Sports Buzz: Kyrie Irving Pours in 57 Points in Cavs' Win Over Spurs

Plus, Colts waive Trent Richardson.

Kyrie Irving Goes Off For 57 Points in Cavs' Win Over Spurs - The defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs gave the Cleveland Cavaliers everything they could handle on Thursday night. But the Spurs had no answers for Kyrie Irving. The Cavs' All-Star point guard poured in a career-high and NBA season-high 57 points to lead Cleveland to the 128-125 overtime victory in San Antonio. "The kid is special, we all know it, we all see it," teammate LeBron James told the Associated Press afterwards. "For him to go out and put on a performance like he did tonight was incredible."(Photo: AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Kyrie Irving Goes Off For 57 Points in Cavs' Win Over Spurs - The defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs gave the Cleveland Cavaliers everything they could handle on Thursday night. But the Spurs had no answers for Kyrie Irving. The Cavs' All-Star point guard poured in a career-high and NBA season-high 57 points to lead Cleveland to the 128-125 overtime victory in San Antonio. "The kid is special, we all know it, we all see it," teammate LeBron James told the Associated Press afterwards. "For him to go out and put on a performance like he did tonight was incredible."(Photo: AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Colts Waive Trent Richardson - Trent Richardson never cut it as the running back for the Indianapolis Colts, under-achieving for just 519 yards and three touchdowns on the ground this past season. "I was expecting this," Richardson told ESPN. "It just didn't work out. I'm not saying anything bad about the program, but that program just didn't fit me at all. Me and the GM didn't see eye to eye. It was a bad marriage for us." The Colts picked up running back Frank Gore via free agency Thursday. Gore has rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of the past four seasons.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Colts Waive Trent Richardson - Trent Richardson never cut it as the running back for the Indianapolis Colts, under-achieving for just 519 yards and three touchdowns on the ground this past season. "I was expecting this," Richardson told ESPN. "It just didn't work out. I'm not saying anything bad about the program, but that program just didn't fit me at all. Me and the GM didn't see eye to eye. It was a bad marriage for us." The Colts picked up running back Frank Gore via free agency Thursday. Gore has rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of the past four seasons.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Colts, Eagles Have Super Bowl Odds Improve - After the Indianapolis Colts picked up wideout Andre Johnson and running back Frank Gore and the Philadelphia Eagles acquired rusher DeMarco Murray and quarterback Sam Bradford, both teams' Super Bowl odds in Las Vegas have improved. The Colts now have 5-1 odds and the Eagles have 16-1 odds.(Photos from left: Al Bello/Getty Images, Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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Colts, Eagles Have Super Bowl Odds Improve - After the Indianapolis Colts picked up wideout Andre Johnson and running back Frank Gore and the Philadelphia Eagles acquired rusher DeMarco Murray and quarterback Sam Bradford, both teams' Super Bowl odds in Las Vegas have improved. The Colts now have 5-1 odds and the Eagles have 16-1 odds.(Photos from left: Al Bello/Getty Images, Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Phil Jackson Says Knicks Will Rebuild Through Free Agency - With the worst record in the NBA, the New York Knicks face a massive offseason rebuilding, one that team president Phil Jackson spoke to ESPN about on Thursday. "We know what the first-round pick is going to mean for us, but we also know we're going to build our team with free agents," Jackson said. "A hundred and ninety players or so are going to be free agents. Not half the league, but like a third of the league is going to be free agents. So that's where our priority stands." The Knicks are 13-51.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for The New Yorker Festival)

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Phil Jackson Says Knicks Will Rebuild Through Free Agency - With the worst record in the NBA, the New York Knicks face a massive offseason rebuilding, one that team president Phil Jackson spoke to ESPN about on Thursday. "We know what the first-round pick is going to mean for us, but we also know we're going to build our team with free agents," Jackson said. "A hundred and ninety players or so are going to be free agents. Not half the league, but like a third of the league is going to be free agents. So that's where our priority stands." The Knicks are 13-51.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for The New Yorker Festival)

Grizzlies Rest Starters, Risk NBA Fine - John Wall and the Washington Wizards scored a 107-87 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night after Memphis decided to rest starters Marc Gasol, Mike Conley and Zach Randolph and key reserve guard Tony Allen. "They sit `em, and I don't know the reason why," Wall told the Associated Press. "I think we're a team that's on the rise, and teams respect us now. And I guess they don't respect us." It remains to be seen whether the NBA will fine the Grizzlies for resting their star players. In the past, the league has come down hard on the San Antonio Spurs for resting stars.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Grizzlies Rest Starters, Risk NBA Fine - John Wall and the Washington Wizards scored a 107-87 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night after Memphis decided to rest starters Marc Gasol, Mike Conley and Zach Randolph and key reserve guard Tony Allen. "They sit `em, and I don't know the reason why," Wall told the Associated Press. "I think we're a team that's on the rise, and teams respect us now. And I guess they don't respect us." It remains to be seen whether the NBA will fine the Grizzlies for resting their star players. In the past, the league has come down hard on the San Antonio Spurs for resting stars.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Yankees' Tanaka Pitches Two Perfect Innings

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Yankees' Tanaka Pitches Two Perfect Innings - Masahiro Tanaka looked fantastic Thursday, pitching two flawless innings in the New York Yankees-Atlanta Braves spring training game. Tanaka needed only 19 pitches, including 15 strikes, to run through the Braves, as reported by ESPN. Tanaka missed two-and-a-half months last season with a slightly-torn ligament in his elbow.(Photo: Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

DeMarco Murray to Sign Contract With Philadelphia Eagles - When the Philadelphia Eagles traded LeSean McCoy last week, they lost a running back who piled up the third-most yardage in the NFL in 2014. But they more than made up for that loss Thursday, reportedly coming to terms with DeMarco Murray on a five-year, $42 million-plus contract with $21 million guaranteed. This comes after Murray personally called Eagles coach Chip Kelly with interest of possibly signing with the team. Murray rushed for a 2014 NFL season-high 1,845 yards with 13 touchdowns with the Dallas Cowboys.(Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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DeMarco Murray to Sign Contract With Philadelphia Eagles - When the Philadelphia Eagles traded LeSean McCoy last week, they lost a running back who piled up the third-most yardage in the NFL in 2014. But they more than made up for that loss Thursday, reportedly coming to terms with DeMarco Murray on a five-year, $42 million-plus contract with $21 million guaranteed. This comes after Murray personally called Eagles coach Chip Kelly with interest of possibly signing with the team. Murray rushed for a 2014 NFL season-high 1,845 yards with 13 touchdowns with the Dallas Cowboys.(Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Darrelle Revis Says Heart, Not Money Returned Him to Jets - Despite signing a five-year, $70 million contract with the New York Jets on Wednesday, Darrelle Revis says his return to Gang Green had more to do with him following his heart than the money. "I'm not going to speak on the numbers," he said during a late-night conference call with reporters, as reported by ESPN. "I think the biggest decision for me was to just come back home. I have a lot of history with the Jets' organization and I just felt like it was, you know, a no-brainer to come home, be back home and make a marriage." The veteran cornerback spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Jets.(Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Darrelle Revis Says Heart, Not Money Returned Him to Jets - Despite signing a five-year, $70 million contract with the New York Jets on Wednesday, Darrelle Revis says his return to Gang Green had more to do with him following his heart than the money. "I'm not going to speak on the numbers," he said during a late-night conference call with reporters, as reported by ESPN. "I think the biggest decision for me was to just come back home. I have a lot of history with the Jets' organization and I just felt like it was, you know, a no-brainer to come home, be back home and make a marriage." The veteran cornerback spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Jets.(Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Aldridge Leads Blazers Past Rockets - LaMarcus Aldridge and the Portland Trail Blazers took full advantage of an off night from James Harden. With the NBA's scoring leader posting a quiet 18 points, the Trail Blazers managed to edge the Houston Rockets 105-100 behind Aldridge's 26 points and 14 rebounds on Wednesday night. Portland (43-20) is now holding the third seed over Houston (43-21), which is fourth in the Western Conference standings.(Photo: AP Photo/Don Ryan)

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Aldridge Leads Blazers Past Rockets - LaMarcus Aldridge and the Portland Trail Blazers took full advantage of an off night from James Harden. With the NBA's scoring leader posting a quiet 18 points, the Trail Blazers managed to edge the Houston Rockets 105-100 behind Aldridge's 26 points and 14 rebounds on Wednesday night. Portland (43-20) is now holding the third seed over Houston (43-21), which is fourth in the Western Conference standings.(Photo: AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Chris Paul Outplays Russell Westbrook in Clippers Win - Russell Westbrook nearly produced another triple-double, but there was no doubt that Chris Paul outplayed him. CP3 had 33 points and dished nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 120-108 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Westbrook finished with 24 points, nine boards and seven assists, but also committed 10 turnovers in the loss. With the defeat, the Thunder slipped to ninth place in the Western Conference standings, currently out of playoff contention. (Photo: AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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Chris Paul Outplays Russell Westbrook in Clippers Win - Russell Westbrook nearly produced another triple-double, but there was no doubt that Chris Paul outplayed him. CP3 had 33 points and dished nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 120-108 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Westbrook finished with 24 points, nine boards and seven assists, but also committed 10 turnovers in the loss. With the defeat, the Thunder slipped to ninth place in the Western Conference standings, currently out of playoff contention. (Photo: AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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Michael Jordan's 1984 Shoes Go to Auction - The earliest game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers will be auctioned next month. That's after Jordan gave a then-Chicago Bulls ball boy his sneakers during a December 1984 game and the boy later handed them to SCP Auctions some years later. The game-worn sneakers from Jordan's famous "Flu Game" in the 1997 NBA Finals fetched $104,765 via an auction.(Photo: SCP Auctions)

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Michael Jordan's 1984 Shoes Go to Auction - The earliest game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers will be auctioned next month. That's after Jordan gave a then-Chicago Bulls ball boy his sneakers during a December 1984 game and the boy later handed them to SCP Auctions some years later. The game-worn sneakers from Jordan's famous "Flu Game" in the 1997 NBA Finals fetched $104,765 via an auction.(Photo: SCP Auctions)

A-Rod Hits First Spring Training Home Run - Alex Rodriguez hit his first home run since September 2013 during the New York Yankees–Boston Red Sox spring-training game Wednesday. After being suspended the entire 2014 season for performance-enhancing drug use, A-Rod is hitting .455 during spring training. "Some of the guys were saying it looked like I didn't even swing," Rodriguez said, as reported by ESPN. "That's always a good sign for me. It looked like a little pepper swing and the ball jumped pretty good."(Photo: Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

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A-Rod Hits First Spring Training Home Run - Alex Rodriguez hit his first home run since September 2013 during the New York Yankees–Boston Red Sox spring-training game Wednesday. After being suspended the entire 2014 season for performance-enhancing drug use, A-Rod is hitting .455 during spring training. "Some of the guys were saying it looked like I didn't even swing," Rodriguez said, as reported by ESPN. "That's always a good sign for me. It looked like a little pepper swing and the ball jumped pretty good."(Photo: Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Jets Trade for Texans QB - The New York Jets landed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick via a trade with the Houston Texans on Wednesday. This seemingly gives Gang Green the quarterback they need to move forward and they did it by giving up a conditional seventh-round pick. (Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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Jets Trade for Texans QB - The New York Jets landed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick via a trade with the Houston Texans on Wednesday. This seemingly gives Gang Green the quarterback they need to move forward and they did it by giving up a conditional seventh-round pick. (Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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Darrelle Revis Returns to the Jets - As great as Darrelle Revis has played cornerback through eight NFL seasons, he has also been a shrewd businessman. Fresh off winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, Revis inked a five-year, $70 million free-agent deal with the New York Jets on Tuesday, returning to the team that he spent his first six seasons with from 2007-2012. "I want to thank the Pats and Pats Nation for an unbelievable year. NEW YORK I'm coming home. #revisisland #jetnation."(Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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Darrelle Revis Returns to the Jets - As great as Darrelle Revis has played cornerback through eight NFL seasons, he has also been a shrewd businessman. Fresh off winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, Revis inked a five-year, $70 million free-agent deal with the New York Jets on Tuesday, returning to the team that he spent his first six seasons with from 2007-2012. "I want to thank the Pats and Pats Nation for an unbelievable year. NEW YORK I'm coming home. #revisisland #jetnation."(Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Amar'e Stoudemire Calls Out Mavericks - With 5 wins and 6 losses since the All-Star break, Amar'e Stoudemire is fed up of the Dallas Mavericks' inconsistent ways. "I came here to win, and we're [four and a half] games out of being out of the playoffs, which is unacceptable," Stoudemire told ESPN after the Mavs were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-94 on Tuesday night. "This is something we can't accept. We've got to find a way to refocus. We've got to key into the details of the game of basketball. We can't cheat the game. We can't screw around in games and practices and joke around all the time and figure we're going to win games."(Photo: Richard W. Rodriguez/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS via Getty Images)

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Amar'e Stoudemire Calls Out Mavericks - With 5 wins and 6 losses since the All-Star break, Amar'e Stoudemire is fed up of the Dallas Mavericks' inconsistent ways. "I came here to win, and we're [four and a half] games out of being out of the playoffs, which is unacceptable," Stoudemire told ESPN after the Mavs were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-94 on Tuesday night. "This is something we can't accept. We've got to find a way to refocus. We've got to key into the details of the game of basketball. We can't cheat the game. We can't screw around in games and practices and joke around all the time and figure we're going to win games."(Photo: Richard W. Rodriguez/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS via Getty Images)

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LeBron James Becomes Cavaliers All-Time Assists Leader - Being a team-first player has gotten LeBron James pretty far. In dishing eight assists during the Cleveland Cavaliers' 127-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, King James became the all-time Cleveland assists leader, surpassing Mark Price with 4,207 assists in a Cavs' uniform.    (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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LeBron James Becomes Cavaliers All-Time Assists Leader - Being a team-first player has gotten LeBron James pretty far. In dishing eight assists during the Cleveland Cavaliers' 127-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, King James became the all-time Cleveland assists leader, surpassing Mark Price with 4,207 assists in a Cavs' uniform.    (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NBA Suspends Hassan Whiteside One Game - Hassan Whiteside will miss the Miami Heat's home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. That's because the NBA suspended the center for one game Tuesday after his shoulder block flagrant foul on Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk on Monday night. "We all have our moments — selfish moments — but you can't continue to keep having them," Dwyane Wade told ESPN of Whiteside after Monday's game. "You've got to be reliable, and you've got to be able to be counted on. And right now, if he continues to act that way, then he's not reliable." Added Whiteside: "I feel terrible about it. I feel like I let my teammates down. It can't happen again. I just want to apologize to everybody." (Photo: Hector Gabino/El Nuevo Herald/TNS via Getty Images)

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NBA Suspends Hassan Whiteside One Game - Hassan Whiteside will miss the Miami Heat's home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. That's because the NBA suspended the center for one game Tuesday after his shoulder block flagrant foul on Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk on Monday night. "We all have our moments — selfish moments — but you can't continue to keep having them," Dwyane Wade told ESPN of Whiteside after Monday's game. "You've got to be reliable, and you've got to be able to be counted on. And right now, if he continues to act that way, then he's not reliable." Added Whiteside: "I feel terrible about it. I feel like I let my teammates down. It can't happen again. I just want to apologize to everybody." (Photo: Hector Gabino/El Nuevo Herald/TNS via Getty Images)

Spurs Getting Hot, Win Sixth Straight - Don't look now, but the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs are beginning to heat up. Kawhi Leonard had 24 points, 11 rebounds and five steals to lead the Spurs to a 117-107 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. The win marks the Spurs' sixth straight victory. At 40-23, they're currently holding onto the sixth seed in the Western Conference. The Spurs will host LeBron James and the sizzling Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.(Photo: AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Spurs Getting Hot, Win Sixth Straight - Don't look now, but the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs are beginning to heat up. Kawhi Leonard had 24 points, 11 rebounds and five steals to lead the Spurs to a 117-107 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. The win marks the Spurs' sixth straight victory. At 40-23, they're currently holding onto the sixth seed in the Western Conference. The Spurs will host LeBron James and the sizzling Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.(Photo: AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Blue Jays Marcus Stroman Out for Season - Bad blow to the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation. Marcus Stroman, their 23-year-old right hander who went 11-6 with a 3.65 ERA last season, tore his ACL during a drill Tuesday and is out for the 2015 season, according to CBS Sports. The Blue Jays will seek a replacement internally.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Blue Jays Marcus Stroman Out for Season - Bad blow to the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation. Marcus Stroman, their 23-year-old right hander who went 11-6 with a 3.65 ERA last season, tore his ACL during a drill Tuesday and is out for the 2015 season, according to CBS Sports. The Blue Jays will seek a replacement internally.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Seahawks Land Jimmy Graham in Trade With Saints - The Seattle Seahawks acquired Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham on Tuesday by sending multiple draft picks and center Max Unger to the New Orleans Saints in a blockbuster trade, ESPN is reporting. Graham, who had 889 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, is regarded by some as the NFL's best tight end. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images) 

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Seahawks Land Jimmy Graham in Trade With Saints - The Seattle Seahawks acquired Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham on Tuesday by sending multiple draft picks and center Max Unger to the New Orleans Saints in a blockbuster trade, ESPN is reporting. Graham, who had 889 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, is regarded by some as the NFL's best tight end. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images) 

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Eagles, Rams Swap Quarterbacks - The St. Louis Rams traded quarterback Sam Bradford to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for another QB, Nick Foles, ESPN is reporting. Both QBs are coming off injury-plagued 2014 seasons, one that Bradford missed altogether with a torn ACL.(Photos from left: Joe Sargent/Getty Images, Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

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Eagles, Rams Swap Quarterbacks - The St. Louis Rams traded quarterback Sam Bradford to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for another QB, Nick Foles, ESPN is reporting. Both QBs are coming off injury-plagued 2014 seasons, one that Bradford missed altogether with a torn ACL.(Photos from left: Joe Sargent/Getty Images, Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Lions Find Suh's Replacement - That didn't take long. After losing Ndamukong Suh to free agency, the Detroit Lions landed veteran defensive tackle Haloti Ngata via a trade with the Baltimore Ravens to replace him. According to ESPN, the Lions landed Ngata in exchange for the fourth, fifth and seventh round picks in the 2015 NFL Draft. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images) 

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Lions Find Suh's Replacement - That didn't take long. After losing Ndamukong Suh to free agency, the Detroit Lions landed veteran defensive tackle Haloti Ngata via a trade with the Baltimore Ravens to replace him. According to ESPN, the Lions landed Ngata in exchange for the fourth, fifth and seventh round picks in the 2015 NFL Draft. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images) 

Patriots Don't Pick Up Darrelle Revis's $20 Million Option - Darrelle Revis left little doubt that he's the best cornerback in the NFL this past season, helping the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX last month. Yet sources told ESPN on Monday that the Pats would not be picking up the $20 million option in the veteran's contract for the 2015 season. That would allow Revis to hit the free-agent market, paving the way for a possible return to his former New York Jets. (Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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Patriots Don't Pick Up Darrelle Revis's $20 Million Option - Darrelle Revis left little doubt that he's the best cornerback in the NFL this past season, helping the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX last month. Yet sources told ESPN on Monday that the Pats would not be picking up the $20 million option in the veteran's contract for the 2015 season. That would allow Revis to hit the free-agent market, paving the way for a possible return to his former New York Jets. (Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Derrick Rose Says 'Good Chance' He'll Return This Season - Derrick Rose isn't giving any guarantees, but the Chicago Bulls point guard told reporters Monday night that there's a "good chance" he'll return this season after having surgery to remove torn-meniscus damage in his right knee two weeks ago. "I think so, that's the plan," Rose told reporters, including ESPN, Monday about returning before the end of the regular season. "Whenever I feel right, that's when I'm going to step back."(Photo: AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

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Derrick Rose Says 'Good Chance' He'll Return This Season - Derrick Rose isn't giving any guarantees, but the Chicago Bulls point guard told reporters Monday night that there's a "good chance" he'll return this season after having surgery to remove torn-meniscus damage in his right knee two weeks ago. "I think so, that's the plan," Rose told reporters, including ESPN, Monday about returning before the end of the regular season. "Whenever I feel right, that's when I'm going to step back."(Photo: AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chris Bosh to Resume Basketball Activities in September - After having his season ended last month due to blood clots in his lungs, Chris Bosh announced Monday that he'll resume full basketball activities this September and will be good to go for the 2015-16 season. (Photo: AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Chris Bosh to Resume Basketball Activities in September - After having his season ended last month due to blood clots in his lungs, Chris Bosh announced Monday that he'll resume full basketball activities this September and will be good to go for the 2015-16 season. (Photo: AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Report: Frank Gore Reconsidering Signing With Eagles - Not so fast. Frank Gore is apparently having a change of heart. After reports surfaced Sunday about the San Francisco 49ers' free-agent running back decided to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, the veteran rusher may want to join the Indianapolis Colts instead, according to ESPN. Could Eagles coach Chip Kelly's mass exodus of offensive firepower be the reason for Gore's change of heart? Gore, as well as other NFL free agents, can officially sign with a team beginning Tuesday at 4 p.m.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Report: Frank Gore Reconsidering Signing With Eagles - Not so fast. Frank Gore is apparently having a change of heart. After reports surfaced Sunday about the San Francisco 49ers' free-agent running back decided to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, the veteran rusher may want to join the Indianapolis Colts instead, according to ESPN. Could Eagles coach Chip Kelly's mass exodus of offensive firepower be the reason for Gore's change of heart? Gore, as well as other NFL free agents, can officially sign with a team beginning Tuesday at 4 p.m.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Mississippi State Quarterback Assaulted at Concert - Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott and two of his teammates were assaulted during a spring break concert in Panama City Beach, Florida, on Monday, an ESPN report confirmed. Photos of Prescott's facial lacerations hit social media channels by Monday night, but the QB didn't need to go to the hospital.(Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Mississippi State Quarterback Assaulted at Concert - Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott and two of his teammates were assaulted during a spring break concert in Panama City Beach, Florida, on Monday, an ESPN report confirmed. Photos of Prescott's facial lacerations hit social media channels by Monday night, but the QB didn't need to go to the hospital.(Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks Set Team Records in Rout of Kings - The Atlanta Hawks notched their 50th win of the season via a 130-105 home rout of the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The Hawks hit a franchise-record 20 3-pointers and dished 42 assists, which marked a 2014-15 season-high amongst all NBA teams. The Golden State Warriors also notched their 50th victory of the season Monday night.(Photo: AP Photo/John Amis)

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Atlanta Hawks Set Team Records in Rout of Kings - The Atlanta Hawks notched their 50th win of the season via a 130-105 home rout of the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The Hawks hit a franchise-record 20 3-pointers and dished 42 assists, which marked a 2014-15 season-high amongst all NBA teams. The Golden State Warriors also notched their 50th victory of the season Monday night.(Photo: AP Photo/John Amis)

Gasol Brothers Face Off - Marc Gasol went toe-to-toe with Pau Gasol on Monday night for the first time since the brothers met during last month's All-Star Game. Marc had 23 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 101-91 road win over Pau's Chicago Bulls.(Photo: AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

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Gasol Brothers Face Off - Marc Gasol went toe-to-toe with Pau Gasol on Monday night for the first time since the brothers met during last month's All-Star Game. Marc had 23 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 101-91 road win over Pau's Chicago Bulls.(Photo: AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

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Patrick Willis to Retire on Tuesday - San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis will retire Tuesday, Yahoo Sports has learned. The 30-year-old, seven-time Pro Bowler was hampered by a toe injury that only allowed him to play six games last season.    (Photo: Erik Williams/CSM/Landov)

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Patrick Willis to Retire on Tuesday - San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis will retire Tuesday, Yahoo Sports has learned. The 30-year-old, seven-time Pro Bowler was hampered by a toe injury that only allowed him to play six games last season.    (Photo: Erik Williams/CSM/Landov)

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Ndamukong Suh to Sign 6-Year, $114 Million With Miami Dolphins - The Miami Dolphins are set to make the biggest splash on the free-agency market thus far, coming to terms with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for a whopping six-year, $114 million with $60 million in guaranteed money, according to ESPN. The deal with the ex-Detroit Lions' star is expected to be signed Tuesday, when the NFL's new year officially begins. (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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Ndamukong Suh to Sign 6-Year, $114 Million With Miami Dolphins - The Miami Dolphins are set to make the biggest splash on the free-agency market thus far, coming to terms with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for a whopping six-year, $114 million with $60 million in guaranteed money, according to ESPN. The deal with the ex-Detroit Lions' star is expected to be signed Tuesday, when the NFL's new year officially begins. (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Jim Boeheim Vows to Stay With Syracuse - The NCAA hit Syracuse hard Friday via a nine-game suspension of longtime coach Jim Boeheim, removing 12 scholarships and vacating 108 wins all as a result of a multi-year investigation into the school's athletic program. And that's in addition to the post-season ban that the University self-imposed before Friday's harsh penalties. All being said, Boeheim plans on sticking it out with the school's basketball program. "There's a lot of things to be said. It's difficult right now," Boeheim said during an Orange function Sunday, according to ESPN. "I think there's a hell of a battle ahead of us. I came here in 1962. I'm not going anywhere."(Photo: Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

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Jim Boeheim Vows to Stay With Syracuse - The NCAA hit Syracuse hard Friday via a nine-game suspension of longtime coach Jim Boeheim, removing 12 scholarships and vacating 108 wins all as a result of a multi-year investigation into the school's athletic program. And that's in addition to the post-season ban that the University self-imposed before Friday's harsh penalties. All being said, Boeheim plans on sticking it out with the school's basketball program. "There's a lot of things to be said. It's difficult right now," Boeheim said during an Orange function Sunday, according to ESPN. "I think there's a hell of a battle ahead of us. I came here in 1962. I'm not going anywhere."(Photo: Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

Devin McCourty to Re-Sign With Patriots - The New England Patriots avoided letting star safety Devin McCourty hit the free-agency market, signing him to a five-year, $47.5 million deal with $28.5 million guaranteed. "I'm blessed to say we had other teams that were interested but I said all along that I knew in my heart that I wanted to be back in New England," McCourty said, as reported by ESPN. "But I also knew the business side of football, and I had to do what I had to do. I'm back, but I'd be lying if I said there wasn't possibilities over the last two days that I was going to be somewhere else. I'm happy it all worked out."(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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Devin McCourty to Re-Sign With Patriots - The New England Patriots avoided letting star safety Devin McCourty hit the free-agency market, signing him to a five-year, $47.5 million deal with $28.5 million guaranteed. "I'm blessed to say we had other teams that were interested but I said all along that I knew in my heart that I wanted to be back in New England," McCourty said, as reported by ESPN. "But I also knew the business side of football, and I had to do what I had to do. I'm back, but I'd be lying if I said there wasn't possibilities over the last two days that I was going to be somewhere else. I'm happy it all worked out."(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Report: Jeremy Maclin to Sign With Chiefs - Reunited and it feels so good. Once free agency officially begins Tuesday, Jeremy Maclin will sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN is reporting. Chiefs coach Andy Reid previously coached Maclin on the Philadelphia Eagles. Maclin hauled in 85 receptions for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.(Photo: Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

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Report: Jeremy Maclin to Sign With Chiefs - Reunited and it feels so good. Once free agency officially begins Tuesday, Jeremy Maclin will sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN is reporting. Chiefs coach Andy Reid previously coached Maclin on the Philadelphia Eagles. Maclin hauled in 85 receptions for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.(Photo: Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

Westbrook's Triple-Double Leads Thunder Over Raptors - Russell Westbrook is playing like a man possessed. The All-Star Game MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard delivered his fifth triple-double in the past six games Sunday, notching 30 points, 17 assists and 11 rebounds in OKC's 108-104 home win over the Toronto Raptors. With the win, the Thunder (35-28) remain owners of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.(Photo: AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Westbrook's Triple-Double Leads Thunder Over Raptors - Russell Westbrook is playing like a man possessed. The All-Star Game MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard delivered his fifth triple-double in the past six games Sunday, notching 30 points, 17 assists and 11 rebounds in OKC's 108-104 home win over the Toronto Raptors. With the win, the Thunder (35-28) remain owners of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.(Photo: AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Warriors Edge Clippers, Green Takes Offense to Jones's Bump - The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers don't like each other. After the Warriors scored a 106-98 home win over the Clippers on Sunday for their sixth straight home victory, LA guard Dahntay Jones bumped Warriors forward Draymond Green during his post-game interview. "I think he wanted a reaction from me, but he don't play," Green told ESPN after the incident, referring to Jones's limited minutes on the court. "Me getting suspended and him getting suspended, it's different. If [Dahntay Jones] gets suspended they may not even notice." (Photo: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Warriors Edge Clippers, Green Takes Offense to Jones's Bump - The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers don't like each other. After the Warriors scored a 106-98 home win over the Clippers on Sunday for their sixth straight home victory, LA guard Dahntay Jones bumped Warriors forward Draymond Green during his post-game interview. "I think he wanted a reaction from me, but he don't play," Green told ESPN after the incident, referring to Jones's limited minutes on the court. "Me getting suspended and him getting suspended, it's different. If [Dahntay Jones] gets suspended they may not even notice." (Photo: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Torrey Smith Will Not Return to Ravens - Wide receiver Torrey Smith will not re-sign with the Baltimore Ravens. After four seasons with the franchise, Smith made his decision public Sunday, thanking the organization. "I will be playing for a different organization, but I will remain committed to the City of Baltimore," Smith wrote in a statement, as reported by CBS Sports. "I will continue to give back and help build a better future for our young men and women. MY COMMITMENT TO THE CITY IS FOR LIFE."(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Torrey Smith Will Not Return to Ravens - Wide receiver Torrey Smith will not re-sign with the Baltimore Ravens. After four seasons with the franchise, Smith made his decision public Sunday, thanking the organization. "I will be playing for a different organization, but I will remain committed to the City of Baltimore," Smith wrote in a statement, as reported by CBS Sports. "I will continue to give back and help build a better future for our young men and women. MY COMMITMENT TO THE CITY IS FOR LIFE."(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Broner, Thurman Win in Premier Boxing Champions on NBC - Adrien Broner outclassed John Molina Jr., scoring an easy unanimous decision (120-108, 120-108, 118-110) in the opening bout of the Premier Boxing Champions series on NBC on Saturday night. The card also saw Keith Thurman thoroughly dispatch Robert Guerrero 120-107, 118-109, 118-108, en route to a landslide unanimous decision. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Broner, Thurman Win in Premier Boxing Champions on NBC - Adrien Broner outclassed John Molina Jr., scoring an easy unanimous decision (120-108, 120-108, 118-110) in the opening bout of the Premier Boxing Champions series on NBC on Saturday night. The card also saw Keith Thurman thoroughly dispatch Robert Guerrero 120-107, 118-109, 118-108, en route to a landslide unanimous decision. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)