Derrick Mason: family fueled desire to resume career … Giants continue to stand by Antonio Pierce … Julius Peppers reports to camp, avoids spotlight … Eag;les’ deal for Jeremy Maclin remains elusive … Mark Snachez outshines Kellen Clemens at Jets camp … Kevin O’Connell on track as Pats’ backup QB … Eric Mangini thinks Browns will keep both Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn … Jake Peavy says he’s pain-free, but has long way to go to recover from ankle surgery … Tim Wakefield still hurting … Erik Bedard could be ready to pitch Sunday … Knicks, Ramon Sessions close to deal … OT: Excuse me thickums

Carlos Boozer wants to play in Miami … Ben Roethlisberger sued by Nevada woman … Sources: Omar Minaya’s job not safe with Mets despite contract … Steve Spagnuolo’s not playing around in St. Louis … Former UNC wide receiver Jesse Holley wins ’4th and Long’ and tryout wth the Cowboys … Friends and family gather to mourn the loss of Arturo Gatti … Great expectations accompany Omar Casspi … Jeremy Maclin remains unsigned in Philly … Nike Plus gets a makeover to keep pace … Kobe picks Manny Pacquiao over Miguel Cotto … OT: Only in Detroit can a former pimp run for city council … Milian