Sanchez sharp, Tebow tosses 2 INTs in Jets' OTAs
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room.
- NFL games top-rated prime-time show of TV season
NEW YORK (AP) — A sports series is the most-watched prime-time show for an entire television season for the first time.
- NFL and on-field officials agree to mediation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The NFL and its referees' union have agreed to federal mediation.
- Hakeem Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — 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.
- Collusion claim the latest NFL-union feud
The lockout was easier than all this.
49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt — minus a few in the preseason — for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.
Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.
NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap
The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.
- Manning, Giants focused as they return to field
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began Wednesday with the first organized team activity.
Dynamic duo leads Miami back to Eastern finals
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With another season on the brink, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James took their two-man game to new heights.
- Heat-Pacers, Box
Battier 1-7 0-0 2, James 12-23 4-5 28, Turiaf 0-1 0-0 0, Wade 17-25 7-8 41, Chalmers 4-7 4-6 15, Anthony 2-3 1-1 5, Miller 4-8 0-0 12, Cole 0-1 0-0 0, J.Jones 1-1 0-0 2, Howard 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-76 16-20 105.
Wade scores 41, Heat eliminate Pacers 105-93
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Miami's Big Two was more than enough to finish off the Indiana Pacers.
- Postseason NBA Schedule
Miami 100, New York 67
James, Bryant lead All-NBA team
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the All-NBA team, while Kobe Bryant earned his 10th first-team selection, tied for second on the career list.
76ers top Celtics to force Game 7 in East semis
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the most unpredictable of playoff series, Rajon Rondo was the one consistent playmaker for Boston.
- Postseason NBA Schedule
Miami 100, New York 67
- Celtics-76ers, Box
Pierce 5-11 13-13 24, Bass 2-12 4-4 8, Garnett 9-20 2-2 20, Rondo 4-14 1-2 9, R.Allen 4-11 0-0 9, Pietrus 2-6 0-0 5, Stiemsma 0-1 0-0 0, Dooling 0-3 0-0 0, Hollins 0-0 0-2 0, Daniels 0-0 0-0 0, Moore 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-78 20-23 75.
Haslem suspended for Game 6 of Heat-Pacers
MIAMI (AP) — 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.
James and Wade lead Heat past Pacers, 115-83
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory shot from Udonis Haslem a few moments later.
Cardinals fight back only to lose 10-9 to Phillies
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After coming back from a six-run deficit to tie the game, the Cardinals let it slip away.
Seattle goes down without much fight in 3-0 loss
SEATTLE (AP) — The broken record of flailing swings, empty at-bats and strikeouts piling up against Los Angeles starter Dan Haren irritated Seattle manager Eric Wedge to no end.
Hefner struggles after delay, Mets lose to Padres
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Hefner was off to a good start in the rain. He lost his grip after a long delay.
Pujols homers, Haren tosses gem in Angels 3-0 win
SEATTLE (AP) — The gem Dan Haren tossed Thursday night looked awfully familiar to Albert Pujols. Except this time instead of Pujols getting fooled by what Haren was tossing, he was helping the Los Angeles Angels' right-hander put together one of the finest efforts of his career.
De Vries hit hard as White Sox beat Twins 11-8
CHICAGO (AP) — Cole De Vries wasn't sure what was in store for him. Turns out, it was a harsh welcome to the major leagues.
SF gets season-high 15 hits to beat Marlins 14-7
MIAMI (AP) — Once the San Francisco Giants started scoring for Ryan Vogelsong, the runs kept coming.
Victorino, Galvis have 3 RBIs, Phillies beat Cards
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Shane Victorino and Freddy Galvis each drove in three runs, including Galvis' go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Philadelphia Philles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9 on Thursday night.
