Sports Buzz: Oakland Raiders Upset Kansas City Chiefs

Plus, LeGarrette Blount signs two-year deal with Patriots.

Raiders Upset Chiefs, Snap 16-Game Losing Streak - Finally! The Oakland Raiders scored a 24-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football, snapping their miserable 16-game losing streak. They did it on the strength of their running game, as Latavius Murray rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns, sparking a wild celebration after the victory. The festivities were premature, considering Raiders linebackers Khalil Mack and Sio Moore celebrated a sack late in the game, but were saved from being called offsides when veteran Justin Tuck called a timeout. The win marked the Raiders' first victory since last season, while dropping the Chiefs to 7-4.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Raiders Upset Chiefs, Snap 16-Game Losing Streak - Finally! The Oakland Raiders scored a 24-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football, snapping their miserable 16-game losing streak. They did it on the strength of their running game, as Latavius Murray rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns, sparking a wild celebration after the victory. The festivities were premature, considering Raiders linebackers Khalil Mack and Sio Moore celebrated a sack late in the game, but were saved from being called offsides when veteran Justin Tuck called a timeout. The win marked the Raiders' first victory since last season, while dropping the Chiefs to 7-4.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

LeGarrette Blount Signs Two-Year Deal With Patriots - That didn't take long at all. Two days after the Pittsburgh Steelers cut LeGarrette Blount for walking off the field before the end of their Monday Night Football game, the New England Patriots signed the running back to a two-year deal on Thursday, ESPN reported. The Patriots and Blount have history, considering the rusher played for New England last season. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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LeGarrette Blount Signs Two-Year Deal With Patriots - That didn't take long at all. Two days after the Pittsburgh Steelers cut LeGarrette Blount for walking off the field before the end of their Monday Night Football game, the New England Patriots signed the running back to a two-year deal on Thursday, ESPN reported. The Patriots and Blount have history, considering the rusher played for New England last season. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Jets–Lions Game Moved to Detroit on Monday - With the snow too much of an obstacle to overcome in Buffalo, the Bills–New York Jets game, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been moved to Monday night at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, the NFL announced Thursday.(Photos from left: Michael Adamucci/Getty Images, Elsa/Getty Images)

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Jets–Lions Game Moved to Detroit on Monday - With the snow too much of an obstacle to overcome in Buffalo, the Bills–New York Jets game, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been moved to Monday night at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, the NFL announced Thursday.(Photos from left: Michael Adamucci/Getty Images, Elsa/Getty Images)

NBAPA to Appeal Jeff Taylor's Suspension - The NBA Players Association will appeal the league's 24-game suspension of Charlotte Hornets forward Jeff Taylor, citing it's too excessive and a violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, ESPN is reporting. "The CBA contemplates a minimum 10-game suspension in any case involving a conviction for a violent felony, including domestic violence. In contrast, Jeff Taylor was charged with a misdemeanor that is likely to be dismissed at the end of a probationary period," NBAPA executive director Michele Roberts said. This comes one day after NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the punishment following Taylor's guilty plea over a domestic violence assault. (Photo: Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/ MCT /LANDOV)

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NBAPA to Appeal Jeff Taylor's Suspension - The NBA Players Association will appeal the league's 24-game suspension of Charlotte Hornets forward Jeff Taylor, citing it's too excessive and a violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, ESPN is reporting. "The CBA contemplates a minimum 10-game suspension in any case involving a conviction for a violent felony, including domestic violence. In contrast, Jeff Taylor was charged with a misdemeanor that is likely to be dismissed at the end of a probationary period," NBAPA executive director Michele Roberts said. This comes one day after NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the punishment following Taylor's guilty plea over a domestic violence assault. (Photo: Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/ MCT /LANDOV)

Paul Pierce Says He Has Total Respect for LeBron - Paul Pierce and LeBron James have had tons of on-court battles through the years, but The Truth wants everyone to know that their rivalry is still shrouded in respect, regardless of whether they like each other or not. "I think a lot of it is really misunderstood," Pierce told ESPN on Thursday. "If I see LeBron walking down the street, it's not going to be no fistfight. I've got a lot of respect for him. It's like fighting for the same girl. How am I going to be cool with that guy? I've got total respect for him as a person. It's just the thing we go through on the court." King James's Cleveland Cavaliers visit Pierce and the Washington Wizards on Friday night.(Photos from left: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images, Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Paul Pierce Says He Has Total Respect for LeBron - Paul Pierce and LeBron James have had tons of on-court battles through the years, but The Truth wants everyone to know that their rivalry is still shrouded in respect, regardless of whether they like each other or not. "I think a lot of it is really misunderstood," Pierce told ESPN on Thursday. "If I see LeBron walking down the street, it's not going to be no fistfight. I've got a lot of respect for him. It's like fighting for the same girl. How am I going to be cool with that guy? I've got total respect for him as a person. It's just the thing we go through on the court." King James's Cleveland Cavaliers visit Pierce and the Washington Wizards on Friday night.(Photos from left: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images, Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Kings Cousins Edges Pelicans Davis - This head-to-head match up between former Kentucky Wildacts DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis is growing as one of the NBA's best. A week after Cousins and the Sacramento Kings fell to Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans, Cousins extracted revenge with 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead his team to a 99-89 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday night. Davis was held to 14 points and nine rebounds in the loss. The Kings (9-5) are an early surprise this season. (Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Kings Hand Bulls First Road Loss - The Sacramento Kings look like they're for real. Days after defeating the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs, the Kings scored a 103-88 home win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, handing Chicago its first road loss of the season. DeMarcus Cousins led the way with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Rudy Gay added 20 points. (Photo:Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Rob Manfred Gets Five-Year Term as MLB Commissioner - Major League Baseball has its new commissioner secured for the next five years. According to the Associated Press, baseball owners unanimously agreed to a five-year term for Rob Manfred, who will succeed Bud Selig as the MLB's new commissioner beginning early next year. (Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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Rob Manfred Gets Five-Year Term as MLB Commissioner - Major League Baseball has its new commissioner secured for the next five years. According to the Associated Press, baseball owners unanimously agreed to a five-year term for Rob Manfred, who will succeed Bud Selig as the MLB's new commissioner beginning early next year. (Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Spurs Defeat LeBron James, Cavaliers - Tim Duncan and Boris Diaw scored 19 points each as the defending champion San Antonio Spurs edged the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road, 92-90, on Wednesday night. With the Cavs trailing by two points with 1.9 seconds left, LeBron James had a chance to tie the game, but committed a turnover when trying to dribble behind his back. "I went behind my back and just lost it," James told the Associated Press, after his team fell to 5-5 on the season. "That's how the ball rolls sometimes." The Spurs improved to 7-4 with the victory. (Photo: AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Spurs Defeat LeBron James, Cavaliers - Tim Duncan and Boris Diaw scored 19 points each as the defending champion San Antonio Spurs edged the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road, 92-90, on Wednesday night. With the Cavs trailing by two points with 1.9 seconds left, LeBron James had a chance to tie the game, but committed a turnover when trying to dribble behind his back. "I went behind my back and just lost it," James told the Associated Press, after his team fell to 5-5 on the season. "That's how the ball rolls sometimes." The Spurs improved to 7-4 with the victory. (Photo: AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

NFL Fines Marshawn Lynch $100,000 for Media Silence - The NFL hit disgruntled Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch with a double-whammy Wednesday, fining him $50,000 for each time he didn't make himself available to the media this season and last, according to ESPN. Lynch dressed and left the locker room before answering any reporters' questions following the Seahawks' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. (Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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NFL Fines Marshawn Lynch $100,000 for Media Silence - The NFL hit disgruntled Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch with a double-whammy Wednesday, fining him $50,000 for each time he didn't make himself available to the media this season and last, according to ESPN. Lynch dressed and left the locker room before answering any reporters' questions following the Seahawks' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. (Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Hornets' Taylor Arrested for Domestic Violence - Charlotte Hornets forward Jeff Taylor was arrested in Michigan on domestic-assault charges Thursday. The 25-year-old was charged with one count of domestic assault, one count of assault and one count of malicious destruction of property, according to ESPN. His bond was set at $5,000. An NBA rep told the network: "We are aware of the arrest of Jeff Taylor and are investigating." NBA commissioner Adam Silver had recently said that he plans to take a closer look at the league’s domestic violence policies.(Photo: East Lansing Police Department)

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Hornets Forward Taylor Suspended 24 Games for Domestic Violence - The NBA suspended Charlotte Hornets forward Jeff Taylor 24 games without pay Wednesday after he pleaded guilty last month to a domestic violence assault and destruction of hotel property, the Associated Press is reporting. "This suspension is necessary to protect the interests of the NBA and the public's confidence in it," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a press release, as reported by the AP. "Mr. Taylor's conduct violates applicable law and, in my opinion, does not conform to standards of morality and is prejudicial and detrimental to the NBA." (Photo: East Lansing Police Department )

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Vince Carter Moved to Tears During Toronto Video Tribute - Vince Carter played for the Toronto Raptors almost 10 years ago and he's been booed nearly every time he went back up north. But Wednesday night was different, when Carter, now with the Memphis Grizzlies, was moved to tears after the Raptors surprised him with an emotional video tribute highlighting his first seven years in the NBA with the franchise. "It was a great feeling," Carter told the Associated Press. "I couldn't write it any better." (Photo: AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

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Vince Carter Moved to Tears During Toronto Video Tribute - Vince Carter played for the Toronto Raptors almost 10 years ago and he's been booed nearly every time he went back up north. But Wednesday night was different, when Carter, now with the Memphis Grizzlies, was moved to tears after the Raptors surprised him with an emotional video tribute highlighting his first seven years in the NBA with the franchise. "It was a great feeling," Carter told the Associated Press. "I couldn't write it any better." (Photo: AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Pacers Beat Hornets at the Buzzer - Solomon Hill's put-back at the buzzer lifted the Indiana Pacers over the Charlotte Hornets 88-86 on Wednesday night, spoiling Lance Stephenson's return to Indiana. Roy Hibbert led the Pacers with 18 points and 11 rebounds. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Pacers Beat Hornets at the Buzzer - Solomon Hill's put-back at the buzzer lifted the Indiana Pacers over the Charlotte Hornets 88-86 on Wednesday night, spoiling Lance Stephenson's return to Indiana. Roy Hibbert led the Pacers with 18 points and 11 rebounds. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Bucks Beat Nets in Triple Overtime for Kidd's Return to Brooklyn - Jason Kidd's return to Brooklyn was likely one that he'll never forget. After getting booed by the crowd, Kidd's new team, the Milwaukee Bucks, scored a 122-118 win in triple overtime over his old squad, the Nets, on Wednesday night. Brandon Knight redeemed himself for missing a layup in the first overtime by nailing a 3-pointer to force a third OT. Knight finished with 18 points and eight assists and the Bucks were also aided by Jabari Parker's season-high 23 points. (Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Bucks Beat Nets in Triple Overtime for Kidd's Return to Brooklyn - Jason Kidd's return to Brooklyn was likely one that he'll never forget. After getting booed by the crowd, Kidd's new team, the Milwaukee Bucks, scored a 122-118 win in triple overtime over his old squad, the Nets, on Wednesday night. Brandon Knight redeemed himself for missing a layup in the first overtime by nailing a 3-pointer to force a third OT. Knight finished with 18 points and eight assists and the Bucks were also aided by Jabari Parker's season-high 23 points. (Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Bills-Jets Game Sunday Still on Despite Snow Storm - The Buffalo Bills estimate that they'll need to remove some 220,000 tons of snow from Ralph Wilson Stadium for the team to host the New York Jets on Sunday, but that's what they're prepared to do to get the game in, ESPN is reporting. If the Bills are unable to make that happen with the 500 fans they're requesting to help, the NFL might have to postpone the game. A reported four feet of snow has already piled up in Buffalo with a foot more expected. (Photos from left: Joe Sargent/Getty Images, Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

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Bills-Jets Game Sunday Still on Despite Snow Storm - The Buffalo Bills estimate that they'll need to remove some 220,000 tons of snow from Ralph Wilson Stadium for the team to host the New York Jets on Sunday, but that's what they're prepared to do to get the game in, ESPN is reporting. If the Bills are unable to make that happen with the 500 fans they're requesting to help, the NFL might have to postpone the game. A reported four feet of snow has already piled up in Buffalo with a foot more expected. (Photos from left: Joe Sargent/Getty Images, Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant Joins Elite Company by Reaching 32,000 Points - Kobe Bryant added another page in his legendary career, scoring 28 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 114-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night and joining the NBA's 32,000-point club. Bryant became the fourth player in league history to reach 32,000 points, joining the likes of Michael Jordan, Moses Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant Joins Elite Company by Reaching 32,000 Points - Kobe Bryant added another page in his legendary career, scoring 28 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 114-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night and joining the NBA's 32,000-point club. Bryant became the fourth player in league history to reach 32,000 points, joining the likes of Michael Jordan, Moses Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Roger Goodell Will Most Likely Hear Adrian Peterson's Appeal - After being denied reinstatement by the NFL on Tuesday, Adrian Peterson is moving forward with his appeal to the league in hopes of rejoining his Minnesota Vikings. A Sports Illustrated report points out that the star running back's appeal will be heard by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement gives the commissioner the right to hear appeals. Even though the league is considering a new personal conduct policy that wouldn't have Goodell oversee such cases, he probably wouldn't remove himself from such cases this season. Peterson violated the personal conduct policy for his involvement in a child abuse incident of his 4-year-old son, despite accepting a plea in the case.(Photos from left: AP Photo/John Minchillo, Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Roger Goodell Will Most Likely Hear Adrian Peterson's Appeal - After being denied reinstatement by the NFL on Tuesday, Adrian Peterson is moving forward with his appeal to the league in hopes of rejoining his Minnesota Vikings. A Sports Illustrated report points out that the star running back's appeal will be heard by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement gives the commissioner the right to hear appeals. Even though the league is considering a new personal conduct policy that wouldn't have Goodell oversee such cases, he probably wouldn't remove himself from such cases this season. Peterson violated the personal conduct policy for his involvement in a child abuse incident of his 4-year-old son, despite accepting a plea in the case.(Photos from left: AP Photo/John Minchillo, Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

No. 1 Kentucky Blasts No. 5 Kansas - No. 5 Kansas was no match for the top-ranked Kentucky on Tuesday night. The Wildcats blasted the Jayhawks 72-40 on the strength of their aggressive lockdown defense. Kentucky totaled 11 blocks and held Kansas to only 12 points in the second half. Dakari Johnson had 11 points for Kentucky, while Andrew Harrison added 10 in the rout. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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No. 1 Kentucky Blasts No. 5 Kansas - No. 5 Kansas was no match for the top-ranked Kentucky on Tuesday night. The Wildcats blasted the Jayhawks 72-40 on the strength of their aggressive lockdown defense. Kentucky totaled 11 blocks and held Kansas to only 12 points in the second half. Dakari Johnson had 11 points for Kentucky, while Andrew Harrison added 10 in the rout. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

LeBron James Wants Playing Time Reduced for Cavs Big Three - LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are third, fourth and fifth in the NBA in minutes per game with 39.1, 38.4 and 37.0 respectively. It's for that reason that King James told ESPN on Tuesday that he would like to see playing time of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Big Three reduced. “I wouldn’t mind it,” James said. “I think we have to give our guys on the bench more of an opportunity. I looked at a stat and myself, Kyrie [Irving] and Kevin [Love] are three of the top five guys in the league in minutes per game and that has to come down. For me, I don’t want to do that all year.” The Cavs are just 5-4. They'll host the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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LeBron James Wants Playing Time Reduced for Cavs Big Three - LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are third, fourth and fifth in the NBA in minutes per game with 39.1, 38.4 and 37.0 respectively. It's for that reason that King James told ESPN on Tuesday that he would like to see playing time of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Big Three reduced. “I wouldn’t mind it,” James said. “I think we have to give our guys on the bench more of an opportunity. I looked at a stat and myself, Kyrie [Irving] and Kevin [Love] are three of the top five guys in the league in minutes per game and that has to come down. For me, I don’t want to do that all year.” The Cavs are just 5-4. They'll host the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Mark Cuban Hopes The Lakers Stay Bad - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban could care less about the Los Angeles Lakers' struggles. In fact, he hopes the Mavs' Western Conference rival continues to slump for a long time. "As far as the Lakers, I think there are going to be a lot of teams that are going to be focusing and saying, 'Look, I've got a ton of cap room, free agents A, B and C, why don't you guys come together and come play for me?' And L.A. has always been considered a destination, so maybe they feel there's a valid strategy," Cuban said over the LA radio station The Beast 980 on the "Fred Roggin Show" on Tuesday. "You know me, Fred. Personally, I just hope they suck forever." The Lakers are 2-9, among the NBA's worst. The Mavericks are 8-3, among the league's best.(Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch)

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Mark Cuban Hopes The Lakers Stay Bad - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban could care less about the Los Angeles Lakers' struggles. In fact, he hopes the Mavs' Western Conference rival continues to slump for a long time. "As far as the Lakers, I think there are going to be a lot of teams that are going to be focusing and saying, 'Look, I've got a ton of cap room, free agents A, B and C, why don't you guys come together and come play for me?' And L.A. has always been considered a destination, so maybe they feel there's a valid strategy," Cuban said over the LA radio station The Beast 980 on the "Fred Roggin Show" on Tuesday. "You know me, Fred. Personally, I just hope they suck forever." The Lakers are 2-9, among the NBA's worst. The Mavericks are 8-3, among the league's best.(Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch)

Billy Butler Signs With Oakland Athletics - Billy Butler played a big role in helping the Kansas City Royals reach their first World Series in nearly 30 years this past season. But now the first baseman is an Oakland Athletic. Butler agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with the A's, according to ESPN. Butler, 28, is coming off a 2014 season in which he hit .271 with nine home runs and 66 RBI.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Billy Butler Signs With Oakland Athletics - Billy Butler played a big role in helping the Kansas City Royals reach their first World Series in nearly 30 years this past season. But now the first baseman is an Oakland Athletic. Butler agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with the A's, according to ESPN. Butler, 28, is coming off a 2014 season in which he hit .271 with nine home runs and 66 RBI.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Pablo Sandoval Discussing Deal With Giants, Red Sox - Fresh off winning another World Series with the San Francisco Giants, third baseman Pablo Sandoval is reportedly discussing contracts in the range of $80 million-$90 million with the Giants and Boston Red Sox, according to CBS Sports. Sandoval, 28, hit .279 with 16 home runs and 73 RBI this past season. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Pablo Sandoval Discussing Deal With Giants, Red Sox - Fresh off winning another World Series with the San Francisco Giants, third baseman Pablo Sandoval is reportedly discussing contracts in the range of $80 million-$90 million with the Giants and Boston Red Sox, according to CBS Sports. Sandoval, 28, hit .279 with 16 home runs and 73 RBI this past season. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Best Player in the NBA — Anthony Davis - It’s pretty cool to see Metta World Peace follow the NBA so closely all the way from China. How else would he know about New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis’s dominating start to the season, in which he is already averaging 24.8 points, 13 rebounds and 4.2 blocks per game. Well, he knows his game...just not his name. When giving out his award for Best Player in the NBA, World Peace tweeted, “"Guy from New Orleans." Hilarious! His name is Anthony Davis, Metta. C'mon, son...that brow is universally known. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Pelicans Edge Kings Behind Anthony Davis - In a battle of former Kentucky Wildcats big men, Anthony Davis managed to just edge DeMarcus Cousins. Davis's 28 points and nine rebounds were enough to drive the New Orleans Pelicans to a 106-100 road win over the Sacramento Kings, despite Cousins' monster 24-point, 17-board effort. New Orleans improved to 6-4 with the win. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Steelers Dump LeGarrette Blount - LeGarrette Blount reportedly walked off the field before his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates secured their 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football. For doing that, the Steelers told the backup running back to walk for good on Tuesday. "We believe the decision to release LeGarrette is in the best interest of the organization and wish him the best of luck," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said via a team statement, as reported by ESPN. Blount was reportedly upset that he didn't receive a single carry during the Monday night game, having to watch starting rusher Le'Veon Bell tally a career-high 204 yards on the ground. Before the 2014 season started, the pair of Steelers running backs were arrested and charged with marijuana possession during a traffic stop in August. Blount had signed a two-year, $3.85 million with Pitts...

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Steelers Dump LeGarrette Blount - LeGarrette Blount reportedly walked off the field before his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates secured their 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football. For doing that, the Steelers told the backup running back to walk for good on Tuesday. "We believe the decision to release LeGarrette is in the best interest of the organization and wish him the best of luck," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said via a team statement, as reported by ESPN. Blount was reportedly upset that he didn't receive a single carry during the Monday night game, having to watch starting rusher Le'Veon Bell tally a career-high 204 yards on the ground. Before the 2014 season started, the pair of Steelers running backs were arrested and charged with marijuana possession during a traffic stop in August. Blount had signed a two-year, $3.85 million with Pitts...

Dwight Howard Is Now Under Criminal Investigation for Child Abuse - Dwight Howard is being criminally investigated by the Cobb County, Georgia, police department for child abuse of his 6-year-old son with a belt buckle, TMZ Sports is reporting. The news comes after the same website originally reported that Howard was cleared after an investigation revealed that there were "no substantiated findings of physical injuries" on the boy's body. However, that was in Florida and it turns out that the actual incident allegedly occurred in Georgia, allowing the latter state to continue the investigation. A Georgia law enforcement official told the celebrity news website that the case has been raised to a high priority. Meanwhile, Howard's attorney told TMZ that claims from the child's mother, Royce Reed, have "no merit." Howard continues to play for the Houston...

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Dwight Howard Is Now Under Criminal Investigation for Child Abuse - Dwight Howard is being criminally investigated by the Cobb County, Georgia, police department for child abuse of his 6-year-old son with a belt buckle, TMZ Sports is reporting. The news comes after the same website originally reported that Howard was cleared after an investigation revealed that there were "no substantiated findings of physical injuries" on the boy's body. However, that was in Florida and it turns out that the actual incident allegedly occurred in Georgia, allowing the latter state to continue the investigation. A Georgia law enforcement official told the celebrity news website that the case has been raised to a high priority. Meanwhile, Howard's attorney told TMZ that claims from the child's mother, Royce Reed, have "no merit." Howard continues to play for the Houston...

Blatt Calls Reports of Cavs' Divide Ridiculous - The Cleveland Cavaliers are tired of rumored reports suggesting there's a divide between coach David Blatt and the players. "This narrative of our coaching situation is truly ridiculous," Cavs general manager David Griffin told reporters. "It's a non-story, it's a non-narrative. Coach Blatt is our coach, he's going to remain our coach. Do not write that as a vote of confidence. He never needed one. It was never a question. So don't write it that way." Griffin added that Blatt's job is not in jeopardy.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Blatt Takes Blame for Cavs Loss, Love Disagrees - First-year NBA coach David Blatt is taking the blame for his Cleveland Cavaliers 106-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The defeat came just 10 days after the Cavs cruised past the Nuggets. "I can tell you, I knew going into this game that this was a dangerous, dangerous game and I made that point from the first time we walked in the locker room this morning, but I did not do a good enough job," Blatt told ESPN. Kevin Love, who had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavs, says the players are to blame as well. "He's done a good job of getting us ready, but he's not out there playing," Love said. "I think it was on us and it's something where we had the game plan down, we knew our defensive schemes but it's just something that we'll have to get over the hump." Cleveland is 5-4 so fa...

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Suns Suspend Tucker for Missing Flight - The Phoenix Suns suspended forward P.J. Tucker for violating team rules after a spokesperson told the Associated Press that he "basically missed the plane" to Boston and thus failed to make their Monday game against the Celtics. This suspension comes after the NBA already suspended Tucker three games after his guilty plea to a "super extreme" DUI in Arizona this past May. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Suns Suspend Tucker for Missing Flight - The Phoenix Suns suspended forward P.J. Tucker for violating team rules after a spokesperson told the Associated Press that he "basically missed the plane" to Boston and thus failed to make their Monday game against the Celtics. This suspension comes after the NBA already suspended Tucker three games after his guilty plea to a "super extreme" DUI in Arizona this past May. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Pete Carroll, Marshawn Lynch Working on Future - There's no doubting Marshawn Lynch's importance to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. The star running back leads all NFL rushers with nine touchdowns and his 813 rushing yards puts him in the top five among RBs. That's precisely why Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is trying to build back a solid relationship with Lynch, who recently expressed doubt about his future in Seattle. "We're working through it," Carroll told 710 ESPN Seattle's "Brock and Salk" on Monday afternoon. "Marshawn is a very private person and we've all learned that and we've respected that about him for years. I've respected the heck out of that when we got to the Super Bowl last year and everyone was clamoring and all that. He's a very unique, special person." Lynch believes he's worth more than the four-year,...

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Pete Carroll, Marshawn Lynch Working on Future - There's no doubting Marshawn Lynch's importance to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. The star running back leads all NFL rushers with nine touchdowns and his 813 rushing yards puts him in the top five among RBs. That's precisely why Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is trying to build back a solid relationship with Lynch, who recently expressed doubt about his future in Seattle. "We're working through it," Carroll told 710 ESPN Seattle's "Brock and Salk" on Monday afternoon. "Marshawn is a very private person and we've all learned that and we've respected that about him for years. I've respected the heck out of that when we got to the Super Bowl last year and everyone was clamoring and all that. He's a very unique, special person." Lynch believes he's worth more than the four-year,...

Steelers Rally Past Titans - Trailing the Tennessee Titans by 11 points entering the fourth quarter, Ben Roethlisberger and Le'Veon Bell made sure the Pittsburgh Steelers mounted a furious rally. Bell rushed for a touchdown and Big Ben threw a 12-yard TD pass to Antonio Brown to cap the 27-24 Steelers win on Monday Night Football. Bell finished with 204 yards rushing. Pittsburgh improved to 7-4 on the season. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Steelers Rally Past Titans - Trailing the Tennessee Titans by 11 points entering the fourth quarter, Ben Roethlisberger and Le'Veon Bell made sure the Pittsburgh Steelers mounted a furious rally. Bell rushed for a touchdown and Big Ben threw a 12-yard TD pass to Antonio Brown to cap the 27-24 Steelers win on Monday Night Football. Bell finished with 204 yards rushing. Pittsburgh improved to 7-4 on the season. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Grizzlies Hammer Rockets in Matchup of Top Teams - In a match up between the top two NBA teams, the Houston Rockets didn't stand a chance. The Memphis Grizzlies had seven players who recorded double-digits in scoring led by Mike Conley's 19 points, as they rolled to a 119-93 rout of the Rockets. With the win, Memphis (10-1) became the 2014-15 season's first team to win 10 games. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Grizzlies Hammer Rockets in Matchup of Top Teams - In a match up between the top two NBA teams, the Houston Rockets didn't stand a chance. The Memphis Grizzlies had seven players who recorded double-digits in scoring led by Mike Conley's 19 points, as they rolled to a 119-93 rout of the Rockets. With the win, Memphis (10-1) became the 2014-15 season's first team to win 10 games. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

DEA Conducts Surprise Inspections of Several NFL Teams - Federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted surprise inspections of visiting NFL teams Sunday, ESPN is reporting. The Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers all confirmed that DEA agents showed up to inspect their medical staffs Sunday. The agency is reportedly looking into whether any franchises are violating drug laws by distributing and handling prescription painkillers to their respective players. "DEA agents are currently interviewing NFL team doctors in several locations as part of an ongoing investigation into potential violations of the Controlled Substances Act," DEA spokesman Rusty Payne told ESPN. "The Drug Enforcement Administration has a responsibility under the Controlled Substances Act to ensure that registrants who possess, prescribe and dispense co...

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DEA Conducts Surprise Inspections of Several NFL Teams - Federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted surprise inspections of visiting NFL teams Sunday, ESPN is reporting. The Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers all confirmed that DEA agents showed up to inspect their medical staffs Sunday. The agency is reportedly looking into whether any franchises are violating drug laws by distributing and handling prescription painkillers to their respective players. "DEA agents are currently interviewing NFL team doctors in several locations as part of an ongoing investigation into potential violations of the Controlled Substances Act," DEA spokesman Rusty Payne told ESPN. "The Drug Enforcement Administration has a responsibility under the Controlled Substances Act to ensure that registrants who possess, prescribe and dispense co...

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Jalen Rose Says He Will Take Rick Ross's Bet Against Cavaliers - Well, that didn't take long. Former NBA star Jalen Rose said on ESPN last week that he will take up Rick Ross's $100,000 bet that the Miami Heat will finish better than the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Rose thinks the opposite will transpire. "You know I'm good for the money, homie. So just reach out to me and let's make this bet right now," Rose said live on the air, as reported by TMZ Sports. Will Rozay make it happen?  (Photos from left: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for CP3 Foundation, Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Jalen Rose Says He Will Take Rick Ross's Bet Against Cavaliers - Well, that didn't take long. Former NBA star Jalen Rose said on ESPN last week that he will take up Rick Ross's $100,000 bet that the Miami Heat will finish better than the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Rose thinks the opposite will transpire. "You know I'm good for the money, homie. So just reach out to me and let's make this bet right now," Rose said live on the air, as reported by TMZ Sports. Will Rozay make it happen?  (Photos from left: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for CP3 Foundation, Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins Agree to Record-Setting Deal - Giancarlo Stanton has plenty of reasons to smile. The 25-year-old outfielder and the Miami Marlins have reportedly agreed on a 13-year, $325 million extension, which sets the record for the most lucrative North American sports contract in history. The deal with include an opt-out clause allowing Stanton to restructure the deal or shop for a new one altogether shortly after he hits 30 if he would like. Stanton led the National League in home runs this past season with 37. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins Agree to Record-Setting Deal - Giancarlo Stanton has plenty of reasons to smile. The 25-year-old outfielder and the Miami Marlins have reportedly agreed on a 13-year, $325 million extension, which sets the record for the most lucrative North American sports contract in history. The deal with include an opt-out clause allowing Stanton to restructure the deal or shop for a new one altogether shortly after he hits 30 if he would like. Stanton led the National League in home runs this past season with 37. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals Pull Off Trade - The Atlanta Braves sent outfielder Jason Heyward and relief pitcher Jordan Walden packing to St. Louis on Monday in exchange for Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller and a minor-league prospect, ESPN is reporting. Heyward hit .271 with 11 home runs and 58 RBI last season, while Walden went 0-2 with a 2.88 ERA. Miller finished 2014 with a 10-9 record and 3.74 ERA.(Photos from Left: Kevin Liles/Getty Images, Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

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Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals Pull Off Trade - The Atlanta Braves sent outfielder Jason Heyward and relief pitcher Jordan Walden packing to St. Louis on Monday in exchange for Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller and a minor-league prospect, ESPN is reporting. Heyward hit .271 with 11 home runs and 58 RBI last season, while Walden went 0-2 with a 2.88 ERA. Miller finished 2014 with a 10-9 record and 3.74 ERA.(Photos from Left: Kevin Liles/Getty Images, Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

Russell Martin, Blue Jays Agree to Five-Year, $82 Million Deal - There never seems to be a shortage of big-money, off-season deals in Major League Baseball. On Monday, ESPN reported that the Toronto Blue Jays and catcher Russell Martin had agreed to a five-year, $82 million contract. Martin, 31, hit .290 with 11 home runs and 67 RBI for the Pittsburgh Pirates this past season.  (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Russell Martin, Blue Jays Agree to Five-Year, $82 Million Deal - There never seems to be a shortage of big-money, off-season deals in Major League Baseball. On Monday, ESPN reported that the Toronto Blue Jays and catcher Russell Martin had agreed to a five-year, $82 million contract. Martin, 31, hit .290 with 11 home runs and 67 RBI for the Pittsburgh Pirates this past season.  (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Robert Griffin III Gets Booed, Calls Washington Loss 'Travesty' - It is getting ugly in Washington. Real ugly. Fans booed their hometown team en route to their 27-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, at one point even jeering starting quarterback Robert Griffin III and chanting backup Colt McCoy's name. Griffin III's frustration was evident after the loss, which he called a "travesty." "We didn’t play well. I didn’t see the field as well as I would’ve liked to. We had turnovers. I can’t throw interceptions. We had false-start penalties and holding penalties. It was just bad ball out there today," Griffin III told the Washington Post. "It’s not that we looked past Tampa Bay because we can’t afford to look past anybody. The fact of the matter is we’re not a very good football team right now.” Washington is just 3-7 this season. (...

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Robert Griffin III Gets Booed, Calls Washington Loss 'Travesty' - It is getting ugly in Washington. Real ugly. Fans booed their hometown team en route to their 27-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, at one point even jeering starting quarterback Robert Griffin III and chanting backup Colt McCoy's name. Griffin III's frustration was evident after the loss, which he called a "travesty." "We didn’t play well. I didn’t see the field as well as I would’ve liked to. We had turnovers. I can’t throw interceptions. We had false-start penalties and holding penalties. It was just bad ball out there today," Griffin III told the Washington Post. "It’s not that we looked past Tampa Bay because we can’t afford to look past anybody. The fact of the matter is we’re not a very good football team right now.” Washington is just 3-7 this season. (...

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Rams Shock Broncos - Bet you didn’t see that coming. The St. Louis Rams scored a stunning 22-7 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday with Kenny Britt hauling in four receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown and Tre Mason rushing for 113 yards on 29 carries. Three of the Broncos' offensive stars — Montee Ball, Emmanuel Sanders and Julius Thomas — were injured during the game. At 4-6, the Rams impressively count wins over the Broncos, defending champion Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers this season. (Photo: AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) 

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Rams Shock Broncos - Bet you didn’t see that coming. The St. Louis Rams scored a stunning 22-7 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday with Kenny Britt hauling in four receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown and Tre Mason rushing for 113 yards on 29 carries. Three of the Broncos' offensive stars — Montee Ball, Emmanuel Sanders and Julius Thomas — were injured during the game. At 4-6, the Rams impressively count wins over the Broncos, defending champion Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers this season. (Photo: AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) 

Packers Crush Eagles - Aaron Rodgers is looking like a quarterback possessed as of late. The star QB threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Green Bay Packers to a 53-20 thrashing of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, their second straight win and sixth victory in their last seven games. With the win, the Packers improved to 7-3, while the Eagles fell to 7-3 as well. (Photo: Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

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Packers Crush Eagles - Aaron Rodgers is looking like a quarterback possessed as of late. The star QB threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Green Bay Packers to a 53-20 thrashing of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, their second straight win and sixth victory in their last seven games. With the win, the Packers improved to 7-3, while the Eagles fell to 7-3 as well. (Photo: Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Cardinals Improve to NFL-Best 9-1 - No Carson Palmer as starting quarterback; no problem. The Arizona Cardinals still played well enough to edge the Detroit Lions 14-6 on Sunday behind Drew Stanton’s 306 yards passing in the pocket. The Cardinals defense held Calvin Johnson to 59 yards receiving. With the win, the Cardinals boost their record to 9-1, the best mark in the NFL. Detroit slipped to 7-3. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Cardinals Improve to NFL-Best 9-1 - No Carson Palmer as starting quarterback; no problem. The Arizona Cardinals still played well enough to edge the Detroit Lions 14-6 on Sunday behind Drew Stanton’s 306 yards passing in the pocket. The Cardinals defense held Calvin Johnson to 59 yards receiving. With the win, the Cardinals boost their record to 9-1, the best mark in the NFL. Detroit slipped to 7-3. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Titans Tight End Fined for Cheap Shot on Ravens Assistant - Tennessee Titans tight end Chase Coffman went out of his way to deliver a running cheap-shot on a Baltimore Ravens assistant coach during last Sunday’s game. The NFL didn’t find the act amusing, reportedly fining Coffman $30,000 for the hit, according to Fox Sports. Perhaps Coffman was frustrated because his team was losing and wound up taking a 21-7 beating. The Titans host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football next. (Photo: Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

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Titans Tight End Fined for Cheap Shot on Ravens Assistant - Tennessee Titans tight end Chase Coffman went out of his way to deliver a running cheap-shot on a Baltimore Ravens assistant coach during last Sunday’s game. The NFL didn’t find the act amusing, reportedly fining Coffman $30,000 for the hit, according to Fox Sports. Perhaps Coffman was frustrated because his team was losing and wound up taking a 21-7 beating. The Titans host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football next. (Photo: Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Rudy Gay, Kings Reach Extension - Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins are definitely making for quite a one-two punch in Sacramento so far this season. Sensing that, the Kings agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension with Gay on Sunday, according to ESPN. With Gay in the final year of the season, the extension eliminates the chance of the small forward leaving town as a free agent this summer. Gay and Cousins have led Sacramento to a surprising 6-4 start, which included a stunning victory over defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Gay is averaging 22.5 points per game, while Cousins is right behind with 22.4. (Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Rudy Gay, Kings Reach Extension - Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins are definitely making for quite a one-two punch in Sacramento so far this season. Sensing that, the Kings agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension with Gay on Sunday, according to ESPN. With Gay in the final year of the season, the extension eliminates the chance of the small forward leaving town as a free agent this summer. Gay and Cousins have led Sacramento to a surprising 6-4 start, which included a stunning victory over defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Gay is averaging 22.5 points per game, while Cousins is right behind with 22.4. (Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Cavaliers, Rockets Interested in T-Wolves Brewer - The Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets are both interested in Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Corey Brewer, ESPN is reporting. With a young T-Wolves struggling to a 2-7 start, the franchise is open to dealing Brewer and the Cavs and Rockets are most interested, although who each team is willing to swap for his services remains unknown. Brewer is averaging nearly 10 points per game. (Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Cavaliers, Rockets Interested in T-Wolves Brewer - The Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets are both interested in Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Corey Brewer, ESPN is reporting. With a young T-Wolves struggling to a 2-7 start, the franchise is open to dealing Brewer and the Cavs and Rockets are most interested, although who each team is willing to swap for his services remains unknown. Brewer is averaging nearly 10 points per game. (Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Wladimir Klitschko Wins Again - Wladimir Klitschko fights on average of two to three times per year and when he does, the same results usually apply. The heavyweight champion recorded four knockdowns en route to a fifth-round knockout of mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night in Germany. With the win, Klitschko, 38, made his 17th consecutive title defense and improves to 63-3 overall. Could Shannon Briggs, who has been stalking Klitschko around the world in hopes of a title fight, be next? (Photo: Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

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Wladimir Klitschko Wins Again - Wladimir Klitschko fights on average of two to three times per year and when he does, the same results usually apply. The heavyweight champion recorded four knockdowns en route to a fifth-round knockout of mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night in Germany. With the win, Klitschko, 38, made his 17th consecutive title defense and improves to 63-3 overall. Could Shannon Briggs, who has been stalking Klitschko around the world in hopes of a title fight, be next? (Photo: Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Jose Canseco Says Re-Attached Finger Fell Off During Poker Game - Let’s just say that Jose Canseco’s surgery on his re-attached finger last month may not have gone so well. The maligned ex-MLB slugger took to Twitter over the weekend to tell his fans: “Ok well I might as tell you. I was playing in a poker tournament last night and my finger fell off. Someone took a video of it.” Canseco had to undergo surgery in October after accidentally shooting himself in the hand. (Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) 

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Jose Canseco Says Re-Attached Finger Fell Off During Poker Game - Let’s just say that Jose Canseco’s surgery on his re-attached finger last month may not have gone so well. The maligned ex-MLB slugger took to Twitter over the weekend to tell his fans: “Ok well I might as tell you. I was playing in a poker tournament last night and my finger fell off. Someone took a video of it.” Canseco had to undergo surgery in October after accidentally shooting himself in the hand. (Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) 

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