Month: July 2014

Sep 16, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) arrives prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals PUP list includes Geno Atkins, Jermaine Gresham

Detroit Lions PUP list includes Ziggy Ansah, Golden Tate

Julianna Pena cleared to train, she says

Kevin Durant on the Thunder’s title hopes: ‘I feel like we’re close’

April 5, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) controls the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers power forward Pau Gasol (16) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Free Agency 2014: Marc Gasol didn’t recruit Pau Gasol to Memphis

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jusuf Nurkic (Bosnia-Herzegovina) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number sixteen overall pick to the Chicago Bulls in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Nuggets sign Jusuf Nurkic

Jun 17, 2014; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during Chicago Bears minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jay Cutler on Bears’ No. 2 quarterback competition: ‘It’s going to be interesting’

Coach Marc Trestman confirmed Jordan Palmer will enter camp as the Bears’ No. 2 quarterback

Dec 2, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; General view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet before the game against the New Orleans Saints at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks expected to sign Morrell Presley

Mar 20, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) celebrates his three-point basket with LeBron James (6) in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Free Agency 2014: Ray Allen leaning toward joining Cleveland Cavaliers

Apr 20, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) lays on ice after being injured during the second period against Montreal Canadiens in the game three of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Steven Stamkos says Tampa Bay Lightning can win Stanley Cup

Jun 17, 2014; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) carries the ball through tackling pads during minicamp at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Redskins may stray from zone-blocking scheme

Rangers trade Joakim Soria to Tigers for Jake Thompson, Corey Knebel

May 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) during organized team activities at the SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NFL rumors: Aldon Smith, Roger Goodell to meet about future soon

Dec 29, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) during the National Anthem before their game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders rumors: Maurice Jones-Drew expected to be starter

Feb 1, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Charles Tillman receives the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award at the 3rd NFL Honors at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bears’ Charles Tillman: ‘I’m just a salary cap number’

Mar 29, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. The Clippers defeated the Rockets 118-107. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Cuban: Mavericks used Rockets’ ‘logic’ to land Chandler Parsons

Dec 29, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Kyle Orton (18) prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Jerry Jones: Decision to cut Kyle Orton made after he indicated he wasn’t going to retire

May 31, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Giants running back Andre Williams signs autographs during the 2014 NFLPA Rookie Premiere at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Giants rookie RB Andre Williams: ‘I’m just looking to contribute any way that I can’

Nov 16, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson (14) during the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Amway Center. Dallas defeated Orlando 108-100. Mandatory Credit: Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks to sign Jameer Nelson

Jul 12, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joakim Soria (28) delivers a pitch to the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Trade: Detroit Tigers acquire Joakim Soria from Texas Rangers

Michael Bisping wants to fight ‘douche bag’ Luke Rockhold

Dec 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure (25) gets past Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Mikel Leshoure buried at No. 4 on Lions’ depth chart

Dec 29, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs with the ball to score a touchdown during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Vikings news: Cordarrelle Patterson will still return kickoffs

Daniel Cormier describes getting call for Jon Jones fight

Dec 15, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Ace Sanders (18) runs the ball past Buffalo Bills free safety Jairus Byrd (31) during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars’ WR Ace Sanders suspended four games

Matt Brown: Every fight is the biggest fight

Jun 17, 2014; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick (1) throws a pass during minicamp at Atlantic Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets’ Michael Vick: ‘I’m a premier quarterback in this league’