Sports Buzz: Larry Bird Blasts Paul George's Tweets About Ray Rice

Plus, Team USA beats Lithuania, headed to FIBA title game.

Larry Bird Scolds Paul George's Tweets About Ray Rice - Larry Bird didn’t waste time Thursday scolding his star player Paul George over controversial tweets he made about Ray Rice. “We have talked to Paul to strongly express our displeasure and made it clear that the NBA and the Pacers’ organization will not condone or tolerate remarks of this nature,” the Indiana Pacers president and Hall of Famer said in a statement, as reported by ESPN. Bird’s reaction came in response to George tweeting statements like: "I don't condone hittin women or think it's coo BUT if SHE ain't trippin then I ain't trippin.. Lets keep it movin lol let that man play!" George also said: "If you in a relationship and a woman hit you first and attacking YOU.. Then you obviously ain't beatin HER. Homie made A bad choice! #StayUp" Later on in the evening, George apologized to women and “vic...

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Larry Bird Scolds Paul George's Tweets About Ray Rice - Larry Bird didn’t waste time Thursday scolding his star player Paul George over controversial tweets he made about Ray Rice. “We have talked to Paul to strongly express our displeasure and made it clear that the NBA and the Pacers’ organization will not condone or tolerate remarks of this nature,” the Indiana Pacers president and Hall of Famer said in a statement, as reported by ESPN. Bird’s reaction came in response to George tweeting statements like: "I don't condone hittin women or think it's coo BUT if SHE ain't trippin then I ain't trippin.. Lets keep it movin lol let that man play!" George also said: "If you in a relationship and a woman hit you first and attacking YOU.. Then you obviously ain't beatin HER. Homie made A bad choice! #StayUp" Later on in the evening, George apologized to women and “vic...

Team USA Beats Lithuania, Headed to FIBA Title Game - Team USA is headed to the FIBA World Cup championship game on Sunday. That’s after the U.S. national team cruised to a 96-68 semifinals victory over Lithuania Thursday night. Kyrie Irving led USA with 18 points, while Klay Thompson and James Harden had 16 points apiece. Harden scored all of his 16 points in the third quarter, in which the Americans outscored their foes 33-14. Team USA will face the winner of Friday’s other semifinal between France and Serbia. Although the U.S. wishes it was going to play the host country, Spain. “And y'all kept saying, 'Oh, you're not going to beat Spain,'” Kenneth Faried told reporters, including ESPN. “Spain couldn't even beat France. When Spain can meet us at the championship game, then come talk to me.”(Photo: Evrim Aydin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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Team USA Beats Lithuania, Headed to FIBA Title Game - Team USA is headed to the FIBA World Cup championship game on Sunday. That’s after the U.S. national team cruised to a 96-68 semifinals victory over Lithuania Thursday night. Kyrie Irving led USA with 18 points, while Klay Thompson and James Harden had 16 points apiece. Harden scored all of his 16 points in the third quarter, in which the Americans outscored their foes 33-14. Team USA will face the winner of Friday’s other semifinal between France and Serbia. Although the U.S. wishes it was going to play the host country, Spain. “And y'all kept saying, 'Oh, you're not going to beat Spain,'” Kenneth Faried told reporters, including ESPN. “Spain couldn't even beat France. When Spain can meet us at the championship game, then come talk to me.”(Photo: Evrim Aydin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Ravens Rout Steelers - The Baltimore Ravens earned their first victory of the season with a 26-6 home victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. Joe Flacco threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns in the Ravens’ win. The game also marked the first game that the Ravens played without Ray Rice, who was cut by the team Monday after the release of a disturbing video that showed him striking his then-fiancee, now-wife, Janay Rice.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Ravens Rout Steelers - The Baltimore Ravens earned their first victory of the season with a 26-6 home victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. Joe Flacco threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns in the Ravens’ win. The game also marked the first game that the Ravens played without Ray Rice, who was cut by the team Monday after the release of a disturbing video that showed him striking his then-fiancee, now-wife, Janay Rice.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Michael Strahan Doubts Ray Rice’s Future in NFL - Pro Football Hall of Fame member Michael Strahan has serious doubts about Ray Rice returning to the NFL someday. “I don’t know if there’s a future [for Ray Rice],” Strahan told Sports Illustrated. "I don’t know what his future holds. Right now it seems like there is no future in football for Ray. As a team leader, you would hope if they did bring him in, they’d make sure he’s done everything in his power to show that he is rehabilitated.”(Photos from left: Carly Otness/BFA, Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Michael Strahan Doubts Ray Rice’s Future in NFL - Pro Football Hall of Fame member Michael Strahan has serious doubts about Ray Rice returning to the NFL someday. “I don’t know if there’s a future [for Ray Rice],” Strahan told Sports Illustrated. "I don’t know what his future holds. Right now it seems like there is no future in football for Ray. As a team leader, you would hope if they did bring him in, they’d make sure he’s done everything in his power to show that he is rehabilitated.”(Photos from left: Carly Otness/BFA, Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Recording Confirms Danny Ferry's Comments - ESPN obtained audio confirming that racial remarks were made by Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry about Luol Deng having “some African in him” during a team conference call in June. Despite the comments, NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently said he doesn’t think Ferry should lose his job because of the remarks.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) 

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Recording Confirms Danny Ferry's Comments - ESPN obtained audio confirming that racial remarks were made by Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry about Luol Deng having “some African in him” during a team conference call in June. Despite the comments, NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently said he doesn’t think Ferry should lose his job because of the remarks.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) 

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Kobe Bryant: August 23 - The Lakers shooting guard is already an iconic force is basketball at 36. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant Has Annual Knee Treatment in Germany - Anything to have him feeling good and to give him an advantage. Kobe Bryant is reportedly in Germany getting platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), which is not approved by the FDA in the United States. The therapy is supposed to relieve pain and aid in recovering.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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EX-FBI Agent Will Lead NFL Investigation About Ray Rice Tape - The NFL hired a former director of the FBI, Robert S. Mueller III, on Wednesday evening to launch an independent investigation into the league’s handling of the Ray Rice case in regards to the disturbing surveillance video, Sports Illustrated has learned. The NFL will make the results public when the investigation is over.Rob Carr/Getty Images, Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Mayweather Apologizes for Ray Rice Comments - Floyd Mayweather apologized Wednesday about his comments regarding the NFL overreacting to the Ray Rice domestic violence situation. "I was just getting word from people that there was a video out there. I didn't know because I'm training for a fight," Mayweather told TMZ. "If I offended anyone, I apologize." That was opposite of what he told reporters Tuesday: "I think there's a lot worse things that go on in other people's households, also," Mayweather said to a group of reporters, according to ESPN. "It's just not caught on video, if that's safe to say." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Mayweather Apologizes for Ray Rice Comments - Floyd Mayweather apologized Wednesday about his comments regarding the NFL overreacting to the Ray Rice domestic violence situation. "I was just getting word from people that there was a video out there. I didn't know because I'm training for a fight," Mayweather told TMZ. "If I offended anyone, I apologize." That was opposite of what he told reporters Tuesday: "I think there's a lot worse things that go on in other people's households, also," Mayweather said to a group of reporters, according to ESPN. "It's just not caught on video, if that's safe to say." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

NBA Owners Vote Against Draft Lottery Reform - NBA owners surprisingly voted against draft lottery reform at their Board of Governors meeting in New York City on Wednesday. Part of the ramifications of that vote is the draft lottery system will remain the same, giving the team with the worst record a 25 percent chance to obtain the No. 1 overall pick. The proposed reform wanted to give the four worst teams each an 11 percent chance of getting the first selection. "I think, in essence, the owners were concerned about unintended consequences," NBA commissioner Adam Silver told ESPN.(Photo: Eric Gay/AP Photo) 

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Adam Silver Says Danny Ferry Shouldn't Be Fired - NBA Commissioner Adam Silver doesn't think Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry should be fired over his comments about Luol Deng. "The fact that he was looking at the scouting report as a reference when he was making these remarks, what I'm saying is — and frankly my opinion — is that this is a team decision in terms of what the appropriate discipline is for their employee," Silver told USA Today. "But if I'm being asked my view, I'm saying that, based on what I know about the circumstances, I don't think it's a terminable offense." Ferry had said, "He's got some African in him," when describing Deng during a Hawks' conference call.(Photo: Eric Gay/AP Photo)

Atlanta Hawks Cancel Civil Rights Talks - Civil rights leaders in Atlanta are furious with Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin after he canceled their planned meeting Wednesday to discuss racially charged statements by embattled owner Bruce Levenson and general manager Danny Ferry. The Hawks insist that they plan on rescheduling the meeting, according to the Associated Press.(Photo: Catrina Maxwell/Getty Images for SCAD)

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Atlanta Hawks Cancel Civil Rights Talks - Civil rights leaders in Atlanta are furious with Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin after he canceled their planned meeting Wednesday to discuss racially charged statements by embattled owner Bruce Levenson and general manager Danny Ferry. The Hawks insist that they plan on rescheduling the meeting, according to the Associated Press.(Photo: Catrina Maxwell/Getty Images for SCAD)

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Peyton Manning Hopeful Welker Can Return to Broncos Soon - Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is keeping hope that the NFL and NFL Players Association reach an approval of a new drug policy, which would allow one of his favorite wideouts, Wes Welker, to be reinstated as soon as this week, according to ESPN. Last week, Welker was suspended for four games for the use of amphetamines.(Photos from left: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images, Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Peyton Manning Hopeful Welker Can Return to Broncos Soon - Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is keeping hope that the NFL and NFL Players Association reach an approval of a new drug policy, which would allow one of his favorite wideouts, Wes Welker, to be reinstated as soon as this week, according to ESPN. Last week, Welker was suspended for four games for the use of amphetamines.(Photos from left: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images, Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Mike Tyson insults Canadian reporter after being called a "convicted rapist": - “You’re being negative… You come across as a nice guy, but you’re really a piece of s--t."(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Mike Tyson Calls Reporter "Piece of S--t" on Air - When a news anchor on Canada's CP24 news network described Mike Tyson as a "convicted rapist," the former boxer went off and told the anchor, "You’re really a piece of s--t. F--k you," according to TMZ. Mike Tyson inducts Evander Holyfield (not pictured) into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame at the second annual induction gala at the New Tropicana Las Vegas on August 9, 2014 in Las Vegas. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Judge to Rule Whether Goodell Must Testify in Rice Appeal - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell may be asked to testify in the appeal for Ray Rice. CBS Sports is reporting that Judge Barbara Jones, who is overseeing the suspended rusher's appeal, will decide this week whether Goodell should testify. Goodell's reasoning about how he originally came to a two-game suspension ruling over Rice's domestic violence arrest could be questioned. (Photos from left: AP Photo/John Raoux/File, AP Photo/Gail Burton/File)

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NFL Commissioner Says He Didn't See Rice Tape - Many find it hard to believe, but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell did not see the infamous surveillance video of Ray Rice knocking out then-fiancee, now-wife, Janay Rice, until it was released Monday by TMZ Sports. "We had not seen any videotape of what occurred in the elevator. We assumed that there was a video, we asked for video, we asked for anything that was pertinent, but we were never granted that opportunity," Goodell told CBS News. Rice was originally handed a light two-game suspension by the NFL for the domestic violence incident. However, upon release of Monday's video, the Baltimore Ravens terminated Rice's contract and the league followed by suspending the running back indefinitely. Goodell told CBS he won't make a decision on Rice's return until he is satisfied the 27-year-old star has taken the right steps in ...

Chauncey Billups Retires - After a brilliant 17-year NBA career, which included winning the 2004 Finals MVP with the Detroit Pistons and being selected to the All-Star team five times, Chauncey Billups is retiring. The veteran told Yahoo Sports that "it's just time." “My mind and my desire is still strong. I just can’t ignore the fact that I haven’t been healthy for three years," Billups said. "I can try again and get to a point where I think I can go, but I just can’t sustain. Me not being able to play the way that I can play, that’s when you kind of know it’s that time.” (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Chauncey Billups Retires - After a brilliant 17-year NBA career, which included winning the 2004 Finals MVP with the Detroit Pistons and being selected to the All-Star team five times, Chauncey Billups is retiring. The veteran told Yahoo Sports that "it's just time." “My mind and my desire is still strong. I just can’t ignore the fact that I haven’t been healthy for three years," Billups said. "I can try again and get to a point where I think I can go, but I just can’t sustain. Me not being able to play the way that I can play, that’s when you kind of know it’s that time.” (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Accused of Sexual Assault - A former exotic dancer is accusing Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones of sexual assault. In a lawsuit filed Monday, Jana Weckerly says Jones assaulted her in 2009 and that the Cowboys knew of it. She's seeking $1 million in "monetary relief." An attorney representing the Cowboys, called the allegations "completely false" and "a shakedown," according to CNN.(Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

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Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Accused of Sexual Assault - A former exotic dancer is accusing Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones of sexual assault. In a lawsuit filed Monday, Jana Weckerly says Jones assaulted her in 2009 and that the Cowboys knew of it. She's seeking $1 million in "monetary relief." An attorney representing the Cowboys, called the allegations "completely false" and "a shakedown," according to CNN.(Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

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Ravens Owner Apologizes for Rice's Handling - Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti admits that the organization should have done more to pinpoint the now-infamous Ray Rice domestic violence footage, but he wants to let fans know that they initially tried. "We contacted the [Revel] casino management and asked if there was video of the incident from inside the elevator that we could see. The casino would not share such video," he told TMZ Sports, which released the footage of Rice punching his then-fiancee, now-wife Janay Rice from their February 15 incident.(Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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Ravens Owner Apologizes for Rice's Handling - Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti admits that the organization should have done more to pinpoint the now-infamous Ray Rice domestic violence footage, but he wants to let fans know that they initially tried. "We contacted the [Revel] casino management and asked if there was video of the incident from inside the elevator that we could see. The casino would not share such video," he told TMZ Sports, which released the footage of Rice punching his then-fiancee, now-wife Janay Rice from their February 15 incident.(Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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Luol Deng Saddened by Atlanta Hawks Comments - Luol Deng is "saddened and disappointed" that Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry said "he has a little African in him" while invoking his name during a team conference call. Deng responded Tuesday to the South Florida Sun Sentinel saying, "I'm proud to say I actually have a lot of African in me, not just 'a little.' For my entire life, my identity has been a source of pride and strength." Deng also added: "Concerning my free agency, the focus should purely have been on my professionalism and my ability as an athlete."(Photos from left: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Team USA Routs Slovenia - Team USA only had a 49-42 halftime lead over Slovenia in Tuesday's FIBA World Cup quarterfinals in Spain. But the U.S. national team used a 70-point second half to blow the game wide open en route to a 119-76 victory. Klay Thompson scored 20 points and James Harden had 12 of his 14 in the third quarter to go along with Kenneth Faried's 14 points and 10 rebounds in the victory.(Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images)

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Team USA Routs Slovenia - Team USA only had a 49-42 halftime lead over Slovenia in Tuesday's FIBA World Cup quarterfinals in Spain. But the U.S. national team used a 70-point second half to blow the game wide open en route to a 119-76 victory. Klay Thompson scored 20 points and James Harden had 12 of his 14 in the third quarter to go along with Kenneth Faried's 14 points and 10 rebounds in the victory.(Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images)

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Pistons' Monroe Suspended for Driving While Visibly Impaired - Greg Monroe of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for the first two games of the upcoming 2014-15 NBA season after pleading guilty to driving while visibly impaired. "I take full responsibility for my actions and made a regrettable mistake. I apologize to my family, the Pistons' organization, my teammates and fans," Monroe said in a statement released to the media. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Pistons' Monroe Suspended for Driving While Visibly Impaired - Greg Monroe of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for the first two games of the upcoming 2014-15 NBA season after pleading guilty to driving while visibly impaired. "I take full responsibility for my actions and made a regrettable mistake. I apologize to my family, the Pistons' organization, my teammates and fans," Monroe said in a statement released to the media. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Calipari Setting Up NBA Scouting Combine at Kentucky - Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari is reportedly setting up a two-day NBA scouting combine at the University of Kentucky. His Wildcats will reportedly run double practices and workouts on October 12 before blocking off access to NBA teams for the near future.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Calipari Setting Up NBA Scouting Combine at Kentucky - Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari is reportedly setting up a two-day NBA scouting combine at the University of Kentucky. His Wildcats will reportedly run double practices and workouts on October 12 before blocking off access to NBA teams for the near future.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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John Harbaugh Says Ray Rice Video Changed Things - Originally, the Baltimore Ravens were satisfied with the NFL’s two-game suspension of running back Ray Rice for violating the league’s personal conduct policy during a physical altercation with his then-fiancée earlier this year. However, TMZ Sports’ release of video surveillance footage on Monday showing Rice knocking out Janay Palmer inside an elevator of the Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on February 15, changed everything. Once the Ravens saw the video, they cut Rice and the NFL followed by suspending him indefinitely. "It changed things of course," Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters Monday. "It made things a little bit different." Harbaugh added that nobody from the Ravens had seen the video prior to Monday. “It wasn't available,” he added. “It wasn't there for us. It wasn't so...

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John Harbaugh Says Ray Rice Video Changed Things - Originally, the Baltimore Ravens were satisfied with the NFL’s two-game suspension of running back Ray Rice for violating the league’s personal conduct policy during a physical altercation with his then-fiancée earlier this year. However, TMZ Sports’ release of video surveillance footage on Monday showing Rice knocking out Janay Palmer inside an elevator of the Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on February 15, changed everything. Once the Ravens saw the video, they cut Rice and the NFL followed by suspending him indefinitely. "It changed things of course," Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters Monday. "It made things a little bit different." Harbaugh added that nobody from the Ravens had seen the video prior to Monday. “It wasn't available,” he added. “It wasn't there for us. It wasn't so...

NFL Players Union to Vote on HGH Test - The NFL Players Association will vote Tuesday on a revised drug policy, which includes human growth hormone (HGH) testing for the first time and possibly raising limits of marijuana testing and neutral arbitration. This comes after the NFLPA's executive director, DeMaurice Smith, and the players' representatives met with the league on Monday.(Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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NFL Players Union to Vote on HGH Test - The NFL Players Association will vote Tuesday on a revised drug policy, which includes human growth hormone (HGH) testing for the first time and possibly raising limits of marijuana testing and neutral arbitration. This comes after the NFLPA's executive director, DeMaurice Smith, and the players' representatives met with the league on Monday.(Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

Clowney to Miss 4-6 Weeks After Knee Surgery - The Houston Texans confirmed to ESPN that No. 1 overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday to repair a torn meniscus suffered Sunday and will be out four to six weeks. It marks the second surgery that Clowney has had since being drafted by the Texans, as the rookie linebacker also had surgery to repair a sports hernia in June. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Clowney to Miss 4-6 Weeks After Knee Surgery - The Houston Texans confirmed to ESPN that No. 1 overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday to repair a torn meniscus suffered Sunday and will be out four to six weeks. It marks the second surgery that Clowney has had since being drafted by the Texans, as the rookie linebacker also had surgery to repair a sports hernia in June. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Lions Crush Giants, Cardinals Edge Chargers  - The New York Giants weren’t any match for Calvin Johnson and the Detroit Lions on the first Monday Night Football game of the new 2014 NFL season. Megatron hauled in seven receptions for 164 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Lions to a 35-14 home rout of the G-Men. In the night cap of Monday Night Football, the Arizona Cardinals edged the San Diego Chargers 18-17 behind a 13-yard touchdown pass from Carson Palmer to rookie wide out John Brown with 2:25 left to play. (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Lions Crush Giants, Cardinals Edge Chargers  - The New York Giants weren’t any match for Calvin Johnson and the Detroit Lions on the first Monday Night Football game of the new 2014 NFL season. Megatron hauled in seven receptions for 164 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Lions to a 35-14 home rout of the G-Men. In the night cap of Monday Night Football, the Arizona Cardinals edged the San Diego Chargers 18-17 behind a 13-yard touchdown pass from Carson Palmer to rookie wide out John Brown with 2:25 left to play. (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NBA Nearing Television Extension Worth $2 Billion-Plus Annually - Just how big of a business is the NBA? Sports Business Journal is reporting that the NBA is working on a new eight-year television rights deal with broadcasting partners ESPN and Turner that will be worth more than $2 billion annually. The league's current TV rights contracts with ESPN and Turner is worth $930 million annually to air nationally-televised games. That deal is good until 2016 with the new one expected to be finalized soon and taking effect for the following eight seasons.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Paley Center for Media)

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NBA Nearing Television Extension Worth $2 Billion-Plus Annually - Just how big of a business is the NBA? Sports Business Journal is reporting that the NBA is working on a new eight-year television rights deal with broadcasting partners ESPN and Turner that will be worth more than $2 billion annually. The league's current TV rights contracts with ESPN and Turner is worth $930 million annually to air nationally-televised games. That deal is good until 2016 with the new one expected to be finalized soon and taking effect for the following eight seasons.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Paley Center for Media)

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Bulls Reach Out to Ray Allen - He already has interest from the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers. Ten-time NBA All-Star Ray Allen is now drawing interest from the Chicago Bulls. A league source confirmed Monday to ESPN that the Bulls reached out to Allen’s representatives. They already added power forward Pau Gasol via free agency this off season.  (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Bulls Reach Out to Ray Allen - He already has interest from the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers. Ten-time NBA All-Star Ray Allen is now drawing interest from the Chicago Bulls. A league source confirmed Monday to ESPN that the Bulls reached out to Allen’s representatives. They already added power forward Pau Gasol via free agency this off season.  (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Serena Williams Wins US Open - Greatness. Serena Williams is definitely that. On Sunday, Williams scored a 6-3, 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki to clinch her third straight US Open championship and 18th major title overall. With the victory, Williams also matched Chris Evert’s 18 Grand Slam singles titles. (Photo: Mike Stobe/Getty Images for USTA)

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Serena Williams Wins US Open - Greatness. Serena Williams is definitely that. On Sunday, Williams scored a 6-3, 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki to clinch her third straight US Open championship and 18th major title overall. With the victory, Williams also matched Chris Evert’s 18 Grand Slam singles titles. (Photo: Mike Stobe/Getty Images for USTA)

Derek Jeter Honored by Yankees - Derek Jeter Day at Yankees Stadium on Sunday had the likes of Michael Jordan and Cal Ripken Jr. helping the New York Yankees and their fans honor their beloved shortstop. "Anyone who is here today, anyone who is at home watching, anyone who has ever been over the course, over the last 20 seasons, thank you very much,” Jeter announced to the crowd during the pre-game ceremony. (Photo: Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

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Derek Jeter Honored by Yankees - Derek Jeter Day at Yankees Stadium on Sunday had the likes of Michael Jordan and Cal Ripken Jr. helping the New York Yankees and their fans honor their beloved shortstop. "Anyone who is here today, anyone who is at home watching, anyone who has ever been over the course, over the last 20 seasons, thank you very much,” Jeter announced to the crowd during the pre-game ceremony. (Photo: Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Texans Fear Torn MCL for Clowney - Jadeveon Clowney, Houston Texans linebacker and the NFL’s top draft pick, may have suffered a torn meniscus Sunday against the Washington Redskins, ESPN is reporting. If the feared prognosis pans out to be true, Clowney could miss four to six weeks after surgery. (Photo: Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

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Texans Fear Torn MCL for Clowney - Jadeveon Clowney, Houston Texans linebacker and the NFL’s top draft pick, may have suffered a torn meniscus Sunday against the Washington Redskins, ESPN is reporting. If the feared prognosis pans out to be true, Clowney could miss four to six weeks after surgery. (Photo: Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Dolphins Rally Against Patriots, Other NFL Week 1 Highlights - Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season kicked off with a splashy upset in the form of the Miami Dolphins rallying from a 10-point halftime deficit to upset the New England Patriots, 33-20, on Sunday. Dolphins running back Knowshon Moreno rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries. Week 1 also saw the Atlanta Falcons score a 37-34 overtime thriller over the New Orleans Saints, the Buffalo Bills slip past the Chicago Bears 23-20 in overtime and the Denver Broncos edge the Indianapolis Colts 31-24. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Dolphins Rally Against Patriots, Other NFL Week 1 Highlights - Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season kicked off with a splashy upset in the form of the Miami Dolphins rallying from a 10-point halftime deficit to upset the New England Patriots, 33-20, on Sunday. Dolphins running back Knowshon Moreno rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries. Week 1 also saw the Atlanta Falcons score a 37-34 overtime thriller over the New Orleans Saints, the Buffalo Bills slip past the Chicago Bears 23-20 in overtime and the Denver Broncos edge the Indianapolis Colts 31-24. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Adrien Broner Scores Unanimous Decision Win - Adrien Broner knocked down Emanuel Taylor in the 12th round to put the final touches on a unanimous decision victory Saturday night at the U.S. Bank Arena in his hometown of Cincinnati. Judges scored the bout 116-111, 116-111 and 115-112. With the win, Broner improves to 29-1 with 22 knockouts. (Photo: Instagram via Adrien Broner)

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Adrien Broner Scores Unanimous Decision Win - Adrien Broner knocked down Emanuel Taylor in the 12th round to put the final touches on a unanimous decision victory Saturday night at the U.S. Bank Arena in his hometown of Cincinnati. Judges scored the bout 116-111, 116-111 and 115-112. With the win, Broner improves to 29-1 with 22 knockouts. (Photo: Instagram via Adrien Broner)

Team USA Crushes Mexico - Stephen Curry nailed six three-pointers and finished with 20 points to lead Team USA to an 86-63 victory over Mexico on Saturday. Curry’s Golden State Warriors teammate and other half of the “Splash Brothers,” Klay Thompson, added 15 points. With the victory, the U.S. national team advances into the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup tournament in Spain.  (Photo: Evrim Aydin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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Team USA Crushes Mexico - Stephen Curry nailed six three-pointers and finished with 20 points to lead Team USA to an 86-63 victory over Mexico on Saturday. Curry’s Golden State Warriors teammate and other half of the “Splash Brothers,” Klay Thompson, added 15 points. With the victory, the U.S. national team advances into the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup tournament in Spain.  (Photo: Evrim Aydin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)