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Carmelo Anthony to Shut Down Season - There's a great chance that the All-Star Game at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Sunday Night will be Carmelo Anthony's final game of the season. The New York Knicks' superstar spoke with ESPN Radio about shutting it down for the season after Sunday night to have his left knee, which has been sore all season, operated on and be back in time for the 2015-16 training camp. "It's very likely. It's very likely. Now I've got to start thinking about the future," Anthony said. "This season is this season. So I really want to just sit down with my team and sit down with the proper people to just kind of plan this thing out and see exactly what I have to do to get done and just to fix it." The Knicks are a dreadful 10-43. Melo has remained their top scorer, delivering 24.2 points per game this season. (Photo: Alex...

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Derrick Rose, Bulls Rout Cavaliers - Derrick Rose looked very much like his 2011 NBA-MVP self Thursday night, dropping 30 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 113-98 home rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the league's lone game of the night before All-Star Weekend. The game marked just the Cavs' second loss in their past 16 games. LeBron James had 31 points in the loss.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Peyton Manning, Broncos Meet, But No Decision Yet - Peyton Manning  met with Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations/general manager John Elway and CEO Joe Ellis in Denver on Thursday to discuss his future, ESPN is reporting. However, there's no word, as of yet, if Manning will be indeed returning to the Broncos as their starting quarterback for 2015 in what would be his 18th NFL season. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Chicago Mayor Fails Getting Little League Title Back to Jackie Robinson West - Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel asked Little League International to return the stripped U.S. title back to Jackie Robinson West, arguing that the decision was unfair to the young players on the team. But the little league organization is standing by its early Wednesday ruling. ESPN is reporting that the organization's CEO Stephen D. Keener told Emanuel that the charter committee's decision was final, as hard of a decision as it was to make. The Jackie Robinson West team were found in violation of having players residing outside of legal boundaries in Chicago.(Photos from left: Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images for Nike, AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

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George Karl Becomes Kings Head Coach - Veteran coach George Karl reached an agreement Thursday to become the next head coach of the Sacramento Kings. Sources tell ESPN that the deal will be in the neighborhood of four years and $15 million. Karl is sixth all-time in wins (1,131) amongst NBA coaches and received the league's Coach of the Year for his 2012-13 season with the Denver Nuggets. He will take over a Kings squad, which is currently 18-34, but has All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins (23.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game this season). (Photo: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) 

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Steelers' Le'Veon Bell to Receive Two-Game Suspension For Next Season - The Pittsburgh Steelers will likely be without the services of their star running back Le'Veon Bell for the first two games of the 2015 season. ESPN is reporting that the star rusher is expected to be handed a two-game suspension from the NFL due to his August 2014 arrest on marijuana charges. Bell was the second-leading rusher in the NFL this past season, accumulating 1,361 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. (Photo: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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Tiger Woods Leaves PGA Tour to Work on Game - Tiger Woods is taking a leave of absence from the PGA Tour and won't return to playing golf until his game is back on track. "Right now, I need a lot of work on my game, and to still spend time with the people that are important to me," Woods said on his website Wednesday. "My play, and scores, are not acceptable for tournament golf. Like I've said, I enter a tournament to compete at the highest level, and when I think I'm ready, I'll be back."(Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Destroy Miami Heat - LeBron James didn't have a problem defeating his former Miami Heat team on Wednesday night. James scored 18 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 113-93 home blowout of the Heat, giving the Cavs their 14th win in the past 15 games. Cavs power forward Kevin Love left the game in the third quarter after suffering a corneal abrasion and could miss the Cavs' game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Ex-Knicks Forward Anthony Mason Fighting for His Life - Former New York Knicks forward Anthony Mason is said to be "literally fighting for his life" after suffering a heart attack, sources tell ESPN. Mason, 48, played 13 years in the NBA, but was most remembered for being a rugged enforcer for the Knicks from 1991-1996. Mason became an All-Star with the Miami Heat for the first and only time in 2001. (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

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Cleveland Browns Standing by Johnny Manziel - Despite Johnny Manziel's troubles, the Cleveland Browns are in full support of their rookie quarterback and his decision to check into rehab to improve himself. "I think it's way too early to give up on Johnny," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told ESPN. "We certainly haven't given up on him. I applaud him for raising his hand and saying, 'I need help.' We're going to do everything we can to support him." (Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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Pacman Jones Kicked Out of Casino - Adam "Pacman" Jones was escorted out of Hollywood Casino in Indiana early Wednesday morning after police were called to deal with a "disorderly person," TMZ Sports is reporting. The Cincinnati Bengals cornerback was not arrested and insists he didn't break the law in any way.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Celtics Upset Hawks on Buzzer-Beater - Shocker in Boston! Evan Turner nailed a buzzer-beating floater to give the Boston Celtics an 89-88 home win over the Atlanta Hawks. The defeat marked the Hawks' 11th loss of the season. (Photo: AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

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Dirk Nowitzki to Replace Anthony Davis in All-Star Game - Tack another All-Star selection onto the future-Hall of Fame career of Dirk Nowitzki. The Dallas Mavericks' star was chosen Wednesday to replace Anthony Davis in the All-Star Game on Sunday night, ESPN is reporting, after the New Orleans Pelicans' big man sprained his right shoulder on a hard dunk this past weekend.(Photos from left: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images, Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Alex Rodriguez Apologizes to Yankees - Alex Rodriguez met with New York Yankees front office brass for 90 minutes at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday to apologize for his season-long suspension last year due to performance-enhancing drug use. "Alex initiated the meeting and apologized to the organization for his actions over the past several years,” the Yankees said in a statement, as reported by ESPN. "There was an honest and frank discussion on all of the issues. As far as the Yankees are concerned, the next step is to play baseball in spring training." The Yankees still owe Rodriguez, 39, $61 million over the next three seasons, not including the additional $30 million he could earn if he sets five different home run milestones. The Yankees plan to dispute those bonuses, given A-Rod’s PED use over the years. (Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fun...

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Charles Barkley Calls Rockets GM a Stats Idiot - Just because you know a thing or two about statistics, doesn’t mean you know the game. That was the message Charles Barkley sent Tuesday night, when he blasted Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, calling him "one of those idiots who believes in analytics." "First of all I've always believed analytics was crap," Barkley said on TNT's postgame coverage, after the Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns 127-118. "You know I never mention the Rockets as legitimate contenders because they're not. And listen, I wouldn't know Daryl Morey if he walked into this room right now. Just because you've got good stats doesn't mean you're a good team defensively." Barkley's comments were in response to Morey, who went to Twitter earlier in the evening, saying: “Best part of being at a TNT game live is it i...

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Kings Reportedly Close to Hiring Karl - George Karl is reportedly close to signing a four-year contract to become coach of the Sacramento Kings, ESPN is reporting. Karl could begin coaching as soon as next week if the deal is finalized soon. If it is to happen, Karl will be the third coach the Kings (18-33) would have this season. The veteran coach ranks sixth all-time among NBA coaches in wins and was named Coach of the Year just two seasons ago after leading the Denver Nuggets to a 57-25 record. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Nick Young Recounts Near-Death Dolphin Tale - Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young is definitely one of the more interesting personalities in the NBA. On Tuesday, he recounted a story to ESPN about how swimming with the dolphins in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, nearly turned fatal. "He was playing with everybody else, doing what dolphins do — the 'ack ack' and all that," Young said. "It was my time to ride the dolphin. For some reason, he took me all the way to the bottom. He was trying to drown me. But I saw it happening so I jumped out of the water and took off the little life vest and threw off my little water shoes and stayed outside." Young then added: "He was trying to kill me. I think he was trying to get on [girlfriend] Iggy [Azalea]. He was a little friendly, kissing her and stuff. He was trying to take my woman."(Photo: Stephen Dunn/Ge...

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Malcolm Butler Receives Super Bowl XLIX MVP Truck - Tom Brady is a man of his word. After winning the Super Bowl XLIX MVP and being given a brand new truck from Chevrolet, the star quarterback promised that he would give the vehicle to the game’s hero, his New England Patriots teammate Malcolm Butler. Well, Butler got the 2015 red Chevy Colorado truck Tuesday. "Tom is a great guy for doing that," Butler told reporters. "We had a meeting, and he was just like 'Congratulations on the big play. You can get the keys to that truck.' I couldn't have done all that without my teammates, so I'm just thankful to have the truck." (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Marlins to Host 2017 All-Star Game - The Miami Marlins will play host to the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The announcement marks the first time since the team’s 1993 inception that it will host the Midsummer Classic. The Marlins have one of the brightest stars in the game in Giancarlo Stanton.(Photo: Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

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Spurs Rally to Give Coach Popovich 1,000th Career Win - When the San Antonio Spurs trailed the Indiana Pacers by 14 points entering the fourth quarter Monday night, it looked like Spurs coach Gregg Popovich would still be stuck on 999 career wins. But San Antonio furiously rallied and a Marco Belinelli jumper with two seconds remaining sealed the Spurs' 95-93 road win, giving Pop his 1,000th career victory. Only two coaches—Pat Riley and Phil Jackson—reached 1,000 wins quicker than Popovich. "I've been here a long time and I've had good players. That's the formula," Popovich told ESPN after the game.  (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Blake Griffin Out At Least Three Weeks Following Elbow Surgery - After having surgery Monday to remove a staph infection from his right elbow, Blake Griffin is scheduled to miss at least three weeks. The Los Angeles Clippers' All-Star will be re-examined in three weeks and sources are telling ESPN that the power forward could be sidelined for up to six weeks.   (Photo: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

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NFL Films Founder Ed Sabol Dies at 98 - NFL Films founder Ed Sabol and his son, Steve Sabol, made football games into theater via their documentaries. Ed Sabol died in his Scottsdale, Arizona home on Monday at the age of 98. "Through his determination and innovative spirit, Ed Sabol transformed how America watched football and all sports," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement to the Associated Press. "Ed ignited the fire at NFL Films and was the keeper of the flame with a remarkable vision and dedication to telling the stories of the people who played, coached and loved the game." Sabol was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame back in 2011.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Ray Allen Decision on NBA Future to Come After All-Star Game - Ray Allen is supposed to decide his NBA future following All-Star Weekend, sources are telling ESPN. At 39, Allen still hasn't decided whether he wants to return for his 19th NBA season. Teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and most recently the Atlanta Hawks, to name a few, have all be in touch have been in touch with Allen.(Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Haute Living)

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Kevin Durant Puts on Shooting Show in Thunder's Win - Kevin Durant went off to the tune of 13-of-19 shooting from the field, including 7-of-12 from beyond the arc, for 40 points in leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-114 road win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. With the victory, the Thunder improved to 27-25 on the season.(Photo: AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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NBA Commissioner Won't Punish Dolan For Email - NBA commissioner Adam Silver told the New York Post on Monday that despite James Dolan's rude email to a fan, the league won't be fining the New York Knicks owner. "Jim is a consummate New Yorker," Silver told the Post. "Jim got an unkind email and responded with an unkind email." Dolan put down the fan, suggesting that he was an alcoholic and implored him to become a Brooklyn Nets fan instead.(Photos from left: AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, Monica Schipper/Getty Images for AWXI)

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Colts Upset With Trent Richardson - Let's face it—Trent Richardson has been a huge disappointment with the Indianapolis Colts over the past two seasons. Sources have told ESPN that the Colts grew increasingly frustrated with the running back last season due to everything from accessibility, an absence and weight issues. The Colts could exercise an option to void Richardson's $3.1 million in guaranteed money next season, but if that were to happen, the NFL Players Association would probably challenge it.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Oregon Gives Helfrich Contract Extension - Mark Helfrich failed to win the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship game, but Oregon is still largely pleased with its coach. On Monday, Oregon rewarded Helfrich with a five-year, $17.5 million extension through the 2019-20 season, ESPN confirmed. Helfrich, 41, has led the Mighty Ducks to a 24-4 record over the past two years. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Richard Sherman Avoiding Surgery For Now - Some potentially good news for Seattle Seahawks' star cornerback Richard Sherman. After it was reported last week that Sherman might need Tommy John elbow surgery, he met with renowned Dr. James Andrews and the physician advised him to rest his elbow and let it try to heal on its own, ESPN is reporting. If Sherman's followup with Andrews in a month reveals healing, then Sherman may not need the surgery.(Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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LeBron James Admits 'Fit-In' Tweet Was for Kevin Love - LeBron James took to his Twitter account Saturday to announce, “Stop trying to find a way to FIT-OUT and just FIT-IN. Be apart [sic] of something special! Just my thoughts.” On Sunday, after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers, reporters showed King James a quote from teammate Kevin Love about being comfortable and not trying to fit in. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, James laughed and said, “It’s not a coincidence, man,” acknowledging the tweet was aimed at Love. Maybe the criticism worked, as Love delivered a season-high 32 points with 10 rebounds. (Photos from left: Jason Miller/Getty Images, AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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Blake Griffin to Have Elbow Surgery - Blake Griffin will have surgery to remove a staph infection in his right elbow and will be out at least through the All-Star break, ESPN is reporting. The Los Angeles Clippers' power forward has regularly dealt with bursitis in his right elbow, routinely having it drained. "You could tell when something is infected. You can just look at it," Clippers coach Doc Rivers told ESPN on Sunday, the same day the team was routed 131-108 by the Oklahoma City Thunder without Griffin. The all-star forward could miss up to 4-6 weeks after surgery. (Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Damian Lillard Replaces Blake Griffin as All-Star - With Blake Griffin scheduled to miss the NBA All-Star Game due to surgery to remove a staph infection in his elbow, Damian Lillard will be named to the All-Star team after all. The Portland Trail Blazers point guard, who was infuriated at his All-Star snub, will replace the injured Griffin, ESPN is reporting. Lillard is averaging 21.6 points and 6.3 assists per game. He also has more points in the fourth quarter of games this season than any other NBA player. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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James Dolan Tells Upset Knicks Fan to Root for Nets - When a lifelong New York Knicks fan recently wrote an email to team owner James Dolan, telling him that he was embarrassed by his dealings with the Knicks and much more, Dolan shot back a scathing response. "Why would anybody write such a hateful letter. I am just guessing but ill [sic] bet your life is a mess and you are a hateful mess," Dolan wrote to 73-year-old fan, Irving Bierman, an MSG rep confirmed to ESPN. "You most likely have made your family miserable. Alcoholic maybe. I just celebrated my 21 year anniversary of sobriety. You should try it. Maybe it will help you become a person that folks would like to have around. In the mean while start rooting for the Nets because the Knicks dont want you. Respectfully James Dolan."(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Chris Paul Fined $25,000 for Criticizing NBA Official - The NBA fined Chris Paul $25,000 on Saturday, just two days after the Los Angeles Clippers' point guard called referee Lauren Holtkamp's technical foul against him "ridiculous" and questioned her capability to do her job.(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Raptors Deny Pop's 1,000th Win - Not so fast, Pop. The Toronto Raptors scored an 87-82 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, denying Spurs coach Gregg Popovich his 1,000th career victory. The Spurs shot a season-worst 33 percent from the field in the loss. Sitting on 999 career wins, Pop will once again attempt to notch his 1,000th victory when his Spurs visit the Indiana Pacers on Monday.(Photo: AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

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Super Bowl Ring Given to Jamal Lewis Sold at Auction - Baltimore Ravens owner Stephen Bisciotti gave a Super Bowl XLVII ring to former team running back Jamal Lewis back in 2013. The former Ravens rusher wound up putting it on the bidding block and it was sold for $50,820 on Sunday morning, according to the Goldin Auctions, as reported by ESPN. (Photo: Plain Dealer/Landov)

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Aaron Hernandez's Trial Delayed Due to Snowstorm - The murder trial of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez will be postponed Monday due to the major snowstorm expected to blanket the New England area, the Associated Press is reporting. The trial is scheduled to resume Tuesday.(Photo: AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)