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Paul George Arrives on Big Stage, But LeBron James Trumps Rising Star With Predictable Dominance

LeBron James, Paul GeorgeYou were good, Paul George. Just not quite good enough.

Jacoby Ellsbury’s Solid Effort Against White Sox Doesn’t Silence Leadoff Debate, But It Turns Volume Down a Bit

Jonny Gomes, Jacoby Ellsbury, Daniel NavaOne game doesn’t make a season, and in most cases, one game doesn’t turn a season around. When you’re facing the pressure that Jacoby Ellsbury is facing, though, you take what you can get.

Red Sox Stop the Bleeding in Chicago, End Successful Road Trip With Huge Win

Jacoby Ellsbury, Clay Buchholz,  Stephen DrewWednesday’s game in Chicago wasn’t a must-win for the Red Sox, but it held a lot of weight. A victory meant a positive end to an overall solid road trip, whereas a loss would have had the Red Sox once again taking a long look at themselves.

Clay Buchholz Battles Through Shaky First Inning to Earn Team-Leading Seventh Win (Video)

Senators Coach Paul MacLean Holds 20-Second Press Conference After Blowout Loss to Penguins (Video)

To say that Ottawa Senators head coach Paul MacLean kept things brief after his team was manhandled in a 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday would an understatement

MacLean did not take questions from the assembled media after the game, instead issuing one quick statement before walking away from the podium in a news conference that lasted all of 20 seconds.

Adam Jones, Manny Machado Wear All-Denim Suits After Beating Yankees (Photo)

The Tampa Bay Rays usually get credit for having a cool clubhouse thanks to Joe Maddon‘s zany ways, but the Orioles might soon have something to say about what’s “cool” in the AL East.

Daniel Alfredsson Says Senators Will ‘Probably Not’ Come Back to Beat Penguins

Daniel AlfredssonThe Ottawa Senators had the opportunity to pull even with the top-seeded Penguins on Wednesday, but they were instead handed a demoralizing 7-3 loss on their home ice.

Chuck Norris Thinks Tim Tebow Is ‘Ultimate Clutch Player,’ Says Quarterback Should Play for Jaguars

Norris Tebow SpotlightDoes Chuck Norris wear Tim Tebow pajamas?

Koji Uehara Whacks Shane Victorino When Outfielder Isn’t Paying Attention During Dugout High Fives (Animation)

Koji Uehara has quickly won over Red Sox fans this year by his excitable style on the mound in addition to his effectiveness there.

On Wednesday, he endeared himself to Red Sox Nation even further with a 1-2-3 inning in Chicago, followed by his routine of dishing out a high five to everyone in the dugout. However, Shane Victorino wasn’t paying close enough attention for Uehara’s liking — so the outfielder paid the price.

Check it out in the animation below.

Geno Smith Signs With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports Agency, But Stresses His Focus Will Be on Football

Geno SmithFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Geno Smith has joined Jay-Z for one big sports and hip-hop collaboration.