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TOP SPORTS HEADLINES - ESPN
	Sources: D'Antoni accepting Knicks' coaching offer Mike D'Antoni has reportedly accepted an offer to coach the Knicks. Source: Ramirez, Marlins agree to $70 million deal Shortstop Hanley Ramirez is reportedly close to agreeing to a six-year, $70 million contract extension with the Florida Marlins, according to media reports. Wheldon knocks Patrick from Indy provisional pole Dan Wheldon held the provisional Indianapolis 500 pole after the first flurry of qualifications on Saturday, knocking Danica Patrick off the top spot. In-progress: Can vets hold off kids at Players? Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Blue Jays' Wells out 6-8 weeks with broken wrist Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is out six to eight weeks with a broken left wrist Rattled Isringhausen removed as Cardinals' closer After blowing his major league leading fifth save on Friday night in a 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cardinals' embattled reliever Jason Isringhausen will no longer close games, manager Tony La Russa said Saturday. Cuban confirms Carlisle accepts Mavericks' job The Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle reached a verbal agreement Friday night on a four-year coaching contract, ESPN.com has learned.<br/><br/> Cavs' Wallace unlikely to play in Game 3 vs. Celts Cavaliers starting forward Ben Wallace is unlikely to play in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after missing the morning shootaround because of an inner ear infection. A-Rod progressing, may rejoin team by next week Alex Rodriguez is making progress in his rehab from a strained right quadriceps, and the third baseman could rejoin New York Yankees late next week. Roddick, Stepanek withdraw from Rome semifinals Andy Roddick and Radek Stepanek retired from semifinal matches at the Rome Masters on Saturday, setting up a final between Stanislas Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic Massa wins pole at Turkish GP third straight time Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the pole position at the Turkish Grand Prix for the third year in a row on Saturday. Rookies Manningham, Woodson hurt in minicamp Receiver Mario Manningham and quarterback Andre' Woodson were sidelined by injuries Saturday during the New York Giants' minicamp for rookies and free agents. Mariners' Sexson suspended for charging mound Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night. Stewart takes Nationwide win at speedy Darlington Tony Stewart was dominant throughout in gliding to victory in the first race on Darlington's slicker, repaved surface Friday night. UF safety allegedly used dead woman's credit card Florida safety Jamar Hornsby has been released on his own recognizance after turning himself in Friday for using the credit card of a woman killed six months ago in an accident that also killed one of his teammates. Avalanche, Quenneville part ways after 3 seasons Joel Quenneville and the Avalanche mutually decided to end their relationship Friday, a week after Colorado was swept out of the playoffs by the Detroit Red Wings. ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and news <p><a href="http://widgetcenter.espn.go.com/widgets/tags/ESPN">Visit the ESPN Widget Center.</a></p>

MLB - ESPN
	Neel: The Unsung All-Stars They're not big names by any stretch, but these are Eric Neel's stars of the baseball season thus far. Story Source: Ramirez, Marlins agree to $70 million deal Shortstop Hanley Ramirez is reportedly close to agreeing to a six-year, $70 million contract extension with the Florida Marlins, according to media reports. Beltran, Delgado help Santana to first win at Shea Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Blue Jays' Wells out 6-8 weeks with broken wrist Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is out six to eight weeks with a broken left wrist Rattled Isringhausen removed as Cardinals' closer After blowing his major league leading fifth save on Friday night in a 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cardinals' embattled reliever Jason Isringhausen will no longer close games, manager Tony La Russa said Saturday. A-Rod progressing, may rejoin team by next week Alex Rodriguez is making progress in his rehab from a strained right quadriceps, and the third baseman could rejoin New York Yankees late next week. Sheets sets Brewers record for career strikeouts Brewers ace Ben Sheets set a franchise record for strikeouts in the first inning of Saturday's game against the Cardinals.<br/><br/> Giants' Vizquel says knee is ready for '08 debut San Francisco shortstop Omar Vizquel is pain-free and ready to finally get back to playing the sparkling defense that has made him an 11-time Gold Glover. Twins' Neshek has ligament tear, is out for season The Minnesota Twins placed right-handed setup man Pat Neshek on the 15-day disabled list Friday, after an MRI test revealed an acute partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in the sidearmer's elbow. Shields' one-hitter helps Rays shut out Angels Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Mariners' Sexson suspended for charging mound Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night. Lilly K's 10 as Cubs down MLB-best Diamondbacks Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Rollins back, nearly hits for cycle in win vs. Giants Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Yankees rally late, but Tigers hold on to win Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Padres release former All-Star outfielder Edmonds Center fielder Jim Edmonds has been released by the San Diego Padres after his batting average dipped to .178 and he struggled to track down fly balls he once easily caught. Papelbon blows second straight save as BoSox fall Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. ESPN.com has launched many new baseball widgets that offer scores, stats, and news <p><a href="http://widgetcenter.espn.go.com/widgets/tags/MLB">Visit the ESPN Widget Center.</a></p>

NASCAR & MOTORSPORTS - ESPN
	Inside The Hauler: Lady in Black gets a face-lift Darlington Raceway no longer is viewed as an eyesore in the middle of "Nowhere, USA." Wisconsin has Lambeau Field. South Carolina has the Lady in Black, writes David Newton. 2008 Power Rankings: Darlington Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Johnson wrecks twice at newly repaved Darlington Jimmie Johnson will qualify in a backup car for Saturday's Sprint Cup race at Darlington Raceway after wrecking twice during Friday's practices. Gordon: NASCAR needs to look at rear housing Four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon would like NASCAR to look into the way Roush Fenway Racing is adjusting the rear housing on Carl Edwards' car to create a competitive advantage. New surface yields speed at Darlington Raceway With speeds more than 10 mph faster on the newly resurfaced track than they were on the first day of practice a year ago drivers had to negotiate the tight turns at Darlington more than ever.<br/><br/> NASCAR: Electrical fire caused fatal plane crash NASCAR officials claim an electrical fire caused a fatal plane crash near Orlando last year that killed two aboard the aircraft and three on the ground, but federal investigators do not necessarily agree with that claim. Mission at testing turns into exercise to catch Carl Crew chiefs and engineers are taking the yawn out of Sprint Cup testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway and putting in the yaw in an attempt to catch Carl Edwards. Hamlin avoids more penalties after tire incident Denny Hamlin won't be further penalized for intentionally bringing out a late caution in Saturday night's race at Richmond International Raceway even though there is precedence for it. Busch-Junior wreck: Hard racing, no hard feelings Kyle Busch agreed with Earnhardt that Saturday's wreck at Richmond, which kept Busch from winning his third race of the year and Earnhardt from ending a two-year losing streak, was the result of hard racing. Sources: Labonte agrees to extension with Petty Bobby Labonte has reached an agreement to remain in the No. 43 car at Petty Enterprises after this season, sources told ESPN.com on Saturday.<br/><br/> Hamlin rolls to Richmond Nationwide win Local favorite Denny Hamlin used a late pit stop for tires to foil the strategy of fellow NASCAR stars Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards, blowing by them to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night. NASCAR investigates changing drug-testing policy NASCAR president Brian France has appointed a group of company officials to an interim committee that will study the sport's drug policy, vice president of communications Jim Hunter said Friday. Edwards agrees to extension with Roush Fenway Carl Edwards has taken himself off the free agent market, agreeing to a contract extension that will keep him at Roush Fenway Racing. Dale Jr. brushes off Gossage's 100K IndyCar offer Dale Earnhardt Jr. brushed off Eddie Gossage's offer of $100,000 to drive in the IndyCar series race at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7. Gordon, Earnhardt patch up Dega drafting spat Dale Earnhardt Jr. admits his 71-race losing streak played a role in his decision not to help teammate Jeff Gordon in the final stages of the April 27 race at Talladega. Biffle totally intent on extending future with Roush Greg Biffle isn't interested in entertaining offers from other Sprint Cup organizations outside of Roush Fenway Racing, much less signing with them. Slumping economy stalls usual sellout at Richmond That tickets for the Sprint Cup race in Richmond remain available 24 hours before Saturday's race reinforces fears that rising gas prices and tough economic times are keeping fans away. ESPN.com has launched many new NASCAR widgets that offer scores, stats, and news <p><a href="http://widgetcenter.espn.go.com/widgets/tags/NASCAR">Visit the ESPN Widget Center.</a></p>