Sports Buzz: New York Knicks Spoil LeBron James's Homecoming in Cleveland
Plus, Russell Westbrook fractures hand in Thunder loss.
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Knicks Spoil King James's Homecoming in Cleveland - Not the kind of homecoming King James wanted. The New York Knicks played the role of spoilers in LeBron James's return to Cleveland on Thursday night, picking up a 95-90 win over the Cavaliers. James scored 17 points on just 5-of-15 shooting from the field, while Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with 25 points. It won't get any easier for King James and the Cavs either, as they face the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. (Photos: Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Russell Westbrook Fractures Hand in Thunder's Loss - The Oklahoma City Thunder are already without Kevin Durant, who is recovering from foot surgery. Now, they could be without Russell Westbrook too. The Thunder's point guard fractured his right hand in the Thunder's 93-90 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night and could reportedly be out of action up to four to six weeks. (Photo: AP Photo/Don Ryan)
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Alex Rodriguez Reinstated by MLB - Alex Rodriguez's season-long suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug agreement reportedly ended on Thursday and the New York Yankees have reinstated the troubled third baseman from the league's restricted list. A-Rod is still owed $61 million by the Yankees over the next three seasons.(Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Alfalit International, Inc)
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Saints Return to .500 With Win Over Panthers - Mark Ingram rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns to help lead the New Orleans Saints to a 28-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. With the win, the Saints improve their record to 4-4 on the season, while Carolina slips to 3-5-1. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Judge Rejects Venue Change for Aaron Hernandez Trial - On Thursday, a judge denied Aaron Hernandez's request to move his murder trial from Bristol County to another county, the Associated Press is reporting. Hernandez's lawyers argued that media coverage was "sensational and inflammatory" toward the former New England Patriots tight end in Bristol, but the judge ruled that they didn't present sufficient enough evidence to prove that. Hernandez still awaits the May 28 trial start in the murder of Odin Lloyd. He has a separate double-murder trial set for next year as well. (Photo: Dominick Reuter, Pool, File/AP Photo)
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John Wall Has Big Game in Wizards First Win of Season - Great Wall of Washington. John Wall notched 30 points and 12 assists to lead the Washington Wizards to a 105-98 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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San Francisco Giants Clinch Game 7 of World Series - What a World Series for Madison Bumgarner. The lefty not only pitched the San Francisco Giants to two victories during this Fall Classic, but he saved his best for last, tossing five scoreless innings on two days’ rest on Wednesday night to lead the Giants to a 3-2 Game 7 win over the Kansas City Royals. Bumgarner was named the World Series MVP for his efforts. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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Bulls Flatten Knicks in Opener - The Chicago Bulls looked impressive in their 104-80 domination of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Taj Gibson scored a game-high 22 points off the bench and Pau Gasol added 21 points in his Bulls debut. Derrick Rose also chipped in with 13 points in 21 minutes. (Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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Heat Get Win Over Wizards - No LeBron James, no problem. As he'll be expected to lead the team all year long, Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds to pace the Miami Heat to a 107-95 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Dwyane Wade added 21 points in the Heat's season opener. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Rondon Returns, Leads Celtics to Win - Rajon Rondo looked good in his return to the Boston Celtics from a broken hand. The point guard scored 13 points, dished out 12 assists and notched seven rebounds to lead the Celtics to a 121-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. (Photo: AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Robert Griffin III to Start for Washington Sunday - Robert Griffin III is scheduled to return to his role as Washington's starting quarterback Sunday, when the they face the Minnesota Vikings, ESPN is reporting. Griffin III has been out of action since dislocating his left ankle back in Week 2. (Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Aaron Hernandez Will Be Allowed to Watch Patriots in Jail - Still awaiting trial in the murder of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd, Aaron Hernandez will be allowed to watch his former team, the New England Patriots, face Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos on Sunday from a television set in jail, the Boston Herald is reporting. (Photo: AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
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Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard Still Feuding - Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard still don’t like each other. The NBA superstars, who were teammates for one tumultuous season in Los Angeles, were involved in a light skirmish during last night's NBA season opener at Staples Center. In the fourth quarter of a 108-90 win for the Houston Rockets, Howard elbowed Bryant and the NBA All-Stars had to be separated by teammates. It looked like Bryant called Howard “soft” while telling the big man to “try me, try me.” The Lakers play the Rockets in Houston on Nov. 19, which should be interesting.(Photos from Left: Paul Buck/Landov, Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo)
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Julius Randle Breaks His Leg - Any hope the Lakers had of having a promising season took a major hit last night when their highly-touted rookie forward Julius Randle broke his leg during the fourth quarter of a loss to the Houston Rockets. Randle, who was drafted seventh overall in the 2014 Draft, was diagnosed with a broken right tibia. He is likely done for the season. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo)
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Jose Canseco Shoots Himself in the Hand - Former MLB All-Star Jose Canseco was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Tuesday after accidentally shooting himself in the hand. The ex-big league slugger told police he was cleaning his gun when he fired a shoot through a finger on his left hand. Doctors performed surgery to try to save the finger. (Photo: Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group/MCT/Contra Costa Times/Landov)
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Spurs Edge Mavericks in NBA Season Opener - The San Antonio Spurs quest for a repeat championship began last night with a 101-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks. On the night the champs raised their championship banner from last year’s NBA Finals win, Tony Parker led them to victory with a 23-point effort. (Photo: Eric Gay/AP Photo)
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Royals Rough Up Giants to Force Game 7 - There will be a Game 7 in the 2014 World Series. The Kansas City Royals thumped the San Francisco Giants 10-0 to force a winner take all game tonight in Kansas City. (Photo: Jeff Roberson/AP Photo)
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San Antonio Spurs Host Dallas Mavericks as Part of NBA's Opening Night - The 2014-15 NBA season is here. Opening night will feature the defending league champion San Antonio Spurs hosting the Dallas Mavericks, although Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard will not play due to an ongoing infection in his right eye, as reported by NBC Sports. The night will also serve as ring night for the Spurs, who will receive their championship rings from last season before the game. The match up will be followed by James Harden and the Houston Rockets visiting Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Orlando Magic will face Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the NBA 2014-15 season's opening night as well. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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LeBron James Welcomes First Daughter - LeBron James and wife Savannah James welcomed their first daughter, and third child, Zhuri, last Wednesday, October 22, according to ESPN. Zhuri joins James's sons, LeBron James Jr. and Bryce Maximus James.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)
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Oscar Taveras's Funeral to Be Held in Dominican Republic - Funeral services for late St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras are being planned in the Dominican Republic, as the 22-year-old rising star is scheduled to be buried Tuesday, the Associated Press is reporting. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and players like Carlos Martinez and Yadier Molina will reportedly attend the burial. Taveras and his girlfriend were killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. (Photo: Michael Thomas/Getty Images)
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Michael Jordan 'Dreams' of Winning Seventh Championship - Michael Jordan won six NBA championships as a player on the Chicago Bulls. Now, the Hall of Famer and arguably the best basketball player ever is itching to earn his first title as an NBA owner. "I'm always dreaming about that seventh ring," the Charlotte Hornets owner told ESPN. "And to get to that would be much more gratifying [than the six he won with the Bulls]." Jordan also commented that his biggest adjustment has been accepting that he can't have as much impact on the game as an owner as he did as a player.(Photo: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Washington Upsets Cowboys in Overtime - Washington took advantage of Tony Romo leaving the game in the third quarter with a back injury and scored a 20-17 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. They won the game on a 40-yard field goal by Kai Forbath. With the win, Washington improves to 3-5, while the Cowboys slip to 6-2.(Photo: AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
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Jets to Start Michael Vick Over Geno Smith - After throwing three interceptions in the first quarter of a 43-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Geno Smith will not start this weekend for the New York Jets against the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. Instead, veteran Michael Vick will start for the Jets. Since winning their opening game this season, the Jets (1-7) have lost seven straight games, sitting in the basement of the AFC East division.(Photos from Left: Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Bumgarner Could Relief Pitch in Game 6 of World Series - One win away from clinching another World Series title, the San Francisco Giants could call on Madison Bumgarner to pitch out the bullpen if they have the lead in Tuesday night's Game 6 against the Kansas City Royals. Bumgarner is 2-0 in this World Series, dominating and puzzling the Royals in his two starts. A win Tuesday night would give the Giants their third World Series title in the past five years. (Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Melo Didn't Rule Out Lakers Because of Kobe Bryant - Carmelo Anthony took the time over the weekend to refute an ESPN article's suggestion that he didn't sign with the Los Angeles Lakers because he didn't want to team with Kobe Bryant. Melo told ESPN that his free-agent decision to re-sign with the New York Knicks was simply a better situation for him. "If I thought that [playing for the Lakers] was the right situation for me from an overall perspective as far as having a team there, then I would have looked at that situation more in-depth," Anthony said. "I just felt more comfortable staying here in New York. But as far as playing with him...I'm here now but I would always love to play with Kobe."(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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