The Seattle Mariners' new motto is, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Of course, it really should be, "If you don't succeed, don't succeed... Full Story | Player Stats: Franklin | Zunino
Description: Zack Wheeler won his major league debut Tuesday against the Braves.
Insight: He finished with seven strikeouts in six shutout innings. Walks were an issue for Wheeler (he handed out five free passes) but that\'s to be expected from a nervous 23-year-old in his first major league start. The Mets haven\'t announced when his next start will be but we\'re confident Wheeler will stay in the rotation.
We are still a month away from NFL training camps and more than two and a half months from the first game of the season... Full Story | Player Stats: Richardson | Gronkowski | Ballard | Blackmon
Description: New England tight end Aaron Hernandez is being questioned by police in Attleboro, Massachusetts about a "possible homicide," though he isn\'t believed to be a suspect. SOURCE: Adam Schefter, ESPN
Insight: With Rob Gronkowski likely to start the season on injured reserve, the last thing the Patriots need is for their other tight end to be in trouble with the law. Hopefully this all gets sorted out within the next couple of days.
Description: ESPN\'s Adam Schefter believes Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder will be on a very short leash this season.
Insight: Ponder was far from impressive last season, collecting less than 3,000 yards through the air with 12 interceptions. Matt Cassel would take over at quarterback if Ponder struggles.
If the Big Three Era wasn't over already, it definitely is now. How's this for a blockbuster? Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers for DeAndre Jordan and a first-round pick. It almost... Full Story
Description: Heat center Chris Andersen should see playing time in Tuesday\'s Game 6 against the Spurs. SOURCE: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Insight: Birdman hasn\'t played since Game 3. With Miami\'s season on the line, we\'d expect head coach Erik Spoelstra to pull out all the stops in Game 6.
Description: ESPN reports that the Hawks and Mavericks will both be in the running to sign Monta Ellis this offseason.
Insight: Ellis would be a logical replacement for O.J. Mayo in Dallas while the Hawks haven\'t had an elite shooting guard since Joe Johnson left. Ellis averaged 19.2 ppg in 82 contests for Milwaukee in 2012-13.
Washington Capitals first-year coach Adam Oates talked about moving Alex Ovechkin to right wing as early as his interview for the job. Ovechkin... Full Story | Player Stats: Ovechkin | Kane | Kessel
Description: The Flyers are preparing to buy out the rest of Danny Briere\'s contract. SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer
Insight: Briere\'s production has declined in each of the last two seasons and at age 35, it\'s tough to envision him rebounding in 2013-14. The Flyers could also look to trade Briere, though he has a no-movement clause in his contract and would have to approve any trade.
Description: Slava Voynov and the Kings have agreed to a new six-year, $25 million contract. SOURCE: Lisa Dillman, Los Angeles Times
Insight: Voynov led all Kings defensemen with 25 points in 48 games this past regular season. He was especially productive during the playoffs, notching six goals and seven assists in 18 games.
