Anonymous sources
ESPN
Jay Feely's field goal in OT lifts Cardinals to 23-20 win over Seahawks - ESPN
The Cardinals' medical staff believes Fitzgerald may have punctured a lung, the sources said. According to the sources, Fitzgerald, who made two catches on Arizona's game-winning drive in overtime, was originally checked for a concussion after he "took ...
Jets' chemistry experiment blows up - ESPN
He was "complaining the whole game," according to one player, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. That led to the heated exchange in the huddle. "Just a mess, a big mess," Moore said. Left guard Matt Slauson said "everybody was yelling and ...
Brian Urlacher suffers sprained MCL - ESPN
Urlacher will undergo an MRI to see if the initial diagnosis is correct, the source said. Urlacher and Bears safety Major Wright leaped in the end zone to break up a pass to the Vikings' Percy Harvin and Urlacher landed awkwardly on his left leg. ...
Sources: Bill O'Brien a leading candidate - ESPN
"He loves his school and his heart is torn," the source said Saturday. "He really fits what they want and need to a tee." The source said Munchak's situation should be resolved within a week. The Titans end their season Sunday against the Texans in ...
Sources: Mavs, Yi Jianlian agree on deal - ESPN
The deal is likely to be finalized within the next 48 hours, sources said. After looking mostly at centers to fortify their frontcourt rotation in the wake of Tyson Chandler's free-agent departure -- including advanced negotiations with former Utah ...
Source: Mike Munchak's 'heart is torn' - ESPN
Munchak has repeatedly stated he would remain at Tennessee, but a source close to him said Munchak is struggling with the concept that he can "fix and make right" his alma mater. "He loves his school and his heart is torn," the source said Saturday. ...
Sources: Anquan Boldin OK'd for drills - ESPN
By John Clayton Renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews has cleared Baltimore Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin to practice and possibly play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, league sources said Friday. Which teams hold the tiebreakers, and what's left on ...
Sources: UCLA to hire Noel Mazzone - ESPN
By Peter Yoon LOS ANGELES -- UCLA football coach Jim Mora will officially add Arizona State offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone to his staff in the same capacity on Friday, sources close to the program said. For the latest news on UCLA, check out ESPN ...
Source: A's set to deal Gio Gonzalez - ESPN
"There isn't anything front-burner there,'' the source said. Gonzalez, who went 16-12 with a 3.12 ERA in 2011, is in his first year of arbitration eligibility and is expected to command a salary in the $4 million range for 2012. ...
These Lakers are vulnerable - ESPN
"Kobe is still really good, but the question is: Do you want to continue to build around Brett Favre or do you go with Aaron Rodgers and move on," said a league executive, who asked not to be identified publicly. "The problem for the Lakers is they ...
Source: Sonny Dykes receives raise - ESPN
Dykes, who was a finalist for the coaching job at Houston, will also have his contract buyout reduced and his staff will receive raises, the source said. He is now under contract through the 2017 season. Louisiana Tech won the Western Athletic ...
Sources: Samuel Dalembert agrees - ESPN
By Marc Stein The Houston Rockets have reached terms on a new contract with free-agent center Samuel Dalembert, according to sources close to the situation. Sources told ESPN.com that Dalembert has agreed to a two-year deal. The value of the contract ...
Source: Sonny Dykes receives raise - ESPN
Dykes, who was a finalist for the coaching job at Houston, will also have his contract buyout reduced and his staff will receive raises, the source said. He is now under contract through the 2017 season, pending approval of the deal by the University ...
Gabe Carimi needs more surgery - ESPN
... team encourages players to seek second opinions outside the organization, and that's precisely what Carimi did in coming to his decision to undergo more surgery, which is expected to tighten up some of the ligaments in his knee, the source said. ...
Source: Gabe Carimi needs more surgery - ESPN
... team encourages players to seek second opinions outside the organization, and that's precisely what Carimi did in coming to his decision to undergo more surgery, which is expected to tighten up some of the ligaments in his knee, the source said. ...
Brady Reflects On Tebow, Broncos - ESPN
New England Patriots defensive end Andre Carter is not expected to play again this season, with the team planning to place him on injured reserve, league sources said. The move to IR could come as early as Tuesday. Carter's agent told ESPN's Josina ...
Sources: Denver to re-sign Arron Afflalo - ESPN
By Marc Stein The Denver Nuggets are close to finalizing a deal to re-sign restricted free agent Arron Afflalo, according to sources close to the process. Sources told ESPN.com that the sides have reached terms on a deal that, with bonuses, ...
Joe Paterno discharged, source says - ESPN
The source said the former Penn State coach does not like being immobile and that cancer treatments "are really taking a lot out of him. "He is determined and he has not lost his spirit but it's a lot to handle," the source said. ...
Rollins' happy holiday return - ESPN
When they're 31 or 32, you don't know what you're going to get," said the GM, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "He can ask for five years and premium dollars, but the reality is, it's not out there. He's not an MVP anymore. ...
Sources: Knicks to sign Baron Davis - ESPN
By Marc Stein and Dave McMenamin Baron Davis has committed to sign with the New York Knicks, according to sources close to the situation. The deal could be formally completed as soon as Sunday, sources said. Davis cleared waivers Friday after he was ...
Source: Baron Davis weighing options - ESPN
The Knicks have been particularly aggressive in landing Davis, a source said, and that could influence his decision. "Going to a team that really wants him is an important part of it," the source said. Ric Bucher is a senior NBA writer for ESPN The ...
Source: Phils, Jimmy Rollins reach deal - ESPN
The contract also contains a vesting option for a fourth year worth $11 million, the source said. With completion of the deal, Rollins will stay with the organization that has been his baseball home since 1996, when the Phillies selected him in the ...
Sources: Kirby Smart, Southern Miss talk - ESPN
... Tide's top-rated defense, has withdrawn from consideration for Southern Mississippi's head-coaching vacancy after interviewing with Golden Eagles officials in Atlanta on Thursday, sources close to the situation told ESPN.com on Friday night. ...
Reports vary on Tom Clements interview - ESPN
A source close to Clements told ESPN NFL Senior Analyst Chris Mortensen on Friday: "There is no telephone interview or conversation that is scheduled between Tom and Penn State, there never has been one scheduled, nor is there anything scheduled in the ...
Indian Charlie dies at 16 - ESPN
An In Excess horse who went from California Grade 1 winner to fashionable Kentucky sire, Indian Charlie had cancer and was euthanized at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, according to a source close to Brereton C. Jones's Airdrie Stud in Midway, Ky., ...