Morning News Links
MLB
Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Anthony Gose will likely be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas if outfielder Jose Bautista is forced to go on the disabled list with a wrist injury. [The Score]
Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista will undergo an MRI today to determine the extent of the damage done to his wrist. [Blue Jays]
The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in acquiring Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins. [CBS Sports]
The Oakland Athletics are looking to upgrade at shortstop by adding Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar or Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew. [Fox Sports]
The Boston Red Sox are aggressively pursuing Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster. [ESPN]
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz will undergo an MRI today on his injured right Achilles. [CSN New England]
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will miss three to four weeks while he recovers from surgery on a torn meniscus. [Twitter]
NBA
President Obama says that the USA Olympic basketball team will probably win gold, but they are not better than the 1992 Dream Team. [Politico]
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant says that he wouldn't rule out the possibility of retiring when his current contract expires in 2014. "That's a long time to be playing," Bryant said. "It'll be the last year of my contract. I don't know if I will play any longer than that." [LA Times]
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony says that he hopes that the Knicks sign point guard Jeremy Lin, before tonight's 11:59 pm deadline. [Toronto Star]
The Brooklyn Nets have reached an agreement on a two-year, $24 million deal with forward Kris Humphries. [ESPN]
The Lakers will work out free agent centre Jermaine O'Neal today. [Yahoo! Sports]
The Los Angeles Clippers are targeting free agent forward Grant Hill. [ESPN]
Free agent guard O.J. Mayo has decided to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. [Twitter]
Former NBA coach Phil Jackson is interested in joining the Portland Trail Blazers, but in a non-coaching role. [The Oregonian]
Free agent forward Antawn Jamison has decided to sign with the Lakers. [Charlotte Observer]
NFL
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. [San Jose Mercury News]
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was arrested Monday on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. [ESPN]
NHL
NHL veteran forward Mike Modano says the idea of returning to hockey for one more season intrigues him. [Dallas Morning News]
Have the Toronto Maple Leafs made an offer for Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Bernier? [HNIC]
The Winnipeg Jets and forward Evander Kane are close to completing a six-year deal. [Winnipeg Free Press]
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made an offer to free agent forward Shane Doan. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
The best option for the New York Islanders to continue playing in New York beyond 2015, when their lease agreement expires, is to play at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. [Sporting News]
Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor Hall is excited to tutor the young players at the All-Canadians Mentorship Cup. [Edmonton Journal]
The city of Glendale has formally rejected the petition seeking a referendum on the Phoenix Coyotes' lease agreement. [Arizona Republic]
Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec was reportedly charged with driving under the influence, following his car crash in Czech Republic. [Sports Network]
