http://www.mail.com/subjects/3990-sports-transactions.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/3990-sports-transactions.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862170-super-bowl-watch-katrina-coin-flip-bets-modell.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Around the Super Bowl and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: MODELL HOF DEBATE One of the liveliest debates this weekend in New Orleans could be not about the Super Bowl itself, but on whether late Baltimore R... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862170-super-bowl-watch-katrina-coin-flip-bets-modell.html 2013-02-01T21:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1862210-nba-union-head-hunter-indefinite-leave.html NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players put union chief Billy Hunter on an indefinite leave Friday, two weeks after a report they commissioned questioned Hunter's leadership and criticized him for bad decisions and questionable business practices. The union is forming an interim executive committee and an advisory committee, the group's president, Derek Fisher, said ... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1862210-nba-union-head-hunter-indefinite-leave.html 2013-02-01T22:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1860570-black-ex-coaches-nfls-rooney-rule-broken.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three black former NFL head coaches say the league needs to rethink its Rooney Rule for promoting minority hiring after 15 top vacancies — eight head coaching jobs and seven general manager positions — were all filled by white candidates since the regular season ended a month ago. "I know the concept is good and something we need to do,... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1860570-black-ex-coaches-nfls-rooney-rule-broken.html 2013-02-01T09:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1860274-rubio-stands-up-fellow-spaniard-pau-gasol.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ricky Rubio is standing up for his fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol, saying he doesn't think it's fair that the Los Angeles Lakers are bringing Gasol off the bench this season. Rubio was asked about his close friend Gasol on Thursday, one day before his Minnesota Timberwolves were scheduled to host the Lakers. The two talk often during the sea... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1860274-rubio-stands-up-fellow-spaniard-pau-gasol.html 2013-01-31T21:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1860354-beckham-joins-psg-pledges-to-donate-salary.html PARIS (AP) — In a dazzling career filled with riches and titles, David Beckham is taking his globe-trotting soccer tour to one of the most alluring destinations of all. The 37-year-old midfielder signed a five-month contract with Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, and has agreed to essentially play for free. He will donate his salary to a children's charity... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1860354-beckham-joins-psg-pledges-to-donate-salary.html 2013-01-31T21:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858490-2-nfl-seasons-agreement-hgh-tests.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones is among those NFL players who want the league and the union to finally agree on a way to do blood testing for human growth hormone. "I hope guys wouldn't be cheating. That's why you do all this extra work and extra training. Unfortunately, there are probably a few guys, a handful maybe, that ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858490-2-nfl-seasons-agreement-hgh-tests.html 2013-01-31T13:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857804-rudy-gay-heads-to-toronto-grizzlies-makeover.html Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies' money-motivated makeover. The Grizzlies agreed to trade their star swingman to the Raptors on Wednesday, parting with the leading scorer on a team that has aspirations of making a run in the powerful Western Conference. The Raptors gave up point guard Jose Cal... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857804-rudy-gay-heads-to-toronto-grizzlies-makeover.html 2013-01-31T03:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1858112-headley-padres-agree-to-8575000-deal.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chase Headley and the Padres have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing on an $8,575,000, one-year contract that gives the San Diego third baseman a $5.1 million raise following his huge 2012 season. Long touted as a future star, the 28-year-old Headley broke out with 31 home runs and an NL-best 115 RBIs last season, when he made $3,475,00... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1858112-headley-padres-agree-to-8575000-deal.html 2013-01-31T02:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1854980-flag-football-ahead-nfl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Making the game safer is making NFL players unsure what's a legal hit. Players on both Super Bowl teams say they are confused about which hits are considered clean and which ones could lead to a fine. And it's not just the guys on defense who are wondering about the future of pro football. "I think the rules will cha... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1854980-flag-football-ahead-nfl.html 2013-01-30T01:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852626-grizzlies-rally-17-to-beat-76ers-103-100.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rudy Gay to Toronto. Rudy Gay to Boston. It's easier to count the teams who don't covet Gay. But as long as he's still with Memphis, Gay is doing what he can to help the Grizzlies win. Gay scored 26 points and scored the winning basket off his own rebound with 13.3 seconds left to lead Memphis to a 103-100 win over the Philadelphia 76e... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852626-grizzlies-rally-17-to-beat-76ers-103-100.html 2013-01-29T02:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1852136-dodgers-secure-7b-tv-rights-deal-with-tw-cable.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers formally announced a deal with Time Warner Cable on Monday to create a new TV channel that people familiar with the situation say assures the team more than $7 billion over 25 years. That is double what Major League Baseball thought the local TV rights were worth when the team was sold out of bankruptcy just last year. ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1852136-dodgers-secure-7b-tv-rights-deal-with-tw-cable.html 2013-01-28T22:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1849380-ap-source-titans-interested-hiring-williams.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gregg Williams may be a step closer to returning to the NFL after being suspended indefinitely for his role in the Saints' bounty program. Titans coach Mike Munchak has talked with Williams and is interested in adding him to his Tennessee staff, said a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke Sunday to The Associated Pr... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1849380-ap-source-titans-interested-hiring-williams.html 2013-01-27T21:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1848024-allen-ready-return-to-boston-with-heat.html MIAMI (AP) — Ray Allen has played in Boston as an opponent 15 times before. He knows what it's like to play under the fabled Celtics banners, knows exactly how the crowd treats visiting players. His 16th appearance there as a visitor will be substantially different. Not only will his trip there Sunday be his first as a former Celtic, but it will come with... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1848024-allen-ready-return-to-boston-with-heat.html 2013-01-26T18:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1846586-delonte-west-joins-dallas-d-league-affiliate.html FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Guard Delonte West was acquired by the Texas Legends on Friday, setting him up in the NBA Development League three months after Dallas released him following a pair of suspensions. West can sign with any NBA team while playing for the Legends, just as he could have as a free agent after the Mavericks let him go. The Legends acquired h... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1846586-delonte-west-joins-dallas-d-league-affiliate.html 2013-01-25T19:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844890-anthonys-28-points-lead-knicks-celts-89-86.html BOSTON (AP) — Carmelo Anthony's ill feelings toward Kevin Garnett didn't last long. His streak of 20-point games goes on. In their first meeting since a verbal clash led to Anthony's one-game suspension, New York's All-Star forward scored 28 points and the Knicks ended an 11-game losing streak in Boston with an 89-86 victory over the Celtics on Thursday n... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844890-anthonys-28-points-lead-knicks-celts-89-86.html 2013-01-25T04:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843636-martinez-returns-to-red-sox-assistant-to-gm.html BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston manager Terry Francona gave Pedro Martinez a big hug along with some advice to help him in his new job as a special assistant to the Red Sox general manager. "Now he's going to have to be on time," Francona needled his former pitcher on Thursday when the two were reunited at the annual dinner of the Boston chapter of the Baseba... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843636-martinez-returns-to-red-sox-assistant-to-gm.html 2013-01-25T01:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843564-arizona-sends-upton-to-braves-7-player-deal.html PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Upton is having a family reunion in Atlanta. Arizona traded its star right fielder to the Braves on Thursday in a seven-player deal that sent former All-Star infielder Martin Prado to the Diamondbacks. For the first time since he was a high school freshman, Upton will have older brother B.J. Upton as a teammate. ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1843564-arizona-sends-upton-to-braves-7-player-deal.html 2013-01-24T21:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1842030-grizzlies-win-106-93-lakers-lose-4th-straight.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A team meeting didn't help stop the losing, and this season just keeps spinning away from the Lakers. Darrell Arthur scored a season-high 20 points and Mike Conley added 19 as the Memphis Grizzlies beat Los Angeles 106-93 Wednesday night, handing the Lakers their fourth straight loss and 10th in 12 games. "I do th... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1842030-grizzlies-win-106-93-lakers-lose-4th-straight.html 2013-01-24T04:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1839544-callahan-denies-allegations-super-bowl-sabotage.html ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Former Oakland coach Bill Callahan has denied allegations made by two of his former players that he "sabotaged" the Raiders in their Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay 10 years ago. Former Raiders receivers Tim Brown and Jerry Rice both said in recent interviews they believe Callahan undermined his own team in the Super Bowl in 2003 becau... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1839544-callahan-denies-allegations-super-bowl-sabotage.html 2013-01-23T08:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1839140-signs-vigil-mark-anniversary-paternos-death.html STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Flowers and mementos left by supporters adorned Joe Paterno's gravesite Tuesday, a year after the longtime Penn State coach's death, while at the spot where a bronze statue of him used to stand, a makeshift sign of cardboard flapped in a cold wind. "Joseph Paterno. Always remembered. Always a legend," read the sign outside Beaver... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1839140-signs-vigil-mark-anniversary-paternos-death.html 2013-01-23T00:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1837742-nfl-lifts-suspension-saints-coach-sean-payton.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Payton is back as coach of the New Orleans Saints. Payton's season-long suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program was lifted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, nearly two weeks earlier than expected. The decision allows Payton to attend the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., on Saturday, where some of the top college ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1837742-nfl-lifts-suspension-saints-coach-sean-payton.html 2013-01-22T17:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1836526-players-urge-miller-hall-fame.html NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players urged that Marvin Miller be put in the Hall of Fame as they spoke Monday night during a memorial for the union leader. In an auditorium filled with Hall of Famers, dozens of retired and current players, baseball officials, agents and labor lawyers, 13 speakers praised the former baseball union head, who helped players gain... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1836526-players-urge-miller-hall-fame.html 2013-01-22T03:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1836532-ap-sources-ex-miami-coaches-allegations.html CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Two former Miami assistant coaches have been told they will be charged with "unethical conduct" when the NCAA presents the Hurricanes' athletic department with its notice of allegations, said two people familiar with the situation. The people spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because neither the NCAA ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1836532-ap-sources-ex-miami-coaches-allegations.html 2013-01-22T02:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1832802-jagr-shines-dallas-debut-stars-top-coyotes.html DALLAS (AP) — Jaromir Jagr wants to show he has a little something left. The 40-year-old is off to a pretty good start. Jagr scored twice, assisted on the game-winner and had a hand in all four goals in his Dallas debut, and the Stars opened the lockout-shortened season with a 4-3 victory against the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. ... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1832802-jagr-shines-dallas-debut-stars-top-coyotes.html 2013-01-20T04:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1832628-blackhawks-crash-la-kings-party-with-5-2-rout.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks raised their own Stanley Cup championship banner just two seasons ago, so their core players already know it's tough to go back to work after a pregame party. When the Los Angeles Kings were finished raising their banner and receiving their rings Saturday, the Blackhawks reminded the champs that what happened last... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1832628-blackhawks-crash-la-kings-party-with-5-2-rout.html 2013-01-20T00:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1831248-posey-pence-ellsbury-81-to-strike-deals.html NEW YORK (AP) — NL MVP Buster Posey agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, teammate Hunter Pence got a $13.8 million deal and Jacoby Ellsbury settled with the Boston Red Sox for $9 million on a busy Friday as players and teams swapped figures in salary arbitration. Eighty-one players reached agreements, leaving just 36 h... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1831248-posey-pence-ellsbury-81-to-strike-deals.html 2013-01-19T02:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1830450-staggering-suns-part-ways-with-coach-gentry.html PHOENIX (AP) — Alvin Gentry had a successful run with Steve Nash and the previous version of the Phoenix Suns, leading them to the 2010 Western Conference finals. Gentry didn't mesh quite as well with the new bunch at Planet Orange and it cost him his job. Unable to get a revamped roster headed in the right direction, Gentry and the last-place Suns agreed... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1830450-staggering-suns-part-ways-with-coach-gentry.html 2013-01-18T23:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831042-nfl-considers-revisions-to-rooney-rule.html Jim Caldwell nearly went undefeated as a rookie coach in Indianapolis three years ago and he's one win away from returning to the Super Bowl as an assistant with Baltimore. Yet Caldwell didn't get one interview for any of the eight coaching vacancies in the NFL this year. "That's almost impossible for me to comprehend," John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831042-nfl-considers-revisions-to-rooney-rule.html 2013-01-18T21:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1829804-browns-hire-michael-lombardi-front-office.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Michael Lombardi knows his return to the Browns was wildly unpopular with many Cleveland fans. All he can do to change their minds is help build a winner. "I have thick skin," Lombardi said Friday after being introduced as the team's new vice president of player personnel. "I worked for Al Davis. I've been ripped before." ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1829804-browns-hire-michael-lombardi-front-office.html 2013-01-18T17:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1828814-cardinals-hire-bruce-arians-head-coach.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have filled the NFL's final head coaching vacancy by hiring Indianapolis offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. The team confirmed the hiring in a release Thursday night, saying Arians received a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth year. The 60-year-old longtime assistant went 9-3 as Colts interim head ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1828814-cardinals-hire-bruce-arians-head-coach.html 2013-01-18T10:25:00Z