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Another NFL Death - Lamar Odom slams his father on Twitter, Derrick Rose releases new kicks, plus more. —Dominique ZonyééFormer Steeler L.C. Greenwood Dies at 67L.C. Greenwood, a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro and former defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died Sunday afternoon, from “undisclosed issues,” according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office. He was 67. (Photo: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

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New Finals Schedule for NBA - The NBA will be making changes to the Finals schedule, from the current 2-3-2 format and returning to the 2-2-1-1-1 game rotation, according to ESPN. The change is expected to be adopted at the next meeting in October and could be implemented for the 2014 Finals. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Another Michael Jordan Paternity Suit - After proving that he was not the father of a teenage boy earlier this year, NBA great Michael Jordan was slammed with another paternity suit. Laquetta Theus filed the paternity suit in Georgia, claiming she gave birth to MJ’s daughter in 2010.(Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Paul Oliver Is Latest NFL Suicide - Former defensive back for the San Diego Chargers Paul Oliver, 29, was found dead Tuesday evening at his home in Georgia from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Oliver’s death marks the latest in a series of NFL suicides, some which have been linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a neuro-degenerative brain disease caused by multiple hits to the head.(Photo: NFL via Getty Images)

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Aaron Hernandez’s Girlfriend and Associate Indicted - Carlos Ortiz, an associate of ex-New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez, was indicted in Bristol County, Massachusetts, today on a single count of accessory to murder after the fact in connection with the June 17 killing of Odin Lloyd. Hernandez’s girlfriend, Shayanna Jenkins, was also indicted on a perjury charge. Hernandez pled not guilty to first-degree murder for Lloyd’s death in June.(Photo: AP Photo/The Bristol Press, Mike Orazzi, Pool)

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Indiana Pacers Sign Paul George - The Indiana Pacers Wednesday signed a five-year contract with forward Paul George that guarantees him between $80 and $90 million. The deal comes just days before NBA training camp starts on Saturday.(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Dwyane Wade and Kevin Durant in Social Media War - In an interview, OKC’s Kevin Durant said he disagreed with Sports Illustrated’s recent ranking of the top 10 players in the NBA, which rated three-time champion Dwayne Wade at No. 8. Wade posted a handwritten note to his Instagram account to challenge Durant’s opinion. The move led Durant to respond on his Twitter account.(Photos: Jamie Squire/Getty Images; Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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NY Knicks and Brooklyn Nets to Host 2015 All-Star Game - New Jersey is already hosting the 2014 Super Bowl and on Wednesday the NBA announced that 2015 All-Star Weekend will be in New York, co-hosted by the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. "New York offers an extraordinary opportunity to host NBA All-Star events at two world-class venues," NBA Commissioner David Stern said.(Photo: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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Former ESPN Analyst Hugh Douglas Arrested - Former NFL star and ESPN analyst Hugh Douglas was arrested Wednesday for the alleged assault of a Connecticut woman at the Hartford Marriott Hotel. Douglas was fired from ESPN just last month for allegedly getting into a drunken confrontation with another ESPN employee.(Photo: Courtesy of Hartford Police)

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Blake Griffin Is a New Dad - Clippers star Blake Griffin is a new daddy. He and former USC basketball star Brynn Cameron had a son, Ford Wilson Cameron-Griffin, in August. Cameron and Griffin are no longer together. This is Cameron’s second athlete baby daddy; she also has a son with NFL QB Matt Leinart.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Cardinals Rashad Johnson Loses Part of His Finger - Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson lost the top part of his left middle finger while tackling New Orleans running back Darren Sproles during the game on Sunday. He had surgery later in the day; however, it is unclear how long he will be out for this injury.(Photo: Michael DeMocker/The Times-Picayune/LANDOV)

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Lamar Odom’s Angry Twitter Letter to Dad - For the first time since rumors of a crack addiction were made public, Lamar Odom took to his Twitter account to vent about his “dark place” and address his father, Joe Odom. “He is my downfall!” Lamar tweeted.(Photo: Miguel Aguilar/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Derrick Rose Releases New Adidas Kicks - Derrick Rose is back, with new game and new sneakers. The Chicago Bulls star, who missed the 2012 playoffs and the entire 2012-13 season due to a knee injury, on Sept. 23 announced the release of his new Adidas D Rose 4.O sneakers. The kicks hit shelves Oct. 10 just in time for Rose’s comeback.(Photo: Courtesy of Adidas)

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Grant Hill to Co-Host NBA Inside Stuff - NBA Inside Stuff, a show featuring highlights and features about players, will return on Nov. 2 with retired NBA star Grant Hill as a host. Hill made several appearances on the original show, which ran from 1990 to 2005.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Dallas Cowboy’s Players Sued Over Near-Drowning Incident - James Jackson Sr. and Paula Jackson are suing Dallas Cowboys stars Anthony Spencer, Miles Austin, Brandon Carr and former Cowboy Sterling Moore for the July drowning, which left their son James Jr. comatose. The incident took place at football camp run by the NFL players at the University of North Texas.(Photo: Courtesy of CBSDFW)

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Michael Jordan’s Flu Game Nikes Auctioned Off - Do you remember Michael Jordan’s legendary, “flu game,” at Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals? Well the sneakers MJ wore when he battled a 103 fever and still managed to score 38 points can be yours. The kicks will be auctioned off through Grey Flannel Auctions for what is expected to be a cool six figures in November.(Photo: JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)