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ATLANTA —The Atlanta Hawks are in talks with Danny Ferry and could be close to
reaching an agreement to hire the San Antonio executive as general manager. Tom Brady Womens Jersey . In a statement
released to The Associated Press on Sunday night, the Hawks confirmed they have
“reached out” to Ferry, also the former Cleveland general manager. “As we
continue to evaluate our franchise and look to build a championship calibre
organization, we reached out to Danny Ferry,” the Hawks said. “We are engaged in
conversation regarding the Atlanta Hawks and our basketball operations. As the
situation evolves, we will update at the appropriate time.” Hawks general
manager Rick Sunds contract expires at the end of June. Sund did not return
messages to The Associated Press on Saturday and Sunday. Hawks co-owner Michael
Gearon Jr. told The Associated Press last month he hoped the 61-year-old Sund
would continue as general manager. Hawks co-owner Bruce Levenson declined
comment Sunday. Gearon did not return messages on Sunday. Asked Sunday night
about Sunds status, including a possible continued role as an adviser, Hawks
spokesman Arthur Triche said in an email reply: “No details regarding that at
this time.” Ferry became the Spurs vice-president of basketball operations in
2010. As Clevelands GM from 2005-10, he led the Cavs through the most successful
period in their history. The NBA draft is Thursday. It is not known if the Hawks
are hoping to reach an agreement with Ferry in time to direct the draft. Ferry
also has been linked to a possible position with Philadelphia. After advancing
to the second round of the playoffs three straight years, the Hawks were
eliminated in the first round by Boston this year. The Hawks have exercised
their option on coach Larry Drews contract for next season but did not offer a
new deal. Atlanta finished 40-26, drawing praise from Sund for an “outstanding
job,” despite being without All-Star centre Al Horford for all but 11 games of
the regular season. Horford returned in Game 4 of the Celtics series. The Hawks
will return an experienced nucleus of Horford, six-time All-Star Joe Johnson and
Josh Smith, who is entering the final year of his contract. Marvin Williams,
point guard Jeff Teague and backup centre Pachulia also are under contract. The
other nine players are free agents, leaving much work to be done by the general
manager. Tom Brady Jersey . The veteran right-hander
signed a one-year contract with the Brewers on Friday after being let go by the
Atlanta Braves. Vince Wilfork Jersey . Rosters for this years
Midsummer Classic, which will be played July 10 in Kansas City, were revealed
Sunday. The American League squad is filled with three members of the reigning
two- time champion Rangers and Yankees, while three Giants will start for the
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. ”We started to get sloppy,” said Drew Doughty of the 4-0 victory. “And he made
sure to give it to us and tell us we cant be playing like this because you cant
take your foot off the gas. Vince Wilfork Womens Jersey . Three big-name
pitchers made their spring training debuts Saturday, with vastly different
results. Rob Gronkowski Womens Jersey . It will be the
second time that the 25-year-old will serve as team captain in his international
career, also doing the honours on the 2010 World Championships team. The
Indianapolis native, acquired by the Blue Jackets on Feb.PHOENIX – Al Jefferson
had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from an
11-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-103 Friday night.
Randy Foye made a 20-foot jumper with 1:58 remaining to give Minnesota the lead
for good. His basket came with just one second left on the shot clock.
Kevin Love added a free throw and Rodney Carney scored on a fast-break layup in
the final 94 seconds for the Timberwolves, who won for the sixth time in seven
games. Sebastian Telfair gave the Suns an opening when he missed a 28-foot
three-pointer with 6.9 seconds left. But Jason Richardson missed a three-pointer
from the right corner at the buzzer and Phoenix lost its second straight.
Craig Smith had 18 points, Carney finished with 17 and Foye had 15 for
Minnesota. Shaquille ONeal and Leandro Barbosa each scored 22 and
Amare Stoudemire added 19 for the Suns, who lost for just the third time in
their last 11 home games. Minnesota came back from 11 points down midway through
the third to take an 84-83 lead on Telfairs driving layup with 8:25 remaining.
Phoenix took its final lead, 101-100, on Stoudemires two free throws with 2:22
remaining to set up Foyes go-ahead basket from the left elbow. The Timberwolves,
who had lost five straight in Phoenix, led most of the first half. Carney scored
on a dunk and added a three-pointer to spark an 8-0 run that gave the
Timberwolves a 35-27 lead with 8:32 left in the first half. Aaron Hernandez Womens Jersey. But the Suns
worked their way back, tying the game at 39-all on Matt Barnes three-pointer
from the left wing with 6:21 to go. Phoenix took its first lead, 45-43, on a
six-foot jumper by Barnes with 4:36 left in the half. The Timberwolves closed a
four-point halftime deficit to 59-58 on Craig Smiths layup with 8:17 left in the
third period. But Phoenix then pulled away behind Stoudemire and Grant Hill, who
outscored Minnesota 14-2 over the next 4:12 to give the Suns their largest lead
of the game, 73-62, with 3:36 to go in the third. Carney hit a pair of
three-pointers as the Timberwolves closed the quarter on an 11-6 run to pull to
79-73. Notes: The Timberwolves won their first game in five chances against
Pacific Division teams. ... Barnes was called for a technical with 3:41
remaining when he caught Kevin Love with a forearm across the face after being
whistled for fouling Love. ... Phoenix has scored 100 or more in a season-high
nine straight games. ... Carney has scored in double digits in six of his last
11 games. ... ONeal has 15 or more points in his last 13 games, his longest such
streak in almost four years. ... Suns coach Terry Porter said the club had sent
tape of the non-call at the end of Thursdays loss to Denver to the NBAs New York
offices, but even a possible admission of error means little. That doesnt help
the coach when he gets that yellow slip on the way out the door, Porter said
before Fridays game. ’ ’ ’