The New York Jets have released quarterback Tim Tebow, a league source confirmed to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Tebow's release was earlier reported by the New York Post. The Jets, who selected quarterback Geno Smith in the second round of the NFL draft, had six quarterbacks on their depth chart before the release of Tebow. [Watch More]

If there was any hope among the Oklahoma City Thunder fans that Russell Westbrook would "pull a Metta World Peace" and return less than two weeks after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, guess we could put that idea to rest. According to Ken Berger of CBS Sports, the doctors involved opted the repair, instead of removing, which "requires a longer recovery time but also is a better long-term solution" and as a result, Russ will miss the rest of the playoffs. A specific timetable for Westbrook's return is uncertain at the moment. [Watch More]

Everyone always wants to see President Obama fill out his bracket, well I think I would rather watch Kid President fill one out. If you feel the same way, you’re in luck. Kid President recently got together with ESPN to fill out his big board. Enjoy.

The biggest pushing match of the NBA season thus far took place on Tuesday night between the Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The fracas started between Roy Hibbert and David Lee and ended up with almost every player on the court in a tangled mess of pushing and elbowing all the way into the stands. Technical fouls were handed out to Hibbert, Lee, Thompson, David West and Stephen Curry. Roy Hibbert was the only player ejected in the melee for his role in pushing Stephen Curry to the ground during the fight.

Even as Michael Jordan prepares to celebrate his 50th Birthday, the rarefied heights he reached — both on and off-court — largely remain untouched by his peers and successors. In commemoration of MJ’s legend, ESPN recently honored the greatest player ever with Gotta Be The Shoes, a tribute that asks the essential question “Was it the shoes?” The short feature takes a closer look at the global phenomenon that was — and still is — the Jumpman, from the controversial Air Jordan 1 to the retirement-era Jordan 10 and its highly coveted successors. Above all, “Gotta Be The Shoes!” is an exploration of a man who became a brand and who has managed to remain a cultural icon a decade after his final retirement. Enjoy.

The Los Angeles Lakers have consistently turned away trade inquiries in recent weeks for All-Star center Dwight Howard and still believe they have a strong chance of signing him to a new contract when Howard becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, according to sources close to the situation. But sources told ESPN this week the Lakers might be forced to reconsider that position between now and the February 21st trade deadline because of Howard's growing unhappiness with his role under coach Mike D'Antoni and the potential that raises for Howard leaving them in July without compensation.

On the heels of Nike Golf’s major announcement today that Rory McIlroy has joined its athlete roster, Nike Golf is also unveiling a new TV spot that features global sports icon Tiger Woods, along with McIlroy. The 60-second spot, produced by Wieden + Kennedy, is set to air January 16th on ESPN and The Golf Channel. The “No Cup is Safe” piece showcases the athletic competitiveness, remarkable talents, and playful attitudes of the two best golfers in the world. McIlroy and Woods are captured on the driving range lightheartedly taking turns to one-up each other by making amazing shots into a variety of different cups. While the ad displays their playful manner, it also conveys the competitiveness between two of the best golfers in the world. Enjoy.

With all the rumors of 50 Cent and Manny Pacquiao going into business together, the spotlight has been inadvertently thrown back onto the hopes of a Manny vs. Floyd fight. Boxing fans want nothing more than to see these two champs square up in the ring. At the 6:10-min mark of this interview with Skip Bayless, Manny playfully says he thinks Floyd Mayweather is scared to face-off with him.

This is SportsCenter commercials have been around so long they'd be able to vote, they still manage to deliver the occasional brilliance. Case in point, the new ad featuring ESPN analyst John Clayton, who has been the subject of much Internet scrutiny for his unruly hair. Enjoy.

Pittsburgh quarterback Tino Sunseri isn't going to win the Heisman Trophy this year. Hell, at this point, he'll be lucky if he even wins more than a couple of games. But, he's got one thing going for him: this pass. He made it during last night's blowout loss to Cincinnati and it was pretty incredible. Don't expect a bomb or a Hail Mary when you press play on this clip, though. A simple shovel pass was all Sunseri needed to take over SportsCenter this morning. Good one, dude. Enjoy.