ESPN: Saints to Cut Running Back Darren Sproles Stacy Revere/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The NFL can be a harsh business sometimes, and the New Orleans Saints are finding out first hand. According to ESPN, the team plans to cut running back Darren Sproles if they're unable to trade him.The 30-year-old Sproles has been one of hte most dynamic dual threat running backs in the entire NFL going back to his days wih the San Diego Chargers. But with the Saints' issues with the salary cap, Sproles was a necessary casualty.New Orleans has already parte
Cardinals Reward Matt Carpenter with Six-Year Extension Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have locked up a key member of their club as they've given a six-year extension with infielder Matt Carpenter.Carpenters deal is worth $52 million, according to ESPN.In only a short period of time, Carpenter has proven to be a dependable and consistent offensive threat for the Cardinals.The 28-year-year old Carpenter has been a full-time starter for just two seasons, but has improved across the board. In 2013, Carpenter hit .318 with 11 home
Scoreboard Roundup - 3/7/14 Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) -- NBA: Charlotte Bobcats 101 (29-33) - Cleveland Cavaliers 92 (24-39)Memphis Grizzlies 85 (35-26) - Chicago Bulls 77 (34-28)Toronto Raptors 99 (34-26) - Sacramento Kings 87 (22-40)New York Knicks 108 (23-40) - Utah Jazz 81 (21-41)Boston Celtics 91 (21-41) - Brooklyn Nets 84 (30-30)Minnesota Timberwolves 114 (31-30) - Detroit Pistons 101 (24-38)New Orleans Pelicans 112 (25-37) - Milwaukee Bucks 104 (12-49)NHL: New York Rangers 4 (34-26-4, 72 pts) -
Saints Cut Ties with WR Lance Moore Scott Boehm/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Add Lance Moore's name to the growing list of free agent wide receivers.The New Orleans Saints have released the veteran receiver in a cost-cutting move. Moore, 30, was due to make $3.8 million in salary and bonuses in 2014, including a $500,000 roster bonus due this month.By releasing him, the Saints will save at least $2.5 million against this year's salary cap. Moore has two years remaining on his current contract.Moore has been with the
ESPN: Knicks Reach out to Phil Jackson Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The rollercoaster season continues for the New York Knicks.According to ESPN, Knicks president and general manager Steve Mills met with legendary coach Phil Jackson about two weeks ago about the possibility of Jackson becoming the team's next head coach.Mike Woodson is still the head coach of the Knicks, but the team has struggled under him. They enter play Friday with a 22-40 record and currently sit 5 1/2 games out of the eighth and final
Kansas' Andrew Wiggins Already Looking to the NBA John Weast/Getty Images Sport(LAWRENCE, Kan.) -- While no one is quite sure whether or not top collegiate prospects Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid will declare for the 2014 NBA Draft, Kansas forward Andrew Wiggins sounds like he's getting ready to join the pros.Just a freshman, Wiggins is in line to be the number one pick in the upcoming June draft and has been a heavily-hyped player even before he committed to Kansas.With the regular season winding down, Wiggins is already reflecting on his time
Lebron James Not a Fan of Sleeved Jerseys James McIsaac/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The NBA use of sleeved jersey's this season has caused a variety of reactions around the basketball world, but Miami Heat forward Lebron James is not a fan of the NBA's latest venture."I'm not making excuses, but I'm not a big fan of the jerseys," James said after losing Thursday to the San Antonio Spurs. "Every time I shoot it feels like it's just pulling underneath my arm. I already don't have much room for error on my jump shot. It's definitely not a
Phillies' Cole Hamels Suffers Injury Setback Daniel Shirey/Getty Images(CLEARWATER, Fla.) -- At first the Philadelphia Phillies said they expected starting pitcher Cole Hamels to miss a limited portion of the regular season as he battled arm fatigue. As it turns out, Hamels status for the regular season is in question after suffering an injury setback."I believe I threw 35 pitches," Hamels said. "To my body it felt like a thousand."Hamels complained of biceps tendonitis back in November, and in spring training it became apparent that Hamel
(6) Villanova Fends Off Xavier to Win Big East Championship Joe Robbins/Getty Images(CINCINNATI) -- JayVaughn Pinkston scored eight of his 15 points in the final 3:20 to help No. 6 Villanova fend off Xavier 77-70 Thursday night, clinching its first outright Big East Championship in 32 years. Darrun Hilliard led Villanova (27-3, 15-2, Big East) with 19 points, while James Bell scored 12 and Ryan Arcidiacono added 11 in the Wildcats' 11th win in 12 games. Xavier (20-11, 10-8) was playing its first game without starting center Matt Stainbrook, who st
Red Wings Retire Nicklas Lidstrom's Jersey Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images(DETROIT) --The No. 5 will not be in circulation any longer with the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings retired defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom's No. 5 jersey into the rafters of Joe Louis Arena before the team's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche Thursday night. Lidstrom's No. 5 jersey joins Steve Yzerman's 19, Gordie Howe's 9, Ted Lindsay's 7, Alex Delvecchio's 10, Sid Abel's 12, and Terry Swachuk's 1, as the only numbers the Original Six team has retired. Lidstr
Stacy Revere/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The NFL can be a harsh business sometimes, and the New Orleans Saints are finding out first hand. According to ESPN, the team plans to cut running back Darren Sproles if they're unable to trade him.The 30-year-old Sproles has been one of hte most dynamic dual threat running backs in the entire NFL going back to his days wih the San Diego Chargers. But with the Saints' issues with the salary cap, Sproles was a necessary casualty.New Orleans has already parte
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have locked up a key member of their club as they've given a six-year extension with infielder Matt Carpenter.Carpenters deal is worth $52 million, according to ESPN.In only a short period of time, Carpenter has proven to be a dependable and consistent offensive threat for the Cardinals.The 28-year-year old Carpenter has been a full-time starter for just two seasons, but has improved across the board. In 2013, Carpenter hit .318 with 11 home
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) -- NBA: Charlotte Bobcats 101 (29-33) - Cleveland Cavaliers 92 (24-39)Memphis Grizzlies 85 (35-26) - Chicago Bulls 77 (34-28)Toronto Raptors 99 (34-26) - Sacramento Kings 87 (22-40)New York Knicks 108 (23-40) - Utah Jazz 81 (21-41)Boston Celtics 91 (21-41) - Brooklyn Nets 84 (30-30)Minnesota Timberwolves 114 (31-30) - Detroit Pistons 101 (24-38)New Orleans Pelicans 112 (25-37) - Milwaukee Bucks 104 (12-49)NHL: New York Rangers 4 (34-26-4, 72 pts) -
Scott Boehm/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Add Lance Moore's name to the growing list of free agent wide receivers.The New Orleans Saints have released the veteran receiver in a cost-cutting move. Moore, 30, was due to make $3.8 million in salary and bonuses in 2014, including a $500,000 roster bonus due this month.By releasing him, the Saints will save at least $2.5 million against this year's salary cap. Moore has two years remaining on his current contract.Moore has been with the
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The rollercoaster season continues for the New York Knicks.According to ESPN, Knicks president and general manager Steve Mills met with legendary coach Phil Jackson about two weeks ago about the possibility of Jackson becoming the team's next head coach.Mike Woodson is still the head coach of the Knicks, but the team has struggled under him. They enter play Friday with a 22-40 record and currently sit 5 1/2 games out of the eighth and final
John Weast/Getty Images Sport(LAWRENCE, Kan.) -- While no one is quite sure whether or not top collegiate prospects Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid will declare for the 2014 NBA Draft, Kansas forward Andrew Wiggins sounds like he's getting ready to join the pros.Just a freshman, Wiggins is in line to be the number one pick in the upcoming June draft and has been a heavily-hyped player even before he committed to Kansas.With the regular season winding down, Wiggins is already reflecting on his time
James McIsaac/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The NBA use of sleeved jersey's this season has caused a variety of reactions around the basketball world, but Miami Heat forward Lebron James is not a fan of the NBA's latest venture."I'm not making excuses, but I'm not a big fan of the jerseys," James said after losing Thursday to the San Antonio Spurs. "Every time I shoot it feels like it's just pulling underneath my arm. I already don't have much room for error on my jump shot. It's definitely not a
Daniel Shirey/Getty Images(CLEARWATER, Fla.) -- At first the Philadelphia Phillies said they expected starting pitcher Cole Hamels to miss a limited portion of the regular season as he battled arm fatigue. As it turns out, Hamels status for the regular season is in question after suffering an injury setback."I believe I threw 35 pitches," Hamels said. "To my body it felt like a thousand."Hamels complained of biceps tendonitis back in November, and in spring training it became apparent that Hamel
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(CINCINNATI) -- JayVaughn Pinkston scored eight of his 15 points in the final 3:20 to help No. 6 Villanova fend off Xavier 77-70 Thursday night, clinching its first outright Big East Championship in 32 years. Darrun Hilliard led Villanova (27-3, 15-2, Big East) with 19 points, while James Bell scored 12 and Ryan Arcidiacono added 11 in the Wildcats' 11th win in 12 games. Xavier (20-11, 10-8) was playing its first game without starting center Matt Stainbrook, who st
Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images(DETROIT) --The No. 5 will not be in circulation any longer with the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings retired defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom's No. 5 jersey into the rafters of Joe Louis Arena before the team's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche Thursday night. Lidstrom's No. 5 jersey joins Steve Yzerman's 19, Gordie Howe's 9, Ted Lindsay's 7, Alex Delvecchio's 10, Sid Abel's 12, and Terry Swachuk's 1, as the only numbers the Original Six team has retired. Lidstr
