 Globe and Mail | Time for Magic management to take care of itself and fans NBA.com SAN ANTONIO -- Give the NBA schedule maker credit for having the proper sense of poetry or irony to bring the Orlando Magic on the most fateful eve in franchise history to the shadow of the Alamo. Remember him for his tireless play as a six-time ... Howard informs Magic on eve of NBA trade deadline he won't waive option to ... Magic fall to Spurs Tony Parker, Spurs edge Dwight Howard, Magic |
 USA TODAY | D'Antoni's exit surprises Knicks players USA TODAY By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY NEW YORK â€" The New York Knicks went on what guard JR Smith said was the "rollercoaster ride" of all Wednesday. By Debby Wong, US Presswire Amar'e Stoudemire, left, and Carmelo Anthony celebrate on the bench during the ... After Knicks Win in a Rout, Expressions of Gratitude to D'Antoni Lakers' Derek Fisher talks about Phil Jackson and the Knicks Knicks win big in coach Woodson's debut |
Globe and Mail | Dwight Howard won't concede option ESPN By Marc Stein | ESPN.com The Orlando Magic enter Thursday's NBA trade deadline knowing for certain that Dwight Howard plans to become a free agent July 1. In a Wednesday night conference call with team officials before Orlando's game in San Antonio, ... Nets Win, but Thoughts Are on Howard Howard loses in possibly last game with Magic Magic-Spurs Game Review |
 USA TODAY | Howard loses in possibly last game with Magic to Spurs USA TODAY SAN ANTONIO (AP) â€" Dwight Howard lost perhaps his last game with the Orlando Magic, declaring before a 122-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night that he won't surrender his right to become a free agent this summer. Howard informs Magic on eve of NBA trade deadline he won't waive option to ... Tony Parker, Spurs edge Dwight Howard, Magic Magic working to trade Dwight Howard |
 USA TODAY | Knicks rout Blazers after D'Antoni's departure USA TODAY By Brian Mahoney, AP NEW YORK â€" Mike D'Antoni is gone, and the Knicks finally got his offense right. The Knicks celebrates from the bench as they rout Portland 121-79 after former Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni resigned. The Knicks celebrates from the ... D'Antoni Resigns as Knicks' Coach Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni resigns Mike D'Antoni resigns as coach of New York Knicks |
 USA TODAY | University of Dayton ArenaDayton, OH Fortune DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Four McGlynn came off the bench to score 18 points and Vermont grabbed an early lead and hung on to beat Lamar 71-59 on Wednesday night in a first-round NCAA tournament game. The Catamounts (24-11) shot 50 percent from the field, ... Vermont shoots Lamar out of First Four McGlynn scores 18 points, Vermont beat Lamar 71-59 NCAA Tournament 2012: Vermont sends Knight, Lamar packing |
 USA TODAY | Mike D'Antoni resigns as Knicks fall apart USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY ORLANDO â€" With the New York Knicks losing eight of the last 10 games, coinciding with the return from injury of star Carmelo Anthony, and disgruntlement from players seeping into the news media, coach Mike D'Antoni resigned ... With Walsh Gone, the Clock Was Ticking for the Knicks' Coach Knicks coach D'Antoni resigns Coach D'Antoni resigns as Knicks skid |
 New York Times | Sam Amick: Magic willing to trade Howard if he won't commit long-term SI.com Dwight Howard said on Tuesday that he wants the Magic to keep him through the season and "roll the dice" on him this summer. The Dwight Howard debacle may be reaching the most stunning of conclusions, as numerous sources close to the All-Star center ... Dwight drama brings March Sadness to Orlando Confusion over what Dwight Howard told Magic teammates Report: Skeptical Magic give Howard end-of-day ultimatum |
 The Guardian | Next for New York Knicks? ESPN The Mike D'Antoni Era is over in New York. Was it the right move? Will the Knicks be better with more Melo? What's next for Linsanity? Our writers tackle big questions in the Big Apple. 1. Fact or Fiction: The Knicks were wise to want Mike D'Antoni out ... Reports: Knicks coach D'Antoni resigns Mike D'Antoni era ends prematurely Without Walsh, Coach's Clock Was Ticking |
 ESPN | Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni resigns ESPN NEW YORK -- Mike D'Antoni resigned Wednesday as coach of the New York Knicks, who are in danger of missing the playoffs when he said they should contend for a championship. Facing a late-season skid and continued questions about his relationship with ... Reports: Knicks coach D'Antoni resigns Read More Sam Amick: Knicks' coach D'Antoni resigns New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni has resigned |
 CBC.ca | Sources: Howard won't opt out ESPN By Chris Broussard | ESPN The Magazine Dwight Howard has told several teammates, as well as members of the Orlando Magic organization, that he will not opt out of his contract at the end of this season, sources close to the situation said. Magic willing to trade Howard if he won't commit beyond the season Dwight Howard won't opt out, commits to Orlando Magic for one more season Report: Dwight Howard tells teammates he won't opt out of contact with Magic |
 New York Times | D'Antoni Resigns as Knicks' Coach New York Times Mike D'Antoni has resigned as coach of the Knicks, a move that comes as the team has spiraled downward in a losing streak that has reached six games and threatens its chances of qualifying for the NBA playoffs. D'Antoni was in his fourth season as the ... Mike D'Antoni resigns as Knicks falling apart Reports: Knicks coach D'Antoni resigns Sources: Mike D'Antoni resigns |
 FOXSports.com | Report: Knicks coach D'Antoni resigns FOXSports.com Mike D'Antoni lasted less than four seasons in the Big Apple as the Knicks' head coach. Mike D'Antoni is out as head coach of the New York Knicks, Yahoo! Sports reported Wednesday. A source told the website it was a "mutual decision" between D'Antoni ... Carmelo Anthony Insists He Does Not Want a Trade Carmelo: 'I Don't Want To Be Traded' Anthony denies report that he would welcome a trade from the Knicks |
 TSN | Record Deal For Johnson ESPN The Detroit Lions signed star receiver Calvin Johnson to a seven-year extension Wednesday, the team announced on its Twitter account. ESPN Insider can help you keep up with the latest twists and turns of NFL free agency. Check back often for the latest ... Lions reach megadeal with Megatron, sign WR Calvin Johnson to 8-year deal ... Lions sign WR Calvin Johnson to 8-year deal Lions sign WR Calvin Johnson to 8-year, $132M deal |
 USA TODAY | Lions WR Calvin Johnson becomes highest-paid non QB USA TODAY By Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press By Derick E. Hingle, US Presswire By Derick E. Hingle, US Presswire The Detroit Lions reached an agreement on a seven-year extension with all-pro Calvin Johnson to make him the highest paid wide receiver in the game. Lions' Calvin Johnson signs rich 8-year deal Record Deal For Johnson Report: Lions make Johnson NFL's richest WR |
 MiamiHerald.com | Report: Former Dolphins receiver Marshall leaves birthday girl with black eye MiamiHerald.com By Sarah Elder Former Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall was allegedly involved in an incident that left one woman bruised, the New York Post reports. According to The Post, the NFL athlete was attending a birthday bash at a Manhattan nightclub with a ... Report: Marshall punched woman at club New Bears WR Marshall accused of punching woman in NYC New Bears WR Marshall faces allegations for punching woman |
 FOXSports.com | Report: Marshall punched woman at club FOXSports.com NFL star wide receiver Brandon Marshall allegedly punched a woman at a Manhattan nightclub just days before the Miami Dolphins traded him to the Chicago Bears, the New York Post reported Wednesday. Which teams regret spending big money on "coveted" ... Brandon Marshall allegedly struck woman in nightclub incident, report says Nightclub fight clouds Bears' Brandon Marshall trade New Bears WR Marshall faces allegations for punching woman |
 Boston.com | BYU comeback stuns Iona Albany Times Union AP Western Kentucky forward Vinny Zollo, center, and forward Teeng Akol, right, leap as Western Kentucky took the lead in the second half of the opening game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament against Mississippi Valley State, Tuesday, ... Printable NCAA Bracket Still Available For Tournament WKU sets NCAA record with 59-58 win over MVSU |
 New York Times | NCAA: BYU, WKU notch classic comebacks Boston Globe AP BYU pulled off the biggest comeback in NCAA Tournament history on a wild opening night in Dayton, Ohio. Noah Hartsock scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half and the Cougars rallied from 25 points down to beat Iona, 78-72, in the first round ... BYU Knocks Off Iona 10 Most Unlikely Final Four Teams BYU's Record Comeback Beats Iona, 78-72 |
 CBSSports.com | Brandon Marshall trade so bad it must be to get Peyton Manning Sun-Sentinel By itself, the trading of Brandon Marshall to Chicago for two third-round picks is so awful for the Dolphins there has to be something more behind it. I'm guessing it's Peyton Manning. I'm guessing it's to clear some cap space to get Manning, ... Report: Marshall punched woman at club Report: Brandon Marshall in fight NFL: Bears deal for WR Marshall, sign QB Campbell |
 Globe and Mail | Western Kentucky pulls off greatest NCAA tournament rally in last 5 minutes ... Washington Post DAYTON, Ohio â€" The team with the losing record pulled off the most fantastic 5-minute finish in NCAA tournament history. The most surprising thing? Western Kentucky didn't even think it was all that extraordinary. It was, in every way. Western Kentucky advances Down 16, Western Kentucky rallies past Mississippi Valley State WKU sets NCAA record with 59-58 win over MVSU |
New York Times | BYU overcomes NCAA tournament-record 25-point deficit to overcome Iona 78-72 Washington Post DAYTON, Ohio â€" President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron saw a huge comeback. Had they stuck around a little longer, they could have watched the biggest one in NCAA tournament history. Noah Hartsock scored 16 of his 23 points in ... BYU's record comeback beats Iona, 78-72 BYU rallies to beat Iona |
 Sportsnet.ca | Sources: Bucks Deal Bogut, Get Ellis ESPN The trade represents a parting of ways between the Bucks and Bogut, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft who has struggled with injuries. It also allows the Bucks to rid themselves of Jackson, who had fallen out of favor with coach Scott Skiles and ... Bucks Trade Jackson, Bogut to Warriors for Ellis Warriors send Ellis to Bucks for injured center Bogut Bucks, Warriors swap Bogut, Ellis |
 USA TODAY | Vincent Jackson To Bucs ESPN Vincent Jackson bolts the San Diego Chargers on the first day of the NFL free-agent signing period, agreeing to five-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. TAMPA, Fla. -- Free-agent wide receiver Vincent Jackson has signed a five-year, $55.55 million ... Vincent Jackson catches a big contract with Tampa Bay Bucs Jackson, McNeill gone; Hardwick gets 3-year contract from Chargers Mario Williams, Vincent Jackson would upgrade Bears immediately |
