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NFL: Parcells to Browns?

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Browns owner Randy Lerner is looking for the next Bill Parcells to rebuild his football organization and make all the decisions. It's possible -- not likely, but possible -- that he can find that person currently running the Miami Dolphins. His name is Bill Parcells. What sounds unthinkable is actually gaining a little credence. There is chatter initiated in NFL personnel ranks that Parcells would be agreeable to leaving the Dolphins midway through his four-year contract to take on his next rebuilding project in Cleveland. "The one thing about Bill is he's unpredictable," said a league source, who would not discount the possibility. Parcells has an escape clause in his contract to leave the Dolphins at any point and still receive the remaining money owed him. Further, the new team would not be required to compensate the Dolphins with money or draft picks.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

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MLB: Granderson to Mariners?

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No one should be surprised if there are conversations between Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers president and general manager, and Jack Zduriencik, Seattle's GM, centering on trades involving Curtis Granderson or Edwin Jackson -- or perhaps both. Seattle wants a left fielder and more power in its lineup. Granderson is a lovely fit. The Mariners want another front-line starter, and Jackson obviously matches up. The Tigers would be interested in several of the Mariners' best young craftsmen, beginning with Brandon Morrow, a right-hander with a high-90s fastball who was Seattle's No. 1 draft pick in 2007 and who was high on Detroit's list that year when it selected Andrew Miller with its first-round pick.

Detroit News

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NBA: Heat willing to trade Jones

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According to an NBA executive, the Heat said it's open to offers for James Jones -- who has a good chance to be bought out next summer.

Miami Herald

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NHL: Canadiens shopping Kostitsyns

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The Montreal Canadiens could be set to make a move. While GM Bob Gainey plays his cards close to his vest, he was surrounded by most of his scouting staff before the club's Friday night game in Washington and the speculation is there is a move coming. Gainey would like to deal disgruntled forward Sergei Kostitsyn and his brother Andrei and get some scoring help up front in return. As reported last week, the Edmonton Oilers are interested in the brothers.

Toronto Sun

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NCAAF: Will Weis agree to Irish exit today?

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Arms locked with his players, emotions anything but in check, Charlie Weis walked onto the field at Notre Dame Stadium for what certainly will be the last time as Irish coach. If there was even the slightest chance Weis would return for a sixth season, it was dashed after Andre Dixon's four-yard touchdown run, the difference in this 33-30 double-overtime loss to Connecticut. Minutes after Dixon had crossed the goal line near Notre Dame's stone-silent student section, athletic director Jack Swarbrick stood and stared blankly as a dejected Clausen dropped his helmet just feet away. Swarbrick and Weis might meet today and agree the regular-season finale Saturday at Stanford will be Weis' last.

Chicago Sun Times

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Soccer: Chivas USA to hire Sampson

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On the eve of what could be the Los Angeles Galaxy's first MLS Cup title since 2005, the man who led LA to its last championship looks ready to return to MLS. Steve Sampson is on the verge of being hired by Chivas USA as head coach, sources have told SBI. Sampson would replace Preki, who took over as Toronto FC head coach. While Sampson is the favorite to be hired, sources have told SBI that Chivas USA is still conducting interviews with several coaches with MLS experience. A final decision is expected in the next week or two.

Soccer By Ives

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MMA: Crowd boos Ortiz explanation

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Forrest Griffin was able to avenge his controversial UFC 59 split-decision loss to Tito Ortiz. Both fighters were entering the cage tonight injured, as Griffin noted that he broke a foot in training. That gave Ortiz an opportunity to start rattling off the injuries he had, which included fighting with a black eye - which he said was a result of a cracked skull - as well as a bulging disk in his neck. The crowd booed Ortiz while he was going through his injuries, prompting Griffin to interject.

Fight Line

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Auto Racing: Stewart backs off Earnhardt slam

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Tony Stewart said he has nothing against Dale Earnhardt Jr. despite some not-too-kind characterizations after a wreck in last Sunday's race at Phoenix. "Everybody knows when we are in the heat of the moment, it doesn't matter who it was. I would have said the same thing," Stewart said Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. "It was being upset because we are running for all the points we can get right now and we took a hit in the points last week because of that incident. It didn't matter who it was."

Charlotte Observer

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Golf: McIlroy goes against advisors

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Against the advice of his manager and at least three vastly more experienced players, 20-year-old Rory McIlroy officially announced his intention to join the PGA Tour next year.

Scotsman

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Tennis: Ivanovic reunites with former coach

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Ana Ivanovic has spent recent weeks recharging and has turned to a familiar face -- coach Sven Groeneveld -- to restart her quest to return to the top 10. Coming off a disappointing season in which she finished with a 24-13 record, including a 3-4 mark in her last seven matches, Ivanovic has reunited with Groeneveld to prepare for the 2010 season. "I feel rested and like I am about to re-start everything. The most important thing is to stay injury free and to train in the right way," Ivanovic told the Serbian newspaper Sportski Zurnal. "I will be working again with Sven and it gives me confidence to think how well we worked together during the off-season two years ago." The 22-year-old Ivanovic reached only one final, falling to Vera Zvonareva in the Indian Wells final in March. She failed to reach a quarterfinal since Indian Wells, a streak of nine consecutive tournaments.

Tennis Week

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