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Spurs' Tiago Splitter very solid against USA - Spurs C Tiago Splitter had 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists two steals and a block in Brazil's 70-68 loss to Team USA on Monday. It was Splitter's first game against a team of NBA players and he handled himself very well. We didn't see much in terms of post moves, but he has nimble feet and can defend at the NBA level right away. He's still only 25 and will improve rapidly as he gets used to top-flight competition. Consider Splitter a very solid sleeper for the upcoming season. Source: San Antonio Express-News
Canada falls to France at worlds - Nicolas Batum scored a game-high 24 points to lift France to a 68-63 victory over Canada on Tuesday at the world championships in Turkey. Canada, which got within 64-63 on two free throws by Jermaine Anderson with 19 seconds to play, dropped to 0-3 in Group D. Source: Associated Press
Ersan Ilyasova lifts Turkey past Greece - Ersan Ilyasova had a huge game to lift Turkey past heavily favored Greece on Tuesday, scoring 26 points while shooting 6-of-6 from downtown. Turkey also features Suns forward Hedo Turkoglu (8-for-34 from the field through three games) and is on pace to finish first in Group C. Source: Hangtime Blog
Cavs' Williams anticipates 'emotional' homecoming for LeBron - Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Mo Williams said he expected LeBron James' first game back in Cleveland to be "emotional." James, who spurned the Cavaliers to sign with the Miami Heat as a free agent, will be facing his former teammates on Dec. 2. Williams told the Cleveland Plain Dealer he was not looking forward to the return of the two-time NBA MVP, who played for the Cavaliers for the past seven seasons. Source: Associated Press
Nuggets VP will soon meet with Carmelo - Nuggets vice president Masai Ujiri re-iterated on Tuesday that he intends to soon meet with Carmelo Anthony. "I'll wait and talk to Melo," said Ujiri. "I think so far things have been positive. There's been a lot of speculation ... but until he tells me that [he wants to be traded], we want him back, the city wants him back, ownership wants him back." It seems unlikely that Melo will reverse his stance, but anything is possible. Source: Denver Post
Heat sign former West Virginia star Butler - The Miami Heat signed former West Virginia star Da'Sean Butler to a contract on Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 42nd pick of the 2010 draft, Butler averaged 17.2 points during his senior season with the Mountaineers. Butler tore a ligament in his left knee during West Virginia's Final Four loss to eventual NCAA champion Duke. Source: Associated Press
Lee ends awful August with another poor start - Cliff Lee allowed seven runs -- four earned -- in 4 2/3 innings Tuesday as the Rangers lost to the Royals. The left-hander has allowed 27 earned runs in his last five starts. He ends August with a 1-4 record and 6.35 ERA in seven outings. Lee will be given an extra day off before his next start, rest he could certainly use at this point. The Rangers are way out in front in the American League West, so their priority will be to best position Lee for October. He is still a must-start in all formats. Source: Texas Rangers.com
Berkman (ankle) to be activated Wednesday - Lance Berkman (ankle) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Wednesday. Berkman went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in his second minor league rehab game with Double-A Trenton on Tuesday night. The Yankees are also expected to add Jonathan Albaladejo, Chad Moeller and Greg Golson to the roster. Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter
Rangers acquire outfielder Francoeur from Mets - The Rangers, on Tuesday, acquired right-handed hitting outfielder Jeff Francoeur from the Mets in exchange for infielder Joaquin Arias, who was designated for assignment last week. Source: Texas Rangers.com
With flicks of the wrist, Wandy bewilders Cards - Wandy Rodriguez continued his filthy second-half stretch on Tuesday and the Astros blanked the Cards for the second straight night, winning for the eighth time in 10 tries in a 3-0 final. Source: Astros.com
Full Nelson: Figueroa aims to put clamp on Cards - Nelson Figueroa has been excellent since coming to Houston, posting a 1.50 ERA in three starts. He takes on the Cardinals as the Astros go for the sweep today at 1:05 CT. Source: Astros.com
Dez Bryant returns to practice on Tuesday - Dez Bryant (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday, as expected. Though Bryant insisted once again that he will play in Thursday's preseason finale, coach Wade Phillips still isn't ready to confirm. "Let me see what he does in practice and we'll just go from there," Phillips said. The Cowboys would like to see him play a series with the first-team offense, but they've already decided to bench most of the starters for the finale. Source: ESPN Dallas
Dez Bryant returns to practice, but Roy Williams sits out with multiple injuries - Wide receivers Dez Bryant and Roy Williams have now gone more than one month without practicing together. Bryant practiced for the first time since July 30, but Williams was held out because of a strained lower back and hip flexor. If the club holds Williams out Thursday as expected, he will have five days of rest before the next full practice on Monday. As expected, defensive end Marcus Spears (knee), strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh (shoulder) and Brooking (shoulder) returned to practice with an eye toward being ready for the opener at Washington on Sept. 12. None will play against Miami. Source: Dallas Morning News
As fans fret and stew, Cowboys insist that preseason worries are overblown - The entertainment void in this year's schedule has been filled by the Cowboys and their fans.
Doom and gloom swirls. That's the phrase linebacker Keith Brooking uses to describe the mood outside the Cowboys' locker room these preseason days. Are people overreacting to a 23-7 loss to Houston? Source: Dallas Morning News
Texans' young players impressing Kubiak - "After practice Monday, Texans coach Gary Kubiak was asked to identify a young player who stood out in training camp, a player maneuvering under the radar. Kubiak didn't hesitate. "Troy Nolan," he said about the second-year safety. Nolan is one of many young Texans who will play against Tampa Bay on Thursday when Kubiak rests a lot of his starters. Source: Houston Chronicle
North Texas: Lineman to miss opener - North Texas lost one defensive lineman for its game against Clemson on Saturday, but could have another back in its plans soon. Defensive end Frank Gaines continued to struggle with a sprained knee that has hampered him the last several days and will not recover in time to play against the Tigers. Source: Denton Record Chronicle
Mustangs DE Margus Hunt earns starting position - Defensive end Margus Hunt made his biggest impact blocking seven kicks last season. He made only four solo tackles (and 2.5 sacks). But the 6-8 prodigy and second-year football player from Estonia is expected to start Sunday at end at Texas Tech. Source: Denton Record Chronicle
Why Case McCoy won Longhorns backup QB job - and should he play early? - Case McCoy, younger brother of former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, has edged Connor Wood in a battle of incoming freshmen to be the backup to starting quarterback Garrett Gilbert. Source: Denton Record Chronicle
College football bowl predictions - Jimmy Burch looks at possible postseason matchups for the BCS and area bowl games. Source: Denton Record Chronicle
Carlton: Texas A&M, Texas Tech add defensive architects - As defensive coordinators, Texas A&M's Tim DeRuyter and Texas Tech's James Willis bring sparkling résumés and lofty ambitions to their new jobs. Source: Denton Record Chronicle
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