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Mets turn back Cubs in Ike's debut

Mets turn back Cubs in Ike's debut

The Mets and their fans got a jolt of energy even before Monday night’s game against the Cubs with news of the call-up of prized minor league prospect Ike Davis. Then Davis, Angel Pagan and Jason Bay converted it into victory by keying a five-run seventh as the Mets prevailed 6-1.

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Mets turn back Cubs in Ike's debut

Mets turn back Cubs in Ike's debut

The Mets and their fans got a jolt of energy even before Monday night’s game against the Cubs with news of the call-up of prized minor league prospect Ike Davis. Then Davis, Angel Pagan and Jason Bay converted it into victory by keying a five-run seventh as the Mets prevailed 6-1.

    Ike Davis gets call-up from Mets

    Ike Davis originally was in Monday's lineup for Triple-A Buffalo's home matinee against the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees, but the first-base prospect was a late scratch. He will be called up by the Mets in time for their homestand opener.

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    Sources say Big Ben to be sacked soon

    Sources say Big Ben to be sacked soon

    Ben Roethlisberger, the embattled Steelers quarterback who was recently accused of a sexual assault in Georgia, will likely be disciplined by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell by Wednesday, according to a source.

      Clowney going to Ghana after helping Haiti

      David Clowney, who had 14 catches and a touchdown last season with the Jets, spent three days in Haiti last month. Inspired by what he considers a life-changing experience, Clowney is planning a week-long trip to Ghana in July.

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      Artest makes life miserable for Durant

      Artest makes life miserable for Durant

      The Lakers brought in Ron Artest knowing his history of imploding and destroying those close to him. But Phil Jackson also recognizes that Artest gives the team a defensive presence it needed once the playoffs started.

        Jackson hoping to get coaching call

        How close was Mark Jackson to landing the Knicks' job 24 months ago? He had already begun assembling a coaching staff before team president Donnie Walsh decided to go with the more experienced candidate. The timing, Walsh will tell you, wasn't right.

        Hockey

        Devils taken down by Flyers in OT, 3-2

        Devils taken down by Flyers in OT, 3-2

        Dan Carcillo's rebound goal gives Philadelphia the win and a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven games Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. The fourth game of the series will be in Philadelphia Tuesday night.

          Here's change Devils can believe in

          Devils coach Jacques Lemaire made what might seem like a minor change. But for an organization that prides itself on rigid adherence to its system and rules, it was a big deal to the players.

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          Valero cops to wife's murder, kills self

          Valero cops to wife's murder, kills self

          Edwin Valero, a former WBA super featherweight and WBC lightweight champion, was found dead in his jail cell on Monday hours after he was arrested for stabbing his wife to death, according to police in Venezuela. Valero's death is being ruled a suicide.

            Georgian racer's death was 'driving errors'

            The international luge federation blamed the death of Georgian racer Nodar Kumaritashvili on his driving mistakes, saying a "complex series of interrelated events" led to the fatal crash during a training run at the Vancouver Olympics.

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            Lupica: These Jets are new Giants of NFL

            Lupica: These Jets are new Giants of NFL

            If the Jets had a brand before they hired Rex Ryan, it was this: Same Old Jets. But look at them now. Look how fast things have changed in one year with a coach like Ryan and an aggressive young general manager like Mike Tannenbaum.

            Smith: Martinez tries to kick it in ring

            Smith: Martinez tries to kick it in ring

            After 15 years of toiling in the relative obscurity of South America and Europe, Sergio Martinez is ready to take his star turn in boxing in the U.S. He is challenging Kelly Pavlik for the WBC and WBO middleweight titles in a 12-round match on Saturday night.

            You play GM! What should the Knicks do?

            You play GM! What should the Knicks do?

            The season is over and the Knicks don't have much to show for it. With a 29-53 record, the only thing left to look forward to is the possibility of LeBron James in blue and orange. But before that, you decide which Knicks should be kept or cut.

            You decide which Rangers to keep or dump!

            You decide which Rangers to keep or dump!

            With the 2010 season over, and the Rangers without a playoff run, the Daily News presents Keep 'em or Dump 'em, Rangers Edition. From John Tortorella to Marian Gaborik, you decide who the Rangers should keep or cut for the 2011 season.

            Lawrence: Orlando hoping Vince rekindles Magic

            Lawrence: Orlando hoping Vince rekindles Magic

            Cleveland has reloaded, and is looking like everyone's favorite to come out of the Eastern Conference and meet the Lakers in the Finals. Everyone except for Orlando, which knocked LeBron James & Co. out of the playoffs last summer.

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            11 sports guys decide to get in shape & change their lives

            11 sports guys decide to get in shape & change their lives

            Inspired by NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and our ever-expanding post-Super Bowl guts, 11 members of the Daily News sports department are joining offices all over the country in our own weight-loss challenge. We're aiming to find The Biggest Newser! | BIGGEST NEWSER BLOG

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