group Of Bros Infiltrated The Knicks Locker Room, Asked Gregg Popovich About J.R. Smith, And Got Kicked Out After Snapping A Picture Of Half-Naked Carmelo | The conclusions are obvious. If you act like you belong, you do belong. Read » More »

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

On Sunday, there were reports that indicated 49ers exec Tom Gamble was poised to become the next general manager of the Jets. That may come to pass, but multiple reports from New York put Gamble’s hiring as less of a sure thing than it seemed during the…

Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com

Spartan mothers would tell their sons on their way to battle, “come home with your shield or on it.” Best believe that’s in the forefront of our mind this week. While we’re sticking with our story that the Jets have the major points of a deal in…

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

Good morning. The first Monday in many months we come to you with very little Giants-related news. A little depressing, I know….. **The Giants announced over the weekend they were no longer going to hold training camp at the University of Albany. Camp w…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Bills are “swinging for the fences” by hiring Doug Marrone as their next head coach. Dave Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel looks at the Dolphins legacy of Nick Saban. Recent playoff experience against the Jets should remind the Patriots that regular seaso…

George Bretherton, nytimes.com

Changes are coming to the Jets, but it looks as if they may not have a new general manager by Tuesday after all.

Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com

Oregon's coach has a history of waiting for the perfect fit and turning down enticing offers, like one from Giants Coach Tom Coughlin.

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Rex Ryan will forever wear his wife, Michelle, on his right arm. Now, you can wear her on your chest. Inspired by the Daily News’ exclusive photo of Ryan’s inked tribute to his wife, Darren Meenan of Crosstown New York has designed a T-shirt all fans …