Dumars doesn’t have regrets about trading Billups to make Pistons a player in the futureAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — If Joe Dumars has any regrets about the way the Detroit Pistons fell apart this season, they’re too few to mention. Broncos bolster their depth at linebacker, signing veteran Nick GreisenENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have signed veteran linebacker Nick Greisen and released fullback Andrew Pinnock. Jaguars release Charles Spencer days after drafting 2 offensive linemenJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars released offensive tackle Charles Spencer on Wednesday, four days after using their first two draft picks to revamp the line. Norris Trophy winners this decade _ Lidstrom, Niedermayer & Pronger _ in Wings-Ducks seriesDETROIT — The best on the blue line this decade will be on display in the Detroit Red Wings-Anaheim Ducks series. Patriots release LB Bo Ruud, who missed rookie season with ankle injuryFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have released linebacker Bo Ruud (ROOD), who spent his entire rookie season on the team’s injured reserve list. Rag trade: Buy Major League Baseball replica jersey, get 2 ticketsNEW YORK — Major League Baseball has a new rag trade promotion: Buy a replica jersey this season and receive two tickets. Orlando’s Dwight Howard suspended for Game 6 against 76ers for elbow on DalembertORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard’s elbow has given the Orlando Magic’s playoff hopes a major hit. Report: Owner of New York minor league football team upset team offered Vick contractALBANY, N.Y. — The owner of a minor league football team that offered Michael Vick a contract told a newspaper he didn’t know about the publicity stunt and would not have approved it. NHL loans Coyotes cash for payroll, rent, other expensesPHOENIX — The National Hockey League has loaned an unknown amount of money to the Phoenix Coyotes for payroll and rent payments. Another return? Brett Favre a free agent after Jets release him from reserve-retired listNEW YORK — Brett Favre was released from the reserve-retired list by the New York Jets on Tuesday night, making the quarterback a free agent if he decides to again come out of retirement. Sproles signs deal worth $6,621,000 deal as Chargers’ franchise playerSAN DIEGO — Chargers running back Darren Sproles on Tuesday signed the $6,621,000 million contract he was tendered as the team’s franchise player. Brashear-Betts hit leads to Clark’s 1st game since Feb., Anisimov’s 2nd NHL gameWASHINGTON — Washington Capitals captain Chris Clark played for the first time since January, taking the place of suspended enforcer Donald Brashear for Tuesday night’s Game 7 against the New York Rangers. Arizona Cardinals release running back Edgerrin James, 2 othersPHOENIX — The Arizona Cardinals granted running back Edgerrin James’ wish to be released on Tuesday and cut two others who played significant roles in the team’s run to the Super Bowl. New York minor league football team offers jailed QB Michael Vick a contractALBANY, N.Y. — Michael Vick has a place on a minor league football team if he can get reinstated by the NFL. Richest clubs have the biggest debt, so what’s going on in the English Premier League?LONDON — The most successful clubs in soccer’s richest league have some of the biggest debts in the sport. QB John Beck released by Miami Dolphins following acquisition of Pat White in draftDAVIE, Fla. — Quarterback John Beck has been released by the Miami Dolphins two years after he was taken in the second round of the NFL draft. Seahawks move on after removing franchise tag from LB Leroy Hill; sign CB Lucas, FB GriffithRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks are prepared to move on without starting outside linebacker Leroy Hill. San Diego Padres purchase Gaudin’s contract from Portland, designate De La Cruz for assignmentDENVER — The San Diego Padres have purchased right-hander Chad Gaudin’s contract from Triple-A Portland and designated right-hander Eulogio De La Cruz for assignment. Capitals enforcer Donald Brashear given 6-game penalty by NHL; to miss Game 7 vs. RangersARLINGTON, Va. — Capitals forward Donald Brashear was suspended Monday by the NHL for a total of six games — five for what the league called a “blind-side hit” on Rangers center Blair Betts — and will miss Game 7 of the teams’ first-round playoff series. Suspended Phillies’ pitcher J.C. Romero files suit against supplement manufacturerSuspended Phillies reliever J.C. Romero has filed suit against a nutritional supplement manufacturer alleging an unlisted ingredient in one of its products caused him to test positive for a substance banned by Major League Baseball. Eric Staal scores twice, Cam Ward makes 28 saves as Hurricanes rout Devils 4-0 to force Game 7RALEIGH, N.C. — That the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils are headed to a decisive Game 7 is no surprise — not after those teams have produced the tightest first-round series of the playoffs. Another masterpiece? Colts, Polian find way to plug holes by following same draft game planINDIANAPOLIS — Bill Polian stuck to his usual NFL draft plan and played the board perfectly, with a slight adaptation or two. RUSSO ON FOOTBALL: One team’s risky pick is another team’s bold move in NFL draftNEW YORK — In college football there’s a theory, supported by some solid evidence, that a high school player’s rating is influenced by the schools recruiting him. Bad enough there are still goons on the ice; NHL can’t allow them in the stands as wellHockey people love to say nothing else in sports matches the intensity level of a Game 7. Capital Comeback: Washington routs Rangers again 5-3, forces Game 7NEW YORK — John Tortorella’s view from a suite was no better than the one from the bench, and the suspended coach watched helplessly as the Washington Capitals routed his New York Rangers for the second straight game. Jets trade with Detroit, select Iowa RB Shonn Greene to start 2nd round of NFL draftNEW YORK — The New York Jets began the second day of the NFL draft in much the same fashion they impacted the opening round the previous day. Avery returned to Rangers lineup by suspended coach Tortorella following 1-game benchingNEW YORK — Sean Avery is back on the ice for the New York Rangers, and the decision to return him to the lineup Sunday was made by suspended coach John Tortorella. Jets trade with Detroit, take Iowa RB Shonn Greene to start second day of draftNEW YORK — If there’s an NFL executive Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum hasn’t approached with an offer to trade up in the draft, he should be ready for a call next year. Pittsburgh Steelers, seeking cap room, close to new $22 million deal with receiver Hines WardPITTSBURGH — Wide receiver Hines Ward apparently will get his wish to finish his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cowboys trade 2nd-round pick to Bills, leaving them without a selection on NFL draft’s 1st dayIRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys traded their second-round pick Saturday, leaving them without a selection on the first day of the NFL draft. |
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