According to a broadcast report on ESPN News, the Los Angeles Dodgers have placed starting pitcher Jason Schmidt on the 15-day disabled list. The pitcher underwent on MRI on Monday after the pitcher failed to break 90 MPH on the radar gun in a game against the San Diego Padres.

The Dodgers signed Schmidt to a three-year, $47 million deal this past offseason.

***UPDATED at 11:13 PM EDT***

USA Today has the Associated Press story up on their website.

Arkansas’ Nutt puts out letter refuting Web rumors (ESPN.com News Services)

Houston Nutt, head football coach of the Arkansas Razborback, fired back at Internet rumor mongers (we guess we’re including in that) for mischaracterizing his relationship with a news anchor, the continuing criticism of how he handled departing quarterback Mitch Mustain and other personal attacks related to a release of cell phone records under the Freedom of Information of Act earlier this month.
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Nike Air McFly to be released? (Sneaker Hunt)

In the late 1980s (some of you were around in that decade), these shoes were the talk of the playground — they were sleek, cool and your friends couldn’t wait to get a pair.

Air Jordans? No, try Air McFlys.

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Red Bulls acquire forward Juan Pablo Angel from EPL’s Villa (AP/SI.com)

The MLS NewYork Red Bulls have acquired the rights to forward Juan Pablo Angel from the European Premier League’s Aston Villa on Tuesday.  This is the Red Bulls second acquisition under the league’s ‘player designation’ rule, which allows MLS teams to add players outside the salary cap.

The Red Bulls’ first move was landing U.S. soccer great Claudio Reyna earlier this year.

West announces he’ll leave Grizzlies on July 1 (AP/ESPN)

NBA legend and current director of basketball operations for the Memphis Grizzlies Jerry West has announced that he’ll be leaving his position effective July 1.

Cubs place Soriano on DL, call up Pie (STL Today)

The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Alfonso Soriano on the disabled list and have called up outfield prospect Felix Pie (pronounced pee-YAY).  Soriano suffered a hamstring injury charging a fly ball in a game against the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

***UPDATED at 4:54 PM EDT***
Bad information correction — The Associated Press is reporting that Soriano will only be out a week and was not placed on the disabled list.  They did, however, call up prospect Felix Pie and sent down starter Angel Guzman.

NBA suspends referee Crawford indefinitely (ESPN News Services)

The NBA has suspended referee Joe Crawford indefinitely after he ejected San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan on Sunday and allegedly challenged him to a fight. 

Quoth David Stern, czar of the NBA –

“Joey Crawford’s handling of this situation failed to meet the standards of professionalism and game management we expect of NBA referees. Especially in light of similar prior acts by this official, a significant suspension is warranted. Although Joey is consistently rated as one of our top referees, he must be held accountable for his actions on the floor, and we will have further discussions with him following the season to be sure he understands his responsibilities.”

News and note while waiting for a tee time…

Saint Louis fires head coach Soderberg after 20-win season (AP/ESPN) The timing is very questionable.

Wistrom to coach high school football (AP/ESPN) Former NFLer Grant Wistrom to coach Parkview High, his alma mater, in southwest Missouri.

Poiice identify shooter at Virginia Tech (CNN) The shooter is identified as a 23-year old English major from South Korea.

USC’s Young expected to jump to NBA (AP/SI) The 6-foot-6 junior will forego his senior campaign and declare his intentions on Tuesday.

Did ESPN edit hoops chat? (The Big Lead) In an ESPN chat, former Phoenix Suns bench player Paul Shirley a ‘douche’. ‘Worldwide Teaser’ edits transcript. Blogosphere chat debate ensues — is douche a bad word?

Hurricanes sign GM Rutherford for five more years (AP/ESPN)

The Carolina Hurricanes have extended the contract of general manager Jim Rutherford for five more years, the Associated Press is reporting.  In his 13 seasons on the job, he’s navigated the franchise through its tumultuous move to the Carolinas from Hartford, Conn. and he also led the Hurricanes to two appearances in the Stanley Cup finals, winning the franchise’s first Cup in 2006. The team has won the Southeast Division in three of the last seven seasons.

Lawyer claims Chatman did not freely give up LSU job (AP/USA Today)

The lawyer for deposed LSU women’s basketball coach Pokey Chatman claims the she didn’t freely give up her job as originally reported, the Associated Press is reporting.

Mary Olive Pierson, Chatman’s attorney, states that her client neither “fairly obtained or freely given” her resignation.

Can Vince Young avoid the ‘Madden curse?’ (USA Today)

Electronic Arts, the publishers of one of the most popular sports video games of all time, have selected Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young as the poster boy for “Madden 2008″.

And Jeff Fisher cringes at the end result.

An Interview With Gary Sheffield: “Barry Bonds Tried To Control Me” (InsideSTL)

InsideSTL’s Tim McKernan and his KFNS “Morning Grind” co-host Bob Fescoe interview all-star outfielder and Detroit Tiger Gary Sheffield on wide-ranging subjects, including — Barry Bonds’ role in his life, Hank Aaron’s boycotting of the record breaking home run and the state of African-Americans in the game of baseball.

News and notes while rolling out of bed…

Sharks dominate to take 2-1 series lead (AP/Yahoo! Sports) Sharks take control with a 41-shot, 3-1 victory over the Predators.

T-Mac, Rockets seal up fourth seed in NBA East (AP/USA Today) McGrady buries 39 in 120-117 victory over Phoenix Suns.

O.J. Simpson book sale canceled (Reuters) Murderer can’t publish book because publishing firm goes belly up.

Star teen matador nearly goured to death (AP/ESPN) We can honestly say that sentence will never be uttered again here.

Tim Duncan, Joe Crawford and the NBA (Blog Maverick) Mavericks owner Cuban would like all of you to stop bitching to him about Sunday’s incident.

Soriano injured as Cubs shell Friars (ESPN/AP) The $136 million dollar centerfielder injures leg (hamstring?) in an attempt to catch fly ball.

Zito nets first NL win (AP/Yahoo! Sports) The other high-dollar offseason acquisition gets a ‘W’.
No arena vote this season for Sonics, Storm (AP/Yahoo! Sports)  Let the leverage begin!  Franchises owned by Oklahoman bring about expected ‘thinking outloud’ comments from owners.

Charter, MLB finalizing agreement (BizofBaseball) Almost all deals are falling into place for ‘Extra innings’ package.

Witness survives Virginia Tech shootings by pretending to be dead (CNN)  The stories will continue to evolve over the next few days and it thankfully (if we can use that word) pushed the whole ‘grouchy radio talkshow host’ into the news dumpster.