As the Jets' coaching search begins its second week, details are beginning to emerge of the team's brief flirtation with Bill Cowher and why there were never substantive talks. According to a league source, Cowher's representatives spoke with the team last Tuesday about the opening. They told Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum that the former Steelers coach was 95 percent sure he was not going to return to coaching. Cowher's reps then told Tannenbaum that Jets owner Woody Johnson should call him, insinuating if Johnson offered an exorbitant amount of money, Cowher might change his mind. Johnson, who was out of the country, felt a phone conversation with Cowher would just be a money grab by the coach. Instead, Cowher's people were informed that he would be happy to meet with Cowher when he returned to the country this week. It was then that Cowher withdrew his name from consideration, something that indicated to the Jets he never had serious interest, anyway. (New York Post) Comment
One team that may go after Eddy Curry, now that the Knick center appears ready to resume playing, is the Blazers. Portland president Kevin Pritchard, who's been after David Lee for years, quietly scouted a Knick preseason game. "They'll do anything for a big man," a league source said. Obviously, Curry is trade bait because his contract runs past 2010. His removal could allow the Knicks to sign two players to maximum contracts that summer. (New York Post) Comment
Andy Pettitte has rejected the Yankees' one-year, $10 million offer, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations, and there is no standing offer for now. Pettitte could return because some in the Yankees' hierarchy want him back. But in a winter of aggressive activity, the Yankees have been unwilling to bend for Pettitte. As an eight-year, $180 million deal for first baseman Mark Teixeira becomes official with a news conference Tuesday, the awkward Pettitte drama plays out in the background. The offer to Pettitte represented a 37.5 percent decrease from his $16 million salary last season. Pettitte considered the offer for weeks, then met with General Manager Brian Cashman in Texas after the winter meetings last month. (New York Times) Comment
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Texas' Quan Cosby dives into the end zone for the winning touchdown against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl Monday in Glendale, Ariz. Texas won 24-21. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Rob Schumacher)
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L.A. Lakers vs. New Orleans Hornets, 10:30 p.m. ET -- Two Western Conference contenders face off in front of Hollywood's elite.
1980 -- Philadelphia Flyers set NHL record of 35 straight games without a loss.
1994 -- Ice skater Nancy Kerrigan is attacked by rival Tonya Harding's bodyguard. 1951 -- Indianapolis beats Rochester 75-73 in an NBA-record six overtimes.
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