NFL Pro Bowl To Return In 2013

NFL Shield (NFL)(NEW YORK) -- The NFL has decided to hold the Pro Bowl next season, despite the lackluster effort from players in this year’s game. The contest will take place in Honolulu on January 27, a week before Super Bowl 47.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had considered cancelling the event after the subpar effort from players in this year’s game.

"The players have made it clear through the NFL Players Association that they would like the opportunity to continue to play the Pro Bowl in Hawaii," said Ray Anderson, the NFL executive vice president of football operations. "We will support the players on this initiative to improve the Pro Bowl."

This year’s Pro Bowl drew 12.5 million viewers.

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Venus Williams Out At The French Open

Julian Finney/Getty Images(PARIS) -- Venus Williams is out at the French Open, losing Wednesday in the second round to the No. 3-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, 6-2, 6-3. It took Radwanska just 60 minutes to defeat the seven-time Grand Slam champion.

The 31-year-old Williams was diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome last August, causing her to miss the U.S. Open and the Australian Open.

“This tournament, for me, was all about getting to the Olympics, as I have said a couple million times,” Williams said. “If that happens for me, and I think the chances are good, then I come out a victor. So that’s why I was here.”

Williams' loss came one day after her sister Serena was eliminated in the first round.

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Terrell Owens Cut by Indoor Football League Team

MONICA M. DAVEY/AFP/Getty Images(DALLAS) -- Terrell Owens days as an Indoor Football League receiver are over. The Allen Wranglers cut Owens on Tuesday after the team said the former NFL wide receiver didn't plan to play in two upcoming road games with possible playoff implications.

Owens, who signed with the team in February, receiving a six-figure salary and an ownership stake in the team will also no longer have that stake after the team terminated that for violating the terms his contract.

"It's disappointing and unfortunate," Owner Jon Frankel told ESPNDallas.com on Tuesday, "but [he] could no longer be tolerated by the Wrangler organization."

Owens was also a no-show for a scheduled local children's hospital event, which marked the end of the road for T.O. in Dallas.

"Our fans are amongst the best in the league, and it is impossible to maintain a player when even our fans notice and comment on a player's lack of effort both on and off the field," Frankel said in a statement released to ESPNDallas.com.

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Anthony Davis Preparing for NBA Draft

Andy Lyons/Getty Images(LEXINGTON, KY) -- Former Kentucky forward Anthony Davis worked out Tuesday at the Kentucky gym where he spent one season.

Davis is now preparing for the 2012 NBA draft on June 28 in New York City. Where he will wind up is no guarantee, but Davis is expected to be the first pick in a couple weeks.

Right now the Charlotte Bobcats have the best chance at getting the No. 1 pick after they suffered the worst winning percentage in league history.

"It was a great experience, at the same time, no one knows if I'm going to be the number one pick," said Davis on Tuesday.  "I just gotta’ go out, go hard in workouts, and make sure I impress the scouts and coaches."

As for possibly landing in Charlotte, Davis dismissed those ideas.

"Not sure, I don't know if I'm going to be the number one pick. It's just a rumor out there.  No one knows if it's real until June 28th," said Davis. "Just to show that I'm a step closer at reaching my dream to play in the NBA is going to be a great experience."

The team with the worst regular season record hasn't won the lottery since the Magic in 2004, when they drafted Dwight Howard.  The Washington Wizards have the second-best shot at landing the No. 1 pick.

The NBA lottery is tonight at 8 P.M. eastern.

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Roger Federer Moves Ahead in French Open

KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/GettyImages(PARIS) -- After Serena Williams was eliminated yesterday on the women's side of the French Open, Wednesday morning got off to a shaky start for the men's side.

The third seeded Roger Federer dropped his first set with 92nd ranked Adrian Ungur of Romania, but then rebounded to go on to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-3 win.  With the victory, Federer also broke Jimmy Connors record for most career wins at major tournaments in the Open era, which began in 1968.

"I didn't think it before the match, during the match, I was just happy to get through at the end," said Federer who now has his 234th Grand Slam victory under his belt. "Obviously, one of the great records I think.  I'm proud to have it I guess."

Federer's last French Open trophy at Roland Garros came in 2009.  Moving on also on Wednesday was the No.1 seeded Novak Djokovic, who won in straight sets.

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Patriots Release Receiver Anthony Gonzalez

National Football League (NEW YORK) -- The New England Patriots released newly signed wideout Anthony Gonzalez Tuesday.

Gonzalez signed a one-year contract with the team May 17. The contract would have been worth $701,000 if he made the roster, but would have been reduced to $368,000 if he was placed on injured reserve.

Gonzalez was a first round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2007. The 27-year-old has had an injury riddled career and has played in only 11 games over the past three seasons.

Since being drafted, Gonzalez has 99 receptions for 1,307 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Del Negro to Coach Clippers Next Season

Los Angeles Clippers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) -- The Los Angeles Clippers are bringing back head coach Vinny Del Negro for the 2012-2013 season.

The Clippers announced Tuesday they were picking up his option.

"We ended up with the best record in franchise history," Clippers VP. of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey told LAC TV. "We advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2006 and the team was better later than it was early. I think we see continued growth and improvement under the tutelage of Vinny."

During Del Negro's two seasons in Los Angeles, he has compiled a 72-76 record.

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Spurs Win 20th Straight, Take 2-0 Western Conference Finals Lead

Steve Dykes/Getty Images(SAN ANTONIO) -- San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker scored 34 points and dished out eight assists, as the Spurs won Game 2 of the Western Conference finals 120-111 over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The win is the Spurs 20th in a row and sends them to Oklahoma City with a 2-0 series lead.

"He did a great job of finding other people...scoring himself at the rim... making jumpers...He played an all-around game," Spurs head coach Greg Popovich said of Parker. 

The Thunder were able to cut a 22 point third quarter deficit to 5, but Thunder guard Russell Westbrook knows close means nothing.

"We're not here to try and make it a close game or try to make it a good fight...we're trying to win," Westbrook said. "We lost tonight. They did their job of taking care of home court. Now we get a chance to go back home."

Game 3 is Thursday in Oklahoma City. Game time is 9 PM ET.

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Oswalt Agrees to Terms with Rangers

Drew Hallowell/Getty Images(ARLINGTON, Texas) -- The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with pitcher Roy Oswalt. Still, the deal, worth around $5 million, is pending Oswalt's physical on Thursday.

The general manager of Triple-A Round Rock Jon Daniels says Oswalt will make his first start Saturday.

Oswalt, 34, landed on the disabled list twice last-season with the Philadelphia Phillies, both times due to lower-back inflammation.

During the 2011 regular season, Oswalt started 23 games, posting a 9-10 record, with 3.69 ERA, recording 93 strikeouts and 33 walks.

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Scoreboard Roundup - 5/29/12

Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) -- NBA Western Conference Finals: The San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed the Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-111. (Spurs lead series 2-0)

MLB: The Chicago White Sox (28-22) stung the Tampa Bay Rays (29-21), 7-2.

The Toronto Blue Jays (26-24) downed the Baltimore Orioles (29-21), 8-6.

The Kansas City Royals (20-28) took care of the Cleveland Indians (27-22), 8-2.

The Boston Red Sox (25-24) ripped the Detroit Tigers (23-26), 6-3.

The Seattle Mariners (22-30) blasted the Texas Rangers (31-19), 10-3.

The Minnesota Twins (17-32) edged the Oakland Athletics (22-28), 3-2.

The Los Angeles Angels (26-25) overpowered the New York Yankees (26-23), 5-1.

The New York Mets (28-22) doubled up the Philadelphia Phillies (26-25), 6-3.

The Miami Marlins (28-22) defeated the Washington Nationals (29-20), 3-1.

The Chicago Cubs (17-32) beat the San Diego Padres (17-34), 5-3.

The Atlanta Braves (27-24) edged past the St. Louis Cardinals (27-23), 5-4.

The Milwaukee Brewers (21-28) nipped the Los Angeles Dodgers (32-17), 2-1.

The San Francisco Giants (27-23) squashed the Arizona Diamondbacks (22-28), 3-1.

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