Monday News Links: Will the Coyotes stay in Phoenix?
NHL
Philadelphia Flyers centre Claude Giroux could face NHL discipline for his shoulder to the head of New Jersey Devils forward Dainius Zubrus. [Video]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to announce the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to former Sharks CEO Greg Jamison today. The team will remain in Phoenix. [Phoenix Business Journal]
Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville and former NHL coach Marc Crawford are considered strong candidates to land the open Montreal Canadiens head coaching position. [CBC]
There is a "high probability" that Nashville Predators forwards Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn will play in Game 5 tonight. Both players were suspended for games 3 and 4 for violating team rules. [NHL.com]
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is not expected to face NHL discipline for his high hit on NY Rangers defenceman Dan Girardi on Saturday. [Washington Post]
NFL
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson says he is "95% retired" and he would only play again for the right team in the right situation. [Sports Illustrated]
NY Giants QB Eli Manning received a 0.6 lower rating, hosting 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend, than his brother Peyton Manning received when he hosted in 2007. [Deadline]
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says that Robert Griffin III will be the starting quarterback. [ESPN]
NY Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff says that he plans to use QB Tim Tebow on special teams. [NY Daily News]
The Minnesota House of Representatives will have a vote today to determine whether a new stadium for the Vikings will be built. [St. Paul Pioneer Press]
Free agent wide receiver Jacoby Jones met with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. He has reportedly already received multiple offers. [Fox 26]
Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch is expected to sign his franchise tender today. [NFL.com]
MLB
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels says he intentionally beaned Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper. "I was trying to hit him. I'm not going to deny it. It's something I grew up watching. That's what happened. I'm just trying to continue the old baseball," Hamels said. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth will miss at least six weeks after suffering a broken wrist on Sunday. [ESPN]
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones responds to Colorado Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer accusing him of relaying signs to the batter from second base. "I don't know why he's so paranoid. But to be honest with you, every pitch he throws is 78 [mph]. So it's not like we really have to relay signs," Jones said. [MLB.com]
Should the NY Mets consider trading third baseman David Wright this offseason? [Fox Sports]
NY Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte says he is ready to return to the rotation from Triple-A. [MLB.com]
NBA
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is questionable for Game 5 after aggravating his sprained knee in Game 4 on Sunday. [ESPN]
Chicago Bulls centre Joakim Noah will miss Tuesday's Game 5 with a severely sprained left ankle. [Chicago Tribune]
Can NY Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin return from his knee injury in time for Game 5, now that Baron Davis is done with a dislocated kneecap? "We'll make some decisions before we get on the plane and head to Miami," Knicks coach Mike Woodson said regarding Lin. [ESPN]
The Dallas Mavericks would love to welcome back point guard Jason Terry, for the right price. [ESPN]
Celtics guard Ray Allen is reconsidering having offseason ankle surgery, since he has been improving faster than expected. [CSN New England]
BOXING
Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he is pondering retirement due to the lack of potential opponents. [Boxingscene.com]
