Sports Buzz: Ty Lawson Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving

Plus, Kobe Bryant tears rotator cuff. Is his season over?

Ty Lawson Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving - Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of drinking and driving, according to the Denver Post. The police officer that stopped Lawson told the Denver Post that Lawson's speech was slurred and his "breath had a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage, balance was swaying/stumbling, eyes were bloodshot/watery." Lawson is leading the Nuggets in points and assists this season.(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Ty Lawson Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving - Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of drinking and driving, according to the Denver Post. The police officer that stopped Lawson told the Denver Post that Lawson's speech was slurred and his "breath had a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage, balance was swaying/stumbling, eyes were bloodshot/watery." Lawson is leading the Nuggets in points and assists this season.(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant Tears Rotator Cuff, Is His Season Over? - Kobe Bryant's season — and career — can possibly be over after Thursday's MRI revealed he has a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, ESPN is reporting. The five-time NBA champion suffered the injury while dunking during the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Bryant is scheduled to fly back to LA and be examined by team doctors Friday. The team will update the media and fans on his condition then. Bryant, 36, still has one more season left on his contract. (Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant Tears Rotator Cuff, Is His Season Over? - Kobe Bryant's season — and career — can possibly be over after Thursday's MRI revealed he has a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, ESPN is reporting. The five-time NBA champion suffered the injury while dunking during the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Bryant is scheduled to fly back to LA and be examined by team doctors Friday. The team will update the media and fans on his condition then. Bryant, 36, still has one more season left on his contract. (Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Tom Brady Denies Altering Footballs - Both New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady are denying having any involvement in deflating footballs during their AFC title win over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday. "I was shocked to learn of the footballs on Monday. I had no knowledge until Monday morning," Belichick told reporters Thursday, according to ESPN. Brady added: “I didn't alter the ball in any way. When I pick those footballs out, at that point, to me, they're perfect. I don't want anyone touching the balls after that. I don't want anyone rubbing them, putting any air in them, taking any air out. To me, those balls are perfect, and that's what I expect when I show up on the field." When asked by one reporter if he is a cheater, Brady responded, "I feel like I have always played within the rules” and "I would never break the...

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Tom Brady Denies Altering Footballs - Both New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady are denying having any involvement in deflating footballs during their AFC title win over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday. "I was shocked to learn of the footballs on Monday. I had no knowledge until Monday morning," Belichick told reporters Thursday, according to ESPN. Brady added: “I didn't alter the ball in any way. When I pick those footballs out, at that point, to me, they're perfect. I don't want anyone touching the balls after that. I don't want anyone rubbing them, putting any air in them, taking any air out. To me, those balls are perfect, and that's what I expect when I show up on the field." When asked by one reporter if he is a cheater, Brady responded, "I feel like I have always played within the rules” and "I would never break the...

LaMarcus Aldridge Out 6-8 Weeks - Bad blow to the Portland Trail Blazers, who have already lost five of their past six games. Their star power forward, LaMarcus Aldridge, is expected to miss six to eight weeks of action as a result of tearing the radial collateral ligament in his left thumb, ESPN is reporting. Aldridge suffered the injury during the Blazers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. "I've definitely sprained my thumb a few times, but this was on a different level," Aldridge told ESPN. "I couldn't even move it." Aldridge leads the Trail Blazers with 23.2 points and 10.2 boards per game.  (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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LaMarcus Aldridge Out 6-8 Weeks - Bad blow to the Portland Trail Blazers, who have already lost five of their past six games. Their star power forward, LaMarcus Aldridge, is expected to miss six to eight weeks of action as a result of tearing the radial collateral ligament in his left thumb, ESPN is reporting. Aldridge suffered the injury during the Blazers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. "I've definitely sprained my thumb a few times, but this was on a different level," Aldridge told ESPN. "I couldn't even move it." Aldridge leads the Trail Blazers with 23.2 points and 10.2 boards per game.  (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Popovich, Rose Defend Thibodeau - Tom Thibodeau responded to reports that he’s losing the Chicago Bulls players by guiding them to a huge 104-81 win over the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. After the win, Thibodeau got support from his own star player, Derrick Rose, and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Rose told ESPN, "The way that we've been playing don't have anything to do with Thibs. He's preparing us right. He's doing everything and did everything possible to prepare us as a coach. It's up to the players to give that effort." Popovich also came to his fellow coach's aid. "He's not gonna lose any team," Pop said. "I think you guys just have to have stories. So somebody loses a few games, there's got to be a reason... Sometimes players listen to me. Timmy [Duncan] stopped listening to me a long time ago. I don't even coa...

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Popovich, Rose Defend Thibodeau - Tom Thibodeau responded to reports that he’s losing the Chicago Bulls players by guiding them to a huge 104-81 win over the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. After the win, Thibodeau got support from his own star player, Derrick Rose, and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Rose told ESPN, "The way that we've been playing don't have anything to do with Thibs. He's preparing us right. He's doing everything and did everything possible to prepare us as a coach. It's up to the players to give that effort." Popovich also came to his fellow coach's aid. "He's not gonna lose any team," Pop said. "I think you guys just have to have stories. So somebody loses a few games, there's got to be a reason... Sometimes players listen to me. Timmy [Duncan] stopped listening to me a long time ago. I don't even coa...

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Seahawks Lane Says Gronkowski Isn't That Good - New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski is feared and respected as arguably the best tight end in the NFL. Well, that doesn’t ring true to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane. "I actually don't think he's that good," Lane told ESPN on Thursday. "He's OK. He does have a big body. But from what I've seen on tape, he doesn't like you putting your hands on him. So if we put our hands on him and shake him up a little bit, he won't catch that many balls." We’ll see if Gronk can make Lane change his mind during Super Bowl XLIX on February 1.(Photos from left: Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Seahawks Lane Says Gronkowski Isn't That Good - New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski is feared and respected as arguably the best tight end in the NFL. Well, that doesn’t ring true to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane. "I actually don't think he's that good," Lane told ESPN on Thursday. "He's OK. He does have a big body. But from what I've seen on tape, he doesn't like you putting your hands on him. So if we put our hands on him and shake him up a little bit, he won't catch that many balls." We’ll see if Gronk can make Lane change his mind during Super Bowl XLIX on February 1.(Photos from left: Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

New Browns Coordinator Unsure About QB Situation - The Cleveland Browns have Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel as quarterbacks, but the team’s new offensive coordinator, John DeFilippo, isn’t sure if either of them will be their starting QB in the future. "We're not sure if our starting quarterback is in the building right now or not," DeFilippo told ESPN. "If he is, great. If he's not, that's great, too." This comes after Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said, “We’ve got to get a quarterback and got to get it fixed.” (Photo: Getty Images)

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New Browns Coordinator Unsure About QB Situation - The Cleveland Browns have Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel as quarterbacks, but the team’s new offensive coordinator, John DeFilippo, isn’t sure if either of them will be their starting QB in the future. "We're not sure if our starting quarterback is in the building right now or not," DeFilippo told ESPN. "If he is, great. If he's not, that's great, too." This comes after Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said, “We’ve got to get a quarterback and got to get it fixed.” (Photo: Getty Images)

Federer Shocked in Upset - Big Australian Open upset. Roger Federer was shocked by Andreas Seppi 6-4, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (5) on Friday in Melbourne. Federer had defeated Seppi in their past 10 matches. The upset marks the first time in 12 years that Federer won’t appear in the Australian Open semifinals.(Photo: AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

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Federer Shocked in Upset - Big Australian Open upset. Roger Federer was shocked by Andreas Seppi 6-4, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (5) on Friday in Melbourne. Federer had defeated Seppi in their past 10 matches. The upset marks the first time in 12 years that Federer won’t appear in the Australian Open semifinals.(Photo: AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

Participants For NBA Slam Dunk Contest Named - Confirmed participants for the 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest are beginning to be named. According to Yahoo Sports, Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo and Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee are three confirmed contestants this year’s contest, which will be part of the All-Star Saturday Night festivities on Saturday, February 14th at the Barclays Center. High-flying Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine and Philadephia 76ers swingman K.J. McDaniels might also be participants in the Dunk Contest.(Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images, Sam Greenwood/Getty Images, Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Participants For NBA Slam Dunk Contest Named - Confirmed participants for the 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest are beginning to be named. According to Yahoo Sports, Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo and Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee are three confirmed contestants this year’s contest, which will be part of the All-Star Saturday Night festivities on Saturday, February 14th at the Barclays Center. High-flying Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine and Philadephia 76ers swingman K.J. McDaniels might also be participants in the Dunk Contest.(Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images, Sam Greenwood/Getty Images, Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Westbrook Hits Game-Winner in KD’s Return to D.C. - It started as Kevin Durant’s return to his hometown of Washington D.C., which erupted in cheers for their hero Wednesday night. However, the night would end with teammate Russell Westbrook scoring on a driving layup with 0.8 left in overtime in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 105-103 road win over the Washington Wizards. KD finished with 34 points, while Westbrook had 32. The Thunder have now won four straight and five of their past six games, improving to a 22-20 record.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Westbrook Hits Game-Winner in KD’s Return to D.C. - It started as Kevin Durant’s return to his hometown of Washington D.C., which erupted in cheers for their hero Wednesday night. However, the night would end with teammate Russell Westbrook scoring on a driving layup with 0.8 left in overtime in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 105-103 road win over the Washington Wizards. KD finished with 34 points, while Westbrook had 32. The Thunder have now won four straight and five of their past six games, improving to a 22-20 record.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant to Have MRI on Right Shoulder - Kobe Bryant seemed to tweak his right shoulder during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 96-80 road loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night and will get an MRI on it Thursday. "I've played on a torn labrum before," Bryant told ESPN after scoring 14 points. "I'm not too concerned about it." (Photo: AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

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Kobe Bryant to Have MRI on Right Shoulder - Kobe Bryant seemed to tweak his right shoulder during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 96-80 road loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night and will get an MRI on it Thursday. "I've played on a torn labrum before," Bryant told ESPN after scoring 14 points. "I'm not too concerned about it." (Photo: AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

Serena, Venus Williams Advance in Australian Open - And Serena and Venus Williams’ quest for the Australian Open title continues. On Thursday in Melbourne, Serena scored a 7-5, 6-0 victory over Vera Zvonareva and Venus defeated Lauren Davis in straight sets as well to each advance to the third round of the tournament. Serena is looking for her sixth Australian Open championship and 19th Grand Slam title.(Photos from left: AP Photo/Vincent Thian, Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

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Serena, Venus Williams Advance in Australian Open - And Serena and Venus Williams’ quest for the Australian Open title continues. On Thursday in Melbourne, Serena scored a 7-5, 6-0 victory over Vera Zvonareva and Venus defeated Lauren Davis in straight sets as well to each advance to the third round of the tournament. Serena is looking for her sixth Australian Open championship and 19th Grand Slam title.(Photos from left: AP Photo/Vincent Thian, Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Seahawks Say Patriots' "Deflate-Gate" Has No Effect on Super Bowl - The Seattle Seahawks hear all the talk about the New England Patriots’ “Deflate-Gate” scandal, but they say it will have no bearing on their Super Bowl matchup. "If it's against the rules, it's against the rules," Seahawks star cornerback Richard Sherman told ESPN on Wednesday. "But it's not going to have any effect on this game. Nobody is going to get suspended [for the Super Bowl], and nothing's going to happen. We're gonna play this game. Whatever they did, the risk/reward was greater.'' (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Seahawks Say Patriots' "Deflate-Gate" Has No Effect on Super Bowl - The Seattle Seahawks hear all the talk about the New England Patriots’ “Deflate-Gate” scandal, but they say it will have no bearing on their Super Bowl matchup. "If it's against the rules, it's against the rules," Seahawks star cornerback Richard Sherman told ESPN on Wednesday. "But it's not going to have any effect on this game. Nobody is going to get suspended [for the Super Bowl], and nothing's going to happen. We're gonna play this game. Whatever they did, the risk/reward was greater.'' (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Richard Sherman Says Tom Brady Started Thrash Talk in 2012 - Richard Sherman says Tom Brady treated the Seattle Seahawks like “nobodies” during and following a 2012 Seattle victory over the New England Patriots. And the Seahawks star cornerback hasn’t forgot. "He was pretty much saying that we were nobodies," Sherman told ESPN on Wednesday about Brady. "And we should come up to him after they got the win. He said stuff like that throughout the game. So we should just take that pretty well? Sure, can I get your autograph, too?" Brady told Boston sports radio WEEI on Monday a different story. "Truthfully, at that time, I thought he was just coming up to say 'good game.' That's all I thought it was," Brady said, as reported by ESPN. "It was loud after that game, so I didn't really hear anything. Then I went into the locker room after the game a...

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Richard Sherman Says Tom Brady Started Thrash Talk in 2012 - Richard Sherman says Tom Brady treated the Seattle Seahawks like “nobodies” during and following a 2012 Seattle victory over the New England Patriots. And the Seahawks star cornerback hasn’t forgot. "He was pretty much saying that we were nobodies," Sherman told ESPN on Wednesday about Brady. "And we should come up to him after they got the win. He said stuff like that throughout the game. So we should just take that pretty well? Sure, can I get your autograph, too?" Brady told Boston sports radio WEEI on Monday a different story. "Truthfully, at that time, I thought he was just coming up to say 'good game.' That's all I thought it was," Brady said, as reported by ESPN. "It was loud after that game, so I didn't really hear anything. Then I went into the locker room after the game a...

Splash Brothers Dominate Rockets - Stephen Curry had 22 points with 10 assists and Klay Thompson added 27 more points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 126-113 home win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. James Harden had a game-high 33 points.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Splash Brothers Dominate Rockets - Stephen Curry had 22 points with 10 assists and Klay Thompson added 27 more points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 126-113 home win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. James Harden had a game-high 33 points.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Eleven NBA Teams Worth Over $1 Billion - Forbes is estimating that the value of NBA teams rose by 72 percent last year. And the franchise with the highest value? The Los Angeles Lakers with a value listed at $2.6 billion. Rounding out the Top 5 were the New York Knicks ($2.5 billion), Chicago Bulls ($2 billion), Boston Celtics ($1.7 billion) and Los Angeles Clippers ($1.6 billion). (Photo: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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Eleven NBA Teams Worth Over $1 Billion - Forbes is estimating that the value of NBA teams rose by 72 percent last year. And the franchise with the highest value? The Los Angeles Lakers with a value listed at $2.6 billion. Rounding out the Top 5 were the New York Knicks ($2.5 billion), Chicago Bulls ($2 billion), Boston Celtics ($1.7 billion) and Los Angeles Clippers ($1.6 billion). (Photo: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Waiters Jabs at Cavaliers - Dion Waiters already seems to like playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder more than his ex-Cleveland Cavaliers team. "Listen, they give me the ball,” the Thunder’s shooting guard said of his new teammates to The Oklahoman. “Like, I touch the ball. Like, I actually, like, you know, touch the ball. I'm able to feel the game out, knowing when to take the shot, when not to. Like I said, we got a great group of guys on this team who's very unselfish and they want you to be successful. So I think I came into a great situation." (Photo: AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Waiters Jabs at Cavaliers - Dion Waiters already seems to like playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder more than his ex-Cleveland Cavaliers team. "Listen, they give me the ball,” the Thunder’s shooting guard said of his new teammates to The Oklahoman. “Like, I touch the ball. Like, I actually, like, you know, touch the ball. I'm able to feel the game out, knowing when to take the shot, when not to. Like I said, we got a great group of guys on this team who's very unselfish and they want you to be successful. So I think I came into a great situation." (Photo: AP Photo/John Raoux)

Scherzer's $210 Million Deal With Nationals Finalized - It’s official. Pitcher Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals finalized his seven-year, $210 million contract and made it official via a formal press conference on Wednesday. The 30-year-old right-hander went 18-5 with a 3.15 ERA for the Detroit Tigers last season. (Photo: AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Scherzer's $210 Million Deal With Nationals Finalized - It’s official. Pitcher Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals finalized his seven-year, $210 million contract and made it official via a formal press conference on Wednesday. The 30-year-old right-hander went 18-5 with a 3.15 ERA for the Detroit Tigers last season. (Photo: AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Barry Bonds Mentoring, Training A-Rod - Good choice for a mentor and trainer. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Barry Bonds has been mentoring and training Alex Rodriguez at a Bay Area facility. A-Rod, 40, is coming off a yearlong suspension due to involvement in performance-enhancing drugs. Bonds, baseball’s all-time home run king, was once the poster child for the MLB's PED problem.(Photos from left: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Barry Bonds Mentoring, Training A-Rod - Good choice for a mentor and trainer. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Barry Bonds has been mentoring and training Alex Rodriguez at a Bay Area facility. A-Rod, 40, is coming off a yearlong suspension due to involvement in performance-enhancing drugs. Bonds, baseball’s all-time home run king, was once the poster child for the MLB's PED problem.(Photos from left: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant Injures Elbow on Dunk - Kevin Durant bruised his right elbow after coming down hard following a dunk in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 94-86 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. But the reigning NBA MVP told ESPN that “it’s just a little stinger” and that he will be able to play against the Washington Wizards in his return to his hometown on Wednesday night. KD’s 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists Tuesday night helped push the Thunder (21-20) to over .500 for the first time this season.  (Photo: AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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Kevin Durant Injures Elbow on Dunk - Kevin Durant bruised his right elbow after coming down hard following a dunk in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 94-86 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. But the reigning NBA MVP told ESPN that “it’s just a little stinger” and that he will be able to play against the Washington Wizards in his return to his hometown on Wednesday night. KD’s 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists Tuesday night helped push the Thunder (21-20) to over .500 for the first time this season.  (Photo: AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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Kubiak Introduced as Broncos New Coach - Gary Kubiak called it “a chance of a lifetime” that he couldn’t refuse. Fresh off completing his first season as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator, Kubiak said John Elway’s offer to him to become the new head coach of the Denver Broncos was too good to turn down. On Tuesday, the Broncos introduced Kubiak as their new head coach, as they agreed on a four-year deal, according to ESPN. Elway, the Broncos executive vice president of football operations/general manager, and Kubiak have history, having been teammates with the Broncos. Kubiak served as an offensive coordinator (1995-2005) and quarterbacks coach (1995-2002) with the Broncos, before his only NFL head coaching gig with the Houston Texans from 2006-2013. (Photo: Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

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Kubiak Introduced as Broncos New Coach - Gary Kubiak called it “a chance of a lifetime” that he couldn’t refuse. Fresh off completing his first season as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator, Kubiak said John Elway’s offer to him to become the new head coach of the Denver Broncos was too good to turn down. On Tuesday, the Broncos introduced Kubiak as their new head coach, as they agreed on a four-year deal, according to ESPN. Elway, the Broncos executive vice president of football operations/general manager, and Kubiak have history, having been teammates with the Broncos. Kubiak served as an offensive coordinator (1995-2005) and quarterbacks coach (1995-2002) with the Broncos, before his only NFL head coaching gig with the Houston Texans from 2006-2013. (Photo: Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Ravens Hire Trestman to Run Offense - Marc Trestman didn’t fare well with major offensive weapons on the Chicago Bears, guiding them to a dismal 5-11 finish this past season before being fired. Yet, the Baltimore Ravens are giving the former head coach an opportunity, reportedly hiring Trestman as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday. Trestman will have weapons such as quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Justin Forsett with the Ravens. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Ravens Hire Trestman to Run Offense - Marc Trestman didn’t fare well with major offensive weapons on the Chicago Bears, guiding them to a dismal 5-11 finish this past season before being fired. Yet, the Baltimore Ravens are giving the former head coach an opportunity, reportedly hiring Trestman as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday. Trestman will have weapons such as quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Justin Forsett with the Ravens. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

David Ortiz - David Ortiz doesn't merely still have something to offer. "Big Papi" is still a force in Major League Baseball — be clear. The longtime Boston Red Sox slugger hit 35 home runs and 104 RBI this past season, reaching his highest totals in seven years. And he did all that at 38, having just turned 39 last month. What will he have to offer in 2015? One of the best designated hitters of all time.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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New MLB Proposal Aims to Shorten Breaks Between Innings - Like baseball, but the games are just too long to watch? A new Major League Baseball proposal is aiming to reduce the time between innings by having pitchers and batters ready quicker. According to ESPN, the MLB believes these efforts could help shorten games by 10 to 15 minutes and bring the average game time to under three hours. The MLB and MLB’s Players Association are discussing this possible change and others.

Pete Rose Says Bonds, Clemens Belong in Hall of Fame Too - If Pete Rose had his way, he’d be in the Hall of Fame and so would Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds. "Would I vote for Roger Clemens? You're damn right I would," Rose told Reuters on Tuesday. "Would I vote for Barry Bonds? You're damn right I would. These guys are seven-time MVPs, seven-time Cy Young Award winner." Rose, who has been banned from baseball since August 1989 after betting on the Cincinnati Reds he managed, hopes new MLB commissioner Rob Manfred will grant him a reinstatement to baseball and opportunity to enter the Hall of Fame. Rose remains baseball’s all-time hits leader with 4,256.(Photos from left: Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Vincent Sandoval/Getty Images)

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Pete Rose Says Bonds, Clemens Belong in Hall of Fame Too - If Pete Rose had his way, he’d be in the Hall of Fame and so would Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds. "Would I vote for Roger Clemens? You're damn right I would," Rose told Reuters on Tuesday. "Would I vote for Barry Bonds? You're damn right I would. These guys are seven-time MVPs, seven-time Cy Young Award winner." Rose, who has been banned from baseball since August 1989 after betting on the Cincinnati Reds he managed, hopes new MLB commissioner Rob Manfred will grant him a reinstatement to baseball and opportunity to enter the Hall of Fame. Rose remains baseball’s all-time hits leader with 4,256.(Photos from left: Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Vincent Sandoval/Getty Images)

Harbaugh Hires Son as Tight Ends Coach - Less than a month after becoming Michigan’s head coach, Jim Harbaugh has hired his son, Jay Harbaugh, to be the Wolverines tight end coach and assistant special teams coordinator. "Jay gathered a wealth of experience the last three seasons coaching in the NFL and I am excited to have him join our coaching staff," Harbaugh told ESPN about his son, who served as an offensive quality control coach for the Baltimore Ravens and his uncle, John Harbaugh. "His passion for teaching the game is at the highest level and he will be an asset to our team." (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Harbaugh Hires Son as Tight Ends Coach - Less than a month after becoming Michigan’s head coach, Jim Harbaugh has hired his son, Jay Harbaugh, to be the Wolverines tight end coach and assistant special teams coordinator. "Jay gathered a wealth of experience the last three seasons coaching in the NFL and I am excited to have him join our coaching staff," Harbaugh told ESPN about his son, who served as an offensive quality control coach for the Baltimore Ravens and his uncle, John Harbaugh. "His passion for teaching the game is at the highest level and he will be an asset to our team." (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Seahawks Apologize for MLK Tweet - The Seattle Seahawks are apologizing for tweeting, "We shall overcome," on Monday, comparing their unbelievable rallying victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to Martin Luther King Jr. They told the Associated Press on Monday that the tweet was in "poor judgment" and that football doesn't equate to "the civil rights legacy of Dr. King." (Photo: AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Seahawks Apologize for MLK Tweet - The Seattle Seahawks are apologizing for tweeting, "We shall overcome," on Monday, comparing their unbelievable rallying victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to Martin Luther King Jr. They told the Associated Press on Monday that the tweet was in "poor judgment" and that football doesn't equate to "the civil rights legacy of Dr. King." (Photo: AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tiger Woods Makes Scene Missing Tooth  - Tiger Woods was by his girlfriend Lindsey Vonn's side Monday in Italy, in a skeleton ski mask, watching her ski. But a photo of the golf great without the mask showed he is missing one of his front teeth. Turns out that Woods lost the tooth when a cameraman accidentally hit him in the mouth with a camera. (Photo: AP Photo/Armando Trovati)

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Tiger Woods Makes Scene Missing Tooth  - Tiger Woods was by his girlfriend Lindsey Vonn's side Monday in Italy, in a skeleton ski mask, watching her ski. But a photo of the golf great without the mask showed he is missing one of his front teeth. Turns out that Woods lost the tooth when a cameraman accidentally hit him in the mouth with a camera. (Photo: AP Photo/Armando Trovati)

NFL Investigating Patriots Over Deflated Footballs - The NFL is investigating whether the New England Patriots deflated footballs used during their 45-7 thrashing of the Indianapolis Colts in their AFC title game Sunday. "I can't imagine," Patriots coach Bill Belichick told Boston radio station WEEI, as reported by ESPN. "I really don't know what to say or know anything about what we're talking about here. Whatever it is, we'll cooperate with them the best we can." Being found guilty of deflating footballs could result in the Pats losing their future draft picks.(Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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NFL Investigating Patriots Over Deflated Footballs - The NFL is investigating whether the New England Patriots deflated footballs used during their 45-7 thrashing of the Indianapolis Colts in their AFC title game Sunday. "I can't imagine," Patriots coach Bill Belichick told Boston radio station WEEI, as reported by ESPN. "I really don't know what to say or know anything about what we're talking about here. Whatever it is, we'll cooperate with them the best we can." Being found guilty of deflating footballs could result in the Pats losing their future draft picks.(Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Patriots Wilfork Rescues Woman From Car Crash - New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork is a hero on and off the field. After the Patriots won the AFC title Sunday, Wilfork rescued a woman from an overturned SUV on the road, Massachusetts State Police told People. Wilfork pulled the woman from the SUV with one hand. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Patriots Wilfork Rescues Woman From Car Crash - New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork is a hero on and off the field. After the Patriots won the AFC title Sunday, Wilfork rescued a woman from an overturned SUV on the road, Massachusetts State Police told People. Wilfork pulled the woman from the SUV with one hand. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Knicks End Losing Streak at 16 Games - It's finally over! Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks ended their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak via a 99-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. (Photo: AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Knicks End Losing Streak at 16 Games - It's finally over! Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks ended their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak via a 99-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. (Photo: AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Duke's Coach K Notches 999th Career Win - One away. Duke's longtime head coach Mike Krzyzewski notched his 999th career win Monday night with the Blue Devils' 79-65 win over Pittsburgh. Coach K will go for win 1,000 against St. John's on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Krzyzewski is already the NCAA all-time wins leader amongst Division I coaches. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Duke's Coach K Notches 999th Career Win - One away. Duke's longtime head coach Mike Krzyzewski notched his 999th career win Monday night with the Blue Devils' 79-65 win over Pittsburgh. Coach K will go for win 1,000 against St. John's on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Krzyzewski is already the NCAA all-time wins leader amongst Division I coaches. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Derrick Rose Furious After Bulls Loss to Cavs - Derrick Rose has good reason to be upset. His Chicago Bulls have lost six of their past eight games, including Monday night's 108-94 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers. "Everybody has to be on the same page," Rose told ESPN. "Until then, we're going to continue to get our a-- kicked. It's just the whole team." (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Derrick Rose Furious After Bulls Loss to Cavs - Derrick Rose has good reason to be upset. His Chicago Bulls have lost six of their past eight games, including Monday night's 108-94 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers. "Everybody has to be on the same page," Rose told ESPN. "Until then, we're going to continue to get our a-- kicked. It's just the whole team." (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Nationals Land Max Scherzer - The best rotation in baseball just got better. Max Scherzer signed a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Washington Nationals on Monday, adding to the Nats' pitching depth for the 2015 season and well beyond. (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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Nationals Land Max Scherzer - The best rotation in baseball just got better. Max Scherzer signed a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Washington Nationals on Monday, adding to the Nats' pitching depth for the 2015 season and well beyond. (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)