Tuesday News Links: Clemens' future & Pacquiao's next fight
MLB
Starting pitcher Roger Clemens has not contacted the Houston Astros about making a return to the MLB this season, and the 50-year-old doesn't plan to. Astros owner Jim Crane is open to the idea of having Clemens return, but only if he was pitching against teams not in playoff contention. [Fox Houston]
The New York Yankees will be without first baseman Mark Teixeira for the next 10-14 days while the slugger recovers from a calf strain. Teixeira re-aggravated the calf injury while sliding into first base against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. [MLB.com]
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips, who was hit by a pitch in Monday's 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, suggested via twitter that there were racist comments made during the game. [Cincinnati Enquirer]
The Houston Astros have released relief pitcher Francisco Cordero. Since being acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in July, Cordero has allowed 11 runs on 13 hits in just five innings for a 19.80 ERA over that time. [ProHardballTalk]
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery today. He finishes the 2012 season with a .263 average, two home runs and seven RBI in 31 games. [Fox Sports]
NFL
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is dealing with a groin injury, and his status for Week 2 is unclear. The Packers have a short break with their Week 2 game coming against the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Jennings managed 34 yards on five receptions in Week 1. [The Score]
Despite having his season-long suspension overturned on Friday, New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. Vilma is still recovering from offseason knee surgery. He will be eligible to return in Week 7. [ESPN]
With no progress being made towards a resolution with the locked out referees, the NFL has reportedly devised a schedule through the first five weeks for the replacement referees. [ESPN]
Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton, who left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury, is expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks. Kevin Kolb will start at quarterback while Skelton is out. [ProFootballTalk]
Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed, who set the all-time record for interception return yards last night, left the game with a hamstring injury after returning an interception for a touchdown. Following the game, Reed downplayed the significance of the injury saying that it was minor. [Baltimore Sun]
NHL
The Boston Bruins have signed centre Tyler Seguin to a six-year, $34.5 million extension through the 2018-19 season. He led all Bruins in scoring last season with 67 points (29 goals, 38 assists). [NHL.com]
NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr says that the players have been saving money for a couple of years in anticipation of another NHL lockout. The current CBA will expire on September 15th. [Sporting News]
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly called the NHLPA's attempts to block the lockout, by appealing to the labour boards of Quebec and Alberta, a joke. [Winnipeg Free Press]
The New York Rangers have signed defenceman Steve Eminger to a one-year, $750,000 deal. Eminger had five points (two goals, three assists) in 42 games with the Rangers last season. [NY Post]
NBA
Hall of Fame centre Patrick Ewing has rejected an offer from the New York Knicks to coach their D-League club. Ewing has been working as an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic while he waits for a head coaching opportunity in the NBA. [NY Daily News]
Seattle City Council has reached a financial deal with investor Chris Hansen to build a $490 million state-of-the-art basketball and hockey arena. [Seattle Times]
BOXING
Boxing promoter Bob Arum is working on contracts for a fourth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez on December 8th in Las Vegas. Pacquiao last fought on June 9th, losing a controversial decision to Timothy Bradley. [Yahoo! Sports]
