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Today's Top NFL Rumors


Giants, Jets chasing linebacker?

Could it be possible that the Jets and Giants will be going after the same coveted linebacker in free agency? Though it's likely that the Jets will be more aggressive in their pursuit of Ravens' linebacker Bart Scott, the Giants could show interest as well.
New York Post


Porter may return to Raiders

Former Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter intends to test the free-agent market for a few days to see if any team is interested in paying him more than the Raiders are prepared to pay for his return. If no knock-his-socks-off offer comes within the first few days of free agency, Porter will sign with the Raiders, a source close to Porter said Monday. Porter spent the first eight seasons of his NFL career with the Raiders. He bolted for the riches of free agency last year, when the Jacksonville Jaguars handed him a huge contract. The Jaguars released Porter, 30, earlier this month in response to their not receiving the kind of production they expected from Porter last season.
raiderbeat.com


Police: Titans' White strikes victim with belt

Titans running back LenDale White was allegedly involved in an altercation during an incident earlier this month in Denver, but on Monday the city's district attorney refused to prosecute the case. The Denver police department said the case has been reviewed and "is closed." According to a police document where an aggravated assault offense was reviewed, the incident took place on Feb. 14 in Denver when White and other parties were involved in a verbal altercation after a minor vehicle accident. White then allegedly struck Leslie Joe Hoch, a white male. "The verbal argument turned physical and (White) began striking and shoving the victim," the offense report said. According to the report, White, listed as an unknown suspect, "began striking the victim with a belt and belt buckle" before the parties got in their vehicle and fled. Hoch required hospitalization for lacerations, the offense report stated.
Tennessean


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Today's Top NBA Rumors


Three teams still eyeing Marbury

Could Stephon Marbury's rocky career with the Knicks officially end today? Knicks president Donnie Walsh insists that he's not looking to come to a buyout agreement when he and Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni meet with Marbury and his representatives in an arbitration hearing today in Manhattan. The Celtics, who have two open roster spots, are said to be very interested in signing Marbury. Other possible destinations are the Lakers and Heat. Walsh indicated yesterday, however, that the Knicks aren't all that interested in freeing up Marbury to sign with a possible playoff opponent.
New York Newsday


Cavs interested in Horry

Last week's trading deadline wasn't the end of the line for possible roster moves for NBA teams and especially the Cavaliers. There still could be a big man in the Cavs' future. Mention has been made of the Oklahoma City Thunder's Joe Smith, who was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats until the deal was rescinded. Reports surfaced that Smith, a former Cavs player, would seek a buyout in time to be eligible for a spot on a playoff roster. He has since denied that to be true. Within the Cavs organization, Smith was a popular player. The team didn't particularly want to trade him, but it had to give up somebody to get somebody, and who could quibble with bringing Mo Williams here in that deal? Mikki Moore appears to be off the table with an offer from the Boston Celtics and several other teams, the Boston Globe reported. A source close to that situation said Moore has received no interest from the Cavaliers. With Smith saying he wants to stay put, where does that leave the Cavs? With an intriguing option, according to a league source: former San Antonio Spur Robert Horry. Horry, 38, a free agent, hasn't played a game this season. He made his name coming off the bench for the Spurs the last five seasons. A 6-10 forward and center, Horry has 16 seasons in the NBA. His career average is 7 points per game. In one respect, the Cavs' interest in Horry makes sense. San Antonio is the former home of Cavs general manager Danny Ferry and coach Mike Brown. If he's kept himself in shape, Horry could be a valuable insurance policy in the playoffs.
Akron Beacon Journal


Moore expected to sign with Celtics

Mikki Moore is expected to be a Celtic by this time tomorrow, according to NBA sources. The 7-footer, waived last week by Sacramento, will by all accounts clear waivers Tuesday morning, at which time he will be a free agent. Celtic director of basketball operations Danny Ainge had no comment on the issue, other than to deny he has made a formal offer to Moore. It is known that he has spoken with Moore's representative, though the same is true for other potential free agents. But league sources insist Moore, 33, will pick the Celtics over a number of other high profile suitors.
Boston Herald


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Today's Top NHL Rumors


Devils open to dealing Weekes?

With No. 1 Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller expected out for possibly an extended period due to a recently-sprained left ankle, the Buffalo News reports that if the Sabres choose to make a trade to add some help for Patrick Lalime, then 'New Jersey may be willing to deal Kevin Weekes' since Martin Brodeur is scheduled to return soon from his arm injury and Scott Clemmensen will be his backup. The report also says claiming Manny Legace on re-entry waivers is another option.
Toronto Star


What Leafs want for Antropov

Nik Antropov is the one Leaf who would be a comfortable fit for almost any team, with his size, his hands, his power-play ability, and a contract inexpensive by most NHL standards. Even if the Leafs have intentions of signing him as a free agent in July, they can get something for him now and in a watered down market of forwards and there should be a number of teams interested. The Leafs want a first-round draft pick for him but at least one executive thinks that's stretching his value. A collection of draft picks or a prospect is more likely.
Toronto Sun


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Today's Top MMA Rumors


Bellator to work with Strikeforce

You'd be hard pressed to find an avid MMA fan that didn't want to see Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson face off with East Coast standout Eddie Alvarez. While Thomson carries the belt of an organization poised to be the next serious player in the MMA market, Alvarez's popularity in recent years has run parallel to the American Kickboxing Academy product. Alvarez's fight contract was one of 42 acquired in Strikeforce's purchase of ProElite assets, touching off speculation on the 25-year-old's future home. In November, Alvarez signed a deal with Bellator Fighting Championships, whose 12-week tournament based show debuts on ESPN Deportes in April. Monte Cox, Alvarez's manager, confirmed to MMAWeekly.com last week that his fighter was under exclusive contract with Bellator and would meet his obligations to the emerging promotion, which included its first tournament pairings in April and, if victorious, the second and third rounds scheduled for May and June. If Alvarez were to fight for another promotion, it would be at the discretion of Bellator, said Cox.
Yahoo! Sports


Penn Vs Florian delayed, won't be at ufc 99

It’s family time for B.J. Penn, which means the UFC lightweight champion might not be back in the cage as soon as others would like. UFC President Dana White told multiple press outlets last week that Penn’s next title defense against No. 1 contender Kenny Florian was a possibility for UFC 99 on June 13 in Cologne, Germany. However, Penn’s older brother and manager J.D. told Sherdog.com on Monday that the date is not feasible for his celebrated sibling. “No, it’s too close to BJ’s last fight,” the elder Penn wrote in a text message. “He wants to spend time with his baby.” Penn, 30, welcomed his first child, daughter Aeva, to the growing Hilo clan in October 2008. However, the new father spent a substantial amount of time thereafter promoting and training for his Jan. 31 mega-fight against UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 94 in Las Vegas. St. Pierre pummeled Penn (13-5-1) for the majority of four rounds in their 170-pound contest until the Hawaiian’s cornermen called its quits before the last stanza. Now the fighter’s camp wants Penn to receive all the time he needs to re-group for his bout with Florian. “We are still negotiating the fight,” the elder Penn said. “No date [is] scheduled, but we are thinking late July or early August.” The UFC might be anxious for their talented lightweight champion to return to the division where he’s had the most success, but Penn has always moved to the beat of his own drum. Penn, who comes from a wealthy background, has been unhindered by the usual financial burdens other fighters have had to bare. In fact, the shortest time Penn has paused between fights since his return to the Octagon in 2006 has been four months, though he’s averaged closer to half-year hiatuses in all other cases.
sherdog.com


Cro Cop to make UFC return at UFC 99 in Germany

Mirko Cro Cop to Fight at UFC 99?He says it will happen...One of the most feared heavyweights of all time, Mirko Cro Cop, recently spoke with a Croatian news site Nova. DreamFighters.com has translated the interview, in which Mirko drops a bomb that some were expecting. He states that he will be fighting at UFC 99 in Cologne, Germany on June 13. He names Randy Couture as a possible opponent, but that ship has sailed as Michael Rome of bloodyelbow.com got into contact with someone close to Randy, who said that the former UFC Heavyweight Champion will not be fighting in June.The lineup for UFC 99 now looks like this:
* Catch-weight Bout: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva
* Lightweight Bout: Spencer Fisher vs. Caol Uno
* Heavyweight Bout: Mirko Cro Cop vs. TBD