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NBA

Brandon Jennings said staying in Milwaukee after his rookie contract expires is far from a sure thing. " I am going to keep my options open, knowing that the time is coming up. I'm doing my homework on big market teams"

The Atlanta Hawks have bolstered their frontcourt depth by signing Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract. Atlanta's starting centre Al Horford, is expected to be out until April with a shoulder injury

The Lakers will retire Shaquille O’Neal’s #34 jersey next season. O’Neal was just passed by Kobe Bryant as the Lakers all-time leading scorer this week


MLB

Boston Red Sox 1B/3B Kevin Youkilis is engaged to Tom Brady’s sister Julie. The couple have reportedly been dating for over a year

Cincinnati Reds new outfielder Ryan Ludwick says he's happy to be out of San Diego because "it screwed me up". Ludwick claims that Petco Park "turned me into a dead pull hitter"

Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino will be a guest star on “Hawaii Five-O” this Monday. Victorino, who is nicknamed “The Flyin Hawaiin” will play the role of a business executive.

 

NFL

Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga was involved in a late-night bar fight over the weekend where he reportedly took a swing at the bar manager

M.I.A. might owe the NFL financial compensation after her obscene gesture during the Super Bowl halftime show in Indianapolis on Sunday. NFL Spokesman Greg Aiello said her contract does include a safeguard for improper behaviour

Victor Cruz says that while he wasn’t underpaid this year based on the fact that he started the year as a free agent, he believes he is in line for a pay raise next season

Bills GM Buddy Nix says the team plans to sign Fred Jackson to a contract extension before the start of the 2012 season. “I’d like for Fred to finish his career as a Bill” Nix said.

 

NHL

Jeremy Roenick is involved with a group trying to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes. The former Coyotes' assistant captain said he could not place a timeframe on the potential deal

Phoenix Coyotes LW Ray Whitney could be on his way out of town, if the Coyotes fall out of the playoff race before the trade deadline. The team's leading scorer will become a free agent on July 1st.

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be dangling defence prospect Korbinian Holzer as trade bait at the deadline. The 6"3, 205 lbs, 4th-round pick has spent the season with the Toronto Marlies in the AHL.