 NEWS.com.au | Sluggish Serena advances in Stanford Reuters By Matt Cronin | STANFORD, California (Reuters) - Sluggish Serena Williams struggled through her jet lag to complete a 6-2 6-1 victory over collegiate champion Nicole Gibbs in the second round of the Stanford Classic on Wednesday. Gibbs to meet Serena Williams at Bank of the West Serena defeats NCAA champion Gibbs in Stanford Serena Williams wins 1st match at Bank of the West |
 CBC.ca | Nets Agree With Brook Lopez ESPN Lopez agreed to a new contract with Wednesday with the Nets, who were unable to complete a deal for Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. Terms of the contract have not been disclosed, but a league source told ESPNNewYork.com's Mike Mazzeo that Lopez, ... NBA-With Howard trade talks halted, Nets re-sign Lopez Nets, Brook Lopez: 4-year extension Dwight Howard told by Orlando Magic that they will not trade All-Star center ... |
 Globe and Mail | Unlikely adventure: Steve Nash says he's still surprised he ended up with the ... Washington Post EL SEGUNDO, Calif. â€" Steve Nash knew the scene was more than a bit surreal when he stood in the Los Angeles Lakers' training complex, grinning and holding up a gold No. 10 jersey with his name on the back. “Being here right now is something I never ... McMenamin Talks Nash, Lakers Steve Nash never thought he'd make this move Steve Nash surprised to find himself with Lakers |
 USA TODAY | Nets, Lopez agree on four-year extension USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) â€" Center Brook Lopez has agreed to an extension with the Brooklyn Nets. Unable to work a trade with Orlando for Dwight Howard, the Nets used the first day contracts could be signed to get a deal done with their current center. Heat get 2 new shooters in Allen, Lewis; Magic can't find a good deal to move ... Knicks become big winners as Brooklyn loses out on Dwight Howard For Nets, missing on Dwight Howard a setback amid strong offseason |
 SI.com | For Nets, missing on Dwight Howard a setback amid strong offseason SI.com Dwight Howard's potential move to Brooklyn is on hold again. (Derick E. Hingle/US Presswire) Dwight Howard is a punch line now. In almost any conversation about the Magic center with sports fans, interviewers or even basketball writers, ... Brook Lopez agrees to contract extension with Nets With Superman still in Orlando, Knicks rescued With Nets out of picture, Magic see their Howard leverage slip away |
 Boston.com | Phil Sheridan: Freeh report should begin to answer some lingering questions Philadelphia Inquirer The report is awaited with both hope and skepticism - hope that Freeh's group will answer some of the nagging questions surrounding Sandusky's crime spree and skepticism that an investigation commissioned and paid for by Penn State can be truly ... Joepa's last word Paterno's op-ed column defends Penn State football Paterno defended PSU program in letter before death |
 USA TODAY | Dwight Howard trade stalls; another season of drama ahead? USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS -- The maddening aspect of Dwight Howard's unresolved situation with the Orlando Magic: It didn't have to be this way. Had the All-Star center decided to opt out of the final year of his contract for 2012-13 ... Magic GM: Howard talks with Nets 'stationary' Dwight Howard trade stalls; more drama ahead? New Magic GM shows Dwight Howard who is boss |
 TSN | Source: Nets to sign Brook Lopez ESPN By Mike Mazzeo | Special to ESPNNewYork.com The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to terms with restricted free agent center Brook Lopez on a four-year, $60 million max contract, a league source confirmed to ESPN NewYork.com. NBA free agency is under way, ... Sam Amick: Nets push for resolution on Howard Report: Nets end trade talks Dwight Howard's dream of playing for Brooklyn is over at least until Jan. 15 |
 Sportsnet.ca | Nets Deal For Howard Dead ESPN The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic attempted to execute a last-gasp deal that would send All-Star center Dwight Howard to the Nets, but they could not reach an agreement and talks between the two sides have ended, a source familiar with the ... Report: Nets end trade talks John Raoux/AP Magic GM: Howard talks with Nets remain open |
 New York Times | Magic Suspend Howard Trade Talks With Nets New York Times LAS VEGAS â€" The Nets' hopes of landing Dwight Howard and creating a juggernaut in Brooklyn were dealt a potentially fatal setback Wednesday afternoon when the Orlando Magic suspended trade talks surrounding their superstar center. Magic GM: Howard talks with Nets remain open Nets end Dwight Howard talks Dwight Howard trade talks on hold |
 Globe and Mail | Ray Allen hoped for more from Celtics Boston Herald By Mark Murphy Ray Allen met with members of the Boston media following today's introductory press conference in Miami, and admitted that he was hoping for more outreach from the Celtics [team stats] during free agency, including a three-year contract ... Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis set to join Miami's Big Three Ray Allen officially joins Miami Heat Ray Allen excited about Miami Heat, not dwelling on Boston Celtics issues |
 Los Angeles Times | Nets push for resolution on Howard SI.com The Brooklyn Nets are ready to move forward without center Dwight Howard if they can't complete a trade with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, according to league sources. The Nets have made it clear that they need closure now or they will be forced to ... Brooklyn Nets want an answer from the Orlando Magic Source: Nets offer Lopez max deal, now up to Magic Nets Balancing Lopez Future With Pursuit of Howard |
 CBS News | All-Star Leftovers: Melky, Chipper, Verlander And Upton Hartford Courant The Melk man delivered: That's an old line used by Yankees radio announcer John Sterling from when Cabrera played in New York. And Melky sure did deliver Tuesday night. The former Royal made a triumphant return to Kansas City with a rally-starting ... All-Star game draws strong ratings Giant blowout: NL routs AL 8-0 in All-Star game Ex-Yankee Melky named All-Star Game MVP as NL wins |
 CBSSports.com | Nets to 'resolve' Dwight Howard bid ESPN By Ric Bucher | ESPN The Magazine The Brooklyn Nets will "resolve" their pursuit of Dwight Howard on Wednesday, a league source said. The list of potential trade destinations for Dwight Howard keeps growing. Would he be better as a Net, Laker, ... Nets Balancing Lopez Future With Pursuit of Howard Dwight Howard Rumors: Brook Lopez Signing May Kill Deal To Nets Dwight Howard: Wednesday could be D-Day for Dwight drama |
 New York Times | The National League Gets Serious New York Times Somehow it is fitting that the National League's 8-0 victory in the All-Star Game was greeted by baseball pundits collectively harrumphing that there had been so much bellyaching about the NL player selections. See, the genius of the system worked out, ... All-Star game draws strong ratings 2012 MLB All-Star Game: Justin Verlander's Start Historically Bad San Francisco duo leads National League to win in All-Star game |
 Canada.com | Chael Sonnen won't appeal loss ESPN Chael Sonnen has opted against appealing his UFC 148 loss to middleweight champion Anderson Silva, according to a report by FUEL TV. In one of the most anticipated bouts in UFC history, Sonnen suffered a second-round TKO after he slipped on a ... Chael Sonnen won't appeal loss to Silva; shoots down WWE rumor HYDEN BLOG: After UFC 148 Loss, Chael Sonnen Needs An Image Change Video: Chael Sonnen Talks UFC 148, Retirement, WWE, Anderson Silva |
 New York Daily News | Dwight Howard trade coming quick if Magic GM gets his way SportingNews.com There has been some well-reasoned sentiment around the NBA that the best move for Magic general manager Rob Hennigan right now is to make no move at all. With the market for center Dwight Howard battered by his insistence on playing in Brooklyn and a ... Dwight Howard trade watch: Latest news and rumors Rockets push ahead on potential deals to acquire Howard, Bynum Dwight Howard Or Not, Nets Will Be A Force In Brooklyn Debut |
 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | Lakers are back in picture for possible Dwight Howard trade Boston Herald By Mike Bresnahan / Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES â€" The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off an extraordinary trade last week. Can they do it again this week? They found themselves back in negotiations Tuesday for Dwight Howard after the collapse of a ... Dwight Howard Or Not, Nets Will Be A Force In Brooklyn Debut Brook Lopez Reportedly Close to Max Deal from Brooklyn Nets In NBA, Music Starts as Howard Trade Misses a Beat |
 The Associated Press | National League cruises in All-Star Game battling tricky identity crisis SI.com Melky Cabrera blasted a two-run homer in the fourth inning to earn MVP honors at the 83rd All-Star Game. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- This week the Giants were practically the All-Star Game's lepers, ostracized for not assimilating with the narrative. Giants' Cabrera MVP as NL rolls past AL All-Star Game 2012: NL shuts out AL 8-0 2012 MLB All-Star Game: National League Wins 8-0, Wade Miley Pitches In Ninth |
The Associated Press | Giant blowout: NL routs AL 8-0 in All-Star game MiamiHerald.com By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Melky Cabrera, Pablo Sandoval and Matt Cain helped the National League to a Giant blowout in the All-Star game. After all the talk about AL dominance during an offseason when Albert Pujols and Prince ... 2012 MLB All-Star Game: National League Wins 8-0, Wade Miley Pitches In Ninth Column: Underdogs still, National League tops American for third year in a row Giants steal All-Star show |
 New York Post | Ex-Yankee Melky named MVP as NL stars pummel AL in Midsummer Classic New York Post By KEVIN KERNAN KANSAS CITY â€" The Melk Man delivered in All-Star fashion last night. He has become the player the Yankees once hoped he would be back when he wore pinstripes. Melky Cabrera delivered a single in his first All-Star at-bat in the National ... Giant Blowout: NL Routs AL 8-0 in All-Star Game The NL leaves no doubt NL trounces AL in All-Star Game |
The Associated Press | Column: Underdogs still, National League tops American for third year in a row Washington Post One league has more money to throw around, better hitters, better pitchers, better teams and a nearly decade-long streak of dominance in interleague play. The other just won the All-Star game for the third year in a row. Ex-Yankee Melky named MVP as NL stars pummel AL in Midsummer Classic Column: So much for inferiority complexes NL trounces AL in All-Star Game |
Los Angeles Times | Brooklyn Nets working toward signing center Brook Lopez SportingNews.com The Brooklyn Nets have started talks with center Brook Lopez and are progressing toward a max contract offer. Nets president Billy King and Lopez's agent, Arn Tellem, are working on the length of the deal. When finalized, it could be worth either four ... Brooklyn Nets Dwight Howard trade talks remain idle, but team faces deadline ... People of metropolis wait for Superman In NBA, Music Starts as Howard Trade Misses a Beat |
 ABC News | Giant Blowout: NL Routs AL 8-0 in All-Star Game ABC News Melky Cabrera, Pablo Sandoval and Matt Cain helped the National League to a Giant blowout in the All-Star game. After all the talk about AL dominance during an offseason when Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder switched leagues, the NL romped to an 8-0 ... NL trounces AL in All-Star Game Joe Lemire: All-Star Game might have meaning, but shouldn't lose sight of purpose Melky delivers, earns All-Star MVP honors |
