NBA-CLIPPERS
Rivers will quit if Sterling remains owner
LOS ANGELES (AP) β Los Angeles Clippers interim CEO Richard Parsons says coach Doc Rivers has told him he’ll quit if Donald Sterling remains owner of the team. Parsons made the statement while testifying in a trial to determine whether Sterling’s wife Shelly Sterling can sell the team for $2 billion to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
The NBA has sought to force out Sterling since soon after racist statements emerged on recordings in April.
Rivers, who is black, has said he had heard from other Clippers business employees that they didn’t think they would be able to work for Sterling under the circumstances.
Sterling has denied he is a racist from the witness stand and vows he’ll never sell the team, claiming he is the victim of illegally recorded conversations that invaded his privacy.
NBA-CAVALIERS
Report: Cavs close to signing top pick
CLEVELAND (AP) β It’s not clear as to how long Andrew Wiggins will be a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers but a person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavs will sign the No. 1 overall pick in the near future. Wiggins has been linked to a possible trade with Minnesota for All-Star forward Kevin Love. The person familiar with the talks says Wiggins will sign with Cleveland as early as Wednesday.
If the Cavs and Wiggins work out a deal, a trade for Love would not be able to be consummated for 30 days.
The Cavs and Timberwolves have had ongoing discussions about a trade for Love since before the draft. The Timberwolves have always insisted that Wiggins be involved in any package, a stipulation the Cavaliers have resisted.
NBA-BULLS-MCDERMOTT
Bulls ink top pick
CHICAGO (AP) β The Chicago Bulls say they have signed first round draft pick Doug McDermott who was last season’s college player of the year.
Terms of the deal involving the 6-foot-8 forward from Creighton weren’t released.
The Bulls acquired 22-year-old McDermott after Denver drafted him with the 11th overall pick, then quickly traded him to Chicago.
As a Creighton senior last season, McDermott averaged a nation-leading 26.7 points, becoming one of eight players in NCAA history to score more than 3,000 career points.
NBA-WARRIORS
Rush returns to the Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) β The Golden State Warriors and swingman Brandon Rush have completed the deal they agreed to last week. The contract is for two years and about $2.5 million.
Rush was Golden State’s top reserve and best perimeter defender during the 2011-12 season before tearing two ligaments in his left knee in the team’s 2012-13 home opener. He was traded to Utah last summer as part of a salary-shedding move.
MLB-SCHEDULE
Lucky 13?
UNDATED (AP) β Baseball could have two 13-game winners by the end of the night. In St. Louis this evening, the Cardinals are facing Tampa Bay, which has won its last five games, and toeing the rubber for the Cards is Adam Wainwright. He has won 12 of 16 decisions this season with an amazing 1.83 earned run average. Tonight’s start is Wainwright’s first since starting the All-Star game last Tuesday in Minneapolis. The Cardinals are percentage points back of Milwaukee for first-place in the National League Central with a record of 54-45. The Brewers are home this evening to Cincinnati.
The other 12-game winner in action tonight is Detroit’s Rick Porcello. He is 12-5 with a 3.39 ERA and tonight is facing the Diamondbacks in Arizona. The 54-41 Tigers top the American League Central by 6 Β½ games over Cleveland.
Along with the Rays the Red Sox have won five straight as well and tonight they are playing the Jays in Toronto. The longest current losing streak is six as held by Colorado. The Rockies will attempt to snap the skid with a home game against Washington.
MLB-ROCKIES-TULOWITZKI
Tulowitzki on DL
DENVER (AP) β Major league batting leader Troy Tulowitzki has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by Colorado because of a left hip flexor strain. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Tulowitzki suffered the injury in a game against Pittsburgh Saturday.
The 29-year-old All-Star shortstop is hitting .340 and is third in the NL with 21 home runs.
MLB-TRADE
Yankees and Padres deal
NEW YORK (AP) β The Yankees have acquired third baseman Chase Headley from the Padres in an attempt to add some offense to the line-up. New York sends infielder Yangervis Solarte and right-hander Rafael De Paula to San Diego.
The 30-year-old Headley can become a free agent at the end of the season. He’s hitting .229 with seven homers and 32 RBIs but has a .339 average since July 4. Two years ago he was the National League RBI leader.
MLB-ATHLETICS-STADIUM LEASE
A’s staying in the Coliseum
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) β The Athletics say owner Lew Wolff has agreed to a 10-year lease extension to stay in Oakland after reviewing several modifications made by the Oakland City Council.
The deal must still be approved next week by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, who have previously announced its support.
The Coliseum has hosted the A’s since 1968 but the facility has recently had sewage and lighting problems.
NFL-CONCUSSION LAWSUIT
Concussion settlement questioned
PHILADELPHIA (AP) β Seven former professional football players are challenging a tentative class action settlement of NFL concussion claims. Their appeal echoes their previous complaints that some players won’t be fairly compensated under the settlement, which would cover nearly 20,000 retired players for 65 years.
Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody has granted preliminary approval pending a November fairness hearing. Her approval came after the NFL agreed to remove the $765 million cap to ensure the fund doesn’t run out.
The group appealing the judge’s decision includes 2008 Pro Bowl player Sean Morey, now Princeton University’s sprint football coach.
NHL-STARS
Roussel returns to the big D
FRISCO, Texas (AP) β Forward Antoine Roussel (an-TWAHN’ roo-SEHL’) and the Dallas Stars have agreed to terms on a four-year contract. He played in 81 games last season and finished with 14 goals and 29 points. He also finished with 209 penalty minutes, making him the only player in the NHL with more than 25 points and 150 penalty minutes.
NHL-DUCKS
Anaheim inks defenseman
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) β The Ducks have signed defenseman Sami Vatanen (VAH’-tuh-nehn) to a two-year contract. As a rookie he had six goals, 15 assists and 22 penalty minutes in 48 games last season. He was part of the Finnish team that won the bronze medal at the Olympics.
NHL-MAPLE LEAFS
Booth goes with Toronto
TORONTO (AP) β Veteran forward David Booth has signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs after spending last season with Vancouver. The 29-year-old winger had nine goals and 10 assists in 66 games with the Canucks.
He has 218 career points in 443 games with Vancouver and Florida.
TOUR DE FRANCE
Nibali retains leadership
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France (AP) β Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali finished 8 Β½ minutes back of state 16 winner Michael Rogers of Australia but maintained his overall lead in the Tour de France. The 16th stage was the longest of the long race as it covered 147 miles.
The Tour de France ends this Sunday when the racers converge on Paris.
