Myers: Thanksgiving perfect time to start Jet rollAs a result of being one step above incompetent the first 10 games of the season, the Jets have left themselves with virtually no margin for error over the final six games. |
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Mayo, Mavs pull away in 4th, knock off KnicksNov 21, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com O.J. Mayo scored 10 of 27 points over the final six minutes of the third quarter, when Dallas charged ahead, and the Mavericks held on for a 114-111 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. |
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Mavs' Murphy leaves vs. Knicks due to illnessNov 21, 2012
Mavericks forward Troy Murphy is out of his first start of the season. |
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Nets' Wallace sits vs. Warriors due to ankleNov 21, 2012
Mike Mazzeo, ESPN.com Brooklyn Nets small forward Gerald Wallace will not play Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. |
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Jets would be thankful for no Sanchez mistakesNov 21, 2012
If the Jets (4-6) have any chance of beating the Patriots on Thursday night and rallying to make the playoffs like they did in 2009, Mark Sanchez must play mistake-free like he did in the win over the Rams last week. |
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Matt Loede, jetsgab.com Two rival AFC East teams will wrap up Thanksgiving with a game at MetLife Stadium, as the Patriots battle the Jets for the second time this season. New England can put a stranglehold on the division as they are 7-3, and with a win they can put a huge da… |
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There was no question that the rattle factor was there the last time that the Giants played the Packers. The Giants not only defeated the Packers, who were 15-1 heading into that NFC divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field last January, they beat them … |
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Nets forward Evans fined $5K for floppingNov 21, 2012
Brooklyn Nets forward Reggie Evans has become the first player to be fined for flopping by the NBA, penalized $5,000 for a second offense. |
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Giants Insider: S Phillips may be back for PackNov 21, 2012
The Giants' secondary is about to get a little bit deeper, just in time to face the Packers’ high-flying pass attack. Safety Kenny Phillips, who has missed the last six weeks with an MCL injury, practiced for a second straight day on Wednesday and is op… |
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Eli Packs live arm for Green BayNov 21, 2012
THE BYE week statistically has proven beneficial to Eli Manning, particularly in recent seasons. The Giants need a similar return to productivity from their skidding quarterback in his latest matchup against gunslinger Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Sunday… |
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My picks for Pats-Jets and the rest of Week 12Nov 21, 2012
The better team doesn't always win in the NFL. So, can the Texans overcome many things working against them to beat the Lions on Thanksgiving? See what Peter King thinks. |
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BGA Extra: Jets at RamsNov 21, 2012
Bent, thejetsblog.com This analysis is based on watching and re-watching TV footage. As such, it is not always possible to accurately determine everything that was going on. However, every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is as complete and correct a… |
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Patriots’ Chandler Jones, Logan Mankins out vs. JetsNov 21, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Rob Gronkowski isn’t the only important player the Patriots will be missing when they take on the Jets Thursday night. The Patriots confirmed today that not only is Gronkowski out for the Thanksgiving AFC East battle, but guard Logan Mankins and defensi… |
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Final injury report: Patriots at JetsNov 21, 2012
The New England Patriots (7-3) and New York Jets (4-6) released their final injury report for the Thanksgiving game. Here is a look at who is expected to miss the AFC East showdown and what it means for both teams: Patriots Out: TE Rob Gronkowski (arm),… |
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Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers on the Giants’ defenseNov 21, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com They have a great front four. They really get after the passer. More than their front four, they have other guys that they can bring in to rush. It’s a talented defense. We’re going to have to be ready. |
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Giants Among the NFL’s Least-Penalized ClubsNov 21, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com According to our colleague Jimmy Kempski of Blogging the bEast, the Giants are second-least penalized team in the NFL after ten games with 53 flags upheld. The Falcons have the fewest at 46. Ironically, the other three NFC East teams are among the most-… |
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Packers’ Matthews ‘Doubtful’; WR Jennings PracticesNov 21, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Tom Coughlin said this morning he expected Green Bay’s All-Pro LB Clay Mathews (hamstring) to be on the field vs the Giants Sunday night. “He’s in. That’s the plan,” Coughlin said when asked if the Giants were preparing for a Matthews-less Pack… |
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Considering the Kidd FactorNov 21, 2012
Jamie O'grady, nytimes.com When Jason Kidd, now a Knick, joined his previous teams in Dallas, Phoenix and New Jersey, the result was the same: the teams won a lot more. |
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Source: Yankees' Kuroda took less to stayNov 21, 2012
Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com In choosing to sign a one-year, $15 million contract with the New York Yankees, right-hander Hiroki Kuroda declined offers for more money and years, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told ESPN New York on Wednesday. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Four years ago, as the Jets imploded from 8-3 to 9-7, owner Woody Johnson declared that both G.M. Mike Tannenbaum and coach Eric Mangini would return. The day after the season ended, Mangini was fired. Now that the Jets are careening toward another seas… |
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Embarrassing Lin not in Knicks' gameplanNov 21, 2012
The countdown to Jeremy Lin has begun with Jason Kidd saying that the Knicks won’t be “looking to embarrass” the Rockets point guard on Friday but instead will be focused on beating Houston. |
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Final Word: Patriots-JetsNov 21, 2012
Five nuggets of knowledge about the Patriots-Jets Thanksgiving Day game: Win or go home: A poor start by the New York Jets this season makes this a must-win game on Thanksgiving. The Jets are 4-6 and losers of three of their past four games. They cannot… |
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Scouting: Quick Look at Jets PatriotsNov 21, 2012
Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com Tomorrow night, the Jets take on the New England Patriots in a Thursday night game. Here’s some things to look for in tomorrow night’s matchup. Tight End Status — there’s almost no chance that Rob Gronkowski will be playing tomorrow night, but Aar… |
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Roster Moves: OL Capers Added; Goodin Signed to PSNov 21, 2012
John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com The Giants moved OL Selvish Capers from the practice squad to the active roster today, to fill the vacancy created when they placed DT Markus Kuhn on IR. Stephen Goodin, an OL who spent time with the Giants in Albany this summer, was signed to the pract… |
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Dan Devine, yahoo.com Just one problem: It's Dwight Howard's. Does deploying Grandpa-style trickery and illusions represent a viable defensive strategy for dealing with a rampaging opposing center in 2012? Brooklyn Nets coach Avery Johnson thinks there's only one way to find… |
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Wise returns to White Sox with one-year contractNov 21, 2012
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $700,000 contract with veteran outfielder Dewayne Wise. |
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Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com The absolute best conceit in basketball is there is some sort of cosmic justice. If a player makes an undeserved trip to the line on a ticky-tack foul, the telltale ball will betray the shooter. This worked to perfection last night, as Rasheed Wallace—t… |
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Quirks of the Game: The Third-String QuarterbackNov 21, 2012
Stuart Miller, nytimes.com Backup quarterbacks -- and in some cases, third-stringers -- came to the fore after injuries to a bunch of starters, but the odds are almost always stacked against them. |
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Tagliabue will have bounty ruling by end of 2012Nov 21, 2012
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has advised league officials and players implicated in the NFL's bounty probe that he plans to complete all hearings by Dec. 4 and make a ruling shortly after. |
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Dwight Howard airballs free throw, but Nets go away from ‘Hack-a-Howard’ late in Lakers win (VIDEO)Nov 21, 2012
Dan Devine, yahoo.com It's not exactly breaking news that Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard doesn't have the smoothest, most successful stroke from the foul line; through his first seven NBA seasons, the All-NBA center shot a touch below 60 percent from the stripe. Ov… |
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Revis convinced Cromartie to grow up prior to injuryNov 21, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Once Darrelle Revis was lost for the season, Antonio Cromartie became the Jets best cornerback by default. But a conversation with Revis prior to the injury convinced Cromartie he needed to grow up anyway. “It shouldn’t have taken for Revis to go down… |
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Landry Wants to “Remain Home” in New YorkNov 21, 2012
Eric Weeks, thejetsblog.com LaRon Landry has certainly changed the culture of the safety position for the Jets in the span of 10 games. His hard hits and solid coverage ability has been an upgrade to former tandems in past years and when asked about his future, he seemed keen on m… |
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Stopping Rodgers’ Passing Attack Key for GiantsNov 21, 2012
Jim Mancari, giantsfootballblog.com Looking at the stats in anticipation for the Giants upcoming game against the Packers, one statistic really stands out. The Packers have scored 33 touchdowns this season, third in the NFC behind the Saints and Buccaneers. Of those 33 scores, 28 have bee… |
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Q. and A. With Vinny TestaverdeNov 21, 2012
Joe Brescia, nytimes.com The former Jets quarterback said that if the Jets continued to struggle, they should give Tim Tebow a chance to start. |
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Metta World Peace rubs Avery Johnson’s head after nailing a 3 during Lakers win over Nets (VIDEO)Nov 21, 2012
Dan Devine, yahoo.com On Tuesday, Metta World Peace described for reporters (including Janis Carr of the Orange County Register) his role definition in the Los Angeles Lakers' system under new head coach Mike D'Antoni: "The coach said, 'Go do you.' I said, 'OK, no probl… |
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Antrel Rolle: Giants need to win outNov 21, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com With a one-game lead in a division that has underperformed from top to bottom, the Giants could likely secure a playoff berth with a 10-6 record. But Giants safety Antrel Rolle’s looking at the toughest part of the schedule, and suggesting that winning … |
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Rex: Brady’s “a machine,” “once-in-a-generation” QBNov 21, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com After spending last week trying to sniff out anonymous sources, and defending themselves from accusations that the clown car was beginning to role again, the Jets are on a different track this week. Coach Rex Ryan was notably humble early in the week, a… |
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Wednesday morning one-linersNov 21, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Bills players and coaches donated more than $40,000 to help feed more than 900 families this Thanksgiving. The Dolphins like what they’re getting from return man Marcus Thigpen. Said Patriots coach Bill Belichick of the difficulty of playing Jets CB Ant… |
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John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com From The Paterson Press….. A popular native son of Paterson was on hand at Eva’s Village, the city’s largest soup kitchen, to serve hot lunches to 400 hungry men and women on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz… |
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Brian Burke, nytimes.com The Giants' offense, led by Eli Manning, peaked in Week 5 against Cleveland and has been in a relatively consistent decline since, but don't blame arm fatigue. |
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John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com Brian Billick discusses game preparation with Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. |
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GOLLIVER: Lakers edge Nets in D'Antoni's debutNov 21, 2012
Mike D'Antoni relied heavily on his stars to pull off a 95-90 win over the Nets in his Lakers debut. But plenty of work lies ahead, writes Ben Golliver, starting with a sputtering offense. |
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Dime Magazine, dimemag.com With Mike D’Antoni literally sitting in Phil Jackson‘s old seat (and even walking like him) along the Staples Center sideline, the new Lakers era didn’t exactly start according to plan. They couldn’t make free throws (19-for-37). They couldn’t m… |
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Mehta: Jets problem is lack of talent, not RexNov 21, 2012
The Jets are 4-6 for myriad reasons. Darrelle Revis, the best defensive player in the NFL, and Santonio Holmes, the Jets’ top offensive playmaker, are out for the season. Mark Sanchez’s supporting cast is below average at best. Ryan isn’t the proble… |
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