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It's rare that a late-June/early-July signing in the NFL makes a huge impact the following season, but there's potential for such an occurrence with ILB Desmond Bishop currently on the market. Bishop has drawn interest from a handful of teams -- for some of them, he'd step in as the new starter -- so what's the latest on his pursuit?

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Hanley Ramirez was once among the very best players in the game. He hit for average, power, swiped 30-plus bases and improved his defense at shortstop enough to be passable. He signed a six-year deal with the Marlins back in 2008, but that contract is set to expire after next season. Considering his recent run of injuries -- he missed 70 games in 2011 and has played in just 13 thus far in 2013 -- his long-term future is very much up in the air.

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Jermaine O'Neal spent last week in Germany meeting with Dr. Peter Wehling. It was the second year in a row that he traveled to Europe to undergo Regenokine knee treatment and he even tweeted of photo of himself and the doctor.

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About a third of the NBA teams have changed head coaches this offseason and once again Patrick Ewing didn't get a crack at any of the jobs. He has a theory why it keeps happening to him and other big men.

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Four-star guard Ja'Quan Newton (Philadelphia, Pa./Neumann-Goretti), ranked 67th overall in the Class of 2014, has received offers or strong interest from Minnesota, Villanova, Georgetown, Miami (FL), SMU, Seton Hall, Temple, Xavier, USC, and Cincinnati, among others. Do any schools lead for the 6-foot-2 Newton?

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After what played out during the 2012 season, it was expected that the New York Jets would address the QB position via the draft, free agency or both this offseason, and address it they did, adding David Garrard and Geno Smith to the mix to battle with Mark Sanchez. Garrard's health problems pushed him out of the picture, so it's become a two-horse race between Smith and Sanchez. Folks have lined up on either side of the Smith-Sanchez debate as OTAs and minicamp proceeded, including their fellow teammates.

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Due to previous trades the Golden State Warriors currently do not own a selection in the 2013 NBA draft. The event is one week away and general manager Bob Myers has been talking to some of the teams about possible deals to acquire a pick.

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At one time, Steve Breaston was an effective NFL wide receiver, and though he was never a threat to win the yardage title, such a player is a valuable commodity. After a frustrating season in K.C. in 2012 and a subsequent release, however, he's generated very little interest around the league, despite the need on many teams for help in the WR corps.

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Some of the local media caught up with DeMarcus Cousins on Wednesday and he was asked about his thoughts regarding all the changes -- owner, general manager and head coach -- with the team since the season ended.

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The Denver Nuggets coaching staff and basketball operations group may only have a few holdovers from this past season going into 2013-14 with the news from the The Denver Post that Mike Bratz and Dan Tolzman have left the team.

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Former head coach Jerry Sloan has officially rejoined the Utah Jazz with the announcement on Wednesday that he accepted a position as the senior basketball adviser, reports the Deseret News. Sloan resigned in February of 2011 due to some issues with Deron Williams.

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Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has spent the first part of the offseeason recovering from a stress injury in his right fibula and he should be cleared soon to start basketball-related activities, reports The Washington Post.

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Philadelphia has shown that it's in absolutely no hurry to name a new head coach, even as almost every other head coaching position has been filled throughout the league.

What's the plan for the 76ers? Here's the latest buzz.

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By the time Gonzaga's class of 2014 enters their campus, both Kevin Pangos and Gary Bell Jr. will be seniors, and since Mark Few and his staff failed to land a guard in either the 2012 or '13 classes, it is imperative that Gonzaga focus nearly entirely on deepening their backcourt. It has been reported that both Namon Wright and Jordan McLaughlin are being intensely pursued by the Bulldogs, but since there will be plenty of minutes available, the recent commitment of Silas Melson, a 6-foot-2 guard, makes sense.

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