Morning News Links
NHL
Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun is not likely to return to the team next season. [CSN Washington]
The agent for Capitals forward Alexander Semin says he will test free agency this offseason, rather than return to Washington. [ESPN]
Bob Hartley and Troy Ward are the favourites to land the vacant Calgary Flames coaching position. [TSN]
Joe Thornton wants San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan to return behind the bench for the 2012-13 season. [CSN Bay Area]
Former Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson is not likely to take over the Capitals head coaching position. [TSN]
Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres, who was given a 25-game suspension in the playoffs, will have his appeal of the suspension heard on Thursday in New York. [Sportsnet]
NBA
LA Lakers guard Kobe Bryant says the Thunder are "just younger and faster," following their 29-point Game 1 loss. [Hoops World]
The Miami Heat are operating under the belief that forward Chris Bosh will miss the remainder of their Round 2 series against the Pacers. [ESPN]
Boston Celtics guard Mickael Pietrus will require offseason arthroscopic surgery to repair his ailing knee. [EPSN]
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo wants to earn more money than the $5.6 million he earned this season, and he wants to be a starter. Can the Grizzlies afford to retain his services? [Commercial Appeal]
NY Knicks guard J.R. Smith is reportedly broke. This will likely to lead to his opting out of his contract for next season so that he can seek a pay increase. [ESPN]
LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin says he is 75-80 percent healthy, but he plans to play tonight. [NBA.com]
NFL
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid says he would recommend other NFL teams to pursue free agent quarterback Donovan McNabb. [NFL.com]
The Louisiana Senate voted 28-1 to urge the NFL to reconsider the suspensions handed out to the New Orleans Saints organization. [The Times-Picayune]
Eagles coach Andy Reid says that contract talks between the team and running back LeSean McCoy are moving forward. [CSN Philly]
MLB
The Texas Rangers are the favourite to re-sign outfielder Josh Hamilton this offseason, followed by the LA Dodgers. [Yahoo! Sports]
Oakland Athletics outfielder Manny Ramirez says he is "going to go crazy to please the fans" when he returns from suspension later this month. [San Francisco Chronicle]
The Dodgers placed outfielder Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list due to a hamstring injury. [ESPN]
The MLB has fired the arbitrator who overturned Ryan Braun's drug suspension. [AP]
The X-rays on Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki's leg came back negative. He is day-to-day. [Denver Post]
Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels says he wants a seven-year deal. [NBC Philadelphia]
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks after he suffered a fracture in his right leg on Monday against the Blue Jays. [Tampa Bay Times]
OLYMPICS
Former fastest man on the planet, Donovan Bailey has been charged with driving under the influence in Toronto. [Toronto Star]
