Sports Buzz: Adrian Peterson Likely to Be Reinstated Next Week

Plus, Kobe Bryant, Rajon Rondo breakfast stirs rumors.

Adrian Peterson Likely to Be Reinstated Next Week - Adrian Peterson's appeal must have legs. According to Sports Illustrated, the Minnesota Vikings running back will be reinstated by an NFL appeals officer next week, giving the Vikings the opportunity to activate the star rusher if they want to for the final three games of the season. Peterson is appealing his league suspension, which he got slapped with following his plea deal in his child abuse case. (Photo: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Adrian Peterson Likely to Be Reinstated Next Week - Adrian Peterson's appeal must have legs. According to Sports Illustrated, the Minnesota Vikings running back will be reinstated by an NFL appeals officer next week, giving the Vikings the opportunity to activate the star rusher if they want to for the final three games of the season. Peterson is appealing his league suspension, which he got slapped with following his plea deal in his child abuse case. (Photo: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Kobe Bryant, Rajon Rondo Breakfast Starts Rumors - With the Los Angeles Lakers in town to face the Boston Celtics on Friday night, Kobe Bryant linked up with Rajon Rondo for breakfast on Thursday morning. Immediately, rumors sparked about Bryant trying to coax the Celtics point guard, who will be a free agent this summer, to join him with the Lakers for the 2015-16 season. However, ESPN is reporting that the two stars had planned on meeting up weeks prior to Thursday and the breakfast wasn't more than a meal shared between friends. Then again, Rondo played a crucial role in 2008, when he helped the Celtics defeat the Lakers in the NBA Finals, so Bryant firsthand knows the point guard's worth.(Photos from left: Harry How/Getty Images, G Fiume/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant, Rajon Rondo Breakfast Starts Rumors - With the Los Angeles Lakers in town to face the Boston Celtics on Friday night, Kobe Bryant linked up with Rajon Rondo for breakfast on Thursday morning. Immediately, rumors sparked about Bryant trying to coax the Celtics point guard, who will be a free agent this summer, to join him with the Lakers for the 2015-16 season. However, ESPN is reporting that the two stars had planned on meeting up weeks prior to Thursday and the breakfast wasn't more than a meal shared between friends. Then again, Rondo played a crucial role in 2008, when he helped the Celtics defeat the Lakers in the NBA Finals, so Bryant firsthand knows the point guard's worth.(Photos from left: Harry How/Getty Images, G Fiume/Getty Images)

Tony Romo Plays Through Broken Rib, Cowboys Win - Can't doubt Tony Romo's toughness. It was publicly known that the Dallas Cowboys quarterback was playing through the effects of back surgery, but on Thursday night he revealed that he has also been playing with a broken rib for the past two months, according to ESPN. Fortunately for Romo, he was able to lean on Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray, who had 32 carries for a season-high 179 yards and one touchdown to lead Dallas to a 41-28 road win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. With the victory, the Cowboys (9-4) clinched their first winning season since 2009.(Photos from left: David Banks/Getty Images, Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Tony Romo Plays Through Broken Rib, Cowboys Win - Can't doubt Tony Romo's toughness. It was publicly known that the Dallas Cowboys quarterback was playing through the effects of back surgery, but on Thursday night he revealed that he has also been playing with a broken rib for the past two months, according to ESPN. Fortunately for Romo, he was able to lean on Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray, who had 32 carries for a season-high 179 yards and one touchdown to lead Dallas to a 41-28 road win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. With the victory, the Cowboys (9-4) clinched their first winning season since 2009.(Photos from left: David Banks/Getty Images, Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Brandon Marshall Leaves Game in Ambulance - An already-rough season for the Chicago Bears only got rougher Thursday night, when star wide receiver Brandon Marshall left the game during the second quarter with a rib injury and did not return. After the Bears lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 41-28, Marshall tweeted fans that he is "good." With the loss, the Bears dropped to 5-8 in what has been a severly disappointing 2014 season. (Photo: David Banks/Getty Images)

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Brandon Marshall Leaves Game in Ambulance - An already-rough season for the Chicago Bears only got rougher Thursday night, when star wide receiver Brandon Marshall left the game during the second quarter with a rib injury and did not return. After the Bears lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 41-28, Marshall tweeted fans that he is "good." With the loss, the Bears dropped to 5-8 in what has been a severly disappointing 2014 season. (Photo: David Banks/Getty Images)

Warriors Pick Up 11th Straight Win - There isn't a hotter team in the NBA than the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry had 19 points and dished 11 assists to lead the Warriors to their 11th straight win, via a 112-85 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. The Warriors (16-2) had 11 steals and forced 17 turnovers in the game. The victory came despite Anthony Davis's 30 points and 15 rebounds. (Photo: AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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Warriors Pick Up 11th Straight Win - There isn't a hotter team in the NBA than the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry had 19 points and dished 11 assists to lead the Warriors to their 11th straight win, via a 112-85 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. The Warriors (16-2) had 11 steals and forced 17 turnovers in the game. The victory came despite Anthony Davis's 30 points and 15 rebounds. (Photo: AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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Kyrie Irving Goes Off Against Knicks - All eyes were on LeBron James to deliver another memorable game at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Instead, it was his teammate who stole the show. Kyrie Irving dropped a season-high 37 points, including a teardrop layup with 10 seconds left, to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 90-87 win over the New York Knicks. Carmelo Anthony had a chance to tie the game, but missed a three-pointer in the final seconds. The Cavs (10-7) have now won five straight games and visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Kyrie Irving Goes Off Against Knicks - All eyes were on LeBron James to deliver another memorable game at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Instead, it was his teammate who stole the show. Kyrie Irving dropped a season-high 37 points, including a teardrop layup with 10 seconds left, to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 90-87 win over the New York Knicks. Carmelo Anthony had a chance to tie the game, but missed a three-pointer in the final seconds. The Cavs (10-7) have now won five straight games and visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Jadeveon Clowney - Song: "The Man" – Aloe BlaccWhen you're the No. 1 pick (Houston Texans) you have a free pass to ego trip, so Jadeveon Clowney went with the aptly-titled Aloe Blacc hit.(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Jadeveon Clowney to Go on Injured Reserve List - Jadeveon Clowney's rookie season is over, after famed surgeon James Andrews revealed that the Houston Texans linebacker will need a second surgery on his right knee. "This guy's been injured and it's time to clean it up and get him back to feeling good and get him back on the field as soon as we can," Texans coach Bill O'Brien told ESPN. Clowney only played in four games this season. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Ex-NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf Released From Prison - After spending two years in prison, ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was released from the Montana Department of Corrections on Wednesday, as confirmed by CBS Sports. Leaf was arrested in March 2012 after burglary and drug charges. He broke into two homes, looking for prescription drugs. Leaf, now 38-years-old, was notoriously selected second, behind Peyton Manning, in the 1998 NFL Draft, although he never played to his potential.(Photo: Cascade County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images)

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Ex-NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf Released From Prison - After spending two years in prison, ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was released from the Montana Department of Corrections on Wednesday, as confirmed by CBS Sports. Leaf was arrested in March 2012 after burglary and drug charges. He broke into two homes, looking for prescription drugs. Leaf, now 38-years-old, was notoriously selected second, behind Peyton Manning, in the 1998 NFL Draft, although he never played to his potential.(Photo: Cascade County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images)

Jameis Winston Denies Sexual Assault Allegation - Jameis Winston didn’t answer direct questions about his alleged involvement in a December 2012 sexual assault during his student conduct hearing on Wednesday. But Florida State University’s reigning Heisman Trophy winner did read a five-page statement proclaiming his innocence. "I did not rape or sexually assault [the accuser]," Winston said, according to the statement obtained by ESPN. "I did not create a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment in the short period of time that we were together. [The accuser] had the capacity to consent to having sex with me and she repeatedly did so by her conduct and her verbal expressions. I never used physical violence, threats or other coercive means towards [the accuser]. Finally, I never endangered [the accuser's] health, safety or well-being." The two-day student ...

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Jameis Winston Denies Sexual Assault Allegation - Jameis Winston didn’t answer direct questions about his alleged involvement in a December 2012 sexual assault during his student conduct hearing on Wednesday. But Florida State University’s reigning Heisman Trophy winner did read a five-page statement proclaiming his innocence. "I did not rape or sexually assault [the accuser]," Winston said, according to the statement obtained by ESPN. "I did not create a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment in the short period of time that we were together. [The accuser] had the capacity to consent to having sex with me and she repeatedly did so by her conduct and her verbal expressions. I never used physical violence, threats or other coercive means towards [the accuser]. Finally, I never endangered [the accuser's] health, safety or well-being." The two-day student ...

Philadelphia 76ers Get First Win of the Season - There’s a sigh of relief coming out of Philly on Thursday morning. That’s because the Philadelphia 76ers notched their first win of the 2014-15 season Wednesday night via an 85-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the win, the 76ers (1-17) avoided tying the 2009-10 then-New Jersey Nets for the worst start to a season in NBA history. "For me, personally, I think it's a big relief off my chest," Michael Carter-Williams told the Associated Press after finally tasting victory this season. "And the same is for the rest of the guys now that we got a win."(Photo: AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

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Philadelphia 76ers Get First Win of the Season - There’s a sigh of relief coming out of Philly on Thursday morning. That’s because the Philadelphia 76ers notched their first win of the 2014-15 season Wednesday night via an 85-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the win, the 76ers (1-17) avoided tying the 2009-10 then-New Jersey Nets for the worst start to a season in NBA history. "For me, personally, I think it's a big relief off my chest," Michael Carter-Williams told the Associated Press after finally tasting victory this season. "And the same is for the rest of the guys now that we got a win."(Photo: AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

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Browns Choose to Start Brian Hoyer Over Johnny Manziel - After inserting Johnny Manziel into the starting quarterback spot during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine had a decision to make. Was he going to start Brian Hoyer, who had led the Browns to a 7-5 record to this point, or roll the dice some more with the rookie Manziel. Well, on Wednesday, Pettine gave the nod to Hoyer, according to ESPN. Still, Johnny Football says he’ll put in the hard work so that next time Pettine’s decision may sway in his favor. Hoyer and the Browns will host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.(Photos: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

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Browns Choose to Start Brian Hoyer Over Johnny Manziel - After inserting Johnny Manziel into the starting quarterback spot during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine had a decision to make. Was he going to start Brian Hoyer, who had led the Browns to a 7-5 record to this point, or roll the dice some more with the rookie Manziel. Well, on Wednesday, Pettine gave the nod to Hoyer, according to ESPN. Still, Johnny Football says he’ll put in the hard work so that next time Pettine’s decision may sway in his favor. Hoyer and the Browns will host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.(Photos: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Mike Ditka Embarrassed by the Rams' Hands Up Gesture - Neither the NFL nor the St. Louis Rams disciplined the five players who saluted Ferguson before the start of this past Sunday’s game. But former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka says the players who offered the “hands up, don’t shoot” gesture should be “embarrassed.” “It's a shame this thing has come to this,” Ditka wrote in his recent weekly column for the Chicago Sun Times. “The shame of it is, I'm not sure they care about Michael Brown or anything else. This was a reason to protest and to go out and loot. Is this the way to celebrate the memory of Michael Brown? Is this an excuse to be lawless? Somebody has to tell me that. I don't understand it. I understand what the Rams' take on this was. I'm embarrassed for the players more than anything.” (Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Mike Ditka Embarrassed by the Rams' Hands Up Gesture - Neither the NFL nor the St. Louis Rams disciplined the five players who saluted Ferguson before the start of this past Sunday’s game. But former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka says the players who offered the “hands up, don’t shoot” gesture should be “embarrassed.” “It's a shame this thing has come to this,” Ditka wrote in his recent weekly column for the Chicago Sun Times. “The shame of it is, I'm not sure they care about Michael Brown or anything else. This was a reason to protest and to go out and loot. Is this the way to celebrate the memory of Michael Brown? Is this an excuse to be lawless? Somebody has to tell me that. I don't understand it. I understand what the Rams' take on this was. I'm embarrassed for the players more than anything.” (Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Nets Shock Spurs in Overtime - Mirza Teletovic made the most of starting in the place of Kevin Garnett, who had Wednesday night off to rest. The power forward from Yugoslavia had 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 95-93 overtime upset of the San Antonio Spurs, snapping the defending champion’s eight-game winning streak. With the win, the Nets (8-9) pull within one game of returning to the .500 level.   (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Nets Shock Spurs in Overtime - Mirza Teletovic made the most of starting in the place of Kevin Garnett, who had Wednesday night off to rest. The power forward from Yugoslavia had 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 95-93 overtime upset of the San Antonio Spurs, snapping the defending champion’s eight-game winning streak. With the win, the Nets (8-9) pull within one game of returning to the .500 level.   (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Rockets Get Past Grizzlies - The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies have been two of the best teams in the NBA so far this season. James Harden’s 21 points, along with Trevor Ariza and Jason Terry’s 16 points apiece, made sure the Rockets got past the Grizzlies, 105-96, on Wednesday night in Houston. With the victory, the Rockets improved to 14-4, dropping the Grizzlies to 15-3. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Rockets Get Past Grizzlies - The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies have been two of the best teams in the NBA so far this season. James Harden’s 21 points, along with Trevor Ariza and Jason Terry’s 16 points apiece, made sure the Rockets got past the Grizzlies, 105-96, on Wednesday night in Houston. With the victory, the Rockets improved to 14-4, dropping the Grizzlies to 15-3. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins Hospitalized With Viral Infection - DeMarcus Cousins will be out through the weekend for at least two more games while he continues to battle a viral infection, the Associated Press is reporting. The Sacramento Kings center was hospitalized Tuesday and continues to get rest. The Kings lost all three games without their star and after a hot start to the season have dropped down to 9-9. Cousins is expected to rejoin the team next week. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins Hospitalized With Viral Infection - DeMarcus Cousins will be out through the weekend for at least two more games while he continues to battle a viral infection, the Associated Press is reporting. The Sacramento Kings center was hospitalized Tuesday and continues to get rest. The Kings lost all three games without their star and after a hot start to the season have dropped down to 9-9. Cousins is expected to rejoin the team next week. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Jameis Winston Confronts Accuser in Student Conduct Hearing - Jameis Winston went face-to-face with his accuser during a student conduct code hearing on Tuesday, according to TMZ Sports. The hearing is supposed to last a couple of days on Florida State University's campus. If Winston is found in violation of the student conduct code, he could be expelled. This hearing stems from Winston's alleged involvement in a December 2012 sexual assault complaint. The hearing will continue Wednesday. (Photo: Jeff Gammons/Getty Images)

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Jameis Winston Confronts Accuser in Student Conduct Hearing - Jameis Winston went face-to-face with his accuser during a student conduct code hearing on Tuesday, according to TMZ Sports. The hearing is supposed to last a couple of days on Florida State University's campus. If Winston is found in violation of the student conduct code, he could be expelled. This hearing stems from Winston's alleged involvement in a December 2012 sexual assault complaint. The hearing will continue Wednesday. (Photo: Jeff Gammons/Getty Images)

Adrian Peterson Begins Case for NFL Reinstatement - Adrian Peterson began his quest to be reinstated to the NFL in New York City on Tuesday, presenting his case in front of a league-appointed arbitrator. Although he read a statement, the star running back didn't testify during the three-hour hearing, which is expected to continue Thursday, according to the New York Daily News. Peterson is trying to lift his suspension for the remainder of the 2014 season. The NFL suspended him following his child abuse case, in which he accepted a plea deal. (Photo: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Adrian Peterson Begins Case for NFL Reinstatement - Adrian Peterson began his quest to be reinstated to the NFL in New York City on Tuesday, presenting his case in front of a league-appointed arbitrator. Although he read a statement, the star running back didn't testify during the three-hour hearing, which is expected to continue Thursday, according to the New York Daily News. Peterson is trying to lift his suspension for the remainder of the 2014 season. The NFL suspended him following his child abuse case, in which he accepted a plea deal. (Photo: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Michigan Wolverines Fire Coach Brady Hoke - Brady Hoke built a winning 31-20 record as coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team over the past four years. He just didn't win enough. On Tuesday night, the school announced Hoke's firing, as reported by ESPN. Michigan (5-7) had its first losing season this year since 2009. (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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Michigan Wolverines Fire Coach Brady Hoke - Brady Hoke built a winning 31-20 record as coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team over the past four years. He just didn't win enough. On Tuesday night, the school announced Hoke's firing, as reported by ESPN. Michigan (5-7) had its first losing season this year since 2009. (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

LeBron James Doesn't Want All-Star Game in Cleveland - Through the Cleveland Cavaliers' rocky up-and-down start to this season, say this for LeBron James — he has still maintained a good sense of humor. When media, including ESPN, approached King James about Cleveland bidding for rights to host the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, the four-time MVP joked that the experience would be "too much" for him. "It would be too much for me," James said Tuesday. "I think it would be great for us to host it, but hopefully I'm no good in that year if we get it. I don't want it. My family, friends — I don't want it. Too much." James's Cavs are 9-7 this season. (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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LeBron James Doesn't Want All-Star Game in Cleveland - Through the Cleveland Cavaliers' rocky up-and-down start to this season, say this for LeBron James — he has still maintained a good sense of humor. When media, including ESPN, approached King James about Cleveland bidding for rights to host the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, the four-time MVP joked that the experience would be "too much" for him. "It would be too much for me," James said Tuesday. "I think it would be great for us to host it, but hopefully I'm no good in that year if we get it. I don't want it. My family, friends — I don't want it. Too much." James's Cavs are 9-7 this season. (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant Returns, but Thunder Lose - In his first game of the season making his return from foot surgery, Kevin Durant looked every bit like the reigning NBA MVP. KD shot 9-of-18 from the field for 27 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the New Orleans Pelicans, which scored a 112-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Anthony Davis finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, six steals, four assists and four blocks. Although the Thunder are glad to have Durant back, they must dig themselves out of a 5-13 hole if they're going to make the playoffs this season. (Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Kevin Durant Returns, but Thunder Lose - In his first game of the season making his return from foot surgery, Kevin Durant looked every bit like the reigning NBA MVP. KD shot 9-of-18 from the field for 27 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the New Orleans Pelicans, which scored a 112-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Anthony Davis finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, six steals, four assists and four blocks. Although the Thunder are glad to have Durant back, they must dig themselves out of a 5-13 hole if they're going to make the playoffs this season. (Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Mavericks Edge Bulls in Double Overtime Thriller - What a game between the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Monta Ellis sank three free throws to force overtime and Derrick Rose banked an unbelievable 3-pointer to force the second overtime. In the second OT Ellis struck again with a go-ahead bucket to lift the Mavs to a big 132-129 road victory over the Bulls. Ellis finished with 38 points.(Photo: UPI/Brian Kersey /LANDOV)

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Mavericks Edge Bulls in Double Overtime Thriller - What a game between the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Monta Ellis sank three free throws to force overtime and Derrick Rose banked an unbelievable 3-pointer to force the second overtime. In the second OT Ellis struck again with a go-ahead bucket to lift the Mavs to a big 132-129 road victory over the Bulls. Ellis finished with 38 points.(Photo: UPI/Brian Kersey /LANDOV)

Stephen Curry Hits Eight 3s, Drops 40 Points - Stephen Curry put on an absolute show Tuesday night in the Golden State Warriors' 114-97 win over the Miami Heat. Curry shot a sizzling 8-of-11 from beyond the arc and finished with 40 points, breaking Ray Allen's record for having at least five assists and five 3-pointers in the same game. Curry now has 51 of those type of games. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Curry Hits Game Winner, Warriors Notch 10th Straight Victory - Stephen Curry is one cold-blooded sharpshooter. The point guard made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining to lift the Golden State Warriors to a 98-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. The wins marks the Warriors 10th straight, as they're now 15-2.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Torii Hunter Returning to Twins - Torii Hunter began his Major League Baseball career with the Minnesota Twins in 1997 and played 11 seasons there. After stints with the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers, the 39-year-old outfielder has come full circle and is returning to the Twins. ESPN confirmed that Hunter agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal with Minnesota on Tuesday night. Hunter hit .286 with 17 home runs and 83 RBI for the Tigers last season.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Torii Hunter Returning to Twins - Torii Hunter began his Major League Baseball career with the Minnesota Twins in 1997 and played 11 seasons there. After stints with the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers, the 39-year-old outfielder has come full circle and is returning to the Twins. ESPN confirmed that Hunter agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal with Minnesota on Tuesday night. Hunter hit .286 with 17 home runs and 83 RBI for the Tigers last season.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Rams Won't Punish Players for Ferguson Salute - The St. Louis Rams players who raised their arms in awareness Sunday of the Ferguson, Missouri protests will not be punished, according to a team statement. "As far as the choice that the players made, no, they were exercising their right to free speech," Rams coach Jeff Fisher told ESPN Monday. "They will not be disciplined by the club nor will they be disciplined by the National Football League as it was released today." Rams wide receivers Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey, Kenny Britt and Chris Givens and tight end Jared Cook stopped at the tunnel Sunday and saluted Ferguson with their arms up before heading onto the field to face the Oakland Raiders.(Photo: AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

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Kevin Durant Could Return to Thunder Tuesday Night - Kevin Durant could be a game-time decision to rejoin the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night against Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans, according to reports. KD, the NBA's reigning MVP, is coming off foot surgery. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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John Wall Puts on Show in Wizards' Win Over Heat - John Wall did it all Monday night in the Washington Wizards' 107-86 home win over the Miami Heat. The Wizards point guard notched 18 points, 13 assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block in improving Washington to an 11-5 record this season. (Photo: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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John Wall Puts on Show in Wizards' Win Over Heat - John Wall did it all Monday night in the Washington Wizards' 107-86 home win over the Miami Heat. The Wizards point guard notched 18 points, 13 assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block in improving Washington to an 11-5 record this season. (Photo: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Brian Hoyer Confident He'll Still Be Browns Starter - Despite rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel replacing him in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, Brian Hoyer remains confident that the starting QB job is still his. Hoyer's reasoning is simple, considering the Browns are 7-5 and he was the quarterback who led them to that record, as reported by ESPN. Browns coach Mike Pettine hasn't announced Cleveland's starter for its game Sunday against the Indianpolis Colts as of yet. (Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

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Brian Hoyer Confident He'll Still Be Browns Starter - Despite rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel replacing him in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, Brian Hoyer remains confident that the starting QB job is still his. Hoyer's reasoning is simple, considering the Browns are 7-5 and he was the quarterback who led them to that record, as reported by ESPN. Browns coach Mike Pettine hasn't announced Cleveland's starter for its game Sunday against the Indianpolis Colts as of yet. (Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Dolphins Edge Jets - It took a four-yard touchdown run from Lamar Miller and a 26-yard field goal from Caleb Sturgis to rally the Miami Dolphins to a 16-13 road win over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. With the victory, Miami improved to 7-5, remaining in the AFC playoff hunt.(Photo: AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Dolphins Edge Jets - It took a four-yard touchdown run from Lamar Miller and a 26-yard field goal from Caleb Sturgis to rally the Miami Dolphins to a 16-13 road win over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. With the victory, Miami improved to 7-5, remaining in the AFC playoff hunt.(Photo: AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Sixers One Loss Away From Dubious Record - The defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs scored a 109-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, dropping the Sixers to 0-17 on the season. With a loss Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 76ers will tie the then-New Jersey Nets from 2009-10 for the worst start of an NBA season with an 0-18 record. Sorry Philly.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Sixers One Loss Away From Dubious Record - The defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs scored a 109-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, dropping the Sixers to 0-17 on the season. With a loss Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 76ers will tie the then-New Jersey Nets from 2009-10 for the worst start of an NBA season with an 0-18 record. Sorry Philly.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Eric Decker's Wife: Receiver Is Depressed About Jets Losing Season - It's been a painful 2014 for Eric Decker. After starting his year having gone to the Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos in February, Decker signed a five-year, $36 million deal with the New York Jets this offseason. Although it made his pockets fatter, it hasn't helped his mental state. The wife of the star wide receiver tells TMZ Sports that her husband is "depressed" due to Gang Green's miserable 2-10 season. What's worse is the fact that the Broncos are 9-3, threatening for their second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl. (Photo: Evan Habeeb/Getty Images)

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Eric Decker's Wife: Receiver Is Depressed About Jets Losing Season - It's been a painful 2014 for Eric Decker. After starting his year having gone to the Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos in February, Decker signed a five-year, $36 million deal with the New York Jets this offseason. Although it made his pockets fatter, it hasn't helped his mental state. The wife of the star wide receiver tells TMZ Sports that her husband is "depressed" due to Gang Green's miserable 2-10 season. What's worse is the fact that the Broncos are 9-3, threatening for their second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl. (Photo: Evan Habeeb/Getty Images)

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Nelson Cruz, Mariners Agree to Deal - He led Major League Baseball in home runs last season with 40 and now Nelson Cruz has been awarded with a four-year, $57 million deal from the Seattle Mariners, according to ESPN. The slugging designated hitter batted .270 with 108 RBI for the Baltimore Orioles last season.(Photo: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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Nelson Cruz, Mariners Agree to Deal - He led Major League Baseball in home runs last season with 40 and now Nelson Cruz has been awarded with a four-year, $57 million deal from the Seattle Mariners, according to ESPN. The slugging designated hitter batted .270 with 108 RBI for the Baltimore Orioles last season.(Photo: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Johnny Manziel Takes Over as Browns Starting Quarterback - It took 13 weeks, but the Johnny Manziel era in Cleveland has officially begun. When the Browns benched starting quarterback Brian Hoyer early in the fourth quarter, Manziel logged his most significant playing time of the season. The rookie quarterback completed five of eight passes for 63 yards and punched in a gutsy 10-yard touchdown run, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Buffalo Bills 26-10 victory. After the game, Browns coach Mike Pettine told the Associated Press that the team will evaluate both quarterbacks during the week before deciding who starts against the Indianapolis Colts this week. (Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

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Johnny Manziel Takes Over as Browns Starting Quarterback - It took 13 weeks, but the Johnny Manziel era in Cleveland has officially begun. When the Browns benched starting quarterback Brian Hoyer early in the fourth quarter, Manziel logged his most significant playing time of the season. The rookie quarterback completed five of eight passes for 63 yards and punched in a gutsy 10-yard touchdown run, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Buffalo Bills 26-10 victory. After the game, Browns coach Mike Pettine told the Associated Press that the team will evaluate both quarterbacks during the week before deciding who starts against the Indianapolis Colts this week. (Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Missing Ohio State Football Player Found Dead - The body of missing Ohio State football player Kosta Karageorge was found Sunday near a dumpster with a handgun beside him. The 22-year-old defensive tackle appears to have committed suicide. Before he went missing earlier last week, he sent his mother a cryptic text message apologizing, “if I am an embarrassment, but these concussions have my head all f----- up,” as reported by The Columbus Dispatch.  (Photo: AP Photo/Ohio State University, Jay LaPrete)

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Missing Ohio State Football Player Found Dead - The body of missing Ohio State football player Kosta Karageorge was found Sunday near a dumpster with a handgun beside him. The 22-year-old defensive tackle appears to have committed suicide. Before he went missing earlier last week, he sent his mother a cryptic text message apologizing, “if I am an embarrassment, but these concussions have my head all f----- up,” as reported by The Columbus Dispatch.  (Photo: AP Photo/Ohio State University, Jay LaPrete)

How Will Aaron Rodgers Fare? - A partially-torn calf for a quarterback whose game revolves around mobility and making things happen on the run would spell doom for most QBs against the Seattle Seahawks defense. But then again, Aaron Rodgers isn't like most quarterbacks. He's on another level and he'll need to put his best foot forward if the Green Bay Packers are going to beat the 'Hawks in Seattle.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Packers Hold Off Patriots - In a battle of quarterbacks for the ages, Aaron Rodgers and his Green Bay Packers managed to just edge Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 26-21 at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Rodgers passed for 368 yards and two touchdowns to Brady's 245 yards passing and two TDs. With the win, the Packers improved to 9-3, while dropping the Pats to the same record. Possible Super Bowl preview?  (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant Notches Triple-Double in Lakers Win - The Los Angeles Lakers need Kobe Bryant to fill up the stat sheet in a variety of different areas and it seems like the Black Mamba is up to the challenge. Bryant notched a triple-double of 31 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a 129-122 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. During the game, Bryant became the first player in NBA history to record at least 6,000 assists and 30,000 points. The Lakers are just 4-13 this season. (Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Kobe Bryant Notches Triple-Double in Lakers Win - The Los Angeles Lakers need Kobe Bryant to fill up the stat sheet in a variety of different areas and it seems like the Black Mamba is up to the challenge. Bryant notched a triple-double of 31 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a 129-122 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. During the game, Bryant became the first player in NBA history to record at least 6,000 assists and 30,000 points. The Lakers are just 4-13 this season. (Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Kevin Garnett Pretends to Bite Joakim Noah - Kevin Garnett did his best snapping-turtle impression Sunday, pretending to bite the arm of Joakim Noah in the Chicago Bulls' 102-84 win over the Brooklyn Nets. "He tried to bite me, man," Noah told ESPN after the game. "That's crazy, man. It's unbelievable. Kevin Garnett tried to bite me, man. It's unbelievable. I don't even know what to say." KG's response: "I know how to bite somebody. Obviously I was messing around in that moment. If I wanted to bite him, I'd have just...shout out to Mike Tyson." (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Kevin Garnett Pretends to Bite Joakim Noah - Kevin Garnett did his best snapping-turtle impression Sunday, pretending to bite the arm of Joakim Noah in the Chicago Bulls' 102-84 win over the Brooklyn Nets. "He tried to bite me, man," Noah told ESPN after the game. "That's crazy, man. It's unbelievable. Kevin Garnett tried to bite me, man. It's unbelievable. I don't even know what to say." KG's response: "I know how to bite somebody. Obviously I was messing around in that moment. If I wanted to bite him, I'd have just...shout out to Mike Tyson." (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Ryan Fitzpatrick Passes for Six Touchdowns in Texans Win - Ryan Fitzpatrick had a Sunday he'll never forget. The Houston Texans' quarterback set a franchise record for throwing six touchdowns in the team's 45-21 thrashing of the Tennessee Titans. The Texans' superstar defensive end, J.J. Watt, also had a big day, recording his third touchdown of the season to go along with two sacks and a forced fumble. In doing so, Watt became the first player to have at least three TDs and 10 sacks in a season since 1982. The Texans are 6-6.(Photos from left: Scott Halleran/Getty Images, Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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Ryan Fitzpatrick Passes for Six Touchdowns in Texans Win - Ryan Fitzpatrick had a Sunday he'll never forget. The Houston Texans' quarterback set a franchise record for throwing six touchdowns in the team's 45-21 thrashing of the Tennessee Titans. The Texans' superstar defensive end, J.J. Watt, also had a big day, recording his third touchdown of the season to go along with two sacks and a forced fumble. In doing so, Watt became the first player to have at least three TDs and 10 sacks in a season since 1982. The Texans are 6-6.(Photos from left: Scott Halleran/Getty Images, Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Dwyane Wade Sizzles in Return to Heat - Dwyane Wade didn't show any signs of rust in his return to the Miami Heat from a hamstring injury, which had him miss seven games. The three-time NBA champion scored 27 points, 13 coming in the fourth quarter, to lead the Heat to a 86-79 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 31 points in his own return, after missing two games with bad back spasms. The Heat are 9-7 this season, while the Knicks are 4-14. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Dwyane Wade Sizzles in Return to Heat - Dwyane Wade didn't show any signs of rust in his return to the Miami Heat from a hamstring injury, which had him miss seven games. The three-time NBA champion scored 27 points, 13 coming in the fourth quarter, to lead the Heat to a 86-79 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 31 points in his own return, after missing two games with bad back spasms. The Heat are 9-7 this season, while the Knicks are 4-14. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)