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  Heat try to oust Pacers without Haslem

  Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

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  Giants' Nicks expected to miss 3 months

  New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday.

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  Union leader: NFL doesn't deny collusion

  NFL players union chief DeMaurice Smith says the league isn't exactly refuting his organization's claim of collusion.

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  Yankees deny report they're for sale

  The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale.

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  Sanchez sharp, Tebow has 2 INTs in OTAs

  Mark Sanchez was sharp in the New York Jets' first session of organized team activities open to the media, while backup Tim Tebow threw two interceptions in a three-play span.

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  Indians beat Verlander, sweep Tigers

  After the final out, closer Chris Perez let out a primal scream and punched the air in celebration.

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  Segui: McNamee said he kept evidence

  David Segui remembered ``darts'' but not dates.

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  Kings beat Coyotes, edge closer to Stanley Cup finals

  The giant-killing Los Angeles Kings extended their magical playoff run, moving to just one win from their first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday.

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  Ex-player Segui says McNamee talked about retaining needles

  Former Major League Baseball player David Segui testified on Thursday in the perjury trial of Roger Clemens that the pitching ace's personal trainer told him he had saved needles that he claims he used to inject Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs.

• IOC and U.S. reach revenue-sharing deal

  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to approve a revenue-sharing deal with the United States on Thursday that ends a long-running feud that had paralyzed American efforts to stage an Olympic Games.

• Electronic tennis racket makes world debut

  A tennis racket stuffed with electronic sensors capable of tracking a player's every slice, spin and smash made its public debut at the French Open on Thursday.

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  Sharapova and Serena head to Paris as favorites

  (Reuters) - Based on form alone, Maria Sharapova enters the French Open as favorite to complete her career grand slam, a surprising turn of events for the Miami-based Russian whose relationship with the red dust has not always been a happy one.

• Iguodala's defense smothering Pierce in series

  Andre Iguodala is winning the chess match on defense against Boston's Paul Pierce in the Sixers' second-round series against the Celtics.

• Flyers Roster Review: Defense

  In Part 2 of our three-part series, Tim Panaccio reviews the year that was for Flyers defensemen and what to expect from the position next season.

• Salisbury's Instant Replay: Phils 4, Astros 3

  Hunter Pence made up for his ninth inning error with a walkoff home run in the 10th to give the Phillies a 4-3 win and two-game sweep of the Astros.

• Will Schenn play center or wing next season?

  Brayden Schenn bounced back and forth between center and left wing all season for the Flyers. But which position will he play next year?

• Sixers prep for Game 3; Phils top Astros

  Neil Hartman recaps Tuesday's headlines, including the Sixers' preparation for Game 3 against Boston as the series shifts to Philadelphia and the Phillies' walk-off win over the Astros.

• Sixers growing up, closing out late games

  A young Sixers roster struggled all year to win ball games decided by five points or less, but the team is maturing in the playoffs, and has won two contests decided by just one point in its last thre games.

• Flyers' ice gets scraped away at the Center

  The Flyers season is over and now the ice at the Wells Fargo Center is gone too.

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• Pats sign first-rounder Chandler Jones

  The signing of the Syracuse defensive end, the team's first of their two first-round picks, leaves just two draftees without contracts.

• McCourty working to move on from forgettable '11

  Cornerback Devin McCourty says he's not trying to figure out the 'why' of his struggles last year.

• Avery's done, so what about Sasha?

  Looks like surgery is in the cards, and that's all she wrote

• Report: Schilling's 38 Studios lays off entire staff

  According to the Boston Globe, Curt Schilling's gaming company 38 Studios has laid off its entire staff.

• Valentine: If we keep this up, we'll win the championship

  The Red Sox manager was impressed by how his team played on the just-completed road trip and on its 20-games-in-20-days stretch . . . and he made a prediction.

• Spelling out the facts on Rick Nash

  Would the Bruins be interested in the young, talented scorer from Columbus, Rick Nash? Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty takes an in-depth look.

• Report: Bradley expected to undergo surgery

  Avery Bradley will miss the remainder of the playoffs and is expected to undergo surgery, according to a report.

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• Around the AL East -- Tuesday morning

  The Yankees still aren't hitting. Aw, don't we all feel sad?

• Orioles putting on the shift

  The Orioles use the infield shift the second most of anyone in baseball.

• Jacoby Jones: 'Catch me if you can'

  The Ravens' new wide receiver and kick returner is "a good addition," according to Joe Flacco.

• Wins up, attendance down

  Despite having the second best record in Major League Baseball, the Baltimore Orioles rank 25th out of 30 in attendance.

• 'Make or break' year for Kindle

  He has barely been on the field in his two years with the Ravens but is hoping for more playing time in 2012.

• McKinnie on field at Ravens' OTA

  The jumbo left tackle's conditioning and commitment have been under scrutiny at times in the past, but he is having a busy offseason.

• Look to mound for momentum in O's-Red Sox

  Theres an old saying in baseball that momentum is the next days starting pitcher.

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• Danks to disabled list, Quintana up

  The White Sox will place John Danks on the disabled list and call up lefty Jose Quintana to start in his place, manager Robin Ventura announced prior to Thursday's game.

• Bowen's Breakdown: Zone pressure in Cover 2

  Matt Bowen shows you the X's and O's of how the Bears create zone pressure in their Cover 2 defense.

• Danks scratched for Friday start, Quintana up

  The White Sox have called up lefty Jose Quintana to start Friday's game against Cleveland, which John Danks was supposed to start. No word on the reason why Danks was scratched.

• Simple approach may be all Bears offense needs

  Under Mike Martz, the Bears offense wasn't able to flourish for a number of reasons. But with a some simplistic approach under Jeremy Bates and Mike Tice, the offense could be poised to take off.

• No surgery needed for Morel

  Brent Morel received good news on Wednesday, finding out he will not surgery in his ailing back. With Morel on the DL, veteran Orlando Hudson is expected to be the White Sox starting third baseman.

• Frustrated White Sox discuss their loss against the Twins

  Robin Ventura, Gavin Floyd and Paul Konerko react to the White Sox' 9-2 loss against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night.

• Konerko making Josh Hamilton shake his head?

  After his three-hit performance, Paul Konerko overtook Josh Hamilton for the American League lead in batting average. Konerko is now batting .381 and is 17-30 during a nine-game hitting streak.

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• Still no word on Wittman

  After leading the Wizards to an 11-14 record over the final 25 games of the season the future of Randy Wittman has yet to be determined

• NFLPA jumps into cap penalty case

  The NFLPA has filed a collusion claim against the NFL and the Redskins salary cap case is back in play.

• Capitals, Bears extend agreement

  The Capitals and their AHL affiliate will remain partners through the 2013-14 season. As part of the agreement the Bears will play at the Verizon Center next season.

• Capitals breakdown: Karl Alzner

  In just his second full NHL season Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner quietly became the team's best and most reliable blue liner.

• Clippard gets his chance to close

  Tyler Clippard said Tuesday afternoon he deserved a chance to pitch the ninth inning. The Nationals let the right-hander do it, and he delivered in their win over the Phillies.

• Penalty not a cap-tastrophe

  The NFL salary cap penalty apparently will stand and it will squeeze the Redskins but thanks to sound cap management the consequences won't be a disaster.

• RT's 5: Cooley sheds some pounds

  RT's 5 from Monday's Redskins OTA: Chris Cooley will play considerably lighter, Tim Hightower practices, Niles Paul's position change is going smoothly and shocker this RG3 kid pretty good.

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• Giants lineup: Pagan leadoff, Belt at first

  Angel Pagan moves into the leadoff spot and Bruce Bochy goes with Brandon Belt over Aubrey Huff at first base behind Barry Zito in today's series finale in Milwaukee.

• Spartans hire Gene Bleymaier as AD

  In nearly three decades at Boise State, Gene Bleymaier helped build a football program that has become a perennial power.

• Jim Harbaugh is No. 6

  From Super Bowl winner Tom Coughlin to replacement Saints coach Joe Vitt, the Sporting News released its NFL head coach rankings on Thursday. The Harbaugh brothers? They're running neck and neck.

• Blanco gets a break; more praise for Melky

  What more can one say about the red-hot Melky Cabrera? Plus, Gregor Blanco gets the day off Wednesday with an obviously tired bat.

• Stern addresses possibility of two NBA teams in Bay Area

  NBA commissioner David Stern was vague when it came to the subject of another NBA team in the Bay Area, but he didn't rule out the possibility.

• Jim Harbaugh is no. 6

  From Super Bowl winner Tom Coughlin to replacement Saints coach Joe Vitt, the Sporting News released their NFL head coach rankings on Thursday. The Harbaugh brothers? They're running neck and neck.

• Cal dismisses backup LB Cecil Whiteside

  Bears coach Jeff Tedford announced the move on Thursday without specifying what Cecil Whiteside did that merited punishment.

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