NFL: Loomis has clear conscience
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said he’s “angry” about allegations that his Superdome booth was wired so he could eavesdrop on opposing coaches’ radio conversations. Loomis said he has a clear conscience and welcomes a joint investigation by Louisiana state police and the FBI.
Loomis also said he understands Drew Brees’ next contract will be the most important one he has ever done and he pledges it will eventually get done. He said the Saints must find a balance between making the star quarterback happy and keeping the whole team competitive.
The Steelers agreed to a one-year deal with veteran backup quarterback Byron Leftwich, who missed all of last season with a broken left arm.
mlb: Crawford out for three months
Carl Crawford, diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his throwing elbow, is expected to miss three months, ESPN.com reported last night. The Red Sox released a statement saying the left fielder’s diagnosis was made by the Red Sox medical staff and confirmed by Dr. James Andrews. Crawford received a Platelet Rich Plasma injection and will be shut down from baseball activity “during the initial phase of his treatment.”
In Chicago, Kevin Youkilis hit a grand slam, Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered twice and the Red Sox roughed up Philip Humber, who was making his first start since pitching a perfect game on Saturday. in a 10-3 victory over the White Sox.
ncaa: Fine lands Israeli gig
Former Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has been hired as a consultant by the Maccabi “Bazan” Haifa franchise of the Israeli Basketball Super League. He will be based in the U.S. and will consult on player personnel decisions.
Vincent Garrett, a 6-foot-5, 210-pound forward who spent the last two seasons at Lee College in Baytown, Texas, signed a letter of intent to play for Rutgers.
GOLF: Pair leads Watson by six
In Avondale, La., Ken Duke and Cameron Tringale topped the Zurich Classic leaderboard at 7-under 65, leaving defending champion Bubba Watson six strokes back in his first tournament since winning the Masters.
In Mobile, Ala., Jennifer Rosales finished with a 5-under 67 in the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic for a share of the first-round lead with Katie Futcher, Lindsey Wright and Caroline Hedwall.
ETC. Feds probe Floyd Landis
Cyclist Floyd Landis, who was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title for using PEDs, reportedly is being investigated by federal prosecutors for possible wire and mail fraud connected to a defense fund he set up to fight doping charges, according to several multiple reports.
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