Giants release wide receiver Plaxico Burress amid legal troubles; Coach Tom Coughlin feels they should be able to fill the void nicely as a promising youngster by the name of Harris Smith has emerged as a real talent in early workouts. 

Mets add power by signing veteran slugger Gary Sheffield; Outspoken outfielder already diligently working on theories for why he will be not be re-signed following this season, as he fears his old standby (saying that Jerry Manuel is a racist) might not fly.

Knicks, Raptors end one another’s playoff hopes on back to back days; Die hard Toronto basketball fans devastated to be missing post season, also shocked at the news they have lost both Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.

Nets pound on Sixers in 96-67 beating in New Jersey; Big win keeps Nets’ slim hopes of a first round playoff exit alive.

Fancy digs at the new Yankee Stadium have Cubs ace pushing for Chicago to do away with Wrigley; Zambrano also hoping Cubs finally shoot the lock off their wallet and buy him that neck he has always wanted.