Finland’s Pauliina Miettinen to coach WPS champ Sky Blue FC, which had 3 coaches last seasonSOMERSET, N.J. — Maybe the newest coach of Sky Blue FC will stick around. NFLPA and league to meet Tuesday, union hoping for proposal from NFLThe NFL and the players union will hold a negotiating session Tuesday, with NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith hopeful of getting a formal proposal from the owners. Raiders activate Holland for game against Broncos, release RankinOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders activated defensive back Jonathan Holland from the practice squad and waived running back Louis Rankin. Dolphins acquire QB Tyler Thigpen from Chiefs 2 days after Pennington is injuredMIAMI — Quarterback Tyler Thigpen has been traded by the Kansas City Chiefs to Miami, an indication the Dolphins expect to be without Chad Pennington the rest of the season. Phoenix Coyotes sign veteran center Robert Lang to a 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes signed veteran center Robert Lang to a one-year contract Tuesday. With Shaquille O’Neal experiment behind them, Steve Nash and Suns looking to turn up heatPHOENIX — With the failed Shaquille O’Neal experiment in their rearview mirror, the Phoenix Suns plan to put the pedal to the metal and hope for the best. For Dwyane Wade, on-court play _ not off-court issues _ the focus as Heat camp loomsMIAMI — It’s getting tougher for Dwyane Wade to keep his private life private. Chad Pennington out for season; Tyler Thigpen traded by Chiefs to Dolphins for draft pickMIAMI — The Miami Dolphins made it official: Chad Pennington is out for the season. Pennington out for season; Tyler Thigpen traded by Chiefs to Dolphins for draft pickMIAMI — Chad Pennington’s season officially ended with a trade that didn’t involve him. Broncos off to 3-0 start with Orton and McDaniels following 23-3 victory over RaidersOAKLAND, Calif. — All that offseason disfunction in Denver is a thing of the past. Josh McDaniels and Kyle Orton have the Broncos off to a 3-0 start. Packers’ McCarthy could do without distractions, but looks forward to facing FavreGREEN BAY, Wis. — Mike McCarthy has no interest in revisiting or rehashing the details of last year’s messy divorce between the Green Bay Packers and the player who once was considered the face of the franchise, Brett Favre. Saints get satisfaction from winning with clutch defense, hard-nosed running _ for a changeMETAIRIE, La. — Put aside the video game-like numbers Sean Payton and Drew Brees have teamed up to produce in one of the most prolific coach-quarterback relationships in the NFL. 76ers F Brand ready to shoulder the load after injury-riddled 1st season in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA — Elton Brand finally began to feel like his old All-Star self at a Los Angeles gym where summer pickup games featured some of the NBA’s top stars. Brand, Paul Pierce, Ron Artest, Emeka Okafor all played for hours, usually with no refs, banging and shoving and dishing out all kinds of abuse. Ryan Dempster pitches five-hitter to lead Cubs to 6-0 win over PiratesCHICAGO — Ryan Dempster pitched a five-hitter for his third career shutout, Jeff Baker had a two-run double and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday night. Aqua Man: Hornets’ Stojakovic does water exercises in Mediterranean to help with ailing backNEW ORLEANS — Peja Stojakovic’s summer on the beaches of Greece wasn’t all about relaxation. Person familiar with the negotiations: Magic extend contracts for Van Gundy, GM Otis SmithORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have extended the contracts of general manager Otis Smith and coach Stan Van Gundy, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday. Second chance starts for Vick, gets handful of plays in first regular-season action since 2006PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick’s return to the NFL was ordinary at best. The moments before it happened though, lifted his heart and made his day. Jackson would still like to leave Golden State for a winning teamOAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Jackson was his typical candid self: Yes, he still would like to be traded from the Golden State Warriors and is fed up with all the losing. Tampa Bay’s Raheem Morris looks at Giants and sees where Buccaneers are headedTAMPA, Fla. — When Raheem Morris talks about molding Tampa Bay into a team with the mental and physical toughness necessary to endure any situation on a football field, the New York Giants are one of the examples he cites to his players. Sabres sign restricted free agent forward Mancari to 1-year contractBUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres signed restricted free agent forward Mark Mancari to a one-year contract Saturday. Anaheim Ducks release veterans Kyle Calder, Jassen CullimoreANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have released forward Kyle Calder and defenseman Jassen Cullimore in one of their final cutdowns before the regular season. Timberwolves give veteran guard Antonio Daniels permission to seek tradeMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves say they have given veteran guard Antonio Daniels permission to seek a trade. If Daniels and his agent cannot work out a deal, the Timberwolves will buy him out. Let the bidding begin: Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman becomes a free agentNEW YORK — The bidding can begin for Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman. Pirates guaranteed themselves of a 17th consecutive losing season _ and then it got worsePITTSBURGH — Nearly three weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates guaranteed themselves of becoming the first major North American pro sports team to endure 17 consecutive losing seasons. Then it got worse. No deal: Boozer returns for final year of contract with JazzSALT LAKE CITY — Carlos Boozer says he’s a little surprised to still be a member of the Utah Jazz. Nelson says he can handle Jackson for as long as swingman is with Golden StateOAKLAND, Calif. — Coach Don Nelson and the Golden State Warriors will consider trading disgruntled star Stephen Jackson if the team can find the right situation. Knicks re-sign free agents David Lee, Nate Robinson to end quiet offseasonGREENBURGH, N.Y. — The New York Knicks re-signed David Lee and Nate Robinson on Friday, two of their only moves in a quiet offseason. Flames release Fleury from training camp after veteran wing can’t make team’s top 2 linesCALGARY, Alberta — Theo Fleury’s comeback attempt with the Calgary Flames ended when he was released by the team on Friday. Bobcats reach terms with former Hawks guard Flip Murray on 1-year dealCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald “Flip” Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Lee, Knicks reach 1-year contract for about $8 millionNEW YORK — Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million. Ducks trade defenseman Steve McCarthy to ThrashersANAHEIM, Calif. — The Ducks have traded defenseman Steve McCarthy to the Atlanta Thrashers for future considerations. Hours after Gretzky resigns, Coyotes hire Dave Tippett as coachGLENDALE, Ariz. — With a four-year contract, new Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett might be the most stable piece in the organization. Russell on slow start: ‘I’m not where I want to be. I won’t be there until quite some time’ALAMEDA, Calif. — Ted Tollner has been around football long enough to know there’s no way to sugarcoat a quarterback barely completing one out of three passes in the NFL. Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault agrees to 3-year contract extensionVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks and coach Alain Vigneault agreed to a three-year contract extension. With team’s future uncertain, Wayne Gretzky resigns as Coyotes coachGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes asked Wayne Gretzky to be the face of their franchise. |
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