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Japanese pitching sensation Masahiro Tanaka might be the hottest player on the market right now, but front office executives are a little bit concerned about his ability to throw more pitches in a ballgame.

The New York Mets have reportedly maintained its contact with agent Scott Boras in an attempt to sign Stephen Drew, a reliable league source disclose on Tuesday.

Free-agent hurler Roy Oswalt has announced his intention to pitch again for an MLB team. However, teams are a little bit iffy in signing him, questioning his long term commitment.

The National Football League will review Peyton Manning's record-breaking feat during the Denver Broncos' 34-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

Major League Baseball has reportedly requested Japanese League powerhouse Rakuten Golden Eagles not to make any side deal involving ace pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly interested to join the Masahiro Tanaka sweepstakes, although general manager Jerry Dipoto won't confirm the news.

The New York Yankees are determined to lock in pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, even if they would break the international spending records in the process.

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their interest in signing Masahiro Tanaka to a lucrative deal, if they win the bidding war.

Shawn Marion scored a season-high 32 points and Dirk Nowitzki added 16 as the Dallas Mavericks survived Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-98 on Monday at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Minnesota Twins have yet to place an offer for veteran hurler Johan Santana, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

Former CY Young Award contender Ubaldo Jimenez is expected to join the New York Yankees, according to rival general managers.

The Minnesota Viking fired Leslie Frazier from his head coaching duty after a 5-10-1 season, the team announced on Monday.

Incoming free-agent quarterback Jay Cutler is enthusiastic about the possibility of staying put with the Chicago Bears, the signal-caller said on the Jay Cutler show on ESPN 1000.

Pro Bowl running back Percy Harvin is expected to start practicing for the Seattle Seahawks this week in an attempt to join his team in the postseason, head coach Pete Carroll announced in an interview with ESPN Seattle radio.

John Wall continued his strong play this season as he dropped 29 points and 7 dimes to power the Washington Wizards to a 106-99 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday at the Place of Auburn Hills in Detroit, Michigan.

The Washington Redskins look to move on without head coach Mike Shanahan, who was fired from his post on Monday following a disappointing 3-13 season.

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker expressed his desire to re-sign with his current team when he becomes a free-agent again in the summer of 2015, though he's also open on the possibility of leaving San Antonio, if the core group finally breaks up.

The Cleveland Cavaliers tried to salvage shooting guard Klay Thompson with their third top-10 pick in 2011 Draft, but the Golden State Warriors eventually selected the sweet-shooting stud, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

The New York Knicks reportedly waived Chris Smith, the younger brother of reigning Sixth Man of the Year J.R Smith.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers has fired Head Coach Greg Schiano and General Manager Mark Dominik Monday after their team came up with one of the worst season in franchise history.

The Black Monday continued in the NFL as the Detroit Lions announced its decision to relieve Jim Schwartz from his head coaching duties after failing to make it into the postseason despite winning their six of their first nine games.

Quarterback Keenan Reynolds rushed for 86 yards with two touchdowns as the Navy Midshipmen cruised to a 24-6 rout of Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Monday at Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl.

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points off the bench while Tony Parker added 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs buckled down the Sacramento Kings 112-104 on Sunday at the AT&T Center.

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly entertaining a trade offer for an incoming free agent small forward Luol Deng, a source close to the situation reported on Sunday.

Without any iota of a doubt, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has established himself as the current undisputed best boxer in the world. Armed with superb boxing intelligence and reflexes, the Grand Rapids native has been simply untouchable inside the ring these days.

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will reportedly fly to the United States this January in an attempt to set up a meeting with Floyd Mayweather Jr and his camp and finally arrange a showdown between them next year, a source close to situation reported on Saturday.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. might be just days away before revealing his next opponent after the reigning pound-for-pound champion indirectly announced the 'official candidates' for his May 3 event in MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Charlotte Bobcats are reportedly looking to trade for a swingman after seeing small forwards Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Jeff Taylor go down with injuries. According to a league source, the Michael Jordan-owned franchise is targeting Orlando Magic swingman Aaron Afflalo, who is currently having a breakout season.

The Los Angeles Lakers could make a run at veteran forward Hedo Turkoglu once he agrees to a buyout with the Orlando Magic.