Morning News Links
NFL
Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller is scheduled to undergo an MRI today. Doctors believe that the shoulder injury that forced Spiller from Sunday's game is just a sprained joint. [ESPN]
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could be facing a significant fine from the NFL after he grabbed an official following Sunday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Belichick was not convinced that the Ravens' last-second, game-winning field goal was actually good. [CBS Sports]
The New York Jets fear that cornerback Darrelle Revis may have suffered a torn ACL on Sunday. Revis, who left Sunday's game with a knee injury, will undergo an MRI today. [Yahoo! Sports]
The NFL and the locked-out officials met Sunday, but parted ways without a deal. There are still substantial differences between the two sides. [ProFootballTalk]
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush left Sunday's overtime loss to the New York Jets with a knee injury in the first half. His injury is not considered season ending, but the Dolphins expect him to miss a few weeks. [Palm Beach Post]
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was taken to a hospital on Sunday following his helmet-to-helmet hit with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Mundy. Heyward-Bey, who reportedly has a concussion, is in stable condition. [Oakland Tribune]
Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis lost a fumble on Sunday for the first time in 56 regular season games. [SI.com]
Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Stafford left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter with a right leg injury. He will undergo an MRI today to determine the severity of the injury. [Detroit Free Press]
Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub lost a piece of his ear after he was hit with a direct blow to the head by Denver Broncos linebacker Joe Mays. [Houston Chronicle]
New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes tweeted his displeasure with the replacement officials following Sunday night's loss to the Ravens. [NFL.com]
NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos has not decided to play in Europe so far. Stamkos' agent says that the defending Rocket Richard Trophy-winner has multiple offers to play overseas. [Tampa Bay Times]
When Edmonton Oilers left winger Taylor Hall is fully recovered from his shoulder surgery, he will not be eligible to play in the AHL. Hall was on the injured reserve when the AHL assignments were made, therefore he cannot play. Playing in Europe is still an option for Hall. [Edmonton Journal]
Montreal Canadiens left winger Max Pacioretty has signed to play for Ambri-Piotta of the Swiss A League. Pacioretty recorded a career-high 65 points (33 goals, 32 assists) last season. [Hockey Inside/Out]
Winnipeg Jets centre Nik Antropov has signed with Barys Astana of the KHL. [Elite Prospects]
MLB
50-year-old pitcher Roger Clemens has shut himself down for the year, but he has not ruled out a return to the MLB in 2013. "I'm never going to shut the door on anything," Clemens said. "Who knows what might happen." [Houston Chronicle]
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira took batting practice, fielded grounders and did some light running for the first time since re-aggravating his calf. [NY Post]
Boston Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. The Red Sox are interested in re-signing Ross, but he is also gaining interest from the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies. [Boston Globe]
NBA
Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas, who has been seen in Toronto wearing a walking boot, suffered a calf strain at a voluntary workout on Saturday. The injury is not considered serious. [Toronto Raptors]
The New York Knicks are no longer considering signing free agent forward Tracy McGrady. The team is now looking at retired centre Rasheed Wallace, who worked out for them on Saturday. [NY Post]
Injured point guard Baron Davis, who will miss the entire 2012-13 season following knee surgery, will continue to work with the New York Knicks doing advisory work and some scouting. Davis still wants to return to the NBA as a player. [ESPN]
