Embroiled in the investigation of the shooting death of a man near his Massachusetts home this week, Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez also was the subject of a civil lawsuit alleging he shot a Connecticut man in the face in February, court records say.

• Darrelle Revis paid $50K for No. 24
• Bernard Pollard sets big goals
• Arians: Fans a problem for gay player
• Adrian Peterson back to normal self
• Ex-punter Dave Jennings dies at 61
• Tony Gonzalez: Son pushed for return
• Justin Smith signs extension

LeBron James has a message for fans who were stuck outside AmericanAirlines Arena after leaving before the Miami Heat's rally to an overtime victory in Game 6 against San Antonio: Wait for the buzzer next time.

• Sources: Clips-Celtics talks back on
• Sources: Clippers, Byron Scott meet
• Kobe: Howard remains with Lakers
• Jay-Z now a licensed NBA agent
• Nets interview Frank, Rogers
• Jazz add Jerry Sloan as consultant
• Game 6 draws 20.6M viewers

Mark Appel received high praise from MLB commissioner Bud Selig on Wednesday when the No. 1 overall pick signed with the Houston Astros.

• Derek Jeter takes BP in Tampa
• Crony: Bosch met A-Rod at ALCS
• Reeling Josh Hamilton moves down
• Chris Davis pads HR lead as Orioles throttle Tigers
• Ian Desmond hits grand slam in 11th as Nationals avoid sweep
• Cody Ross' pinch-hit HR lifts D-backs past Jose Fernandez, Marlins
• Red Sox sign first-rounder Trey Ball

The NHL’s general managers on Wednesday endorsed a series of changes recommended by the league's competition committee, including making visors mandatory for new NHL players starting next season.

• Flyers to buy out Danny Briere
• Marian Hossa active for Game 4
• Wings announce $650M arena plan
• Sources: Progress in Coyotes talks
• Predators sign Victor Bartley
• Pavel Datsyuk gets 3-year extension
• Campbell should be set for B's camp