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Alderson Says Bourn Would Cost Mets Too Much

Andrew Keh, nytimes.com

The Mets would be forced to give up the 11th pick of the draft if they were to sign the free-agent Michael Bourn, something Sandy Alderson said they were "very reluctant to consider."

CNNSI.com

'Melo hits Knicks' record nine threes, sinks Hawks

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Carmelo Anthony tied a franchise record with nine 3-pointers, then converted a go-ahead, three-point play with 12.5 seconds left to cap a 42-point night and lead the New York Knicks to a 106-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.

Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com

After the NFC jumped out in front 10-7 in the Pro Bowl’s initial 16 minutes, Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson briefly returned the lead to the AFC by reading Giants quarterback Eli Manning’s eyes in zone coverage and picking off Eli’s pass, which w…

CNNSI.com

The Celts rallied for a 100-98 double-OT win over the Heat. But with Rajon Rondo being out the rest of the year with a torn ACL, Ian Thomsen says Boston's outlook has changed.

Iam Thomsen, CNNSI.com

BOSTON -- A roar went up for Rajon Rondo in the second overtime of what his teammates hoped would be their breakthrough win of this troubled season. Rondo was sitting in a corner of the arena near the players' exit in his winter coat with a scarf around…

Sean Newell, deadspin.com

OK, OK—keep it together, man. Don't laugh. "Hampered by rain." Don't you dare laugh. Just—just read the article. You can do that. "...billed this year's Pro Bowl as Peyton Manning vs. Eli Manning, a battle of the brothers, with the headli…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

With MetLife Stadium hosting Super Bowl XLVIII, the Jets and Giants naturally will be loaning their facilities to the teams that qualify — assuming both of them don’t.  But the NFL has rejected an attempt by the two teams to keep their enemies out of…

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

“I’m just happy. If it is (my final game with the Giants), then I’m just happy to have been in this situation and to have played for this organization, played for this team and to have accomplished the things that we’ve accomplished here as a team…

Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com

Just a quick reminder on which Jets will be playing tonight (7PM ET) in the Pro Bowl.  Here’s how they got their invites. Antonio Cromartie, CB — Cromartie is appearing in his first Pro Bowl since 2007, a year he was a league leader in interceptions …

Jw, giantsgab.com

The New York Giants have 26 pending free-agents this off-season. Now, they have 25. The Porterville Recorder reports that Pascoe will re-sign with the Giants sometime next week. According to Pascoe’s father, his son will be signing a one-year deal. T…

Bent, thejetsblog.com

Before the new league year gets underway, I wanted to set out the draft choices the Jets will have in the upcoming draft. After the jump, I’ll list out all the picks initially held by the Jets, together with details of outstanding trades and the project…

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

“Of course, I mean who wouldn’t be disappointed if you made it this far?” Strahan told Dan Salamone of Giants.com this week. “I mean I definitely would be disappointed, but at the same time, if I don’t make it in and somebody else does, that mea…

Sam Eifling, deadspin.com

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ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

New York Giants free-agent-to-be defensive end Osi Umenyiora has hired new agents, Tom Condon and Ben Dogra, of CAA, according to NFL Players Association records.

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

Giants OT James Brewer This offseason, we have been beating the drum about the changes needed on the offensive line. The situation is dire from the outside looking in. But GM Jerry Reese normally doesn’t panic and it appears he has a few things up his s…

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

It was 22 years ago today that the Giants won their second Super Bowl under Bill Parcells. The Giants came into Super Bowl XXV seven point underdogs to Jim Kelly and the Buffalo Bills at the “Big Sombrero” in Tampa. With the country gearing up for the…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The prevailing view inside and outside the Jets organization is that owner Woody Johnson has no desire to pay cornerback Darrelle Revis the kind of money he’d fetch on the open market.  With the Jets having no way to keep Revis from hitting the open ma…

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

The NBA All-Star Game is a showcase normally reserved for the great players who actually win games, and yet we haven’t heard one complaint about how Jrue Holiday is going to Houston next month. He’s been so good this season (remember, this cat is stil…