Sports Buzz: LeBron, Cavs Blast Clippers, Roll to 12th Straight Win

Plus, Chris Paul complains about female ref's call.

LeBron, Cavs Blast Clippers, Roll to 12th Straight Win - LeBron James dropped 23 points and dished nine assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 12th straight victory via a 105-94 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The game wasn’t as close as the final margin indicated, as the Cavs had a 32-point lead in the third quarter, making the final 12-plus minutes essentially garbage time. "Long term, that's exactly how we want to play. A very, very good win for us,” James told ESPN. Kevin Love scored a game-high 24 points.(Photo: AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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LeBron, Cavs Blast Clippers, Roll to 12th Straight Win - LeBron James dropped 23 points and dished nine assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 12th straight victory via a 105-94 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The game wasn’t as close as the final margin indicated, as the Cavs had a 32-point lead in the third quarter, making the final 12-plus minutes essentially garbage time. "Long term, that's exactly how we want to play. A very, very good win for us,” James told ESPN. Kevin Love scored a game-high 24 points.(Photo: AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Chris Paul Complains About Female Ref’s Call - Chris Paul has a reputation for being one of the more calm, cool and composed players in the NBA. But when he was called for a technical foul when trying to get an inbounds pass with 10:17 left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Clippers-Cleveland Cavaliers game Thursday night, CP3 became livid. After the game, the All-Star point guard questioned Lauren Holtkamp, who is only the third woman to referee NBA games full-time. "I think we have to show better composure, but at the same time some of [the technical fouls] were ridiculous," Paul told reporters, including ESPN, after the Clippers suffered a 105-94 loss to the Cavs. "The tech that I get right there was ridiculous. I don't care what nobody says, I don't care what she says; that's terrible. There's no way that can be a tech. We try to get the ball out fast ever...

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Chris Paul Complains About Female Ref’s Call - Chris Paul has a reputation for being one of the more calm, cool and composed players in the NBA. But when he was called for a technical foul when trying to get an inbounds pass with 10:17 left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Clippers-Cleveland Cavaliers game Thursday night, CP3 became livid. After the game, the All-Star point guard questioned Lauren Holtkamp, who is only the third woman to referee NBA games full-time. "I think we have to show better composure, but at the same time some of [the technical fouls] were ridiculous," Paul told reporters, including ESPN, after the Clippers suffered a 105-94 loss to the Cavs. "The tech that I get right there was ridiculous. I don't care what nobody says, I don't care what she says; that's terrible. There's no way that can be a tech. We try to get the ball out fast ever...

Splash Brothers, Korver, Harden in Three-Point Contest - This year’s NBA three-point contest will definitely have its fair share of sharpshooters, headlined by the Splash Brothers duo of Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and the Atlanta Hawks’ Kyle Korver, who leads the league in three-point-shooting percentage. James Harden, Cleveland's Kyrie Irving, Portland’s Wesley Matthews, the Los Angeles Clippers’ J.J. Redick and the contest’s defending champion, San Antonio’s Marco Belineli, round out the competition’s contestants. The three-point contest will be held as part of the All-Star Saturday night festivities on Saturday, February 14 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.(Photos from left: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images, Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Splash Brothers, Korver, Harden in Three-Point Contest - This year’s NBA three-point contest will definitely have its fair share of sharpshooters, headlined by the Splash Brothers duo of Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and the Atlanta Hawks’ Kyle Korver, who leads the league in three-point-shooting percentage. James Harden, Cleveland's Kyrie Irving, Portland’s Wesley Matthews, the Los Angeles Clippers’ J.J. Redick and the contest’s defending champion, San Antonio’s Marco Belineli, round out the competition’s contestants. The three-point contest will be held as part of the All-Star Saturday night festivities on Saturday, February 14 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.(Photos from left: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images, Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods Withdraws From Tournament Due to Back - Another tournament cut short due to injury. Tiger Woods withdrew from the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday due to a tight back. The withdrawal marks the third time in the past nine tournaments that Woods has had to quit early. "It just never loosened back up again," Woods told ESPN about his back. "And when we went back out, it just got progressively tighter." (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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Tiger Woods Withdraws From Tournament Due to Back - Another tournament cut short due to injury. Tiger Woods withdrew from the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday due to a tight back. The withdrawal marks the third time in the past nine tournaments that Woods has had to quit early. "It just never loosened back up again," Woods told ESPN about his back. "And when we went back out, it just got progressively tighter." (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Seahawks' Earl Thomas Having Surgery for Torn Labrum - Seems like most of the Seattle Seahawks’ secondary was banged up in the Super Bowl. After news broke earlier in the week that Richard Sherman might need Tommy John surgery on his left elbow and strong safety Kam Chancellor played Sunday’s night’s game with a torn MCL, ESPN reported Thursday that free safety Earl Thomas is having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Thomas is expected to have full recovery by training camp.(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Seahawks' Earl Thomas Having Surgery for Torn Labrum - Seems like most of the Seattle Seahawks’ secondary was banged up in the Super Bowl. After news broke earlier in the week that Richard Sherman might need Tommy John surgery on his left elbow and strong safety Kam Chancellor played Sunday’s night’s game with a torn MCL, ESPN reported Thursday that free safety Earl Thomas is having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Thomas is expected to have full recovery by training camp.(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Hall of Famer Says Tom Brady's Four Titles Are 'Tainted' - In the greatest quarterback debate, one Hall of Famer is going with Joe Montana over Tom Brady. "Joe didn't have to cheat," Charles Haley told the Talk of Fame Network, as reported by ESPN. "I've lost all respect [for Brady]. When your integrity is challenged in the game of football, to me, all his Super Bowls are tainted.”(Photos from left: Rob Carr/Getty Images, Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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Hall of Famer Says Tom Brady's Four Titles Are 'Tainted' - In the greatest quarterback debate, one Hall of Famer is going with Joe Montana over Tom Brady. "Joe didn't have to cheat," Charles Haley told the Talk of Fame Network, as reported by ESPN. "I've lost all respect [for Brady]. When your integrity is challenged in the game of football, to me, all his Super Bowls are tainted.”(Photos from left: Rob Carr/Getty Images, Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Amar'e Stoudemire to Contemplate Buyout From Knicks - Amar'e Stoudemire will reportedly use the upcoming All-Star break to decide whether he will ask the New York Knicks for a buyout, according to Yahoo Sports. "It's not an easy decision to make," Stoudemire said. "Over time, we will see how things pan out. You give yourself a break during the All-Star break. You think about it with your family. That will give me a good solid week on how to weigh out the rest of the season." Stoudemire, 32, is halfway through the final year on contract with the franchise.(Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Amar'e Stoudemire to Contemplate Buyout From Knicks - Amar'e Stoudemire will reportedly use the upcoming All-Star break to decide whether he will ask the New York Knicks for a buyout, according to Yahoo Sports. "It's not an easy decision to make," Stoudemire said. "Over time, we will see how things pan out. You give yourself a break during the All-Star break. You think about it with your family. That will give me a good solid week on how to weigh out the rest of the season." Stoudemire, 32, is halfway through the final year on contract with the franchise.(Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Stephen Curry Lights Up Mavs for 51 Points - Trailing the Dallas Mavericks by 22 points early on, Stephen Curry put the Golden State Warriors on his back and willed them to a 128-114 home win Wednesday night. The All-Star point guard shot a sizzling 16-of-26 from the field for a season-high 51 points, including 26 in the third quarter. "Sometimes Steph plays his best when we're down big and he just senses that he has to put the Superman cape on," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told ESPN. "And he's so good at it. He loves the freedom of being down and saying, 'All right. I'm going to let it fly and bring us back.' And that's what he did." (Photo: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Stephen Curry Lights Up Mavs for 51 Points - Trailing the Dallas Mavericks by 22 points early on, Stephen Curry put the Golden State Warriors on his back and willed them to a 128-114 home win Wednesday night. The All-Star point guard shot a sizzling 16-of-26 from the field for a season-high 51 points, including 26 in the third quarter. "Sometimes Steph plays his best when we're down big and he just senses that he has to put the Superman cape on," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told ESPN. "And he's so good at it. He loves the freedom of being down and saying, 'All right. I'm going to let it fly and bring us back.' And that's what he did." (Photo: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Topps Commemorates 50 Cent's Notorious First Pitch - 50 Cent threw one of the worst ceremonial first pitches ever before the New York Mets took on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field last May. Now, Topps trading cards is commemorating the infamous moment by giving the rapper his very own baseball card marked with the date: May 27, 2014. (Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Topps Commemorates 50 Cent's Notorious First Pitch - 50 Cent threw one of the worst ceremonial first pitches ever before the New York Mets took on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field last May. Now, Topps trading cards is commemorating the infamous moment by giving the rapper his very own baseball card marked with the date: May 27, 2014. (Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Syracuse Self-Imposes Postseason Ban on Basketball Team - Syracuse self-imposed a post-season ban on its basketball team in response to an NCAA investigation about the program's past infractions stemming from 2007-2012, ESPN is reporting. The ban will bar the Orange from the ACC Tournament, NCAA Tournament and NIT. "I am very disappointed that our basketball team will miss the opportunity to play in the post-season this year," coach Jim Boeheim said in a news release obtained ESPN. "However, I supported this decision and I believe the University is doing the right thing by acknowledging that past mistakes occurred." These past violations do not involve any current players. (Photo: Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

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Syracuse Self-Imposes Postseason Ban on Basketball Team - Syracuse self-imposed a post-season ban on its basketball team in response to an NCAA investigation about the program's past infractions stemming from 2007-2012, ESPN is reporting. The ban will bar the Orange from the ACC Tournament, NCAA Tournament and NIT. "I am very disappointed that our basketball team will miss the opportunity to play in the post-season this year," coach Jim Boeheim said in a news release obtained ESPN. "However, I supported this decision and I believe the University is doing the right thing by acknowledging that past mistakes occurred." These past violations do not involve any current players. (Photo: Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

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Browns GM Farmer Facing Texting Sanctions - Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer could be suspended and the team could be fined and lose a draft pick, pending an NFL investigation that he sent text messages to the squad's sidelines during games. Cleveland.com is reporting that the league's investigation is expected to wrap up by the end of this month. NFL rules prohibit electronic communication, including texts, during games.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Browns GM Farmer Facing Texting Sanctions - Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer could be suspended and the team could be fined and lose a draft pick, pending an NFL investigation that he sent text messages to the squad's sidelines during games. Cleveland.com is reporting that the league's investigation is expected to wrap up by the end of this month. NFL rules prohibit electronic communication, including texts, during games.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook Goes Off on Pelicans for 45 Points - With Kevin Durant sitting out yet another game with his nagging sprained left big toe, Russell Westbrook refused to let the Oklahoma City Thunder lose. Westbrook matched a career-high 45 points, leading the Thunder to a 102-91 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. With the win, the Thunder improved to 25-24 in their continued hunt for the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs race.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Russell Westbrook Goes Off on Pelicans for 45 Points - With Kevin Durant sitting out yet another game with his nagging sprained left big toe, Russell Westbrook refused to let the Oklahoma City Thunder lose. Westbrook matched a career-high 45 points, leading the Thunder to a 102-91 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. With the win, the Thunder improved to 25-24 in their continued hunt for the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs race.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Seahawks' Chancellor Played Super Bowl With Torn MCL - There's no doubting Kam Chancellor's toughness nor dedication. The hard-hitting Seattle Seahawks strong safety actually played Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night with a torn MCL in his left knee and deep bone bruise around it, according to Seahawks.com. The team hasn't announced whether Chancellor will need surgery to repair the torn ligament.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Seahawks' Chancellor Played Super Bowl With Torn MCL - There's no doubting Kam Chancellor's toughness nor dedication. The hard-hitting Seattle Seahawks strong safety actually played Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night with a torn MCL in his left knee and deep bone bruise around it, according to Seahawks.com. The team hasn't announced whether Chancellor will need surgery to repair the torn ligament.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Coach K Sets ACC Wins Record - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski keeps making history. After earning his 1,000th career win late last month, Coach K earned his Atlantic Coast Conference-record 423rd league victory via a 72-66 win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night. Krzyzewski surpassed UNC legend Dean Smith to sit atop the ACC in all-time conference wins.(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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Coach K Sets ACC Wins Record - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski keeps making history. After earning his 1,000th career win late last month, Coach K earned his Atlantic Coast Conference-record 423rd league victory via a 72-66 win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night. Krzyzewski surpassed UNC legend Dean Smith to sit atop the ACC in all-time conference wins.(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

LeBron Would Come Off The Bench If It Helped Cavs - LeBron James wants his Cleveland Cavaliers to know that he would do whatever it takes for his team to win...even if it meant him coming off the bench instead of starting. "It's all about the team and for me being the leader of the team, it doesn't matter. Whatever this team needs in order for us to win, I'll come off the bench. I'm serious. I'll come off the bench," James told ESPN on Wednesday. "If it helps our team, that's what it's about, man." Winners of 11 straight games, though, James isn't going to be coming off the bench anytime soon. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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LeBron Would Come Off The Bench If It Helped Cavs - LeBron James wants his Cleveland Cavaliers to know that he would do whatever it takes for his team to win...even if it meant him coming off the bench instead of starting. "It's all about the team and for me being the leader of the team, it doesn't matter. Whatever this team needs in order for us to win, I'll come off the bench. I'm serious. I'll come off the bench," James told ESPN on Wednesday. "If it helps our team, that's what it's about, man." Winners of 11 straight games, though, James isn't going to be coming off the bench anytime soon. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Pacers' Paul George Could Return As Early As March - Less than a year since suffering a gruesome compound leg fracture last August, Paul George could be back on the court as soon as next month. Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird told reporters Tuesday that if the two-time All-Star is cleared by doctors, he’d like to see him competing as soon as possible. "It seems like every week Paul is getting better and better," Bird said, as reported by ESPN. "So if we do have an opportunity to get into the playoffs and [George] can get some games under his belt and get ready to go next year." The Pacers are 17-32 without George.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Pacers' Paul George Could Return As Early As March - Less than a year since suffering a gruesome compound leg fracture last August, Paul George could be back on the court as soon as next month. Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird told reporters Tuesday that if the two-time All-Star is cleared by doctors, he’d like to see him competing as soon as possible. "It seems like every week Paul is getting better and better," Bird said, as reported by ESPN. "So if we do have an opportunity to get into the playoffs and [George] can get some games under his belt and get ready to go next year." The Pacers are 17-32 without George.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Judge In Aaron Hernandez Case Removes Juror - The judge in the Aaron Hernandez murder trial dismissed a juror Tuesday after previous evidence surfaced about the specific juror making an opinion about the case. The juror, according to ESPN, had previously discussed that it’d be hard to convict the former New England Patriots tight end without a murder weapon. "Over the last few years, the juror has expressed an interest in serving on this particular jury," Bristol County Superior Court judge Susan Garsh said. "There is credible evidence that the juror has attended more Patriots games than were disclosed on the questionnaire." (Photo: AP Photo/The Boston Globe, Aram Boghosian, Pool)

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Judge In Aaron Hernandez Case Removes Juror - The judge in the Aaron Hernandez murder trial dismissed a juror Tuesday after previous evidence surfaced about the specific juror making an opinion about the case. The juror, according to ESPN, had previously discussed that it’d be hard to convict the former New England Patriots tight end without a murder weapon. "Over the last few years, the juror has expressed an interest in serving on this particular jury," Bristol County Superior Court judge Susan Garsh said. "There is credible evidence that the juror has attended more Patriots games than were disclosed on the questionnaire." (Photo: AP Photo/The Boston Globe, Aram Boghosian, Pool)

Tom Brady Wants to Give Super Bowl MVP Truck to Malcolm Butler - For winning the Super Bowl XLIX MVP on Sunday night, Tom Brady was given a brand new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. Well, Brady told WEEI’s “Dennis and Callahan” program, according to the Boston Globe, that he would love to give the truck to safety teammate Malcolm Butler, who preserved the New England Patriots’ victory by intercepting Russell Wilson’s goal-line pass with under a minute remaining. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Tom Brady Wants to Give Super Bowl MVP Truck to Malcolm Butler - For winning the Super Bowl XLIX MVP on Sunday night, Tom Brady was given a brand new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. Well, Brady told WEEI’s “Dennis and Callahan” program, according to the Boston Globe, that he would love to give the truck to safety teammate Malcolm Butler, who preserved the New England Patriots’ victory by intercepting Russell Wilson’s goal-line pass with under a minute remaining. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

NBA Commissioner Open to Legalized Sports Gambling - NBA commissioner Adam Silver is reiterating that he’s open to legal gambling on league games and has taken a closer look at the possibility. Silver has even spoken with other commissioners in different sports leagues about it. "I have talked to the commissioners in the other leagues about [legalizing sports betting]," Silver said to ESPN The Magazine late last month. "I leave it to them to make any public statements they want to make on it. I will say that certainly all of them are interested in having a better understanding of the issue, and I know have assigned people in their organizations to study intensively the issue as well." (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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NBA Commissioner Open to Legalized Sports Gambling - NBA commissioner Adam Silver is reiterating that he’s open to legal gambling on league games and has taken a closer look at the possibility. Silver has even spoken with other commissioners in different sports leagues about it. "I have talked to the commissioners in the other leagues about [legalizing sports betting]," Silver said to ESPN The Magazine late last month. "I leave it to them to make any public statements they want to make on it. I will say that certainly all of them are interested in having a better understanding of the issue, and I know have assigned people in their organizations to study intensively the issue as well." (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Titans Hire Dick LeBeau - Having been a defensive staple in football for years, Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau isn’t done with the NFL just yet. After being let go by the Pittsburgh Steelers as their defensive coordinator after 11 years on the job, LeBeau agreed to terms to take over the Tennessee Titans’ defense Tuesday, according to ESPN. The 77-year-old coach will have his work cut out for him, as the Titans’ defense finished 27th in the NFL last season. (Photo: Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/ Getty Images)

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Titans Hire Dick LeBeau - Having been a defensive staple in football for years, Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau isn’t done with the NFL just yet. After being let go by the Pittsburgh Steelers as their defensive coordinator after 11 years on the job, LeBeau agreed to terms to take over the Tennessee Titans’ defense Tuesday, according to ESPN. The 77-year-old coach will have his work cut out for him, as the Titans’ defense finished 27th in the NFL last season. (Photo: Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/ Getty Images)

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Greg Oden Strikes Plea Deal in Assault Case - Greg Oden has struck a plea deal in his assault case, which will keep him out of jail. The former NBA center was fined $200 and ordered to complete 26 weeks of domestic violence and alcohol counseling, in addition to 909 days of probation, as part of the deal, according to the Associated Press. Oden was arrested and charged with assault on his ex-girlfriend last summer. (Photo: Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/ Getty Images)

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Greg Oden Strikes Plea Deal in Assault Case - Greg Oden has struck a plea deal in his assault case, which will keep him out of jail. The former NBA center was fined $200 and ordered to complete 26 weeks of domestic violence and alcohol counseling, in addition to 909 days of probation, as part of the deal, according to the Associated Press. Oden was arrested and charged with assault on his ex-girlfriend last summer. (Photo: Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/ Getty Images)

UFC Stars Fail Drug Tests - Fresh off their fight this past weekend, Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz both failed drug tests, ESPN is reporting. Silva, 39, tested positive for anabolic steroids, while Diaz tested positive for marijuana. This is a further black eye on the UFC and mixed martial arts, overall, as UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for traces of cocaine last month.(Photo: Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

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UFC Stars Fail Drug Tests - Fresh off their fight this past weekend, Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz both failed drug tests, ESPN is reporting. Silva, 39, tested positive for anabolic steroids, while Diaz tested positive for marijuana. This is a further black eye on the UFC and mixed martial arts, overall, as UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for traces of cocaine last month.(Photo: Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Anthony Davis, Pelicans Stop Hawks' Streak at 19 - Anthony Davis had a monstrous 29 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 115-100 home rout of the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, bringing Atlanta's sizzling 19-game-winning streak to a screeching halt. With the win, the Pelicans improved to 26-22, still vying for that eighth spot in the playoff race. Meanwhile, the defeat marked just the ninth loss of the season for the Hawks (40-9).(Photo: AP Foto/Gerald Herbert)

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Anthony Davis, Pelicans Stop Hawks' Streak at 19 - Anthony Davis had a monstrous 29 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 115-100 home rout of the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, bringing Atlanta's sizzling 19-game-winning streak to a screeching halt. With the win, the Pelicans improved to 26-22, still vying for that eighth spot in the playoff race. Meanwhile, the defeat marked just the ninth loss of the season for the Hawks (40-9).(Photo: AP Foto/Gerald Herbert)

Carroll Denies Changing Play From Run to Pass - Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is denying reports that he changed offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell's call from a run to a pass late in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night. "There was not a thought about running it, and then I changed the play," Carroll told ESPN Monday. "That did not happen." Hours after the Super Bowl, conspiracy theories began to surface that the Seahawks allegedly changed the play from a Marshawn Lynch run on second-and-goal to a Russell Wilson pass, which resulted in an interception and eventual loss to the New England Patriots.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Carroll Denies Changing Play From Run to Pass - Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is denying reports that he changed offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell's call from a run to a pass late in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night. "There was not a thought about running it, and then I changed the play," Carroll told ESPN Monday. "That did not happen." Hours after the Super Bowl, conspiracy theories began to surface that the Seahawks allegedly changed the play from a Marshawn Lynch run on second-and-goal to a Russell Wilson pass, which resulted in an interception and eventual loss to the New England Patriots.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson Vows Interception Won't Define Career - Russell Wilson wants his fans to know that the best is yet to come after throwing an interception, which sealed the fate of the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night. "At 26 years old I won't allow 1 play or 1 moment define my career. I will keep evolving," Wilson tweeted Monday, using "#Motivation" as the hashtag. "Every setback has a major comeback. #GreaterIsComing."(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Russell Wilson Vows Interception Won't Define Career - Russell Wilson wants his fans to know that the best is yet to come after throwing an interception, which sealed the fate of the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night. "At 26 years old I won't allow 1 play or 1 moment define my career. I will keep evolving," Wilson tweeted Monday, using "#Motivation" as the hashtag. "Every setback has a major comeback. #GreaterIsComing."(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Rondo Suffers Facial Fractures - Rajon Rondo suffered an orbital fracture of his left eye and a broken nose after accidentally being kneed by teammate Richard Jefferson in the Dallas Mavericks' win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, the team confirmed Monday with ESPN. The Mavs also announced that Rondo will miss at least three games while having additional testing.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Rondo Suffers Facial Fractures - Rajon Rondo suffered an orbital fracture of his left eye and a broken nose after accidentally being kneed by teammate Richard Jefferson in the Dallas Mavericks' win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, the team confirmed Monday with ESPN. The Mavs also announced that Rondo will miss at least three games while having additional testing.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Frank Robinson Becomes Senior Adviser to New MLB Commissioner - New Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred picked a legend to have as his right-hand man. On Monday, according to the Associated Press, it was reported that Hall of Famer Frank Robinson is leaving his job as executive vice president for baseball development to become senior adviser to commissioner Manfred. Robinson, 79, hit 586 homers in his storied career from 1956 to 1976.(Photo: David Becker/Getty Images for SHOWTIME SPORTS)

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Frank Robinson Becomes Senior Adviser to New MLB Commissioner - New Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred picked a legend to have as his right-hand man. On Monday, according to the Associated Press, it was reported that Hall of Famer Frank Robinson is leaving his job as executive vice president for baseball development to become senior adviser to commissioner Manfred. Robinson, 79, hit 586 homers in his storied career from 1956 to 1976.(Photo: David Becker/Getty Images for SHOWTIME SPORTS)

Andruw Jones Seeking MLB Return - Former Major League Baseball star Andruw Jones is plotting a return to the MLB. According to ESPN, the former five-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove-winning center fielder is looking to return to the Majors after playing baseball in Japan the past two years. Jones last hit .197 with 14 homers for the New York Yankees in 2012. Jones, 37, is a career .254 hitter with 434 home runs.(Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Andruw Jones Seeking MLB Return - Former Major League Baseball star Andruw Jones is plotting a return to the MLB. According to ESPN, the former five-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove-winning center fielder is looking to return to the Majors after playing baseball in Japan the past two years. Jones last hit .197 with 14 homers for the New York Yankees in 2012. Jones, 37, is a career .254 hitter with 434 home runs.(Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Pete Carroll Takes Blame for Seahawks' Super Bowl Loss - Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is taking the blame for opting to pass on a crucial second-and-goal possession from the New England Patriots’ one-yard line with 26 seconds to go in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night. Trailing 28-24, the Seahawks could have ran it three straight times — if need be — with bruising running back Marshawn Lynch. Instead, they passed and Pats rookie Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson’s goal-line pass to seal New England’s victory. "I made the decision," Carroll told ESPN. "I said, 'Throw the ball,' and we went with the play that we thought would give us a chance to get in the end zone. We were going to run the ball in to win the game, but not on that play. I didn't want to waste a run play on their goal-line guys. It was a clear thought, but it didn't work out right." T...

Seahawks Secondary Hurting After Tough Loss - As if the Seattle Seahawks’ loss in Super Bowl XLIX wasn’t bad enough, sources tell ESPN that Richard Sherman played the big game with torn ligaments in his left elbow and may need Tommy John surgery during this off season. The star cornerback reportedly suffered the injury during the Seahawks’ NFC title victory two weeks back. The news about Sherman comes after his teammate and fellow cornerback Jeremy Lane seemed to suffer a fractured arm after recording an interception during the first quarter of the Super Bowl.(Photos from left: Elsa/Getty Images, Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Seahawks Secondary Hurting After Tough Loss - As if the Seattle Seahawks’ loss in Super Bowl XLIX wasn’t bad enough, sources tell ESPN that Richard Sherman played the big game with torn ligaments in his left elbow and may need Tommy John surgery during this off season. The star cornerback reportedly suffered the injury during the Seahawks’ NFC title victory two weeks back. The news about Sherman comes after his teammate and fellow cornerback Jeremy Lane seemed to suffer a fractured arm after recording an interception during the first quarter of the Super Bowl.(Photos from left: Elsa/Getty Images, Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown Headline Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015 - A day before Super Bowl XLIX, members of the NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2015 was announced and ex-Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, former Oakland Raiders receiver Tim Brown and late linebacker Junior Seau headline this year's class. The full list of 2015 inductees can be found here. (Photo: AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown Headline Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015 - A day before Super Bowl XLIX, members of the NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2015 was announced and ex-Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, former Oakland Raiders receiver Tim Brown and late linebacker Junior Seau headline this year's class. The full list of 2015 inductees can be found here. (Photo: AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Aaron Rodgers, JJ Watt Win NFL Honors - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named NFL MVP for the second time in his career over the weekend and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt earned the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year. Other 2014-15 NFL season honors included Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray winning Offensive Player of the Year, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski earning the Comeback Player of the Year honors.(Photos from Left: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images, Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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Aaron Rodgers, JJ Watt Win NFL Honors - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named NFL MVP for the second time in his career over the weekend and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt earned the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year. Other 2014-15 NFL season honors included Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray winning Offensive Player of the Year, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski earning the Comeback Player of the Year honors.(Photos from Left: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images, Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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Brady's Father Defends Son About 'Deflate Gate' - Following Tom Brady and the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl XLIX victory on Sunday night, the star quarterback’s father shot down reports about his son involved in the “Deflate Gate” scandal. "He is all class," Tom Brady Sr. told ESPN. "For people to question his integrity...the drip, drip, drip way that things have come out…it's a conniving way to do business. There was no sting? B.S. They've never gauged footballs at halftime." Sunday night’s win marked Brady’s fourth Super Bowl victory, tying him with Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana.  (Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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Falcons Agrees to Five-Year Deal With Seattle's Quinn - That was quick.  Hours after the Seattle Seahawks lost in Super Bowl XLIX, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. ESPN reports that Quinn is expected to fly to Atlanta on Monday to meet with owner Arthur Blank and he will be formally introduced by the Falcons on Tuesday.  (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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NBA Commissioner Favors Larger All-Star Rosters - NBA commissioner Adam Silver is in favor of expanding All-Star rosters past their current limit of 12, he told ESPN Radio over the weekend. When asked what he would remember most about his first year as the NBA commish, Silver responded: "That I had to decide between DeMarcus Cousins and Damian Lillard. I didn't like having to make that choice. I wish I had another slot for Damian because I think he's deserving of being an All-Star as well.” He added: “I'm in favor of expanding it. I'm not sure if it's by one or two [roster spots], but it is something [executive director of the NBA’s Players Association] Michele Roberts and I will discuss."  (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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Novak Djokovic Wins Australian Open Title - Make it five. Novak Djokovic won his fifth Australian Open title Sunday, defeating Andy Murray, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-0, in the final. Djokovic is now a flawless 5-for-5 in Australian Open title wins. (Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)