Provides the latest RSS feeds for US Sports News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Maine Mirror.com http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/cat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/ en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 23:40:48 -0400 Wed, 22 May 2013 23:40:48 -0400 30 Blog network: NFL Nation Bruce Tollner says Lotulelei, the 14th overall pick in the NFL draft, is "extremely excited to officially become a Panther." Tollner says Lotulelei signed the contract late Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers have yet to announce the move. The 6-foot-2, 311-pound Lotulelei was a two-year starter at Utah and had 20 of his 86 tackles behind the line of ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704999/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:11 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704999/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carmelo Anthony suffered a small left shoulder tear late in the regular season that was revealed during an MRI on Wednesday, a league source ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704998/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:08 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704998/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Baltimore Orioles because of a bruised right calf. Kuroda suffered the injury after taking a line drive off the leg in the second inning. He finished the inning and faced two batters in the third before Yankees manager Joe Girardi removed ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704997/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:07 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704997/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle 7-1 on Wednesday to hand the Mariners their season-worst sixth straight loss. Wilson (4-3) allowed a run and six hits in his longest outing since June 8, 2012, when he also went eight innings in a 7-2 interleague victory at Colorado. The left-hander won for the first time since May 1 at Oakland after losing his previous three starts, including back-to-back 3-0 ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704996/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:06 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704996/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sanya Richards-Ross is always running, even when she's not. From the Olympics, to the hair salon she owns in Austin, to her husband's NFL games, to the filming of a reality show, to delivering the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704932/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:08:10 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704932/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Heat forward Shane Battier delivered a knee to the groin of Pacers center Roy Hibbert as he drove to the hoop during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704933/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:58 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704933/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carmelo Anthony’s injured left shoulder could require offseason surgery. (Ron Hoskins/Getty Images) Knicks All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony has reportedly suffered a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder that could require ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704934/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:57 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704934/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Panthers drafted Star Lotulelei after he received medical clearance for a heart condition. (Lance King/Getty Images) The Panthers hope they have solidified their defensive line of the future with two contract agreements Wednesday. The team signed first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei in the afternoon — according to his agency via Twitter — after coming to an agreement ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704954/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:57 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704954/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Bryce Harper hit a home run and scored the go-ahead run in Washington’s win over the Giants. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) For the second day in a row, Bryce Harper was a difference-maker in a game between the Nationals and Giants at AT&T Park. This time, he was on the right side of the ledger, scoring both Washington runs via a pair of extra-base hits in their 2-1, 10-inning victory, and ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704935/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:56 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704935/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carmelo Anthony’s injured left shoulder could require offseason surgery. (Ron Hoskins/Getty Images) Knicks All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony has reportedly suffered a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder that could require ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704950/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:55 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704950/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tim G. Zechar/Icon SMI LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Wide receiver Nick Harwell is transferring to Kansas after spending three seasons at Miami of Ohio, where he set the school record with 219 yards receiving in a game as a freshman. Kansas coach Charlie Weis announced his decision in a statement Wednesday. Harwell missed three games last season with a knee injury but still led ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704531/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:54 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214704531/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 DENVER -- According to Kirk Gibson, the game came down to numbers within numbers. "We both got seven hits," the Arizona manager said. "We didn't drive anybody in. They did." "They out-executed us," he ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214705000/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:50:47 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214705000/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Flock, Ingram, Jarrett, Petty and Roberts Comprise List Of New Inductees DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 22, 2013) - NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the 2014 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The five-person group - the fifth ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214705001/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:50:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214705001/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 says the right-hander is day-to-day.Slowey, 29, allowed one run in five innings while striking out six before leaving with the injury. He came into the game with an ugly 1-4 record but a solid 3.44 ERA. Slowey did not pitch in the big leagues at all in 2012 after spending five years with the Twins.Although this injury seems minor, it shows just how few legitimate MLB-caliber players the Marlins ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214705002/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:50:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214705002/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Nick Harwell is transferring to Kansas after spending three seasons at Miami of Ohio, where he set the school record with 219 yards receiving in a game as a ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703919/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:10 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703919/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Francisco Giants 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday.San Francisco had runners on first and second with one out in the eighth when Harper had to dive to ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703920/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:08 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703920/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.Bautista went 4 for 4 with a walk and four RBIs. Three other players had one hit, but that was it for Toronto's ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703921/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:08 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703921/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Multiple sources have told ESPN.com’s Chad Ford the Mavs are likely to shop the pick in hopes of creating the cap space necessary to make a run at Dwight Howard in free agency. The 13th overall pick has a cap hold of ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703922/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:58:48 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703922/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Marc Gasol and the Grizzlies are facing an 0-2 hole in their series with the Spurs. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) It’s tempting to claim that Memphis has turned the corner against San Antonio after transforming a would-be blowout ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703536/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:53 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703536/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Sanchez summarized the team’s offensive ineptitude during organized team activities on Wednesday, with head coach Rex Ryan calling his performance ';unacceptable.'; Sanchez was picked off three times in his first 11 passes during practice. Ryan also said Sanchez had good throws, but must cut down on turnovers. During his past 31 starts,Sanchez has turned the ball over 52 ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703888/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:52 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703888/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carolyn Kaster/AP HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Former Penn State President Graham Spanier has asked a county judge to throw out charges accusing him of helping cover up abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Spanier's lawyers filed the motion last week, citing his allegation that the university's former top lawyer, Cynthia Baldwin, violated ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703923/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:50 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703923/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays to win five road games, but they're on the verge of winning that many in less than a week as part of a hot stretch. Tampa Bay seeks an 11th victory in 14 contests ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703672/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:47 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703672/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Bautista went 4 for 4 with a walk and four RBI. Three other players had one hit, but that was it for Toronto's offense. Facing Cesar Ramos (1-1), Colby Rasmus reached on an infield single to begin the 10th. Rasmus moved to second on Emilio Bonifacio's sacrifice, then took third on Munenori Kawasaki's grounder. Pinch hitter Mark DeRosa walked and Kyle ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703926/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:21 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703926/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James didn't have any preconceived notions about whether Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski would return to coach Team USA in the 2016 Olympics. But now that Coach K is back, it's fine by LeBron."I think it's great," James said before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night. "What he means to USA Basketball is beyond just what we do on the court. ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703927/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:21 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703927/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alex Burmistrov and leaving Winnipeg at the trade deadline, something that didn't end up happening. It looks like that talk will heat up again this summer.The 21-year-old center, who went eighth overall to Atlanta/Winnipeg in the 2010 draft, has apparently had enough time with ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703925/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:21 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703925/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Harper hit his 12th home run in the sixth and sparked the winning rally with a one-out double. Ryan Zimmerman was walked intentionally before Desmond came up with his big hit against Jeremy Affeldt ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703928/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:20 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703928/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Super Bowl play that could have brought a sixth championship to San Francisco, will be a long shot to get that same opportunity this season. The former first-round pick suffered a torn Achilles tendon during OTAs Tuesday, and had successful surgery to repair the Achilles, coach Jim ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703924/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:20 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703924/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Charles Woodson had gotten word that Oakland fans had mobilized through social media to hold a rally at his free-agent visit to the Raiders.Even Woodson was blown away by the reception that included more than a hundred fans decked out in Raiders gear and costumes waiting at the team facility for his arrival Tuesday."It was overwhelming," he said Wednesday. "I think that if at any ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703889/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:33:51 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214703889/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Hiroki Kuroda, he of the under-2.00 ERA, will try to win this third consecutive start Wednesday night against the Orioles. He'll be opposed by the Orioles' Jason Hammel, who is trying to shake off a rough stretch after starting the season ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702885/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:02:34 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702885/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 after a battle of the bullpens. For last season's Orioles, who went 16-2 in extra-inning games and 29-9 in games decided by a single run, winning one-run games with walk-offs was a way of life. For Baltimore's 2013 squad, which entered last night 3-3 and 6-6 in such situations, respectively, those victories have been as difficult to come by as they are for the typical team. "Run ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702886/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:05 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702886/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Baltimore Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette considered, then dismissed, the potential downside of the move.Why? Because the kid has talent.Gausman, the fourth overall pick in the 2012 draft, will make his big league debut Thursday against ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702887/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:04 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702887/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jose Canseco has signed to play for the independent Fort Worth Cats against the Edinburgh Roadrunners managed by twin brother, Ozzie, this weekend. (Getty Images) Former major league slugger Jose Canseco is under investigation for sexual assault after a woman filed a report with the Las Vegas Metro ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702853/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:48:58 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702853/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Ian Desmond singled in Bryce Harper in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Harper hit his 12th homer in the sixth and sparked the winning rally with a one-out double. Ryan Zimmerman was walked intentionally before Desmond came up with his big hit against Jeremy Affeldt (1-1). ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702852/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:48:57 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702852/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Former Penn State President Graham Spanier has asked a county judge to throw out charges accusing him of helping cover up abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702710/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:44:30 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702710/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Vancouver Canucks said they wanted to go in a new direction this offseason and apparently that begins with their head coach.On Wednesday the Canucks fired coach Alain Vigneault as well as assistants Rick Bowness and Newell Brown, the team announced."We have made the very difficult decision to relieve Alain Vigneault, Rick Bowness and Newell Brown of their coaching duties today," Canucks ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702888/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:33:09 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214702888/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Photo credit: Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin ranked No. 8 with an annual salary of $6.67 million. (Getty) The NFL dominated Forbes' list of the highest-paid coaches in American sports in a report released Wednesday. Eight of the top 10 call the shots of football teams, including Giants coach Tom Coughlin at No. 8. The other two on the list are from the NBA. Here's the full top ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701499/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:44:14 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701499/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Canucks fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday after seven seasons. Vigneault, the Canucks' all-time leader in coaching wins, led the club to six Northwest Division titles, two Presidents' Trophy titles and an appearance in the 2011 Stanley Cup final.But Vancouver was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in the past two seasons, including getting swept by ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701541/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:42:29 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701541/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 CLEVELAND -- Indians manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two. He's going back to Boston. For the first time as an opposing manager, Francona will walk into famed Fenway Park to face the Red Sox, the team he led to two World Series titles during eight seasons. Francona, who was let go after the Red Sox collapsed in 2011, said he hasn't given ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701580/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:42:27 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701580/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Nolan Arenado added an RBI double as the Rockies caught Arizona in the standings. The Diamondbacks entered the day tied with San Francisco for first in the NL West.De La Rosa (6-3) kept up his mastery against Arizona at Coors Field, improving to 8-0 with a 1.38 ERA. He struck out five and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701579/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:42:25 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701579/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 J.B. Bickerstaff joined Kevin McHale’s Rockets coaching staff in 2011. (Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) The Suns have received permission from Houston to interview assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff for their head coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. Bickerstaff, 34, has become a popular commodity among the NBA’s coaching ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701120/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:40:17 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701120/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Washington Nationals for the first time in almost five years. Sandoval has gone 12 for 28 with two home runs and six RBIs in his last eight meetings with Washington, getting two hits in each of the past three. The third baseman did the Nationals in Tuesday, overcoming flu-like symptoms to connect for a two-run walkoff homer in a 4-2, 10-inning win. He was also 2 for 5 a day earlier but ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701505/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:40:16 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701505/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Could Dirk Nowitzki and Chris Paul be the next duo in the West? The Mavs will trade their 13th pick to make it happen. (Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty Images) The NBA Draft is still more than a month away and free agency doesn’t begin until July, but the Dallas Mavericks are wasting no time in the offseason to return to title contention next year with an aging leader in Dirk Nowitzki, who turns ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700978/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:40:15 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700978/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jaime Garcia is likely to be out for the rest of the season. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) After battling shoulder troubles for the better part of a full year --a span during which he pitched effectively but required three separate trips to the disabled list ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701450/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:40:15 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701450/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 an exemption to play in the Memorial next week .Guan overcame 8-to-1 odds to make the Masters cut before finishing 12 over. The youngest player in Masters history, he earned admiration in China and across the world, ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701539/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:04 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701539/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tony Parker has been battling a nagging left calf injury this postseason and will have a precautionary MRI Thursday to make sure the healing is progressing properly, according to the Associated Press.He's not expected to miss any playing time. Parker says the MRI is "just to make sure" his recovery is on the right track, according to AP. The injury bothered Parker in the final two ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701581/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:24:46 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701581/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chris Paul didn't believe his coach was the right leader on the sidelines to help bring them a championship. Despite two very successful regular seasons since Paul and Del Negro teamed up directing the team on the court and on the sidelines, the Clippers have flamed out earlier than a superstar would like when hoping to compete for an NBA ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701582/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:24:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214701582/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 PARIS - Seventh-ranked Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of the upcoming French Open because of a respiratory virus. Del Potro said in a statement Wednesday that he has not fully recovered and not fit to play. American players Brian Baker and Mardy Fish have also pulled out. Baker has not recovered from a right knee operation and Fish is unfit because of heart problems. They ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700122/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:54 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700122/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mets' Ike Davis was as bad in the field as he typically is at the plate Wednesday in a loss to the Reds. Ike Davis has found another piece of equipment that doesn't function quite properly for him: His glove.The slumping first baseman can donate his bats to charity for all the good they have done this season, but on Wednesday the piece of leather on his right hand had as much say in ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700174/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:44:57 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700174/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl tight end will be able to hit the "play" button again is anybody's guess.Miller included.While allowing there's "a chance" his surgically repaired right knee could be ready before the season opener against Tennessee on Sept. 8, Miller thinks it's too early to project just when he'll slip on his No. 83 jersey and return to his ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700175/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:10 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700175/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The 2013 draft is almost upon us, and we thought it would be a good time to take a step back and look at what each organization ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700176/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:10 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700176/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Wolf was making his first big league appearance since Oct. 1, 2010, as a reliever with Oakland. He retired the first nine hitters and gave up one run with three strikeouts and two walks in five ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700179/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:09 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700179/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Wednesday. Mattingly, in the third and final year of his contract, discussed his club's lack of mental toughness and said he wanted a balanced team that has grit and fight. He benched Ethier for the third time in six games and said he was "putting out my lineup that I feel is going to be the most competitive and going to compete the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700177/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:08 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700177/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jaime Garcia needs season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to multiple media reports. Garcia was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with what the Cardinals initially diagnosed as a shoulder strain. But a team official confirmed Wednesday to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Garcia will undergo the season-ending procedure, which will be performed ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700178/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:08 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700178/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jay Bruce .Still, the Reds regrouped and won for the 10th time in 12 games. They finished a 7-2 trip against the bottom three teams in the NL East, moving a season-best 11 games over .500 at 29-18.Harvey appeared headed for his first defeat of the season before the Mets rallied in the seventh. But they fell to 2-11 in their last 13 home ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700180/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:08 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700180/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 In USA TODAY's Innovators and Icons series, Billie Jean King discusses the future of tennis, being outed and what it means for gay athletes now that Jason Collins and Brittney Griner have come ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700165/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:30 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700165/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 We asked yesterday about the fate of Alain Vigneault , and found out today — the Vancouver Canucks have dismissed Vigneault, along with assistants Rick Bowness and Newell ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700181/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700181/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Geno Smith is now a member of Roc Nation, but he insists it’s not a sign of looking for the biggest splash. The Jets rookie quarterback said ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700182/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:38 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700182/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Geno Smith signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports agency on Wednesday. (Al Pereira/Getty Images) New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith chose Jay-Z’s newly launched Roc Nation Sports agency on ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700146/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:07 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700146/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Dodgers . Milwaukee (18-26) earned a rare win Tuesday, 5-2 over the Dodgers to give them four victories in 19 games. The Brewers, who had lost seven of eight at home, last won two straight April 29 and 30. Peralta's brief history suggests there's a good chance that drought could continue Tuesday. He's surrendered 11 runs in 11 innings over his last two starts - ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700132/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:02 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700132/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Mets with a 7-4 victory Wednesday. Joey Votto homered and Zack Cozart had a career-high four hits, all off Matt Harvey, in a game that featured a little bit of everything -- including a testy exchange in the dugout between Cincinnati starter Mat Latos and teammate Jay Bruce. Still, the Reds regrouped and won for the 10th time in 12 games. They finished a 7-2 trip against the bottom three ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700183/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:29 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700183/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 away from Oregon in January, the hope was he would breathe life into an offense that had grown stale under coach Andy Reid.In general terms, "up-tempo" is one way to describe what Kelly preaches. And the results -- points by the bushels -- would go a long way in making the Eagles relevant again in the NFC East. But not everybody is convinced the resounding success Kelly enjoyed in ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700185/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:27 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700185/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 on Wednesday. Mattingly, in the third and final year of his contract, discussed his club's lack of mental toughness and said he wanted a balanced team that has grit and fight. He benched Ethier for the third time in six games and said he was "putting out my lineup that I feel is going to be the most competitive and going to compete the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700186/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:26 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214700186/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski coaches his team during their NCAA men's basketball game against Michigan State in New York November 15, 2011. (MIKE ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698752/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:39:09 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698752/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Corey Pavin will chase his third victory at the Crowne Plaza Invitational this week in what will be his 30th consecutive appearance.The 53-year-old American is a Champions Tour regular but is yet to win his first senior major and has decided to miss the Senior PGA Championship this week, instead deciding to play on one of his favourite courses in Fort Worth, ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698781/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:37:24 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698781/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 PHILADELPHIA -- Could it be Tebow Time in the Arena Football League? Philadelphia Soul part owner Ron Jaworski said on Wednesday he was serious about his offer to ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698804/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:56 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698804/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Paul MacLean he couldn't play hockey anymore and that he would have to do something else, he had played in 719 NHL games and scored 324 goals and collected 673 points.More than a respectable NHL career by any standards.But when it was over, MacLean felt that no one had ever really asked him to do anything more than just put the puck in the net. He wasn't complaining, but, at the same ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698782/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:56 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698782/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Michael Crabtree has undergone surgery for a torn Achillies, a league source confirmed to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen. Doctors believed Tuesday night that Crabtree's torn Achilles would sideline him six months, league sources told ESPN. While a torn Achilles usually was considered a season-ending injury, ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698758/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:55 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698758/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Minnesota Twins with an 8-3 rout on Wednesday.The Braves stretched their winning streak to six games with a second straight series sweep, making things easy for ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698805/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:53 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698805/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Andy Lyons/Getty Images I don't know if this is a bad NBA draft or just a mediocre one that's been overly maligned, but I'm certain that it's an easy one for GMs to botch. There are no locks for stardom and only a few for starter-dom. There will be a few shrewd picks and far more flops, and no one will know on draft night which is which. Kentucky center Nerlens Noel is ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698760/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:20:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698760/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 If Michael Crabtree undergoes season-ending surgery, his absence will leave a serious dent in the 49ers offense. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Can the balance of power within an entire division change hands during May workouts? Possibly, at least in the case of the NFC West, depending on how the San Francisco 49ers respond to the torn ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698422/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:20:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698422/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Angels ' rotation after his appearance in Arizona on Wednesday, but manager Mike Scioscia did not rule it out. "It's possible," Scioscia said. Weaver is scheduled to pitch in extended spring training action on Wednesday. ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698765/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:20:39 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698765/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Evan Gattis is making his own contributions. The Braves may opt to put Gattis in the lineup as they try to sweep their second consecutive series against a last-place opponent Wednesday, when they face the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698764/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:20:39 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698764/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Minnesota Twins 8-3 on Wednesday. The Braves stretched their winning streak to six games and made things easy for Paul Maholm (6-4), who allowed an unearned run in 7 1/3 innings. With the Braves already leading 4-0, Gattis struck again less than 24 hours after his two-out, pinch-homer in the ninth allowed the Braves to pull out a 5-4 win over the Twins in extra ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698806/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:39 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698806/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton will earn an estimated $8 million in 2013, making him the highest earner in pro or college sports, according ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698807/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:37 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698807/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tony Parker has been battling a nagging left calf injury this postseason and will have a precautionary MRI Thursday to make sure the healing is progressing properly, according to the Associated Press.He's not expected to miss any playing time. Parker says the MRI is "just to make sure" his recovery is on the right track, according to AP. The injury bothered Parker in the final two ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698808/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:35 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698808/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 spring training , we would rather try to get rid of this, so we're going to bump him a start."On the season, Lohse has pitched to a 3.76 ERA, 107 ERA+, 1.27 WHIP and 3.70 K/BB ratio across nine starts. Last year, with the Cardinals, Lohse finished seventh in the NL Cy Young balloting.Lohse had been scheduled to take the mound on Saturday against the Pirates, but ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698809/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:34 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214698809/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike D'Antoni. Gee, Phil. Tell us how you really feel.Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson said Wednesday that he "laughed" when he was told former Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni was hired to coach the Lakers over him in the fall. Jackson and Lakers brass, including GM Mitch Kupchak met in November to talk about Jackson returning to coach in Los Angeles. Before Jackson was ever ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697331/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:23:22 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697331/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Victor Cruz did not participate in the voluntary practice as he continues to try to work out a long-term extension with the team. But coach Tom Coughlin wasn't thrilled to see his other star ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697334/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:48 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697334/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon on Tuesday, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Crabtree is undergoing additional tests to confirm the injury, the sources said. USA Today Sports, citing a person informed of the injury, is reporting that Crabree tore his Achilles. While a torn Achilles usually was considered a season-ending injury, ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697294/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:47 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697294/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Andy Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries. Sutton played in 676 NHL games, most recently with Edmonton in 2011-12. He also suited up for San Jose, Minnesota, Atlanta, ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697317/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:47 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697317/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Bryce Harper 's defensive positioning on Tuesday, saying that the star right fielder should have been in a better position to make a game-saving catch against ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697333/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697333/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 "The Dallas Buyers Club," starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto and Steve Zahn, was sold for distribution by the Truth Entertainment production company to Focus Features last month. The film still does not have an official release date. Dunn's close friend Joe Newcomb is a co-founder of Texas-based Truth Entertainment, while the White Sox part-time first ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697332/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697332/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tony Parker will undergo a ';precautionary'; MRI on Thursday. (Joe Murphy/Getty Images) San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker will undergo a ';precautionary'; MRI on his calf on Thursday, according to a tweet Wednesday afternoon from Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express-News. According to ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697310/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:22 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697310/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Segar/Reuters Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will be returning as the head coach of USA Basketball for the 2016 Olympics, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. A formal announcement is expected in the next 48 hours. Krzyzewski led Team USA to gold medals in both the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics. He had maintained for months that he ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697337/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:21 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697337/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Mets at Citi Field. The Reds have not lost a series in New York since 2009 and have won 10 of the last 13 overall between the teams. On Wednesday, however, the spotlight will be on Harvey (5-0, 1.55 ERA), who is third in the majors in ERA and seventh with 68 strikeouts. He survived a shaky first inning Friday against ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697299/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:20 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697299/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Super Bowl play that could have brought a sixth championship to San Francisco, will almost certainly get no such opportunity this season. The former first-round pick suffered a torn Achilles tendon during OTAs Tuesday, according ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697338/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:35 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697338/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jakub Voracek was in a car accident near his home in Kladno, Czech Republic, on Wednesday morning, leaving his Ferrari totaled.Fortunately for Voracek, he was OK. The ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697339/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:32 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697339/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 announced the news on its website ."It really all came down to who he was most comfortable with," former NFL player John Thornton, who has been advising Smith through the process, told CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora. "I was in those meetings and Jay-Z connected with him on many ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697341/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:30 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697341/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Alabama in Tuscaloosa last season not only boosted Johnny Manziel's Heisman chances, it gave SEC fans another conference rivalry to circle on the calendar every year.CBS announced Wednesday that the first SEC Game of the Week will be Alabama's visit to face Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station on Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m. ET. The rematch of last year's upset is the first of ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697340/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:29 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697340/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Will Yeguete underwwent an arthroscopic debridement on his right knee this morning. Recovery projected ~4 months.- Gator M-Basketball ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697342/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:27 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214697342/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Matt Harvey is on the mound, which means the Mets have a better chance of winning than most days. He'll be taking on the Reds and starting pitcher Mat Latos.. Harvey is looking to go 6-0, while the Mets are trying to avoid a three-game ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695844/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:10:18 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695844/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.Krzyzewski will try to lead the Americans to a third straight gold medal, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. Originally expected to step down, Krzyzewski will hold a press conference to confirm his return Thursday at Duke, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695632/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:52 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695632/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The first coach of the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals is credited with numerous innovations that made coaching the profession it is today. Brown's influence on the sport is still felt decades after he last ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695845/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:58:31 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695845/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695846/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:58:30 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695846/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. The 6-foot-5 small forward from Wesleyan Christian Academy picked the Tar Heels over Indiana after also seriously considering Louisville, Duke and Georgetown. "I really knew on Monday but I had a good feeling on [last] Thursday that I was going to be a Tar Heel," Pinson said. A key member of Wesleyan's state championship team, Pinson ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695848/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:58:29 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695848/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kyle Lohse will miss his next start due to soreness and irritation in his elbow, manager Ron Roenicke said Wednesday. Lohse has experienced discomfort in his elbow over his last several starts, but the Brewers expect that the right-hander will return to the rotation after missing Saturday's game against ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695849/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:58:29 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695849/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Also advancing was No. 3 seed Juan Monaco DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) -- Top-seeded Janko Tipsarevic lost in the second round of the Power Horse Cup on Wednesday, falling 7-6 (7-1), 6-1 to Argentine qualifier Guido Pella.It is the biggest career win for the 101st-ranked Pella, knocking out the 10th-ranked Serb to reach the ATP World Tour quarterfinals for the first time.Pella will play ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695833/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:43 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695833/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 VICENZA, Italy (AP) -- Giovanni Visconti won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday to claim another solo victory, while Vincenzo Nibali maintained his grip on the overall lead. Visconti, who also ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695816/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:40 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695816/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 was easier to learn than the one he was in at Florida State and he’s picking it up quickly as a result. If that’s the case, it’s the one thing Manuel can rest easy about when it comes to his transition to the NFL. Bills offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett didn’t address that claim directly on Tuesday when he spoke to reporters, but he did make it clear that he thinks ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695850/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:55 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695850/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sergio Garcia played the fried-chicken card in his spat with Tiger Woods, which is never a good idea. Sergio, listen: You don't bring up fried chicken in a spat with a man who has dark skin. For future reference, don't mention watermelon, either. Also, while we're at it, remember the First Rule of Using Hitler To Make a Point, which is: Never use Hitler to make a point. You're ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695797/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:24 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695797/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Brian Urlacher had 1,779 tackles, 41.5 sacks and 22 interceptions in 13 seasons. (Paul Sancya/AP) Brian Urlacher could have coaxed another year or two out of a body that was breaking down rapidly. He could have signed with a team hunting for middle linebacker help, like Minnesota or Denver. Instead, the 2000 Defensive Rookie of the Year, 2005 Defensive Player of the Year and eight-time Pro ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695798/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:23 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695798/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jaime Garcia reportedly needs surgery on his throwing shoulder. (Jeff Curry/Getty Images) St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia will have season-ending surgery on his injured throwing ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695740/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:21 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695740/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Stewart, some recent articles have suggested a split from the NCAA could be closer than ever for the major conferences. A variety of reasons are typically provided, from arbitrary rulings and uneven punishments to massive TV contracts and a ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695853/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:20 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695853/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 While fellow super sophomore Mike Trout was becoming the youngest player in American League history to hit for the cycle in Anaheim, up the California coast last night in San Francisco, Bryce Harper was having a much different evening. The 20-year-old star helped cost his team the game, was partially blamed for it by his own closer and may have betrayed his own pronouncements that he was just ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695805/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:19 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695805/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 offered this glimpse into the team's future: "I can assure our fans ... it's going to be very uncomfortable for the next few weeks and months at Valley Ranch."The implication: There were going to be changes, and the Cowboys would be better for it. A couple things that didn't change, however: ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695857/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:50 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695857/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jaime Garcia will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, sources close to the situation told CBSSports.comDr. James Andrews recommended the surgery, confirming the original diagnosis of a small tear in his labrum. He is said to have what was described as a "30-40" percent tear, requiring surgery. The Cardinals' team doctor will perform the operation.Garcia, 26, is expected to ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695858/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:50 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695858/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Toledo is looking into adding beer and wine to the concession menu at the Glass Bowl in 2013, according to athletic director Mike O'Brien.O'Brien confirmed Wednesday that a formal proposal to sell alcohol during football and basketball games is underway. If approved, Toledo would first offer beer and wine Sept. 14 at the home opener against Eastern Washington."The institution has ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695855/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:48 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695855/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 When we spoke with Theo Pinson in late April, he said he wanted to trim his list soon. And then suddenly last Saturday, reports surfaced that Pinson was cutting his list to five -- and ready to make a decision.That decision came on Wednesday afternoon: Pinson is headed ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695854/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:47 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214695854/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Former Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher has announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league.The 34-year-old, who spent his whole professional career Bears after being drafted by them in 2000, was a stalwart of the Chicago defence and has been tipped to enter the Hall of Fame. He became a free agent at the end of last season after being unable to agree a new ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694121/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:47 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694121/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Morristown, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Jets running back Mike Goodson pleaded not guilty to all drug and weapons charges during his arraignment Wednesday at Morris County Superior ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214693736/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:45:05 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214693736/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Goodson pleaded not guilty to the drugs and weapons charges against him at his arraignment in Morris County Superior Court in Morristown, N.J. on Wednesday ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694145/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:55 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694145/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 USA Today Sports that he apologized to his fellow NFL owners Tuesday for any damage caused to the league's reputation due to the FBI investigation into his Pilot Flying J ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694144/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:55 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694144/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 enroll early to get a head start on the competition, but here are five players from the Class of 2013, in alphabetical order, who are enrolling now and will be make their presence felt in the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694143/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:55 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694143/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak called Phil Jackson to tell him the Lakers were hiring Mike D'Antoni instead of him as coach, he responded the only way he knew how. "I laughed," Jackson told ESPN's "Mike & Mike in the Morning" show Wednesday. "It was humorous to me when Mitch said that we think that Mike is a better coach for this group of ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694146/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:53 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694146/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mike Trout’s cycle benefit from a blown call at first base? Here’s a slowed-down replay from MLB.com showing him racing Mariners pitcher Aaron Harang to the bag in the third inning. After receiving the underhanded toss from Dustin Ackley, Harang looks as though he beat Trout by a split second thanks to some fancy footwork. First base umpireVic Carapazza didn’t see it that ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694106/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:43 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694106/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The players who hit for the cycle or throw a no-hitter don't always make sense — Arizona's Aaron Hill, a fine player but nobody’s idea of a superstar, hit for the cycle twice in a fortnight last year, for example, and the otherwise-forgettable Philip Humber and Dallas Braden have thrown perfect games — but a cycle from Mike Trout comes with a whiff of ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694105/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:41 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694105/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Spurs defeated the Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime to win Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. San Antonio now holds a 2-0 series lead. Game 3 is set for Saturday in ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694117/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:41 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694117/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 While fellow super sophomore Mike Trout was becoming the youngest player in American League history to hit for the cycle in Anaheim, up the California coast last night in San Francisco, Bryce Harper was having a much different evening. The 20-year-old star helped cost his team the game, was partially blamed for it by his own closer and may have betrayed his own pronouncements that he was just ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694100/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:41 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694100/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats announced on Tuesday that they have submitted paperwork to change their team nickname to the Hornets, which became available at the end of the regular season following the announcement that the New Orleans Hornets, who relocated from Charlotte in 2002, would play next year as the New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA, of course, is home to the Utah Jazz, who declined to ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694104/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:39 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694104/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Matt Kemp pledged to donate $1,000 to relief for every home run he hit. Kemp, mostly on social media, encountered some strident and -- to me -- childish criticism for his gesture. Kemp then announced plans to go far beyond that initial pledge.Here's the statement Kemp sent to former major-leaguer Chris ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694148/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:27 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694148/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Trevor Plouffe has been placed on the specialized seven-day disabled list for players suffering concussions.Plouffe sustained a head injury in the 10th inning of Tuesday night's eventual loss to the Braves. In trying to break up a potential double play, Plouffe collided with the knee of Braves second ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694150/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:26 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694150/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mario Chalmers , is being sued by his former business partner for allegedly stealing property from and illegally competing against their jointly operated sports agency.The lawsuit, filed Monday in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, seeks nearly $65,000 in damages, plus unspecified punitive damages to be determined at trial.The elder Chalmers is being sued by David Sugarman, who jointly operated the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694149/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:25:26 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694149/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTA ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694092/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:13:11 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214694092/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 More Podcasts » Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston. He said all "[options] are on the table." "As I have said before, I think the structure of the season is something that we ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692595/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:31:56 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692595/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Roger Goodell confirmed Tuesday at the NFL's spring meetings in Boston that the draft will be moved to May in 2014, sometime between the 8th and 17th of the month. He said the change was needed next year because the venue, Radio City Music Hall, is hosting an Easter show in April. "At this late stage for us to do it the right way, we don't see having any choice but to move the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692548/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:31:56 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692548/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Buster Olney blogs about Mike Trout becoming the youngest AL player to hit for the cycle and says that we could be looking at a battle between Miguel Cabrera and Trout for the AL ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692596/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:31:53 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692596/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kevin Love and Flip Saunders shared lunch yesterday, as both were headed to the NBA Draft lottery that night. They talk about the same issues that dominate their bi-daily conversations - leadership, expectations, workouts and, as Saunders put it, "more than anything, just about the vision that we have and how we feel we've got to get there to reach that vision." For the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692597/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:30:23 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692597/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Dwight Howard expressed frustration with coach Mike D'Antoni to GM Mitch Kupchak. Which isn't hard to believe if you watched the Lakers at all this year. But ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692598/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:30:16 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692598/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Urlacher tweeted , before delving into his actual retirement announcement. "After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire," Urlacher said in the statement. "Although I could continue playing, I'm not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that's up to my standards. "When considering this, along ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692599/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:30:10 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692599/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The list of veteran starting quarterbacks in the NFL who are younger than Weeden includes Aaron Rodgers, Alex Smith Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Matthew Stafford and several other guys who have been around the block. Weeden, who turns 30 in October, does not have much of a window to prove that he can be the Browns’ QB of the future — because his is a future with limited seasons left. The ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692600/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:38 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692600/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cornell University wrestling star Kyle Dake is a four-time NCAA national champion in four different weight classes, and a four-time Academic All-American. His on and off the mat success earned him the title of 2013 College Athlete of the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692549/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:37 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692549/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Brian Urlacher retired from the NFL on Wednesday. (Tom Dahlin/Getty Images) Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement from football after 13 seasons in the NFL. ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692550/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:37 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692550/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) -- Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate. "I want to send an unreserved apology. I did not want to offend anyone," Garcia said Wednesday. "My answer was totally stupid and out of place." Garcia ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692552/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:36 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692552/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Outfielder Bryce Harper failed to make a crucial catch in Washington’s loss to San Francisco on Tuesday night. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Sport) Nationals closer Rafael Soriano blamed outfielder Bryce Harper for being out of position on a game-tying triple that sent Washington’s game Tuesday against San Francisco to extra ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692551/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:35 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692551/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 And with this latest draft selection, the Cavs will likely select Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel in a move that will begin their defensive improvement in earnest. Cleveland struggled mightily to guard its opponents in each of the last three seasons under Byron Scott, during which the Cavs never escaped the bottom five in defensive efficiency. Scott’s dismissal and Mike Brown’s ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692014/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:34 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692014/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Andy Lyons/Getty Images NEW YORK -- Saddle up, everyone. This is going to be a wildly unpredictable draft. Though reports about this crop's weakness are premature -- it is impossible to know just how good or bad a draft is until years after it's completed -- two things are clear: There is no can't-miss superstar at the top (Kansas' Ben McLemore has the most ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692601/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:34 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692601/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 We will serve fried chicken ."Garcia later apologized for the comment, saying it was not meant to be racist.Woods and Garcia have been embroiled in a public feud since The Players Championship earlier this month, ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692603/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:12:53 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692603/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Golden State Warriors for Anfernee Hardaway and three future first-round picks. Cavaliers GM Chris Grant is open to the idea of trading this year's No. 1 pick, ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692602/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:12:52 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692602/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Memphis transfer Antonio Barton told CBSSports.com early Wednesday that he'll announce on Sunday where he'll play his final year of college basketball next season. He said he'll pick between Kansas State, Maryland, Tennessee and Texas ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692604/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:12:48 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214692604/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Sergio Garcia has said he would like to speak to Tiger Woods to apologise for his remarks made about the world No 1 American on the eve of this week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.It is no secret that Garcia and Woods are not friends, with the relationship taking a further dive during the recent Players Championship at Sawgrass in Florida. While attending Tuesday's European Tour ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690843/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:55 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690843/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Darrelle Revis has clearance to make cuts and change directions on his surgically repaired knee. "I feel very confident," Revis told the NFL Network in the newest episode of "Health of the Game: Project Revis," which is chronicling his rehab from surgery. "If Todd [Toriscelli, the Bucs' director of sports medicine and performance] tells me to cut, I am cutting. I am ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690882/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:19:08 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690882/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Troy Polamalu said he changed up his offseason rehab and training routine this year to try to ensure that his bothersome calf won't keep him off the field in ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690881/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:19:07 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690881/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Washington Nationals 4-2 on Tuesday night. "You have to give 100 percent no matter what. It's your job to fight," said Sandoval, who was so dehydrated he had to receive intravenous fluids before the game. Saddled with flu-like symptoms all week, Sandoval flipped his bat and shifted into a slow trot as soon as he sent the changeup ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690884/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:19:06 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690884/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Multiple sources have told ESPN.com's Chad Ford the Mavs are likely to shop the pick in hopes of creating the cap space necessary to make a run at Dwight Howard in free ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690883/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:19:05 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690883/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LONDON (AP) -- Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.Rogge told The Associated Press that sports leaders who attended a summit at IOC headquarters in Switzerland concluded that better testing -- rather than more tests -- is the best way ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690826/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:52 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690826/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 nttGutsy win by the Sens there in Game 2, have to give them alot of credit. Pens played a great road game and I expect the same from them tonight; though I would like to I guess ';call out'; one person to have a game tonight for the Pens; James Neal, let’s go ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690885/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:15 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690885/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Draft Lottery took place on Tuesday night and the Cleveland Cavaliers snuck into the No. 1 position, the Charlotte Bobcats (soon to be Hornets) got bumped down to No. 4, and the Washington Wizards made a big leap up to the No. 3 pick. Here’s our latest Mock Draft along with the order we’ll see them picking on June ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690886/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:12 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690886/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 After Game 1 the Grizzlies wanted to slow down the Spurs pick-and-roll, they wanted to cut Tony Parker off at the point of attack. Well, they tried. But not much is going to was going to shut down Parker on a night he was playing like the mid-season guy everyone thought should be in the MVP conversation. For a second game in a row he sliced and diced the Grizzlies defense, this time to the tune ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690887/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:11 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690887/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 AP Plenty of skeptics believe that the league’s intent to alter its calendar, moving the draft from April to May and the Scouting Combine from February to March, arises not from a desire to expand the league’s footprint during the offseason but to lay the foundation for an expansion of the season. On Tuesday, Commissioner Roger Goodell gave credence to those concerns by once again ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690888/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:10 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690888/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Western Conference semifinal between the L.A.Kings and San Jose Sharks is now tied. The Sharks grabbed a 2-0 lead and then held on to beat the Kings by ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690889/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:09 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690889/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Reuters At first blush, it looks like an unequivocal commitment. Like so often when it comes to the Los Angeles leverage game, however, careful inspection of the words suggests that the door is open — even if only a little bit. Chargers owner Dean Spanos, speaking to Albert Breer of NFL.com at the quarterly ownership meetings in Boston, explained that the Chargers want to remain in San ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690890/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:09 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690890/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jake Locker at the sessions. Locker has spent the offseason recovering from shoulder surgery after suffering multiple dislocations of his left, non-throwing shoulder during the 2012 season and says that he has healed up enough that he expects to have no limitations when he joins his teammates on the field next week. While Locker stopped short of the rave reviews about his physical condition that ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690892/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:07 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690892/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Dez Bryant had a breakout season in 2012. After two years of inconsistent performances and injuries, Bryant played in all 16 games for the Cowboys and turned in 92 catches for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns. Those were the kind of numbers that the team hoped to see when they took Bryant in the first round of the 2010 draft and numbers they likely worried about seeing after a chaotic offseason that ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690891/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:07 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690891/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 giving each other money -- yesterday's NFL owners meeting also included an apology. According to Jarrett Bell of USA Today, new Browns owner Jimmy Haslam offered an explanation to his business partners about the recent federal investigation of his trucking business, and told them about steps he was taking to fix the problem. ';I thought it was important,'; Haslam said. ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690893/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:06 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690893/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Andy Lyons/Getty Images NEW YORK -- Saddle up, everyone. This is going to be a wildly unpredictable draft. Though reports about this crop's weakness are premature -- it is impossible to know just how good or bad a draft is until years after it's completed -- two things are clear: There is no can't-miss superstar at the top (Kansas' Ben McLemore has the most ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690828/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:16:27 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690828/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will drive the pace car in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.In a release, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced the Harbaugh will be behind the wheel of the brand new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car to lead 33 racers around the track.Prior to his coaching days, Harbaugh was quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts for four ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690830/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:10:17 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690830/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jets quarterback situation. If this sounds familiar it should -- despite having last played for the team in 1976, Namath has been outspoken on countless Jets-related issues over the years, most notably having to do with the position he played: quarterback.The Hall of Famer, ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690894/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:45 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214690894/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BALTIMORE - Curtis Granderson has adapted pretty well to the corner outfield positions after being shifted from center.Comfort at the plate, however, has been more elusive."The swing is getting there," Granderson said before going hitless in four at-bats Tuesday night in the Yankees’ 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards. "No matter what, you’re going to ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214689302/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:13:04 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214689302/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jake Locker believes the best way to be a leader is by doing, not talking. It's why the Titans quarterback worked so hard on his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery to be ready for the team's offseason program. So when the Titans start their organized team activities next week, Locker will be ready to throw without limitations. It's just as he expected when he had surgery ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214689303/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:01:28 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214689303/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Stunned Cavs open to dealing top pick Cleveland hasn't won a whole lot lately, which is how it wound up with Tuesday's win in the lottery in the first place. When the Cavaliers learned they would have the No. 1 pick for the second time in two years thanks to a lucky lottery draw, it was mostly disbelief. ... An already-young roster paired with what is generally considered to be a ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214688834/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:58:53 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214688834/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Charles Woodson has finally found a new team for the season, well, an old team after agreeing a return to the Oakland Raiders where his career began.The 36-year-old safety was one of the biggest names in free agency after leaving the Green Bay Packers, but he has struggled to find a suitable team. Woodson only made a single visit to the San Francisco 49ers whilst looking for a new team, until he ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214687840/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:04:48 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214687840/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 07:06 AM ET 05.22 | Broadway Joe is at it again. Joe Namath calls Gang Green's prized rookie QB Geno Smith a "sensational athlete" with "good size." And Namath also thinks drafting Smith was unnecessary. "No, I don't think they needed a quarterback," Namath said at the United Way's 20th annual Gridiron Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel on Tuesday. ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214687805/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:48:01 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214687805/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The NFL will hold its annual draft in May next year. (Chris Chambers/Getty Images) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that the league will hold its annual draft in May next year and that in following years it could be held outside of New York City because of scheduling conflicts. The Draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan in May 2014. After that, the league says it has ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214687804/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:48:00 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214687804/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tim Clark has said that he is among "a fair number" of players taking legal advice over the ban on anchored putters.The R&A and USGA confirmed on Tuesday that the ban will come into effect from January 1, 2016, with Rule 14-1b approved after consideration of comments and suggestions made during the 90-day consultation process. Legal action from players who use anchored putters has ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214686435/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:55:44 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214686435/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Most conference commissioners and university presidents claim the College Football Playoff, beginning after the 2014 regular season, does not plan to increase beyond four teams. But there is one conference commissioner who has strayed from "the script."Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson joined SiriusXM College Sports Nation to discuss the College Football Playoff, and explained ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214684490/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 04:09:19 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214684490/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Baylor ."It's a done deal, and I'm reporting June 3,'' he said in the report. "Baylor was my best option. It's close to home. It's a good program. (Boise St. coach Chris Petersen) really helped me to [decide] where I wanted to go. Things just didn't work out up there.''Ukwuachu ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214684491/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 04:09:18 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214684491/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 World No 2 Rory McIlroy has played down the on-going row between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia.Woods and Garcia had a public fall out at the Players' Championship when the Spaniard accused the world No 1 of gamesmanship during the third round. Garcia said at the time that the pair "don't like each other", while he escalated the dispute by claiming Woods is "not the ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683489/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:34:11 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683489/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Rangers already were facing a problem of depth - the Bruins have it and they lack it.Things didn’t get any better in Tuesday night’s 2-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal at the Garden, dropping the Rangers into a 3-0 series hole and to the brink of elimination.With just under seven minutes remaining in the second period, defenseman Anton Stralman ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683490/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:27 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683490/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 HARDBALL The most humble of stars, Mariano Rivera is suddenly an attention magnet. Such is his skill and likability quotient that he is being cheered across the baseball landscape, not just in The Bronx. Fittingly, the greatest closer is ending in style.But between his farewell tour and continued on-mound brilliance, Rivera actually has kept attention from his chorus. The Yankees setup crew - ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683491/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:27 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683491/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SAN ANTONIO- Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio’s first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Grizzlies 93-89 last night and take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.Duncan opened the extra period with a layup, and then made a tiebreaking ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683492/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:27 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683492/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Spurs defeated the Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime to win Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. San Antonio now holds a 2-0 series lead. Game 3 is set for Saturday in ... http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683206/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:17:33 -0400 http://www.mainemirror.com/index.php/sid/214683206/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56