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Bobby V's beer ban pegged as PR stunt

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:14:12 GMT

On Monday morning, former Red Sox manager Terry Francona, on ESPN Radio, called new manager Bobby Valentine’s ban on beer in the clubhouse a “PR move.”

Jets give Scott OK to seek trade

MANISH MEHTA — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:12:39 GMT

One of the key cogs to the Jets' trip to back-to-back AFC Championship Games has been given the OK to look for work elsewhere. The Jets have given linebacker Bart Scott permission to seek a trade.

Bossert’s Kentucky Derby Rankings: Feb. 27

JERRY BOSSERT — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:08:40 GMT

The Kentucky Derby will be run for the 138th time on May 5. Here's a look at Jerry Bossert's top contenders for the “Run for the Roses.” Union Rags Trainer: M. Matz Jockey: J.

The Running Doc discusses stress fractures

Dr Lewis Maharam — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:35:45 GMT

Dear Running Doc: I am experiencing my fifth stress fracture in two years. Why does this keep happening to me?

Wilpon: We'll own Mets 'for a very long time'

PETER BOTTE — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:58:54 GMT

"There shouldn't be concern about us owning the franchise. … Whether (fans) are happy about that right now or not, I don't know," Fred Wilpon said.

Mets selling minority shares to family, SNY

TERI THOMPSON, MICHAEL O'KEEFFE — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:48:05 GMT

The owners of the Mets are selling two minority shares to members of their family, Fred Wilpon said Monday, and have sold four shares worth $20 million each to SNY, their partnered cable network.

Wright now, no talk of new deal

ANDY MARTINO — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:59:28 GMT

This much has become clear in the early days of spring training: David Wright is much more likely to remain a Met long-term than Jose Reyes ever was, and team decision-makers hope that he can be the face of their franchise for many years.

Playoff woes eat away at Yanks' Teixeira

John Harper — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:36:44 GMT

You only have to look at a strikingly thinner Mark Teixeira to know that he did some soul-searching over the winter. His batting average, after all, took a nosedive for a second straight season, and then he didn’t hit much in the playoffs.

St. Louis lights lamp three times against Devs

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:25:00 GMT

Martin St. Louis scored three goals and set up another to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday.

Daytona start time pushed back to 7 p.m.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:12:34 GMT

NASCAR’s biggest event of the year is now scheduled to get under way Monday night at 7 p.m., a day after the much-anticipated season-opening stock car race was postponed by rain for the first time in its 54-year history.

Daytona 500 postponed for first time ever

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:06:04 GMT

The Daytona 500 has been postponed for the first time in its 54-year history. NASCAR postponed The Great American Race after heavy rain saturated Daytona International Speedway on Sunday.

Bryant breaks nose in West's All-Star win

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:58:59 GMT

Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan for most career All-Star Game points, but left Sunday night’s NBA showcase early due to a broken nose.

End of commish’s reign looms in year or two

Mitch Lawrence — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:39:31 GMT

This wasn’t David Stern’s final All-Star Weekend, but it’s one of his last ones.The commissioner already has said he won’t still be heading the NBA when the current labor agreement can be opened by the owners or players in 2017.

Durant MVP as West wins NBA All-Star Game

FRANK ISOLA — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:38:58 GMT

Dwyane Wade's hard foul on Kobe Bryant drew blood in the third quarter, a moment that represented the first sign of life - and defense - at Sunday's All Star Game.

Linsanity grips All-Star Weekend in Orlando

FRANK ISOLA — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:38:20 GMT

When Jeremy Lin suddenly appeared in the lobby of the players’ hotel here on Friday, the crowd pushed forward and Max Cayard politely pushed back.

Big school NCAA madness under way

Dick Weiss — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:04:03 GMT

Selection Sunday, as much a part of the sporting landscape as Opening Day or the Super Bowl, is two weeks away and the gap between power conferences and smaller ones appears to have narrowed.

Loyola spurt too much for Jaspers

SEAN BRENNAN — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:55:20 GMT

It had been quite a while since a late-season game at Draddy Gym meant this much. But the amazing turnaround season Manhattan has carved out for itself could have added one final piece if the Jaspers could pull off a victory over Loyola (Md.).

Swisher: Replacing A.J. easy as pie

MARK FEINSAND — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:25:22 GMT

When A.J. Burnett was traded to Pittsburgh last week, everyone was wondering who would fill the righty’s role as the designated pie thrower.

Seeing psychologist no-brainer for Swish

MARK FEINSAND — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:55:04 GMT

Getting his body into optimal shape this winter was an arduous task for Nick Swisher, but the work he put into his mental game is what he’s counting on to make the biggest difference this season.

Gets late early for Mets' Tejada this spring

Bill Madden — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:00:59 GMT

Wearing an infectious “what me worry?” smile reminiscent of the Met shortstop he is replacing, Ruben Tejada finally arrived at spring training, right on time by MLB guidelines and disturbingly late by Terry Collins'.

Reese: Giant changes coming for champs

EBENEZER SAMUEL — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:52:25 GMT

Last offseason, Jerry Reese made several cold-blooded moves, jettisoning veterans who didn't fit in with his long-term plan. At this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, the Giants GM said he is well-prepared to be ruthlessly efficient again.

Baylor's RG3 drives up draft stock

EBENEZER SAMUEL — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:49:58 GMT

In less than five seconds on Sunday morning, Robert Griffin III managed to help himself and the St. Louis Rams. The athletic Baylor QB clocked unofficial times of 4.38 and 4.41 in the 40-yard dash.

Rangers cool on Nash deal

PAT LEONARD — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:23:12 GMT

The Rangers are not prepared to risk first place and their depth in a blockbuster deadline deal for Rick Nash. The Columbus Blue Jackets’ demands for their captain remain steep, and unless something drastic happens before Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, Nash will not be joining the Blueshirts for a playoff run this spring, the Daily News has learned.

St. Francis Prep secures meeting with Hayes

MAX SASS — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:30:15 GMT

Wiry sophomore Michael Fields scored a career-high 26 points in the Terriers’ 74-66 victory over Farrell in Sunday’s outbracket round of the CHSAA Class AA Intersectional tournament at Holy Cross, helping his team advance to face Cardinal Hayes in the opening round.

Sophomores shoot Stanners into CHSAA bracket

MAX SASS — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:07:49 GMT

CJ Davis led all scorers with 21 points in Sunday’s CHSAA Class AA Intersectional tournament outbracket game, but Gabriel Kilpatrick’s 18 and six rebounds also played a key role in Molloy’s 73-47 victory over eighth-seeded Fordham Prep.