Morning News Links - Chris Neil avoids suspension, while World Peace faces one
NHL
Senators Daniel Alfredsson has resumed skating and he could return for Game 6. [The Score]
Ottawa Senators enforcer Chris Neil will not face NHL discipline for his hit to New York Rangers forward Brian Boyle that resulted in a concussion. [ESPN]
Neither San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson nor head coach Todd McLellan are likely to be fired, as it is unclear who they would both have to report to within the organization. There is no CEO. [San Jose Mercury News]
Florida Panthers CEO Michael Yormark tweets that he no longer wants fans throwing plastic rats on the ice, in fear of getting a penalty. [Twitter]
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma says he congratulates the Philadelphia Flyers on their series win, but he does not wish them luck going forward. [CBC]
The Penguins need to overhaul their defence. [Pittsburgh Tribune]
MLB
An MLB source says there are some who question Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell's pitching decisions at times. [Boston Globe]
NY Yankees Michael Pineda will need a perfect recovery from his shoulder issue, if he is to contribute to the team before the All-Star break. [ESPN]
The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals are interested in the services of free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt. [Fox Sports]
Red Sox OF Carl Crawford has begun to play in extended Spring Training games. He could begin a throwing program soon. [Boston Globe]
The Minnesota Twins could demote starter Francisco Liriano to the bullpen. [St. Paul Pioneer Press]
The Red Sox will skip pitcher Daniel Bard's scheduled start and move him to the bullpen for tonight's game against the Yankees. [Boston Herald]
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine is not satisfied with what he has done in Boston so far, despite the vote of confidence from GM Ben Cherington. [Boston Globe]
The return of NY Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte is now a necessity, not a luxury. [MLB.com]
NBA
LA Lakers forward Metta World Peace could face discipline for his elbow to the head of OKC Thunder guard James Harden. Following the game World Peace tweeted out his side of the story. [Twitter]
Tennis star Andy Roddick weighs in on Metta World Peace's elbow on James Harden. [Twitter]
Does Chris Paul deserve to win the MVP? [ESPN]
LA Lakers centre Andrew Bynum plans to skip the Olympics in London so that he can do therapy on his knees. [LA Times]
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and centre Andrew Bogut will both undergo arthroscopic surgeries this off-season. [CSN Bay Area]
NFL
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross denies reports that he is pushing to draft Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. [Miami Herald]
Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson says he is not worried about getting a contract extension completed with the team as they head into training camp. [WGR 550 Radio]
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Wallace plans to sit out off-season drills and the start of training camp, in hopes of landing a long-term contract. [ESPN]
The Minnesota Vikings have successfully created doubt as to who they will select with the Number 3 overall pick in the draft. [NFL.com]
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis denies reports that he is targeting Los Angeles as the next home of the Raiders. Davis says he wants the team to stay in Oakland. [NFL.com]
Can the Ravens draft LB Ray Lewis' successor in Thursday's NFL draft? [Baltimore Sun]
The Chicago Bears say that their signing of WR Brandon Marshall is not a sign that the team has thrown out their emphasis on character on the team. [Chicago Sun-Times]
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald badly wants his team to draft Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd. [Sports Illustrated]
Buffalo Bills defensive end Shawne Merriman says he will be healthy and ready to contribute in 2012 for the Bills. [BuffaloBills.com]
Former Broncos and Eagles safety Brian Dawkins announces his retirement from football after 16 season in the NFL. [Twitter]
GOLF
Tiger Woods' former coach Butch Harmon says that Tiger looks, "very robotic" in his current playing style. [Wall Street Journal]
