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DeSean Jackson Released By the Philadelphia Eagles - The long running saga of DeSean Jackson’s future in Philadelphia has finally reached a resolution. The Eagles released the All-Pro receiver on Friday, according to a statement posted on the team’s Twitter page. For the past two weeks Jackson had been at the center of trade rumors when word leaked that Philly was looking to move him. Jackson is now free to sign with any one of the teams that showed interest in him when he was on the trade market. The New York Jets, Seattle Seahwaks and New England Patriots were said to be suitors for the six-year pro. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Ray Rice Indicted for Assault - Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on third-degree aggravated assault for allegedly knocking his fiancée unconscious inside an Atlantic City hotel in February, ESPN is reporting. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti previously stated that Rice has a future with the team despite his arrest. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers Agree to 10-Year, $292 Million Deal - Miguel Cabrera has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers on a new 10-year, $292 million contract, a baseball source told ESPN. The mammoth deal edges the value of the 10-year, $275 million deal that Alex Rodriguez signed with the New York Yankees in December 2007. (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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New England Patriots Re-Up With Vince Wilfork - New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft got what he wanted.The player he called one of his "personal favorites," defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, has signed a new three-year deal worth $22.5 million and $3 million guaranteed, according to The Boston Globe. (Photo: Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

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Philadelphia 76ers Lose 26th Straight Game - How about calling them the Philadelphia 26ers? The Sixers’ 120-98 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday gave them their 26th consecutive defeat, matching the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers for the NBA’s worst losing streak. A home loss against Detroit on Saturday would give the Sixers the dubious record.  (Photo: AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Johnny Manziel Impresses at NFL Pro Day - There’s no telling how a college star’s game will translate in the pros, but so far so good for Johnny Manziel. The Heisman Trophy winner impressed NFL talent evaluators, 75 officials from 30 teams, at his NFL Pro Day on the Texas A&M campus Thursday, according to ESPN. Manziel’s workout included a visit from former President George Bush and wife Barbara Bush. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Syracuse Freshman Tyler Ennis to Enter NBA Draft - Freshman point guard Tyler Ennis has entered his name in the 2014 NBA Draft, ESPN is reporting. The 6'2" guard, who averaged 13 points and 5.5 assists, is projected to be a lottery pick by ESPN NBA Insider Chad Ford. (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Family of Brain-Damaged Boxer Sues New York - The family of brain-damaged Russian heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Athletic Commission, ESPN reports. The suit also names referee Benjy Esteves Jr., the Commission’s inspector, Madison Square Garden and K2 promotions as defendants. Abdusalamov was left incapacitated as a result of the November 2, 2013 lost fight to Mike Perez. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Serena Williams Defeats Maria Sharapova in Sony Open Semifinals - Serena Williams rallied in both sets to defeat rival Maria Sharapova in the Sony Open semifinals on Thursday in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant Speaks on Trayvon Martin - After being blasted for his dig at the Miami Heat for joining the 2012 protest following the death of Trayvon Martin, Kobe Bryant took to Twitter to clear the air. "Travon [sp] Martin was wronged THATS my opinion and thats what I believe the FACTS showed. The system did not work #myopinion #tweetURthoughts"(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Dez Bryant Has Strip Club Ban in Cowboys Contract - According to ESPN Dallas, one of the Dallas Cowboys’ stipulations in star wide receiver Dez Bryant’s contract prohibits him from attending strip clubs. Bryant can attend nightclubs only if they’re approved by the team, and he must have a rotating three-man security team with him at all times.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Indiana Pacers Edge Miami Heat - The Indiana Pacers managed to edge the defending champion Miami Heat 84-83 in Indianapolis on Wednesday night in a game rich with playoff intensity. Pacers guard Lance Stephenson was ejected midway through the fourth quarter for celebrating a basket and LeBron James was whistled for a flagrant foul when he elbowed Pacers center Roy Hibbert on a hard drive. The Pacers are now in the driver’s seat to capture the top seed in the Eastern Conference.(Photo: AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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Joel Embiid Still Undecided on NBA Draft - Yahoo Sports reported that Kansas star Joel Embiid is entering the NBA Draft, but the Jayhawks center tweeted, "haven't made a decision yet" on Thursday morning. The 7-foot Embiid averaged 11 points, eight rebounds and nearly three blocks per game this season.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Jim Kelly's Surgery Canceled - Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s proposed surgery Thursday to remove cancer has been canceled as New York City and Buffalo doctors agree that chemotherapy and radiation are the best options of treatment, CBS Sports is reporting.(Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

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Manhattan Places Coach Steve Masiello on Leave - Manhattan College has placed its head basketball coach Steve Masiello on leave after questions about him graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2000 surfaced, according to ESPN. “Masiello is currently in the process of reviewing his degree status with the University of Kentucky,” Manhattan College said in a statement to the press. “Manhattan College has placed Masiello on leave while he completes this process with the university."(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Derrick Rose Participates in Drills, Still out for Season - Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose has started to participate in non-contact drills during practice, but Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau told ESPN that Rose is still “out for the year,” ending any rumors of the former MVP joining Chicago during the playoffs.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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NFL Bans Goal Post Dunk - The NFL has passed a pair of rule proposals at the 2014 NFL owners’ meetings and one of them stipulates penalizing goal post dunking, as reported by CBS Sports. New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, who is known for dunking on goal posts following touchdown receptions, already tweeted, "I guess I’ll have to lead the @nfl in penalties next year! #funpolice." (Photo: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

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Phil Jackson Watches Lakers Rout Knicks - Think Phil Jackson is having regrets? The legendary coach and newly-named New York Knicks president watched his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, destroy the Knicks, 127-96, on Tuesday night in LA. The blowout included a 51-point third quarter, the most the Lakers have ever scored in a single quarter. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Jameis Winston Involved in Baseball Brawl - Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston was involved in a benches-clearing brawl during a Florida State-Florida baseball game Tuesday night in Jacksonville, according to the Bleacher Report. Winston, a pitcher for the Seminoles baseball team, wasn’t one of the players who was ejected as a result of the melee.  (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Buffalo Bills Owner Dies - Longtime Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson died at his home on Tuesday afternoon, ESPN reported. Wilson, who helped found the American Football League in 1960, was 95.  (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images) 

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Shaquille O'Neal Under Investigation for Allegedly Punching Man - According to TMZ, Shaquille O’Neal is under investigation by Atlanta Police for allegedly punching Robert Williams, 44, at Turner Studios on May 9, 2013. Williams, who works for Turner Studios, claims to have injured his neck and back as a result. O’Neal insists that the incident was merely horseplay.(Photo: Judy Eddy/WENN.com)

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Paul George Denies Catfish Story - Indiana Pacers forward Paul George says he was never catfished by a man into sending pictures of himself over the Internet. "The whole story, as far as me being catfished, I know the girl that sent the pictures out," George told the Indy Star after the Pacers' shoot-around Monday (March 24). "It wasn't a catfish story, it was a girl — I don't want to get into the story but I know who's behind it."(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paul George

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Darren Sharper’s Family Claims He’s Being Denied Justice - The family of former NFL star Darren Sharper believes that he’s being unfairly jailed — despite posting bail — while awaiting trial on rape charges.(Photo: Bob Chamberlin-Pool/Getty Images)

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Former NBA Player Quinton Ross Not Dead - The New York Post incorrectly reported that a body found in the Far Rockaway section of New York City belonged to former NBA player Quinton Ross. The victim was also named Quinton Ross, but it wasn’t the NBA player.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Brother of NFL Player Mike Williams Turns Himself in for Stabbing Incident - Eric Baylor, the younger brother of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams, turned himself in to authorities Monday night (March 24) for stabbing his brother, as reported by TMZ. Baylor claims Williams accidentally “fell” onto the knife he was holding and it plunged into the wideout’s left thigh. (Photo: Courtesy of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

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Mark Cuban Continues Criticism of NFL - First Mark Cuban criticized the NFL for being too greedy with their ever-expanding television packages and warned that it would eventually turn off fans. Now, the outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner is blasting the NFL, saying that the safety issues, especially with concussions, at the youth football level will hurt the league and that the fact that some of the NFL’s players have off-the-field issues is turning off fans.(Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images for DirecTV)

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Ray Rice Has Future With Baltimore Ravens Despite Arrest - Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti told ESPN that he’s staying loyal to running back Ray Rice, adding that Rice has a future with the team despite being arrested on a domestic violence assault charge this past February.(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Nick Young Robbed of $100,000 During Game - Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young says that close to $100,000 in clothing, shoes, jewelry and luggage was stolen from his Sherman Oaks, California, house during the Lakers' home victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday (March 23), as reported by ESPN.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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NFL May Discipline Colts Owner Jim Irsay - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is subject to league discipline stemming from his arrest on March 16 on suspicion of intoxicated driving, ESPN is reporting. Irsay faces four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a preliminary charge of driving while intoxicated with his initial court appearance scheduled for Wednesday (March 26). (Photos: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images; Joey Foley/Getty Images)

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Indiana Freshman Noah Vonleh to Enter 2014 NBA Draft - It’s one and done for Indiana freshman Noah Vonleh, who told CBS Sports that he will enter the 2014 NBA Draft. The 6-foot 10-inch forward averaged 11 points per game for the Hoosiers this year. (Photo: Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

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Kentucky Shocks Top-Seed Wichita State - No. 8 Kentucky upset top-seeded and undefeated Wichita State, 78-76, becoming the first team to knock out a No. 1 seed in this NCAA Tournament. Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison had a team-high 20 points in the victory, advancing the Wildcats to the Sweet 16, where they’ll face No. 4 Louisville on Friday (March 28). (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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No. 10 Stanford Upsets Second Seed Kansas - Four of Stanford’s starters notched double digits in scoring to lead the No. 10 Cardinals to a shocking 60-57 upset of second-seeded Kansas. Andrew Wiggins scored four points in the Jayhawks’ loss, but remains high on the NBA radar. (Photo: Jeff Roberson/AP Photo)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Williams Stabbed in Thigh - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams was stabbed in his left thigh at his home on Sunday afternoon (March 23) and was treated and released from St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa, as reported by USA Today. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Williams’ brother, Eric Baylor, who detectives say stabbed the NFL player with a kitchen knife. (Photo: NFL via Getty Images)

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Mark Sanchez Draws Interest From St. Louis Rams - Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is drawing interest from the St. Louis Rams, CBS Sports is reporting. The talk makes sense considering that Sanchez has a connection to Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who also served as the Jets offensive coordinator from 2009-2011 with Sanchez. Given the injury history of Rams starting quarterback Sam Bradford, who is still recovering from the torn ACL that he suffered last October, Sanchez could be looking at significant playing time with the Rams. (Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant Announces Kobe Inc. Investment Company - Every athlete needs a plan after retirement. For Los Angeles Lakers future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, it’s becoming a businessman. Talking to ESPN, Bryant announced the birth of Kobe Inc., his new sports investment company. The company’s first investment is in the BODYARMOR sports drinks. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Predicts NFL "Implosion" - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has never been shy about his opinions. First reported by ESPN Dallas, the outspoken billionaire said that the NFL is at risk of imploding. "I think the NFL is 10 years away from an implosion," Cuban said. "I'm just telling you, pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. And they're getting hoggy. Just watch. Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. When you try to take it too far, people turn the other way. I'm just telling you, when you've got a good thing and you get greedy; it always, always, always, always, always turns on you. That's rule number one of business." (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Big Papi Signs One-Year Extension With Red Sox - David Ortiz has agreed to contract-extension terms with the Boston Red Sox, guaranteeing him $16 million in 2015 and possibly keeping him with the team through 2017, according to MLB.com. Ortiz was the 2013 World Series' Most Valuable Player, hitting .688. (Photo: Mike Segar /Landov/Reuters)