Provides the latest RSS feeds for US Sports News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Knoxville Times.com http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/cat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56/ en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:44:27 -0400 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:44:27 -0400 30 Two-time Grand Slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova has pulled out of Wimbledon because of an abdominal strain.The Russian was seeded No. 26 at the All England Club. Her withdrawal moves 33rd-ranked Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic into the seedings at No. 32.Kuznetsova won the U.S. Open in 2004 and the French Open in 2009. She's never progressed past the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.The ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298451/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:17:16 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298451/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Serena Williams at the French Open. Serena Williams began some damage control with backlash growing over her comments regarding the Steubenville rape case.The world’s No. 1 tennis ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298783/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:13:08 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298783/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Serena Williams on Wednesday issued a statement implying that comments attributed to her in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine were "what I supposedly said." While not blaming the victim in the Steubenville rape case, Williams was quoted as saying "she shouldn't have put herself in that position" in an interview with the magazine. "What happened in ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298729/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:03 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298729/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 "I want to win. I signed to win here," Lee said, reiterating a comment he made last week in Minnesota. "If that was misconstrued that I want to play someplace else, that's not the case. I want to play here." With the trade deadline approaching next month, Lee is constantly mentioned as one of the best pitchers available if the Phillies decide to unload salary. Lee ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298784/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:00 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298784/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 released a statement on her website Wednesday apologizing for controversial comments made in a Rolling Stone article about the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case.Her statement: "What happened in Steubenville was a real shock for me. I was deeply saddened. For someone to be raped, and at only sixteen, is such a horrible tragedy! For both families involved -- that of the rape victim and of the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298774/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:00:16 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298774/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Her top time this season, 50.28 seconds, ranks fifth in the world and fourth in the USA Going pro early is not confined to basketball and baseball.It happens in track and field, too. The difference is, less money and more risk. Too often, those who flee the structure of a college program find their careers regressing and soon ending."People who know the sport know that this is just wrong, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298730/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:00:05 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298730/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 An amateur goalkeeper in Bosnia fought through a pounding headache and finished a 90-minute match outside Sarajevo. Nothing too special about that. He later decided to seek medical attention, however, after experiencing stiffness in his arm and difficulty speaking.Turns out there was ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298785/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:43:43 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298785/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Texas A&M .After redshirting in 2011, Manziel was arrested for an incident in College Station's Northgate bar district last summer. Coach Kevin Sumlin later said that the soon-to-be Heisman winning quarterback was disciplined ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298786/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:43:42 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215298786/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 250 In an interview with ESPN's "SportsCenter," the Pro Bowl tight end said the reason he had been leaning toward retiring after last season was the chance to spend more time with his family, but Nikko told him he owed it to himself to take another shot at winning a Super Bowl. "Really the biggest factor for me to come back this year was my son, Nikko. He doesn't live ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215297290/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:50:27 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215297290/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Yankees slugger sought his help amid a 1-for-9 slump. Porter Fischer, who was been described in some clinic documents as being a marketing director before having an apparent falling out with Bosch last year, also told the Miami New Times in a story published on the weekly newspaper's website that MLB paid him $5,000 for clinic records he turned over to the league in their ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215297291/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:50:24 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215297291/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 heading north to the CFL . The remade Russell has dropped upwards of 30 pounds in an effort to get back into the NFL (though he’s still reportedly at 280). He’s had talks with a couple of teams, too, including the Chicago Bears, who wouldn’t mind another option behind Jay Cutler. Russell has not thrown a regular-season pass since 2009, so Canada might provide a backup plan, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215296341/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:48:08 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215296341/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 04:28 PM ET 06.18 | Jerry Jones is as about as generous as it gets when it comes to taking care of his own players, generally, to a fault. Some thought it was ambitious to franchise Spencer initially, in 2012, but he responded with a true breakthrough season befitting his original draft status. So that left Jones with little recourse but to retain Spencer's rights for 2013, at a 20 percent ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215297268/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:48:03 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215297268/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cavs coming up empty for top-pick deal The countdown of days to the draft has dwindled into the single digits, and eyes are still at the top of the talent grab, which finds Cleveland on the clock with the first selection. The Cavs have been talking to teams for weeks about a trade, but they are finding a limited market and at this point are likely to keep the pick. Sources in Cleveland ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215294928/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:37:42 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215294928/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel reportedly almost transferred from the school last year. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images) Texas A&M quarterback and Heisman Trophy winnerJohnny Manziel came close to transferring away from the school before last ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215295479/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:37:42 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215295479/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Arkansas coach Bret Bielema wants no-huddle offenses slowed down. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) The advent of up-tempo offenses around college football have a few coaches concerned about potential injuries and wondering about the fairness of the game. Add ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215295480/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:37:41 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215295480/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Andy Murray in the quarter-finals at SW19 this year.Despite winning this year's French Open Nadal has been ranked outside the top four for this year's tournament, making way for David Ferrer, who he beat in the final at Roland Garros.World No2 Murray was not expected to drop a place in the seedings and is ranked second ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215291425/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:30:49 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215291425/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.He wakes up just before impact.The real thing is a nightmare scenario that happens a couple times a season in the major leagues."Guys are bigger now and hitting the ball harder and we're throwing the ball harder and when a guy hits ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215290303/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:34:41 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215290303/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been contacted by police investigating a possible homicide in North Attleboro, Mass., where he lives. SI.com reports ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215290497/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:18:23 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215290497/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Russ Isabella/USA TODAY Sports SANDY, Utah -- Jurgen Klinsmann is without a doubt the first coach in the history of the U.S. men's national team who uses the word "awesome" in press conferences. In fact, the West Coast transplant would be perfect for a cameo role in ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289984/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:41 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289984/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James and his friends are the modern-day standard for counting championships before they are won, and there they were, on their home court, watching the NBA prepare a trophy presentation for ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215290457/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:41 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215290457/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SANDY, Utah - Jozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, which was enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game last night.Before 20,250 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium, the Americans remained atop the six-team CONCACAF group. The United States (4-1-1) won three straight games this month, all since a 0-0 draw at Mexico gave it a boost ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289638/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:46 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289638/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The moons have aligned in such a way that the Yankees need to get Alex Rodriguez before Bud Selig does.In the big picture, it would be best for the organization if Rodriguez never came back so it could collect insurance money and avoid the familiar A-Rod circus, and, perhaps, if he goes away due to ties to Biogenesis, the Yankees could chase a pie-in-the-sky chance of having his contract ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289637/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:46 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289637/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis returned from the disabled list together on May 31. Nineteen days later, both Teixeira and Youkilis are lost again at the same time.Before the Yankees’ game yesterday vs. the Dodgers in The Bronx was rained out, general manager Brian Cashman revealed Youkilis, who was already back on the DL with a lumbar sprain, has a herniated disk in his back that will ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289636/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:46 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289636/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Don Mattingly didn’t get the job when he interviewed to become Yankees manager five years ago, but that doesn’t mean the Dodgers manager is ruling out the possibility of ever returning to The Bronx."I can see myself managing anywhere, honestly," Mattingly said when asked if he ever could return to the Yankees down the road. Nevertheless, Mattingly said he is glad to be with ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289640/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:45 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289640/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MIAMI - There is going to be a seventh game in South Beach after last night’s miracle in Miami.In an instant classic, Ray Allen and his late-3-pointer saved LeBron James from a long summer as the Heat rallied from a 95-90 deficit in the final 29 seconds of regulation and survived Game 6 of the NBA Finals in overtime, 103-100."We live to see another day," James said. "It was ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289639/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:45 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289639/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTA - No apology was needed, but Lucas Duda felt compelled to tell Matt Harvey he was sorry.The Mets ace took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of Game 1 of yesterday’s doubleheader against the Braves, but watched that bid disappear when Duda was delinquent covering first base on Jason Heyward’s squib.Harvey scampered to grab Heyward’s dribbler toward first base and ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289635/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:44 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289635/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 "It’s going to start a chain reaction," Stapleton said.For years, Syracuse was attached to numerous players in the game, but a seismic shift occurred when Bronx native Doug Marrone left the Orange to take over as the Bills head coach, taking top city recruiter John Anselmo with him. Local high school coaches were said to be impressed by new Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer, who ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289641/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:43 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289641/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MIAMI - The Heat’s strategy last night was to take away the 3-point line in which Danny Green had prospered and let the chips fall where they may. The chips fell to Tim Duncan, who at age 37 was putting together a monstrous performance, scoring 25 points by halftime, 30 points after three quarters, dominating the paint against single coverage, going after his fifth ring with gusto.But ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289642/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:43 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289642/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LONDON - Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom could not go out a winner, fading quickly and finishing 11th in the Queen Anne Stakes yesterday in his last race before retirement.Animal Kingdom, the 5-4 favorite, had a mediocre start and was no factor in the prestigious race - a straight mile on a humid opening day of the Royal Ascot meet.Animal Kingdom won the Derby in 2011 and the $10 million ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289643/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:42 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289643/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Southern Mississippi athletic director Jeff Hammond will not have his contract extended, sources told ESPN.Hammond was a standout quarterback at the school from 1976 to 1978, and was given a one-year contract a year ago that is set to expire at the end of June. New president Rodney Bennett, who came from the University of Georgia this past February, is expected to make an official announcement on ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289644/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:14:59 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289644/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MIAMI — The Spurs were on the brink of winning a championship. With 28 seconds remaining in the fourth, they held a five-point lead, were on a 10-2 run over the last four minutes, and fans were heading for the exits while arena staffers lined the court to rope off the crowd in preparation for the trophy presentation. But it wasn’t over yet. The Heat had it back to a ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289645/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:13:35 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289645/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ray Allen faced a potentially awkward moment before he even played his first game with the Miami Heat. Not only were the Heat facing his old team, the Boston Celtics, his new teammates were receiving their 2012 championship rings. Miami had won a hard-fought seven-game series over Allen's Celtics on its way to the title, and both sides were a little ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289646/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:13:26 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289646/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 For three quarters, as it has been for much of the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs execution was just too much for the Heat to handle -- the Spurs shot 50 percent, they played smart defense, they moved the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289647/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:13:18 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289647/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James and his friends are the modern-day standard for counting championships before they are won, and there they were, on their home court, watching the NBA prepare a trophy presentation for ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289620/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:26 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289620/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 San Francisco Giants to keep him around when injured center fielder Angel Pagan returns from the disabled list. A couple more performances like this one, and it's going to be hard to return him to the minors. Perez threw out a runner at the plate and then hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth, helping the Giants end ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289648/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:58:09 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215289648/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTA - Call it a landslide Super Tuesday victory for a franchise in desperate need of a jolt.Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler were about everything the Mets could have wanted yesterday, providing a glimpse of the future while commanding the present."Fans are going to enjoy watching these two young guys for a long time," manager Terry Collins said after the Mets swept the Braves in a ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288702/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:22:59 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288702/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTA - The Mets are going Young in the outfield.In search of anybody who can help jumpstart a lethargic lineup, the Mets yesterday acquired outfielder Eric Young Jr. from the Rockies in exchange for pitcher Collin McHugh.The 28-year-old Young, a native of New Brunswick, N.J., was hitting .242 with a homer and six RBIs and eight stolen bases in 57 games before he was designated for assignment ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288703/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:22:58 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288703/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Matt Harvey stole the show in yesterday’s first game, while Zack Wheeler (above) got doused with beer after his six shutout innings in the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288704/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:22:58 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288704/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. -- Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina.Holberton staked freshman starter Trent Thornton to a two-run lead before he even took the mound Tuesday, and No. 1 national seed Carolina went on to beat LSU 4-2 in an elimination game."We ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288705/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:11:39 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288705/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Baltimore Orioles earlier this month. He heads into this matchup feeling as though he's coming off his best performance of the season. Detroit's ace looks for another victory over the Orioles as the Tigers seek a season-high sixth straight home win Tuesday night. Verlander (8-4, 3.41 ERA) is 8-0 with a 2.93 ERA over 12 career starts versus Baltimore (40-31), earning a 10-3 ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288680/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:09:32 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288680/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jarrod Parker went seven scoreless innings for his fourth consecutive victory and the AL West-leading A's beat the Rangers 6-2 on Tuesday night. "We may do better against him than other teams, maybe, because we see him more often being in our division and we always seem to get him," Moss said. "But at the same time, it is really hard to face him because he's so unique and ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288706/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:56:03 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288706/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Colorado Avalanche , having won the draft lottery, currently own the top pick. If we're to believe the words of vice president of hockey operations Joe Sakic, they might decide to pass on Jones if they end up keeping the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288707/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:56:02 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215288707/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 MIAMI - Former Knicks president and coach Isiah Thomas said coach Mike Woodson’s team had "a great year’’ despite a second-round KO, and believes it will get better by using the Spurs’ blueprint of improving role players. "I think they had a great year, won the Atlantic, got eliminated by what we know now is a much greater Indiana team than anyone gave credit ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287935/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:19:27 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287935/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Serena Williams says in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that, while not blaming the victim in the Steubenville rape case, "she shouldn’t have put herself in that position."The comment is made in one paragraph of a lengthy story posted online yesterday bout Williams the 16-time Grand Slam title winner anked No. 1 heading into Wimbledon, which starts next week.Two players ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287938/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:19:27 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287938/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BOSTON - His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Bruins.Given his chance on a rebuilt line, he’s spreading that news in the Stanley Cup finals.Paille scored the winning goal in the Bruins’ 2-1 overtime victory over the Blackhawks in Game 2, then picked up the first goal in a 2-0 win on Monday night.His next ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287937/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:19:27 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287937/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Nate Wolters has always stood out wherever he has been, but the gifted guard’s journey through St. Cloud, Minn., and Brookings, S.D., left him under-recruited, underexposed and under the radar.Now, after four mostly unseen seasons at South Dakota State, Wolters could be transplanted to the middle of Manhattan, as a candidate the Knicks could consider selecting with the 24th overall pick - ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287936/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:19:27 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287936/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 If negotiating an NFL contract were as easy as negotiating for his favorite jersey number, Darrelle Revis might still be a Jet.According to Uni-Watch.com, Revis, whom the Jets traded to the Buccaneers in April, paid $50,000 to safety Mark Barron for his No. 24, so he could wear the number he has worn throughout his career. Revis, who made four Pro Bowls and was one of the best corners in the game ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287940/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:19:26 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287940/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 While the Rangers and Alain Vigneault remained true for a fourth straight day to their apparent mutual vows of silence after agreeing to marry, the putative head coach is believed to be assembling a staff to join him on Broadway.Newell Brown, who worked as Vigneault’s assistant for three years in Vancouver following stints in Anaheim, Chicago and Columbus, is a leading candidate to join the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287939/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:19:26 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287939/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Arizona Diamondbacks .Goldschmidt hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Diamondbacks ended a four-game losing streak, beating ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287941/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:07:52 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287941/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 reports CBSSports.com . Game 4 is Wednesday night and Boston leads the best-of-seven series two games to one. Hossa missed Game 3 with an upper-body injury and the team listed him as day-to-day. Hossahas seven goals and eight assists this postseason. Quenneville was less than forthcoming about the type of injury Hossa ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287890/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:05:33 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287890/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Miami Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night. Goldschmidt's drive bounced high off the batter's backdrop in deep center field. His 17th homer of the season was his second in as many nights, and the second game-ending home run of his career. Martin Prado also homered for the Diamondbacks. David Hernandez (3-4) threw a perfect top of the ninth for the win. Chad Qualls (2-1) lost for the first time in ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287944/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:51:56 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287944/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 That report is hardly a surprise. Briere is a veteran whose numbers have been declining and he has a $6.5 million salary cap hit on the books for each of the next two seasons. It's been something that even Briere has been expecting, so no surprise. Briere will become a free agent and join the market when the shopping begins on July ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287943/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:51:56 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287943/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night.Lee (9-2) allowed two runs and five hits to win his fifth straight decision. The three-time All-Star lefty lowered his ERA to 2.53 and helped the Phillies move into a second-place tie with the defending NL East champion Nationals.With the trade deadline approaching, Lee is constantly mentioned as one of the best pitchers available if the Phillies decide to ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287042/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:03:18 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287042/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rangers Reaction Darvish (7-3) struck out 10, increasing his majors-best total to 137, but still hasn't won in more than a month. The ace from Japan is 0-2 in his last six starts, a stretch that began with a 1-0 loss to the Athletics on May 21, five days after his last win.Moss put the A's ahead to stay when his 13th homer led off the second. Jaso led off the next inning with his ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287041/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:03:18 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287041/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carlos Beltran hit his team-high 17th homer for the Cardinals, who lost for the third time in five games but still lead the majors with a 45-26 record. Samardzija (4-7) gave up two runs and seven hits in 8 1/3 innings. He struck out six and walked one for his first win since May 27, a 7-0 shutout against ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287043/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:03:17 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287043/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Adam Wainwright takes the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals trying to win a sixth straight start as he faces Chicago. The Cubs (28-40) managed only one run and 16 hits while being swept in three games at St. Louis last July 20-22 in their most recent visit before this week. They didn't fare much better in the series opener Monday night, scraping together five hits in a 5-2 loss. ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286978/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:04 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286978/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wil Myers had the talent to play regularly at the major league level, but they simply were waiting for the perfect time to make him a part of the everyday lineup. One of baseball's top prospects, Myers will make his big league debut as the struggling Rays face the first-place Boston Red Sox in a day-night doubleheader at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Tampa Bay (36-33) dropped six of the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287004/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:03 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287004/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ian Kinsler needed three stitches and had blood on his jersey after a vicious collision at home plate in Tuesday night's game against Oakland. Kinsler was cut near the left side of his jaw after his face slammed into the mask of ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287003/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:03 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287003/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday. Wheeler gave up only four hits and struck out seven while consistently reaching the upper 90s on the radar gun. He struggled a bit with his control, walking five, but got out of every jam. It was a long day that gave New York's long-suffering NL fans hope for a brighter future, led by two of baseball's most dynamic young pitchers. In ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287044/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:46:33 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287044/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SANDY, Utah -- Jozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night. Before 20,250 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium, the Americans remained atop the six-team CONCACAF group. The United States (4-1-1) won three straight games this month, all since a 0-0 draw at Mexico gave it a boost ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287046/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:46:11 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215287046/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Yankees reportedly have acquired outfielder Fernando Martinez from the Astros on Tuesday night in exchange for Charles Basford, a 22-year-old right-hander, according to the Houston Chronicle.Martinez - a former top prospect in the Mets’ farm system who was rated the 20th-best prospect in the game by Baseball America in 2008 - has not met those early expectations because of chronic ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286154/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:08:21 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286154/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday. Wheeler gave up only four hits and struck out seven while consistently reaching the upper 90s on the radar gun. He struggled a bit with his control, walking five, but got out of every jam. It was a long day that gave New York's long-suffering NL fans hope for a brighter future, led by two of baseball's most dynamic young pitchers. In ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286156/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:56:59 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286156/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Pierre Jackson suffered a minor, acute patella injury to his left knee and won't be able to work out in the final week leading up to the NBA draft on June ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286157/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:56:58 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286157/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Toronto Blue Jays are on the verge of their longest winning streak in nearly five years - with a big thanks owed to their starting ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285668/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:54:47 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285668/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Zack Wheeler making his major league debut in the nightcap. Harvey has dipped slightly since jumping out to a 5-0 record in his first nine starts while holding opposing hitters to a .149 average. In his last five starts, opponents are batting .277 against him as the Mets (25-40) have gone 1-4. The right-hander hasn't won win since May 17 and is coming off his first loss of the season ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286114/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:54:43 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286114/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 DETROIT -- J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones homered off Justin Verlander, and Manny Machado added a double and two sparkling plays at third base to lead ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286158/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:39:44 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215286158/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Esmil Rogers throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of their MLB Interleague baseball game in Toronto June 18, 2013. (FRED ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285200/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:07:40 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285200/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Serena Williams said in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that, while not blaming the victim in the Steubenville rape case, "she shouldn't have put herself in that position."Her comments are made in one paragraph of a ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285346/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:50:46 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285346/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Clay Buchholz , who has a strained trapezius muscle in his neck, was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9. Buchholz threw a bullpen session before Game 2 on Tuesday night, but apparently did not show sufficient progress to clear him to start this ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285398/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:50:43 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285398/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 It is elimination game time -- welcome to the PBT Live Blog for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. San Antonio has the 3-2 series lead now they have a chance to close it out on the road, do that and it builds the legacy of a Spurs team that will challenge the Lakers for best of this era. And if the Heat lose… that is a whole lot of looming ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285399/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:48:37 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285399/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are upping the stadium giveaway ante tonight by doling out mesh hats that celebrate their All-Star outfielder--and, more to the point, his surname. Can’t decide whether the lid is absurd or magnificent? Just ask yourself: Is there any function where this gilled sea creature with Trout’s autograph wouldn’t immediately make you more popular? The ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285357/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:47:52 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285357/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night in connection with a possible homicide. A source with knowledge of the investigation said police spoke to Hernandez on Monday. About 10 police cars flanked Hernandez's home shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday night and numerous police officials entered his house. The police left after about two hours inside the home, and one detective left with a cardboard box. ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284630/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:47:52 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284630/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chad Johnson wants another chance after seven days in jail and hopes to play football again. (Larry Marano/Getty Images) NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson said Tuesday morning in his first interview since being released from a Florida jail a day earlier that he knows some people may believe he doesn’t deserve a second chance, but he wants to ';finish my career off the right ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284751/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:47:51 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284751/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Zack Wheeler making his major league debut in the nightcap. Harvey has dipped slightly since jumping out to a 5-0 record in his first nine starts while holding opposing hitters to a .149 average. In his last five starts, opponents are batting .277 against him as the Mets (25-40) have gone 1-4. The right-hander hasn't won win since May 17 and is coming off his first loss of the season ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285400/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:47:51 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285400/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 approved the team’s new stadium plans on Tuesday . GeorgiaWorld Congress Center released two different retractable-roof concepts earlier this year that would replace the Georgia Dome. The new stadium would seat 70,000 and cost about $1 billion. The Falcons have played in the Georgia Dome since the 1992 season and hosted the Super Bowl at the end of the next season. In April, there was a ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285241/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:47:51 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285241/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Nate Kaeding and outside linebacker Shawne Merriman, respectively).Manning struggled as a rookie, going 1-6 as a starter, completing 48 percent of his passes and tossing six touchdowns against nine interceptions. But Accorsi saw enough in Manning -- who played on a mediocre Ole Miss team -- to know that it was a chance worth taking. We know this ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285403/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285403/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 catcher David Ross on the seven-day DL set aside for concussion sufferers.Buchholz, who hasn't pitched since June 8, is dealing with a neck strain. The 28-year-old is 9-0 with a majors-leading 1.71 ERA. For his career, Buchholz owns an ERA+ of 121 across parts of seven seasons. Buchholz is eligible to come off the DL as soon as June 24.Ross was struck on the head by a foul ball over the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285401/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:33:21 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285401/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The 2013 NFL Rookie Symposium, which begins Sunday, will address sexual orientation. It's the latest step by the country's most popular sport to create an atmosphere of acceptance for when a player comes out.In the wake of NBA player Jason ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285402/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:33:21 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215285402/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Follow live as Zack Wheeler makes his long-awaited debut against the Braves.The Mets phenom will try to follow the Matt Harvey gem and lead the Mets to a doubleheader ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284409/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:55:28 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284409/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 Tuesday in a game delayed nearly three hours by rain. The halt in the fifth inning lasted 2 hours, 59 minutes, prolonging a game that had already been postponed because of rain on April 12. The Red Sox invited fans who stuck out Tuesday's first game to return for the second for free. The opener ended after the scheduled 7:05 p.m. start time for the nightcap -- by that ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284410/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:44:15 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284410/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 A protester carrying a flare got onto the court during the French Open final. Tennis tournaments around the world are taking steps in the aftermath to prevent such an ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284401/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:43:37 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284401/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New Orleans Saints safetySteve Gleasonsays he accepts the apologies ofthree fired Atlanta radio disc jockeyswho mocked hisLou Gehrig’s disease in a skit Monday morning. 790 The Zone hosts Nick Cellini, Steak Shapiro and Chris Dimino were fired Monday and apologized to Gleason and others who were offended by the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284366/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:42:03 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284366/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. The operation was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent. On May 20, Gronkowski had his fourth surgery on the left forearm that he broke on Nov. 18 while blocking for an extra point in a 59-24 win over ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284379/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:42:01 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284379/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 SI.com . A source told SI.com that police spoke to Hernandez on Monday and were interested in possibly searching the tight end's home.The source added that Hernandez is not believed to be a suspect, but a vehicle rented in his name has emerged as a key piece of evidence in the investigation. More details, via the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284412/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:26:37 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284412/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Yankees was postponed by rain Tuesday night, delaying the renewal of their old October rivalry. The game was called about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. It will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday, with start times of 1:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. A star player and fan favorite when he was captain of the Yankees, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was back in the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284414/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:26:36 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215284414/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez was questioned by authorities in Massachusetts in connection with a body that was found in North Attleboro, Sports Illustrated reports.According to Sports Illustrated, Hernandez was questioned Tuesday, less than a day after a teenager jogging near an old construction area on John Dietsch Road found the body.The Bristol district ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283313/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:49:37 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283313/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Gregory Campbell broke his right leg blocking a shot, then remained on the ice for nearly a minute to help his team kill off a power play, a gutsy display that will forever stand out in this Stanley Cup playoff ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283289/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:38:45 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283289/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Joey King , a transfer from Drake, signed his scholarship tender Tuesday. His application with the NCAA to be eligible to play this season is pending. King joins guards Deandre Mathieu, Daquien McNeil ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283314/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:38:43 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283314/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Yankees has been postponed by rain, delaying the renewal of their old October rivalry. The game was called Tuesday night about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. It will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday, with start times of 1:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. A star player and fan favorite when he was captain of the Yankees, Dodgers ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283266/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:36:39 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283266/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ted Kirk/AP OMAHA, Neb. -- Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1-seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory against LSU on Tuesday. The Tar Heels (58-11) play North Carolina State or UCLA in an elimination game Thursday. The No. 4-seeded Tigers (57-11) went 0-2 in their first CWS appearance since ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282305/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:36:39 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282305/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 the team announced . The team recalled right-handerAdam Warrento take Teixeira’s roster spot.Teixeira suffered the injury to the tendon sheath in his wrist in March. He played only 15 games before re-injuring the wrist, hitting .151 with three home runs in 51 at-bats. Teixeira had an MRI over the weekend and it did not reveal any new damage in the wrist, but he was given a cortisone ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283267/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:36:36 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283267/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Zack Wheeler making his major league debut in the nightcap. Harvey has dipped slightly since jumping out to a 5-0 record in his first nine starts while holding opposing hitters to a .149 average. In his last five starts, opponents are batting .277 against him as the Mets (25-40) have gone 1-4. The right-hander hasn't won win since May 17 and is coming off his first loss of the season ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283279/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:36:31 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215283279/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Greg Whittington suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and could miss the entire 2013-14 season. The news of Whittington's injury was reported by ESPN.com on Monday night, and the severity was confirmed by a Georgetown spokesman on Tuesday afternoon. The 6-foot-8 sophomore forward suffered the injury a little more than a week ago. "Greg will return when he is 100 percent healthy," ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282135/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:35:25 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282135/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 PARIS (AP) -- The director of the Tour de France expects Bradley Wiggins to come roaring back in 2014 after not defending his crown in this year's race that starts in just over a week. 'I think he'll have ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282106/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:34:42 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282106/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jeff Baker and third-base coach Gary Pettis demonstrate proper hand-slapping technique. (AP) To the ridiculously long list of bizarre baseball injuries, we can now add another, this one with a twist of mystery: Rangers infielder Jeff Baker is going on the disabled list with a sprained thumb that he suffered on a high-fivefrom an unknown teammate before a game. If that sounds somewhat hard to ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282099/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:33:06 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282099/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Phoenix Coyotes franchise these days to worry about a coach, but they still don't have one of those under contract for next season either.Bench boss Dave Tippett's contract is up at the end of June, meaning he could become a free agent coach. One team still with an opening, the Dallas Stars, might be keen on trying to bring him back to Big D, but the Coyotes would love to keep him ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282138/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:54 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282138/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Ben McLemore ended the season as the No. 1 overall pick in June's draft by most accounts. Since then he's slowly slid. First behind Nerlens Noel and in recent weeks, to between No. 5 and No. 10 by most mocks. He's one of the younger talents in the draft, doesn't have any injury concerns like many of the top picks, and has the most upside. So what gives? ESPN reports that his ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282137/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:54 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282137/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 .Oswalt, 35, signed with Colorado back in early May. He made five Double-A tune-up starts, pitching to a 2.16 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 33 1/3 innings. Last summer he went 4-3 with a 5.80 ERA in 59 innings for the Rangers after signing at midseason, a performance that earned him a demotion to the bullpen.The Rockies have gotten a 4.41 ERA from their starters this year, which isn't all that bad ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282139/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:54 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282139/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Allen Iverson and the accusations from his ex-wife that he had kidnapped their children and refused to give them back to her. Tawanna Iverson filed in court that the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282141/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:53 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282141/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca . He has been on the DL for close to three weeks with a forearm strain.Morrow, 28, went 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 54 1/3 innings across 10 starts before hitting the DL. In parts of four seasons with Toronto, he has gone 33-28 with a 4.32 ERA in 504 2/3 innings. He missed close to a month with forearm inflammation back in 2011.The Blue Jays recently ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282136/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:53 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282136/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rob Gronkowski has had successful surgery, this time on a bothersome back, according to his brother, Gordie Gronkowski Jr., who tweeted the news Tuesday afternoon (the same day as the procedure, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282142/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:53 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282142/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 received a cortisone shot and a platelet-rich plasma injection one week ago and has been wearing a brace since."You have to see how he reacts to the one thing before you can add the second," Nats trainer Lee Kuntz said. "Otherwise you're trying to cut out steps and that doesn't work. We'll do baseball activity once he's able to do other functional ground-based ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282140/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:52 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215282140/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Tuesday, citing a lower back injury.Williams, who turned 33 on Monday, never had missed Wimbledon since making her debut there in 1997, although she lost in the first round a year ago. She won the singles trophy - it happens to be ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281021/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:41:56 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281021/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Matt Harvey. ATLANTA -- On the day of Zack Wheeler's anticipated major league debut, Matt Harvey was a pitbull marking his territory.If Harvey is going to be supplanted as the Mets' top dog, it will have to be earned. That point resonated as Harvey was taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning Tuesday and dominating the Braves.In the end, Harvey and the Mets survived a late-inning ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281020/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:41:56 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281020/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 For the first time, the NFL Rookie Symposium will include speakers on the issue of sexual orientation. The league plans to have ex-players, who they are calling ambassadors, speak about the possibility of having a gay teammate, and how to talk about these issues publicly. Robert Gulliver, the NFL's chief human resource officer, said the league isn't anticipating one of its own players ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281022/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:23 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281022/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Slava Voynov have agreed to terms on a new six-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. The deal is worth $25 million, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun. Voynov led the Kings in goals (6) and total points (13) in their postseason run that ended with a loss to ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280989/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:22 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280989/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kevin Youkilis will be sidelined for 10-12 weeks as he needs surgery to repair a herniated disk. Youkilis was signed to a one-year, $12 million contract in January as a replacement for the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281026/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:19 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281026/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Mets held off another Atlanta comeback, beating the Braves 4-3 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Harvey (6-1) didn't allow a hit ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281027/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:18 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281027/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 More Podcasts » Baker, who the Rangers hoped to keep of the DL, goes on with a sprained right thumb retroactive to June 13. He had been one of the Rangers' hottest hitters, batting .317 with nine home runs and 16 RBIs. Baker sprained his right thumb last Thursday when a celebratory high-five missed the mark and bent his thumb the wrong way. "The teammate was a little ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281025/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:18 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281025/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carlos Ruiz has been activated from the disabled list. Ruiz, an All-Star last year, was sidelined with a hamstring injury. To make room for Ruiz, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281024/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:17 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281024/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Lonnie Chisenhall from Triple-A Columbus. Chisenhall began the season as Cleveland's starting third baseman, but he struggled and was optioned to the minor leagues on May 13 after batting just .213 with three homers and 11 RBIs in 26 games. He will start and bat seventh Tuesday night when the Indians continue their series against Kansas City. To make room for Chisenhall, the Indians ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281023/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:17 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281023/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kevin Youkilis’ half-season career as a Yankee could be over after herniated disk surgery. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Third baseman Kevin Youkilis will be out 10-12 weeks after surgery for a herniated disk, the Yankees announced Tuesday. Youkilis could finish the season — and his one-year, $12 million contract — on the disabled list. The 34-year-old is batting .219 with two ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280962/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27:53 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280962/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 their first spin with their top pitching prospect in the nightcap of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Braves, staff ace Matt Harvey offered a performance to remember ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280965/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27:52 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280965/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kevin Youkilis’ half-season career as a Yankee could be over after herniated disk surgery. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Third baseman Kevin Youkilis will be out 10-12 weeks after surgery for a herniated disk, the Yankees announced Tuesday. Youkilis could finish the season — and his one-year, $12 million contract — on the disabled list. The 34-year-old is batting .219 with two ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280966/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27:50 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280966/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 reports Kansas shooting guard Ben McLemore showed up to recent workouts for the Suns and Magic out of shape — and it could hurt his draft status. McLemore is widely considered a top-3 selection in the upcoming NBA Draft — SI.com’s Chris Mannix has him going No. 2 to the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280972/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27:49 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215280972/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Teixeira on the 15-day DL with inflammation in his right wrist, the team announced Tuesday. He left Saturday's game and went for tests on Sunday.Teixeira, 33, suffered an injury to the tendon sheath in his wrist back in March and did not rejoin the team until late last month. He played only 15 games before aggravating the injury. An MRI showed only inflammation ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281030/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:13:25 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281030/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Mark Teixeira on the 15-day DL with inflammation in his right wrist, the team announced Tuesday. He left Saturday's game and went for tests on Sunday.Teixeira, 33, suffered an injury to the tendon sheath in his wrist back in March and did not rejoin the team until late last month. He played only 15 games before aggravating the injury. An MRI showed only inflammation ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281029/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:13:25 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281029/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yankees announced. He will have the procedure on Thursday.Youkilis, 34, missed a month with a back issue earlier this season and has been on the DL with back trouble at least once in each of the last three years. He aggravated the back injury sliding into first base on a defensive play last week. A hernia and thumb problems have sidelined him in recent years as well.In 34 games this year, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281033/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:13:24 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281033/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Yankees announced. He will have the procedure on Thursday.Youkilis, 34, missed a month with a back issue earlier this season and has been on the DL with back trouble at least once in each of the last three years. He aggravated the back injury sliding into first base on a defensive play last week. A hernia and thumb problems have sidelined him in recent years as well.In 34 games this year, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281031/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:13:24 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281031/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Braves 4-3 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Harvey (6-1) didn't allow a hit until Jason Heyward's fluke infield single leading off the seventh but tired in the eighth as the Braves tried to rally for the second straight game. Trailing 4-0, Atlanta scored three runs and had the bases loaded before Bobby Parnell, the fourth Mets pitcher of the inning, fanned Chris Johnson to ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281032/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:13:23 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215281032/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The purpose of the College Football Future Power Rankings project is to answer the following question: Which college football programs will win the most over the next three seasons?We didn't define winning by simply running a win total projection, but instead defined it as the teams with the best chances to contend for and win conference and national championships.To answer the question we ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279822/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:24:18 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279822/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Los Angeles Dodgers . Teixeira missed the first 53 games of the season because of an injury to his wrist. The switch-hitting first baseman got off to an encouraging start when he returned but has slumped to a .151 average with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 53 at-bats. He left the team during its recent West Coast trip, went back to New York and received a cortisone shot Sunday. General manager ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279823/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:24:16 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279823/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 nttLBJ didn’t promise anyone he’d win eight rings. He said they came together to try and win not one, not two, not three… Believing that you can accomplish something is hardly promising that you will. But all you LeBron haters just keep on not cutting him any ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279824/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:23:14 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279824/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Heat coach Erik Spoelstra asked the most pertinent question about Game 6 just after the end of Game 5: "Can we put together our best game on both sides of the floor in Game 6?" Over the course of a long NBA season the San Antonio Spurs built very good habits as a team -- make a mistake and they exploit it. They move the ball, they move off the ball and they exploit your weaknesses, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279825/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:23:05 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279825/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 BOSTON -- Before the Stanley Cup Finals began, the Bruins-Blackhawks showdown was thought to be one of the most evenly matched in recent memory. Chicago is a well-rounded team, capable offensively as well as defensively, and has an excellent goaltender in Corey Crawford. Boston is equally strong, perhaps a bit underrated offensively, with a firm identity as being physical and having a gritty, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279826/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:22:53 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279826/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 announced his new deal with the Detroit Red Wings. Datsyuk has agreed to a three-year extension that will begin once his current deal expires after the 2013-14 campaign. He didn’t share the financial terms, but he’ll come with a $6.7 million annual cap hit next ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279827/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:22:52 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279827/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Allen Iverson's ex-wife filed court documents that Iverson had kidnapped his children. Those children are now back with his wife and Iverson told the judge he never kidnapped them and that his wife is full of... ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279828/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:22:50 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279828/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Monta Ellis has told the Bucks he plans to opt out of the final year of his contract. (Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) The decision by Monta ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279394/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:21:57 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279394/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Gregory Campbell has still been a storyline through the first three games. Why? Because of the sequence of events that led to his absence and what it might mean for the Bruins.In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Penguins, with the Bruins already short-handed, Campbell blocked an Evgeni Malkin slap shot and remained on the ice in considerable pain, barely able to move. It seems ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279831/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:07:39 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215279831/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Lolo Jones was with the U.S. Bobsledding team for seven months and all she has to show for it is a lousy check for $741.84.The track star, who recently took up bobsledding in 2012 and was named to the U.S. national team posted a video on her Vine showing the check, as she says, "Seven months with bobsled season. The whole season. That's it.", then had her cell phone pretending to ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278533/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:29:07 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278533/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 ATLANTA - The conceptual design for a new Falcons stadium in downtown Atlanta has been approved.The Georgia World Congress Center Authority's board of governors approved the design at a meeting Tuesday.The proposal by 360 Architecture is meant to provide direction for ongoing design work and doesn't necessarily represent the final structure. It includes an exterior meant to evoke falcon ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278305/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:27:07 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278305/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Oakland Athletics ' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. The lawsuit -- filed in federal court in San Jose -- is disputing MLB's exemption to federal antitrust law, which MLB has used as a "guise" to control the location of teams, according to the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278534/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:17:18 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278534/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 New York Mets are losers, but he loves them anyway. During a visit to Samsel Upper Elementary School in Parlin, N.J., on Tuesday, Christie was asked by a schoolchild about his favorite sports ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278535/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:17:17 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278535/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Highlight of the night: Manu Ginobili and Danny Green combined for 48 points to lead the Spurs to a 114-104 victory over the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278536/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:17:17 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278536/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Venus Williams has withdrawn from Wimbledon because of continuing issues with her lower back.The five-time champion made the announcement on Tuesday on her Facebook page.The statement: "Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in Wimbledon this year. I am extremely disappointed as I have always loved The Championships, but I need to take time to let my back heal. I look forward to ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278525/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:16:33 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278525/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Venus Williams has won Wimbledon singles and doubles five times apiece. (Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images) Five-time champion Venus Williams withdrew from Wimbledon on Tuesday because of a back injury, ending her streak of 16 consecutive appearances at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Williams made the announcement on her Facebook page, saying she hopes to return in July at a World Team ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278500/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:14:57 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278500/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Croatia’s Dario Saric (no. 12) was one of 18 early entry players to opt out of the 2013 draft. Saric was projected to be a first-round pick but will wait another year to gain more experience. (Sam Forencich/Getty Images) Croatia’s Dario Saric officially withdrew from the NBA draft, along with 15 other international and two American prospects. The ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278499/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:14:55 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278499/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Follow @Miller_Dave With spring practice in the books and preseason camp battles not too far away, let's take a look at some power rankings for each FBS conference. First up, the SEC. Tomorrow, we'll take a look at the Big ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277623/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:14:54 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277623/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Evan Gattis is eighth in the NL with 14 home runs. (AP) Part of the growing legend of Evan Gattis was a purported sense of invincibility, a summation of which can be found in the tongue-in-cheek @GattisFacts Twitter account where such gems as this have been compiled: "When Gattis gets hit by a pitch, the ball goes on the 15-day DL." Unfortunately for Gattis and the Braves, the rookie ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278537/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:14:54 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278537/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jonathan Bernier . Unlike the Canucks, the backup has a very moveable contract situation and is in demand.That would be Bernier, who appears to be stuck for a long time behind Quick and his new 10-year contract. That doesn't leave him anywhere to play but on a minimal basis for the Kings, leaving LA in a position to trade the talented goalie prospect.According to Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet, ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278538/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:13 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215278538/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Doc Rivers. Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers apparently won't have Hollywood endings to their careers.After days of trade talks in which the Clippers tried to acquire the Celtics head coach and power forward in a mega-deal, trade talks broke down on Tuesday, with Celtics President Danny Ainge telling ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277268/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:21:10 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277268/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Former Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis plans to get married this fall. People magazine says the 53-year-old Louganis will marry paralegal Johnny Chaillot. ';I finally met my soul mate — the more I fall in love with Johnny, the more I fall in love with myself,'; Louganis told the magazine.';This is what the universe had in store for both of ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215276879/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:10:04 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215276879/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 EASTBOURNE, England (AP) -- Defending champion Tamira Paszek was forced to retire with a left thigh injury during her first-round match against 2009 champion Caroline Wozniacki at Eastbourne ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277257/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:08:05 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277257/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Chad Johnson wants another chance after seven days in jail and hopes to play football again. (Larry Marano/Getty Images) NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson said Tuesday morning in his first interview since being released from a Florida jail a day earlier that he knows some people may believe he doesn’t deserve a second chance, but he wants to ';finish my career off the right ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215276387/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:06:28 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215276387/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Croatia’s Dario Saric (no. 12) was one of 18 early entry players to opt out of the 2013 draft. Saric was projected to be a first-round pick but will wait another year to gain more experience. (Sam Forencich/Getty Images) Croatia’s Dario Saric officially withdrew from the NBA draft, along with 15 other international and two American prospects. The ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277231/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:06:27 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277231/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Doc Rivers (left) and Kevin Garnett will reportedly stay in Boston — for now. (Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) A deal that would have sent Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers from the Celtics to the Clippers is ';dead,'; a ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215276734/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:06:26 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215276734/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 preseason Heisman odds floating around the web, with incumbent winner Johnny Manziel joined by the likes of returning stars Braxton Miller, Teddy Bridgewater, AJ McCarron, Jadeveon Clowney and others. Of course, after Manziel's entirely unforeseen emergence last season, perhaps Vegas should also provide odds for every quarterback on every roster in the country, whether he's actually won ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277269/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:06:25 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277269/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Carlos Marmol 's future. General manager Jed Hoyer said he wasn't sure where he stood on the player reaction to [Marmol's] blown game Sunday. "You want to see your players are really upset after a bad loss," he said. "Apathy is the worst thing you could ever have, and we certainly don't want to have that." ... Hoyer said ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277227/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:06:22 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277227/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Rumors As the offseason is rapidly approaching, there is an addition this year to the usual two-step of the draft and free agency. That's the amnesty buyout period.In that conversation, names are tossed around all the time -- who could be bought out and made a free agent as teams try to come down to a descending salary cap for next ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277270/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:19 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277270/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 15-day disabled list Tuesday , as catcher Steven Lerud was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to clear a roster spot, according to CSN Philadelphia. Ruiz was 1 for 5 (.200) during a two-game rehab assignment with Lehigh ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277271/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:19 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277271/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 will break ground July 5 on a nearly $400 million project to modernize the race course and dramatically redevelop the frontstretch.Work is supposed to be completed by January 2016, in time for the 58th Daytona 500, the Associated Press reports. International Speedway Corp, which owns the track, announced Tuesday it will undertake the project without public ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277275/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:17 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277275/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 on the most friendly of terms?) But the SEC West's current coaching overlord and the division's new-kid-on-the-block will see eye-to-eye on at least one topic: the rise of the no-huddle, up-tempo offense.AL.com reported Monday that Bielema, a member of the NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277273/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:16 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277273/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Giants have agreed to a $1,866,500 million deal with their No. 1 pick, Christian Arroyo, a high school shortstop from Tampa, sources say. Arroyo was the 25th pick overall, so he signed for slot value.The Giants envision Arroyo has an excellent two-way player, though it's uncertain how much power he'll show at AtT&T Park. Arroyo finished near the top of his class at Hernando Hish ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277272/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:16 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277272/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 chose Illinois , but was forced to drop other potential suitors early on because they were on Gundy's restricted list. By the time Gundy finally reversed his decision, Lunt figured it was too much of a hassle to reconnect with some of the schools he had been communicating with earlier. And, so, the Illini got their quarterback.So Gundy's late-hour change of heart didn't really ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277277/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:15 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277277/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Heat to two must-win games to secure that second championship. He's now raised back-to-back winners and further cemeted himself in the conversation as truly one of the greatest players ever. Oh, you hadn't heard? The Heat have already won the 2012-13 NBA title. At least according to LeBron's new shoes, the low-top LeBron ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277276/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:51:15 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215277276/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Logan Couture , sources told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.The deal has not been announced officially by the Sharks -- it can't be signed until the free-agency window opens July 5 -- yet sources confirmed the extension. Comcast SportsNet California earlier reported that the sides had an agreement.Couture still has one more year at $2.875 million on his current two-year, $5.75 million ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275852/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:01:38 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275852/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Wes Lunt says Cowboys coach Mike Gundy had lifted restrictions that blocked Lunt from transferring to 37 schools -- including three of his top five -- before he made his final decision ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275869/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:01:35 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275869/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers, sources told ESPN. The teams have no plans to speak again, the sources said, and the Clippers are preparing to move on and hire a coach this week. The Boston Globe, meanwhile, tweeted that Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed that the talks between the teams had ended. The talks broke down Tuesday morning when the Clippers "refused ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275868/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:01:35 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275868/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 LeBron James wasn't being insincere after his Heat had fallen behind 3-2 in the NBA Finals. "It's a great opportunity for both teams -- for them to win it, and for us to force a Game 7, " he said Sunday night in San Antonio. "We got an opportunity to do something special." If James is able to lead the Heat to a win here Tuesday in Game 6 on his way ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275831/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:14 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275831/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The Clippers have reportedly called off trade talks with the Celtics. (Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly called off conversations with the Boston Celtics, halting any potential deal that would send head coach Doc Rivers to Los Angeles to replace the recently ousted Vinny Del Negro. The news, tweeted Tuesday from Clippers beat reporter Brad Turner of ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275434/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:13 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275434/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 after the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays, according to MLB.com. The Red Sox want Buchholz to throw so they can determine whether he's healthy enough to make a start later in the week. If the session does not go well, he will likely be placed on the disabled list. Either Rubby De La Rosa or Allen Webster would start in Buchholz's spot if he is unable to pitch ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275870/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:44:01 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275870/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of an intercostal strain. Manager Terry Collins said Turner will receive an injection and the team will reevaluate its infield options in the coming days. Turner, who has made 16 starts at various positions, is batting .266 with six RBI and six doubles in 44 ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275871/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:43:58 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275871/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 15-day disabled list Tuesday. Atchison was 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and one save in four scoreless outings (four innings) during a rehab assignment with Class A St. Lucie and Double-A ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275872/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:43:55 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275872/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 KARE 11 . The bus was carrying 30 players and one coach. No one aboard the bus was injured, the Twins have confirmed.According to the report, the bus was struck head-on by a car driving the wrong way on Interstate 295 northbound near Jacksonville, Fla. The driver of the car was killed. The accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. ET. Investigators are trying to determine if the driver was under the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275874/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:43:53 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275874/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 NBA Draft . But not if Wiggins was in it. Because this 6-foot-7 wing is apparently operating at a different level, and that's precisely why he should be a preseason First Team All-American and the top pick in the ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275873/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:43:52 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215275873/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Bryce Harper has been cleared to begin testing his injured knee a week after receiving a cortisone shot and a platelet-rich plasma injection into the joint, according to local media ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215274387/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:54:33 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215274387/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Jazmine Fenlator backed her U.S. bobsled teammate after Lolo Jones posted a Vine video cheekily complaining about her paycheck. Jones had been criticized by other bobsled ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215274349/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:47 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215274349/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 The two iconic franchises haven't met since 2010, and this year Derek Jeter is one of several hurting stars for the Yankees while Andre Ethier's Dodgers are in a ... http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215274351/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:52:15 -0400 http://www.knoxvilletimes.com/index.php/sid/215274351/scat/ea82bf8ca23d1a56