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sports.yahoo — WASHINGTON (AP) NFL players union chief DeMaurice Smith says his group's claim of collusion will stand up in court.

deadspin — Rapper Snoop Dogg took to the mound tonight in south Chicago, throwing out the first pitch before the Twins-White Sox game before Tebowing on his way back to the dugout, where he presumably then planked, owled, iced a bro, then participated in a flash mob. [MLB Network] More »

deadspin — Chad Curtis, a former MLB outfielder who played for six teams and won the World Series as a member of the Yankees in 1998 and '99, was charged today with five counts of sexual misconduct in Grand Rapids, Mich. More »

sports.yahoo — CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Aric Almirola took the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 with a lap of 192.940 mph Thursday night, giving Richard Petty Motorsports a front-row sweep at Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR's longest race.

sports.yahoo — Doug O'Neill, the trainer of Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another, was suspended 45 days after one of his horses had an excessive level of carbon dioxide, but the punishment won't start before he saddles his Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner in the Belmont Stakes on June 9.

thehockeynews — The Rangers and Devils both have players who have under-achieved to this point in the Eastern Conference final and that got us wondering, who needs to step up to help their team win? Matt Larkin, Edward Fraser and writer Adam Proteau discuss

mlbtraderumors — Chone Figgins has been a colossal bust with the Mariners, but manager Eric Wedge told reporters (including Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times) that parting ways with the infielder is "not even a consideration" right now. Seattle optioned Casper Wells to Triple-A rather than cut ties with Figgins...

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deadspin — This one's complicated, so try to follow along: Brian Banks was once a star high school linebacker who had committed verbally to attend USC. Instead, he went to prison for more than five years because he pleaded no contest to having raped a childhood friend. He offered the plea on...

mlbtraderumors — The latest minor moves from around MLB... The Dodgers announced that they have signed or are in the process of signing more than 20 Latin American players. The group includes at least 10 position players and 10 pitchers and reflects a new approach to the international market from the one adopted...

sports.yahoo — NEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale.

sports.yahoo — WASHINGTON (AP) David Segui remembered ''darts'' but not dates.

sports.yahoo — CLEVELAND (AP) After the final out, closer Chris Perez let out a primal scream and punched the air in celebration.

sports.yahoo — EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday.

sports.yahoo — FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room.

sports.yahoo — NEW YORK (AP) LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the All-NBA team, while Kobe Bryant earned his 10th first-team selection, tied for second on the career list.

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deadspin — The California Racing Board has upheld a punishment of Doug O'Neill, trainer for Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another, in connection with an incident in a race nearly two years ago. In that case, Argenta, a horse trained by O'Neill, showed an overly high level of carbon dioxide in its...

mlbtraderumors — The Marlins announced today that Emilio Bonifacio will miss 4-6 weeks due to left thumb surgery, and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter) that the team is looking at "possible outside fits" to replace him. Bryan Petersen has been playing center field in the meantime. Bonifacio, 27,...

deadspin — Last night Toronto FC won the Canadian Championship with an aggregate victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, and it was not without some ridiculous floppery. In the midst of some heated talk, Toronto's Julian de Guzman lightly brushed the cheek of Jun Marques Davidson, as you would a lover or a...

sports.yahoo — CONCORD, N.C. (AP) After months of wondering when any Hendrick Motorsports car would win again, NASCAR's powerhouse program is on a major roll heading into the Coca-Cola 600.

deadspin — This is probably the death knell for 38 Studios, the video game company whose problems started with a missed loan payment at the beginning of the month. Since then the company has bounced a check to Rhode Island, failed to make payroll, and begged the state for more help in...

thebiglead — Classy.

thebiglead — Projections for Brees' contract, Manning's neck, and Brady's upcoming costumes.

deadspin — In the days before a major holiday, movie news dries up completely. (Unless it's something that's actually genuinely important, like that fact we're gonna have to wait until next year for The Rock and Bruce Willis to be in a movie together.) But before Memorial Day, studios start unveiling a...