CC Sabathia was aiming to return around the All-Star break, but after waking up with inflammation in his right knee on Thursday, that’s likely not going to happen.    

Seven retired players who played a total of 66 seasons in the NFL attacked the proposed settlement of concussion litigation on Wednesday, asserting that the deal “comes nowhere near being fair, adequate and reasonable.”    

The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement with free agent Thabo Sefolosha on a three-year, $12 million deal, sources told ESPN.com.    

Kurt Rambis will accept a position as an assistant coach under New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher, league sources told ESPN New York.    

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to terms on a new three-year contract believed to be in the $30 million range, according to sources close to the situation.    

Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan was suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the league announced Thursday.    

The Oakland Athletics, after reportedly receiving permission from commissioner Bud Selig to move from the Coliseum, have finalized an agreement on a 10-year extension to stay there through the 2024 season.    

Receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, who was dismissed by Missouri in April after several off-the-field incidents, was added to Oklahoma’s roster Thursday after a morning visit with the Sooners.    

Beltran hits 3-run HR, sparks Yanks to win    

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant flew in late Wednesday night from a European vacation so he could attend and play a key part in the team’s pitch to free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony on Thursday, sources said.