Sports Buzz: 49ers' Aldon Smith May Face Misdemeanor, Not Felony Charges

Plus, Grizzlies slip past Thunder, up 2-1 on Oklahoma City.

San Francisco Linebacker Likely to Face Misdemeanor for False Bomb Threat - San Francisco 49ers' linebacker Aldon Smith is likely to face misdemeanor charges nearly two weeks after making a false bomb threat at Los Angeles International Airport. Initially, it was reported that Smith would be facing felony charges, but the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday that the case has been referred to the city's District Attorney's Office for misdemeanor consideration, as reported by CBS Sports.  (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) 

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San Francisco Linebacker Likely to Face Misdemeanor for False Bomb Threat - San Francisco 49ers' linebacker Aldon Smith is likely to face misdemeanor charges nearly two weeks after making a false bomb threat at Los Angeles International Airport. Initially, it was reported that Smith would be facing felony charges, but the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday that the case has been referred to the city's District Attorney's Office for misdemeanor consideration, as reported by CBS Sports.  (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) 

Grizzlies Slip Past Thunder, Up 2-1 on Oklahoma City - Mike Conley scored five of his 20 points in overtime to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 98-95 Game 3 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, despite 30 points apiece from Thunder duo Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The No. 7 Grizzlies now own a 2-1 lead over the second-seed Thunder in their first-round playoff series.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Grizzlies Slip Past Thunder, Up 2-1 on Oklahoma City - Mike Conley scored five of his 20 points in overtime to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 98-95 Game 3 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, despite 30 points apiece from Thunder duo Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The No. 7 Grizzlies now own a 2-1 lead over the second-seed Thunder in their first-round playoff series.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Michigan's Mitch McGary Enters NBA Draft After Failed Drug Test - Facing a looming one-year NCAA suspension for a positive marijuana drug test, Michigan's Mitch McGary has announced that he's entering the 2014 NBA Draft.  (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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Michigan's Mitch McGary Enters NBA Draft After Failed Drug Test - Facing a looming one-year NCAA suspension for a positive marijuana drug test, Michigan's Mitch McGary has announced that he's entering the 2014 NBA Draft.  (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

No. 1 Pacers Fall to (8) Hawks - Point guard Jeff Teague had 22 points and 10 assists to lead the eighth-seed Atlanta Hawks to a 98-85 victory over the No. 1 Indiana Pacers, who once again played below their potential. The Hawks have a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.   (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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No. 1 Pacers Fall to (8) Hawks - Point guard Jeff Teague had 22 points and 10 assists to lead the eighth-seed Atlanta Hawks to a 98-85 victory over the No. 1 Indiana Pacers, who once again played below their potential. The Hawks have a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.   (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Blake Griffin, Clippers Edge Warriors - Blake Griffin dominated his way to 32 points and eight rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 98-96 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Warriors' star Stephen Curry had 16 points and 15 assists in the loss. The Clippers lead the series 2-1. (Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Blake Griffin, Clippers Edge Warriors - Blake Griffin dominated his way to 32 points and eight rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 98-96 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Warriors' star Stephen Curry had 16 points and 15 assists in the loss. The Clippers lead the series 2-1. (Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Yankees Pitcher Michael Pineda Suspended for Pine Tar - New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been banned for 10 games by Major League Baseball after being caught Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox with pine tar on his neck. It was the second time in weeks that Pineda was caught with pine tar. "The truth is that I feel [stupid]," he told ESPNDeportes.com. "It was a last-minute decision when I went out in the second inning, and since I was unable to see myself, I did not know how much I had put on until I saw it on video.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Yankees Pitcher Michael Pineda Suspended for Pine Tar - New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been banned for 10 games by Major League Baseball after being caught Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox with pine tar on his neck. It was the second time in weeks that Pineda was caught with pine tar. "The truth is that I feel [stupid]," he told ESPNDeportes.com. "It was a last-minute decision when I went out in the second inning, and since I was unable to see myself, I did not know how much I had put on until I saw it on video.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Bobcats' Josh McRoberts Fined $20,000 for Hit on LeBron James - The NBA took notice of the forearm/elbow hit that Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts put on LeBron James in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night. McRoberts was fined $20,000 for the rough play. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Bobcats' Josh McRoberts Fined $20,000 for Hit on LeBron James - The NBA took notice of the forearm/elbow hit that Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts put on LeBron James in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night. McRoberts was fined $20,000 for the rough play. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Michael Phelps Falls to Ryan Lochte - In his comeback swimming meet at the Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona, on Thursday, Michael Phelps was edged by Ryan Lochte in the 100-meter butterfly final.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Michael Phelps Falls to Ryan Lochte - In his comeback swimming meet at the Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona, on Thursday, Michael Phelps was edged by Ryan Lochte in the 100-meter butterfly final.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Pineda Caught With Foreign Substance Again - A dose of déjà vu? Less than two weeks after getting away with having a foreign substance on the palm of his right hand against Boston, New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was ejected Wednesday night for once again having pine tar on his body. This time the 25-year-old hurler had the pine tar on his neck and was tossed during the second inning of a Yankees 5-1 road loss to the Red Sox. Some sort of suspension is likely to follow. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told CBS Sports he was “embarrassed” and Yanks manager Joe Girardi called Pineda’s actions “poor judgment.” Pineda himself said he was sad. (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Pineda Caught With Foreign Substance Again - A dose of déjà vu? Less than two weeks after getting away with having a foreign substance on the palm of his right hand against Boston, New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was ejected Wednesday night for once again having pine tar on his body. This time the 25-year-old hurler had the pine tar on his neck and was tossed during the second inning of a Yankees 5-1 road loss to the Red Sox. Some sort of suspension is likely to follow. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told CBS Sports he was “embarrassed” and Yanks manager Joe Girardi called Pineda’s actions “poor judgment.” Pineda himself said he was sad. (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Aldridge Drops 43 Points, Blazers Up 2-0 on Rockets - LaMarcus Aldridge followed a 46-point Game 1 by scoring 43 points and leading his Portland Trail Blazers to a 112-105 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. The Blazers, who stole both road games in Houston, lead the series 2-0. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Aldridge Drops 43 Points, Blazers Up 2-0 on Rockets - LaMarcus Aldridge followed a 46-point Game 1 by scoring 43 points and leading his Portland Trail Blazers to a 112-105 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. The Blazers, who stole both road games in Houston, lead the series 2-0. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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King James Leads Heat Past Bobcats - LeBron James had 32 points and eight assists while Chris Bosh added 20 points to lead Miami to a 101-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night, giving the defending champion Heat a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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King James Leads Heat Past Bobcats - LeBron James had 32 points and eight assists while Chris Bosh added 20 points to lead Miami to a 101-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night, giving the defending champion Heat a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Mavericks Top Spurs - The Western Conference is tough and the Dallas Mavericks are as good as an eighth-seed team can get. That much is evident as the No. 8 Mavs blasted the top-seed San Antonio Spurs 113-92 Wednesday night behind 21 points from Monta Ellis and 20 more from Shawn Marion. Their first-round series is now even 1-1. (Photo: Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

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Russell Wilson Files for Divorce From Wife of Two Years - Russell Wilson, quarterback of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, has filed for divorce from his wife, Ashton, of over two years, the team announced Wednesday. "I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," Wilson said in a statement to the team. "Clearly, decisions like these don't come easy. Ashton and I respectfully ask for prayers, understanding and privacy during this difficult time. Moving forward, I will have no further comment on this matter." (Photo: WENN.com)

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Russell Wilson Files for Divorce From Wife of Two Years - Russell Wilson, quarterback of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, has filed for divorce from his wife, Ashton, of over two years, the team announced Wednesday. "I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," Wilson said in a statement to the team. "Clearly, decisions like these don't come easy. Ashton and I respectfully ask for prayers, understanding and privacy during this difficult time. Moving forward, I will have no further comment on this matter." (Photo: WENN.com)

Suns Goran Dragic Named NBA's Most Improved Player - After averaging a career-high 20.3 points and 5.9 assists per game in nearly taking the Phoenix Suns to the playoffs this season, point guard Goran Dragic was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Wednesday.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Suns Goran Dragic Named NBA's Most Improved Player - After averaging a career-high 20.3 points and 5.9 assists per game in nearly taking the Phoenix Suns to the playoffs this season, point guard Goran Dragic was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Wednesday.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Tracy McGrady Makes Baseball Team as Pitcher - Former NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady has made the opening-day roster of the Sugar Land Skeeters as a pitcher, according to ESPN. The team plays in the independent Atlantic League. McGrady, who will turn 35 next month, says he dreams of being a Major League pitcher. (Photo: ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

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Pierce Says Brooklyn Needs to Be Tougher in Playoffs - Paul Pierce ripped into his Brooklyn Nets following their 100-95 road loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. "We gave them everything they wanted, 50 points in the paint and [19] offensive rebounds," Pierce told ESPN after the Nets loss, which tied the series 1-1. "We were a soft team tonight." Brooklyn allowed Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan to drop 30 points, 17 coming in the fourth quarter, Tuesday.(Photo: Claus Andersen/Getty Images) 

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Pierce Says Brooklyn Needs to Be Tougher in Playoffs - Paul Pierce ripped into his Brooklyn Nets following their 100-95 road loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. "We gave them everything they wanted, 50 points in the paint and [19] offensive rebounds," Pierce told ESPN after the Nets loss, which tied the series 1-1. "We were a soft team tonight." Brooklyn allowed Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan to drop 30 points, 17 coming in the fourth quarter, Tuesday.(Photo: Claus Andersen/Getty Images) 

Wizards Up 2-0 on Bulls - Bradley Beal scored six of his game-high 26 points in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter to force overtime and lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. The Wizards, who stole both Games 1 and 2 on the road, lead their first-round playoff series with the Bulls 2-0. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Wizards Up 2-0 on Bulls - Bradley Beal scored six of his game-high 26 points in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter to force overtime and lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. The Wizards, who stole both Games 1 and 2 on the road, lead their first-round playoff series with the Bulls 2-0. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Pacers Even Up Series With Hawks - Paul George had 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to help the Eastern Conference top-seeded Indiana Pacers bounce back and defeat the Atlanta Hawks, 101-85, in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Pacers Even Up Series With Hawks - Paul George had 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to help the Eastern Conference top-seeded Indiana Pacers bounce back and defeat the Atlanta Hawks, 101-85, in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Knicks Owner Tries to Stop Phil Jackson's Firings - Last month, New York Knicks' owner James Dolan vowed that he was "willingly and gratefully" giving up control of all basketball decisions to newly hired team president Phil Jackson. Did you really believe him? Dolan already seems to be opposing the decisions of the legendary basketball coach. A team source told the New York Daily News that Dolan has opposed Jackson's Monday decision of firing the Knicks' entire coaching staff. Reportedly, Dolan is taking offense to the removal of certain employees.(Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Knicks Owner Tries to Stop Phil Jackson's Firings - Last month, New York Knicks' owner James Dolan vowed that he was "willingly and gratefully" giving up control of all basketball decisions to newly hired team president Phil Jackson. Did you really believe him? Dolan already seems to be opposing the decisions of the legendary basketball coach. A team source told the New York Daily News that Dolan has opposed Jackson's Monday decision of firing the Knicks' entire coaching staff. Reportedly, Dolan is taking offense to the removal of certain employees.(Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Seahawks Near Deal to Make Richard Sherman Top-Paid Corner - The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are making progress towards making star Richard Sherman the NFL’s top-paid cornerback, according to CBS Sports. The long-term contract will reportedly surpass Darrelle Revis’ $12 million in 2014. Sherman has recorded eight interceptions in each of the 2013 and 2012 seasons. (Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Seahawks Near Deal to Make Richard Sherman Top-Paid Corner - The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are making progress towards making star Richard Sherman the NFL’s top-paid cornerback, according to CBS Sports. The long-term contract will reportedly surpass Darrelle Revis’ $12 million in 2014. Sherman has recorded eight interceptions in each of the 2013 and 2012 seasons. (Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Albert Pujols Joins 500 Home Run Club - Albert Pujols became the third-youngest and 26th overall member of Major League Baseball’s 500 home run club, hitting his 499th and 500th-career home runs Tuesday night in the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals. (Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Albert Pujols Joins 500 Home Run Club - Albert Pujols became the third-youngest and 26th overall member of Major League Baseball’s 500 home run club, hitting his 499th and 500th-career home runs Tuesday night in the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals. (Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Kentucky's Julius Randle Enters NBA Draft - Another Kentucky Wildcats freshman is entering the 2014 NBA Draft. Days after James Young entered the draft, Julius Randle announced Tuesday that he is going pro as well. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds per game this season with 24 double-doubles. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Kentucky's Julius Randle Enters NBA Draft - Another Kentucky Wildcats freshman is entering the 2014 NBA Draft. Days after James Young entered the draft, Julius Randle announced Tuesday that he is going pro as well. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds per game this season with 24 double-doubles. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Gregg Popovich Agrees to Extension With Spurs - Well, this one was an absolute no-brainer. Fresh off winning the NBA championship last month, the San Antonio Spurs gave coach Gregg Popovich a multi-year contract extension Wednesday, as posted on the Spurs' website. Terms of the extension were not disclosed. Popovich, widely regarded as the best coach in the NBA, has led the Spurs to five NBA titles since taking over the bench for the franchise in the 1996-97 season. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Popovich Wins Coach of The Year - For leading the San Antonio Spurs to an NBA-best 62-20 record, giving them homecourt advantage through these NBA playoffs, Gregg Popovich has been named the league's Coach of The Year on Tuesday. Popovich joins Pat Riley and the late Don Nelson as the only three-time winners of the award since it was introduced in 1962-63.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Memphis Ties First-Round Series With Oklahoma City - Despite a miraculous four-point play by Kevin Durant and a layup at the buzzer by Kendrick Perkins to force overtime, the Memphis Grizzlies held on to win Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 on Monday night. Zach Randolph had 25 points and six rebounds. The series is now tied 1-1. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Memphis Ties First-Round Series With Oklahoma City - Despite a miraculous four-point play by Kevin Durant and a layup at the buzzer by Kendrick Perkins to force overtime, the Memphis Grizzlies held on to win Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 on Monday night. Zach Randolph had 25 points and six rebounds. The series is now tied 1-1. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Clippers Rout Warriors - After being plagued by foul trouble during game one, Blake Griffin bounced back to score 35 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 138-98 crushing of the Golden State Warriors in game two of their first-round playoff series. Stephen Curry had 24 points and eight assists for the Warriors. The series is tied 1-1.(Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Clippers Rout Warriors - After being plagued by foul trouble during game one, Blake Griffin bounced back to score 35 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 138-98 crushing of the Golden State Warriors in game two of their first-round playoff series. Stephen Curry had 24 points and eight assists for the Warriors. The series is tied 1-1.(Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Joakim Noah Named Defensive Player of the Year - Joakim Noah edged the Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert and Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan to win the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award Monday. The Chicago Bulls center had the best season of his career, averaging 12.6 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. Noah can help the Bulls even up their first-round playoff series with the Washington Wizards with a victory tonight.(Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/AP Photo, File)

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Joakim Noah Named Defensive Player of the Year - Joakim Noah edged the Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert and Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan to win the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award Monday. The Chicago Bulls center had the best season of his career, averaging 12.6 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. Noah can help the Bulls even up their first-round playoff series with the Washington Wizards with a victory tonight.(Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/AP Photo, File)

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Raiders Trade Terrelle Pryor to Seattle Seahawks - The Oakland Raiders dealt quarterback Terrelle Pryor to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday for a seventh-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Pryor will compete with Tarvaris Jackson and B.J. Daniels to back up Russell Wilson.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Raptors GM Fined $25K for Cursing  - For yelling "F--k Brooklyn" during a pep rally on Saturday, Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri has been fined $25,000 by the NBA. Ujiri used the expletive to pump up fans for their playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets. His Raptors trail the Nets 0-1 in their first-round playoff series with game two tonight in Toronto.(Photo: The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette/AP Photo, File)

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Raptors GM Fined $25K for Cursing  - For yelling "F--k Brooklyn" during a pep rally on Saturday, Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri has been fined $25,000 by the NBA. Ujiri used the expletive to pump up fans for their playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets. His Raptors trail the Nets 0-1 in their first-round playoff series with game two tonight in Toronto.(Photo: The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette/AP Photo, File)

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Baltimore Ravens Rolando McClain Retires Again - On the Monday that linebacker Rolando McClain was supposed to report to the Baltimore Ravens off-season workout program, he sent a text to ESPN.com saying, "I gotta follow my heart. It ain't football. If football made me complete I would play. But whenever I think of it my heart pulls me away for whatever reason.This means I'm done." After the Ravens signed him last year, he abruptly retired, citing he needed to get his "priorities straight."(Photo: NFL via Getty Images)

Knicks Announce Firing of Head Coach - The New York Knicks fired Mike Woodson and his entire coaching staff, the team announced Monday. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Mike Woodson and his entire staff," Knicks President Phil Jackson told ESPN. "The coaches and players on this team had an extremely difficult 2013-14 season, and blame should not be put on one individual. But the time has come for change throughout the franchise as we start the journey to assess and build this team for next season and beyond." Woodson led the Knicks to an impressive 54-win season last year, but the team went a dismal 37-45 in this 2013-14 season. Already, Jackson's former player Steve Kerr has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Knicks' head coach position.(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Knicks Announce Firing of Head Coach - The New York Knicks fired Mike Woodson and his entire coaching staff, the team announced Monday. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Mike Woodson and his entire staff," Knicks President Phil Jackson told ESPN. "The coaches and players on this team had an extremely difficult 2013-14 season, and blame should not be put on one individual. But the time has come for change throughout the franchise as we start the journey to assess and build this team for next season and beyond." Woodson led the Knicks to an impressive 54-win season last year, but the team went a dismal 37-45 in this 2013-14 season. Already, Jackson's former player Steve Kerr has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Knicks' head coach position.(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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King James Lifts Miami to Victory - The Charlotte Bobcats managed to hang around the defending champion Miami Heat until LeBron James powered a decisive 18-4 run to lead the Heat to a 99-88 victory in game one of their first-round series Sunday. James finished with 27 points and nine rebounds. Bobcats star Al Jefferson left the arena wearing a walking boot after being diagnosed with a strained left foot.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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King James Lifts Miami to Victory - The Charlotte Bobcats managed to hang around the defending champion Miami Heat until LeBron James powered a decisive 18-4 run to lead the Heat to a 99-88 victory in game one of their first-round series Sunday. James finished with 27 points and nine rebounds. Bobcats star Al Jefferson left the arena wearing a walking boot after being diagnosed with a strained left foot.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Trail Blazers Edge Houston Rockets in Overtime - LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard did what stars are supposed to do in the playoffs — will their team to victory. Aldridge scored 46 points and Lillard added 31 points, including a decisive pair of free throws in overtime, to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-120 road win over the Houston Rockets in game one of their first-round series on Sunday. (Photo: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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Trail Blazers Edge Houston Rockets in Overtime - LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard did what stars are supposed to do in the playoffs — will their team to victory. Aldridge scored 46 points and Lillard added 31 points, including a decisive pair of free throws in overtime, to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-120 road win over the Houston Rockets in game one of their first-round series on Sunday. (Photo: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Wizards Rally to Defeat Chicago Bulls - Down 13 points, Nene Hilario helped power a Washington Wizards rally that led to a 102-93 road win over the Chicago Bulls yesterday. Nene scored 24 points and Trevor Ariza added 18 for the Wizards.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Wizards Rally to Defeat Chicago Bulls - Down 13 points, Nene Hilario helped power a Washington Wizards rally that led to a 102-93 road win over the Chicago Bulls yesterday. Nene scored 24 points and Trevor Ariza added 18 for the Wizards.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Spurs Get Past Mavericks - Tim Duncan had 27 points and Tony Parker added 21 to lift the No. 1 San Antonio Spurs to a 90-85 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks yesterday. A 15-0 fourth-quarter run helped rally the Spurs and put them in the lead for good. (Photo: Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

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Spurs Get Past Mavericks - Tim Duncan had 27 points and Tony Parker added 21 to lift the No. 1 San Antonio Spurs to a 90-85 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks yesterday. A 15-0 fourth-quarter run helped rally the Spurs and put them in the lead for good. (Photo: Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

Red Sox Honor Boston Marathon Victims - The Boston Red Sox helped salute survivors of last year’s Boston Marathon bombings at Fenway Park on Sunday. David Ortiz played catcher for Jim Gallagher, the president of One Fund Boston, which has raised $80 million for the bombing victims and their families, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch, as reported by ESPN. The 118th Boston Marathon was held Monday. (Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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Red Sox Honor Boston Marathon Victims - The Boston Red Sox helped salute survivors of last year’s Boston Marathon bombings at Fenway Park on Sunday. David Ortiz played catcher for Jim Gallagher, the president of One Fund Boston, which has raised $80 million for the bombing victims and their families, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch, as reported by ESPN. The 118th Boston Marathon was held Monday. (Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Brewers, Pirates Have Bench-Clearing Brawl - Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers-Pittsburgh Pirates game ended with a 3-2 Milwaukee victory in 14 innings, but not before a bench-clearing brawl erupted between the two teams in the third inning. The brawl started when Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez paused at the plate to watch his two-out drive. Pirates starter Gerrit Cole didn’t like that, and the two exchanged words before the benches cleared. (Photo: Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo)

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Brewers, Pirates Have Bench-Clearing Brawl - Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers-Pittsburgh Pirates game ended with a 3-2 Milwaukee victory in 14 innings, but not before a bench-clearing brawl erupted between the two teams in the third inning. The brawl started when Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez paused at the plate to watch his two-out drive. Pirates starter Gerrit Cole didn’t like that, and the two exchanged words before the benches cleared. (Photo: Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo)