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2B Daily News – Thursday, January 31, 2013 NBA NFL Ravens: Lewis PED report won't distract team MCT photo Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, center, celebrates with Zach Randolph after hitting the winning basket against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Jan. 28. Source: Grizzlies' Gay headed to Toronto in 3-team trade By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies makeover, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The Grizzlies agreed to trade their star swingman to the Raptors on Wednesday, parting with the leading scorer on a team that has aspirations of making a run in the powerful Western Conference. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. The Raptors gave up point guard Jose Calderon and forward Ed Davis in the deal, with multiple reports saying that Calderon was headed to Detroit in WOES (Continued from page 1B) time loss to the Atlanta Hawks last Friday night. Boston won another double-overtime game on Sunday, 100-98 over the Miami Heat, breaking a six-game losing streak, their longest in six seasons. An MRI taken that TE'O (Continued from page 1B) The story about how he played inspirationally after the deaths of his girlfriend and grandmother led to an outpouring of support from Notre Dame fans. It became the backdrop to the Fighting Irish's undefeated regular season and run to the BCS championship, where they lost to Alabama. Te'o won seven national awards for his play and was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. He has denied any involvement from the beginning, and Notre Dame said an investigation of the player's claims backed up his story. ''The feelings, the pain, the sorrow, that was all real,'' the three-team trade. The Pistons will send Austin Daye and Tayshaun Prince to Memphis, according to reports. Gay, averaging 17.2 points and 5.9 rebounds, signed a five-year, $82 million maximum contract in July 2010 with Memphis. The 6-foot-8 small forward is due $16.5 million this season with $37 million more over the next two years. That's a big number for new owner Robert Pera, who took over the franchise last November and has quickly started addressing the team's salary situation. Just over a week ago, the Grizzlies sent valuable reserve Marreese Speights and two other players to Cleveland in a move that cleared $6.4 million in salary and avoided a $4 million luxury tax hit this season. Team officials said that move put the Grizzlies in position not to have to make a move this season. Memphis coach Lionel Hollins had been lobbying to keep his five starters together the rest of this season, but he apparently lost that fight. ''Wow,'' Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley tweeted. Trading away Gay also eases a luxury tax hit due next season, while concentrating the team around center Marc Gasol and All-Star forward Zach Randolph. The Grizzlies had their best playoff run in 2011 when they knocked off then-No. 1 seed San Antonio before losing to Oklahoma City in seven games in the Western semifinals — all with Gay on the bench after needing season-ending shoulder surgery. day showed that Rondo had torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. On Wednesday, Kevin Garnett scored 13 points and substitutes Brandon Bass, Jeff Green and Jason Terry had 12 each for Boston. A driving dunk by Evans had given the Kings their only lead with 15.9 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Then the Celtics hit their first 14 shots of the second. By the time Avery Bradley missed, a layup with 2:29 left in the half, the Celtics had built a 54-36 lead. They outscored the Kings 37-14 in the second period. Boston's dominance was so thorough that its bench made 15 of Sacramento's Isaiah Thomas missed all seven of his shots in the first half two nights after his floating basket with one second left ended the Kings' four-game losing streak with a 96-94 win over the Washington Wizards. Te'o told Katie Couric in an interview last week. McGraw says ''absolutely, unequivocally'' Te'o had no role in creating the hoax. Te'o said he first learned that something was amiss when Keuka called him on Dec. 6, and told him she had faked her death. He told his parents about what had happened while home for Christmas break and called Notre Dame coaches on Dec. 26 to let them know. Notre Dame officials said that they interviewed Te'o and retained Stroz Friedberg, a New York computer forensics firm, to investigate the case. They learned on Jan. 3 that there were no records indicating Lennay Kekua existed. McGraw said he spent hours with Tuiasosopo and his parents, saying he had a number of life experiences that ''damaged this young man in some very serious ways.'' McGraw said Tuiasosopo had feelings for Te'o. ''Here we have a young man that fell deeply, romantically in love,'' McGraw said. McGraw said he asked Tuiasosopo if he is gay. ''He said, 'Well, when you put it that way, yes.' Then he caught himself and said, 'I am confused,''' McGraw said. Te'o also was asked by Couric if he is gay. Te'o said ''no'' with a laugh. ''Far from it. Faaaar from that,'' he said. Te'o said in the interview with Couric that Tuiasosopo tweeted him a direct mes- sage on Jan. 16, saying he had been behind the hoax. The message read: ''I completely accept the consequences to the pain I've caused & it's important that you know the truth before anyone else.'' Te'o told Couric that Tuiasosopo later called him and explained what he did. ''He didn't say why. He just explained that he just wanted to help people and that was his way of helping people. Of being someone that he wasn't and trying to connect with somebody on a different level to help them out,'' Te'o said. Te'o said he didn't say much to Tuiasosopo. ''I just found that everything that I believed to be my reality wasn't my reality at all,'' Te'o said. defense; it's almost a chess match for him," Stanford assistant Lance Anderson said. "He thinks outside the box in terms of finding ways to gain a numerical advantage." One year and two days after hiring Roman, Harbaugh reached out to another former Ravens assistant. Fangio's influence in Baltimore waned after the coaching change. He was passed over for the defensive coordinator position when John Harbaugh promoted Greg Mattison, a respected coach and longtime Harbaugh family friend. Then, a year later, Fangio was fired. As with Roman, Jim Harbaugh jumped at the opportunity _ his pursuit of Fangio fueled by recommendations from Roman, Mattison and, yes, John Harbaugh. In his first public comments about the Cardinal's new defensive coordinator, Jim Harbaugh pronounced Fangio a mastermind who would transform Stanford's defense. Fangio worked wonders in his first and only season at Stanford. In two years with the 49ers, he has produced one of the NFL's top-rated defenses. "He's very meticulous," Neuheisel said. "He knows every percentage for what you're going to do. He knows what the chances are and then plays the odds, and he's really good at managing risk." If Fangio takes a mathematician's approach, Roman is the mad scien- tist forever concocting plays and formations to confound the opponent. He introduced Jim Harbaugh to the wonders of the "jumbo" formation with extra offensive linemen. He devised ways to get his bruising running backs (Gerhart and Frank Gore) isolated against smaller cornerbacks. "He knows how to use his personnel well, and he's really good at anticipating what the defense will do," Anderson said. Together, Roman and Fangio, are a perfect match for Harbaugh. "He has a lot of respect for their football intellect," Neuheisel said. "I guarantee you that Jim trusts them implicitly." 21 shots in the first half while Sacramento's entire team went just 14 for 40. By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens don't intend to let the controversy surrounding linebacker Ray Lewis become a distraction in their preparation for the Super Bowl. An article in Sports Illustrated said Lewis sought help from a company that says its deer-antler spray and pills contain a banned product connected to human growth hormone. ''We can't let that distract us from our one true mission, winning the Super Bowl,'' Baltimore running back Ray Rice said Wednesday, shortly before the Ravens hit the practice field to prepare for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Minutes earlier, Lewis said he ''never, ever'' used performance-enhancing drugs in his effort to return from a torn right triceps. He also distanced himself from Sports With Alternatives To Steroids (SWATS). The Ravens are standing behind the 37-year-old Lewis, who sat out 12 weeks before returning to fuel the Ravens' playoff run. He will end his 17-year career after the Super Bowl. ''Ray is an awesome guy and we're here to play football. We don't even want to give that (report) any merit,'' Baltimore guard Bobbie Williams said. ''It's kind of sad that they would try to discredit a guy who's done so much and been such a big influence not only to this team but the National Football League. Here we are just a couple of days away from the Super Bowl and they try to do this right here. We just really want to just stay away from that.'' Coach John Harbaugh also backed Lewis, saying, ''He told me there's nothing to it. He's told us in the past, he's told us now, that he's never taken any of that stuff, ever. And I believe Ray.'' So do Lewis' teammates. ''No one has not passed a test and no one has tested positive for anything, so it's all speculation,'' linebacker and special teams standout Brendon Ayanbadejo said. ''There's information and disinformation. If you have a little intelligence you can dissect it and keep it moving.'' The 49ers also find the story hard to believe. ''I don't think Ray would take any substance,'' San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis said. Lewis and the Ravens have been taught not to take any medication or drug without first getting the OK from the league or the team's training staff. ''I will run everything by my trainers to make sure it's legal by the NFL,'' cornerback Corey Graham said. ''As an NFL player and a professional athlete, you do try a lot of stuff. I'm not going to sit here and say you don't. But you do have to run it by your trainers and people who know what's legal and not legal before you try it.'' Linebacker Paul Kruger said he learned of the league's policy on drugs during his first season in the NFL. ''If there is something you're interested in taking, you have to make sure it's cleared and OK,'' he said. ''From what I recall from the rookie symposium, the best way is to take it to the trainer and see what they think.'' Williams said if he is interested in taking something, he'll check with the NFLPA. ''They run it for banned substances and have people there for us to check everything,'' Williams said. ''They'll send me back an email telling me everything is cleared. That said, you're still responsible for everything you put in your body.'' NHL NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W SHARKS 6 6 L OT Pts GF GA 0 0 12 26 10 Anaheim 5 3 1 1 7 17 17 Dallas 7 2 4 1 5 13 18 Los Angeles 5 2 2 1 5 11 14 Phoenix 2 4 0 4 21 20 GP W L 6 Northwest Minnesota 7 4 1 9 19 19 Edmonton 5 3 2 0 6 15 14 Vancouver 6 2 2 2 6 16 19 Colorado 5 2 3 0 4 10 13 Calgary 4 1 2 1 3 11 15 Central GP W L (Continued from page 1B) line or tight ends and knew Roman had experience with both units. Roman also came recommended by John Harbaugh, who held Roman in high esteem despite the Ravens' decision to let him go during the coaching change. Roman coordinated Stanford's running game, which produced a 1,900-yard season from Heisman Trophy runner-up Toby Gerhart. Harbaugh, who is not easily impressed, named Roman the Cardinal's associate head coach/assistant head coach for offense. "Greg has a great understanding of offense and L.A. Clippers WARRIORS L.A. Lakers KINGS Phoenix Southwest OT Pts GF GA 2 San Antonio Memphis Houston Dallas New Orleans Northwest OT Pts GF GA Chicago 7 6 0 1 13 24 16 St. Louis 6 5 1 0 10 24 13 Detroit 6 3 2 1 7 15 17 Columbus 7 2 4 1 5 13 22 Nashville 6 1 2 3 5 10 18 EASTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City Denver Utah Portland Minnesota W 34 28 20 17 15 L 13 17 25 30 30 Pct .723 .622 .444 .362 .333 GB — 5 13 17 18 W 37 29 25 19 15 L 11 15 22 26 30 Pct GB .771 — .659 6 .532 11.5 .422 16.5 .333 20.5 W 34 28 24 23 17 L 11 18 21 22 25 Pct GB .756 — .609 6.5 .533 10 .511 11 .405 15.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Atlantic GP W New Jersey 5 3 L OT Pts GF GA 0 2 8 12 9 Islanders TROIKA WESTERN CONFERENCE Pacific Pacific 6 3 2 1 7 22 19 Rangers 6 3 3 0 6 16 17 Pittsburgh 6 3 3 0 6 16 18 Philadelphia 7 2 5 0 4 14 20 GP W L Northeast Boston 6 5 OT Pts GF GA 0 1 11 19 12 24 13 Ottawa 7 5 1 1 11 Montreal 6 4 2 0 8 18 15 Toronto 6 3 3 0 6 18 20 Buffalo 6 2 3 1 5 16 19 GP W L Southeast OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 6 5 1 0 10 29 15 Winnipeg 6 3 2 1 7 18 18 Carolina 5 2 3 0 4 14 18 Washington 6 1 4 1 3 13 22 Florida 1 5 0 2 10 24 6 —————————————————— Wednesday's results Minnesota 3, Chicago 2, SO Ottawa 5, Montreal 1 Edmonton at Phoenix, late Colorado at Vancouver, late Today's games Edmonton at SHARKS, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Boston, 4 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 4 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. St. Louis at Columbus, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Florida, 4:30 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 6 p.m. Nashville at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Toronto Central Chicago Indiana Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Southeast W 28 27 22 19 16 L 15 19 23 26 30 Pct GB .651 — .587 2.5 .489 7 .422 10 .348 13.5 W 28 27 24 17 13 L 17 19 20 29 33 Pct GB .622 — .587 1.5 .545 3.5 .370 11.5 .283 15.5 W L Pct GB Miami 29 13 .690 — Atlanta 26 19 .578 4.5 Orlando 14 31 .311 16.5 Washington 11 33 .250 19 Charlotte 11 34 .244 19.5 —————————————————— Wednesday's results Boston 99, KINGS 81 Philadelphia 92, Washington 84 Indiana 98, Detroit 79 New York 113, Orlando 97 Atlanta 93, Toronto 92 L.A. Clippers 96, Minnesota 90 Chicago 104, Milwaukee 88 Miami 105, Brooklyn 85 San Antonio 102, Charlotte 78 Houston at Denver, late New Orleans at Utah, late L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, late Today's games Memphis at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.