Sports Buzz: Tracy McGrady’s Baseball Dream Comes True, Darren Sharper Could Be Free Soon

Plus, the San Antonio Spurs are the new No. 1 NBA team.

McGrady Works Out With Kobe, Eyes Return to NBA - Is Tracy McGrady testing the waters for an NBA comeback? The former NBA All-Star reportedly worked out with Kobe Bryant in a California gym late this summer to see if he could possibly make another run in the league. T-Mac last played for the San Antonio Spurs in 2013. Before that, he played in the Chinese Basketball Association for one season.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Tracy McGrady Is Closer to Living His Professional Baseball Dream - The Sugarland Skeeters invited retired NBA star Tracy McGrady to spring training, giving him a chance to earn a spot on the Atlantic League. McGrady has been training to become a pitcher on the team. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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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Darren Sharper Still in LA Jail, Could Be Freed Soon - Former NFL safety Darren Sharper is being held in an L.A. county jail without bail on seven rape and drug counts in connection with two alleged attacks. But a judge could be forced to free him soon if charges are not filed against him in Louisiana. Sharper faces rape charges in New Orleans and three other states.(Photo: Bob Chamberlin-Pool/Getty Images)

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Phil Jackson Is Big Apple-Bound - The Zen Master is leaving California and headed back to where it started: New York. The New York Knicks and Jackson have remained mum about him joining the Knicks front office. But Carmelo Anthony, Greg Anthony and J.R. Smith have already confirmed his arrival. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Phil Jackson/New York Knicks Deal Expected to Close This Week - According to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, former Lakers and Bulls coach Phil Jackson is expected to seal the deal with New York Knicks by the end of this week. Jackson is expected to take the front-office position, which will give him control over basketball operations for the franchise. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Western Conference Takes Over the NBA - The Western Conference is taking over the top spots in NBA team rankings. The San Antonio Spurs moved from the fifth spot last week to No. 1 today and are followed by the Houston Rockets at No. 2, the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 4 and the Indiana Pacers at No. 5. For the complete list, go here.(Photo: Darren Abate/AP Photo)

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Western Conference Takes Over the NBA - The Western Conference is taking over the top spots in NBA team rankings. The San Antonio Spurs moved from the fifth spot last week to No. 1 today and are followed by the Houston Rockets at No. 2, the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 4 and the Indiana Pacers at No. 5. For the complete list, go here.(Photo: Darren Abate/AP Photo)

Raiders First-Round Draft Pick Rolando McClain Wants Back in the NFL - Rolando McCain was a first-round draft pick for the Oakland Raiders in 2010, but not long after he retired from the game at the age of 23 due to off-field issues, including three arrests in a 17-month period. Sources close to McCain say that he has been working out and is ready to return to the NFL.(Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Raiders First-Round Draft Pick Rolando McClain Wants Back in the NFL - Rolando McCain was a first-round draft pick for the Oakland Raiders in 2010, but not long after he retired from the game at the age of 23 due to off-field issues, including three arrests in a 17-month period. Sources close to McCain say that he has been working out and is ready to return to the NFL.(Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)