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Jets name Geno Smith starting QB

The New York Jets will start rookie quarterback Geno Smith in the season opener Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Wednesday.

The choice was expected as it was no secret Sanchez would be sidelined a bruised joint in his throwing shoulder, sustained in a preseason game

The last time the Jets started a rookie in Week 1 was 2009, when Mark Sanchez was named the starter .

Michael Beasley Released by Phoenix Suns

After a dissapointing year and off the court incidents the Phoenix Suns have decided to release Forward Michael Beasley

According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Suns created enough cap space by trading Caron Butler last week to soften the "financial hit stemming from Beasley's departure."

Moreover, by making the move after Sept. 1, the organization can pay part of Beasley's guaranteed money over multiple seasons in the future.

Eventhough he is still 24 years old many industry insiders are wondering whether his career is over.

Beasley averaged career lows in points (10.1), shooting percentage (40.5), rebounds (3.8) and minutes (20.8).

Dennis Rodman returns to North Korea

Former basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday on a five-day visit there was speculation he may try to negotiate the release of jailed U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae, China's Xinhua news agency reported.

But Rodman told Reporters s he was on another "basketball diplomacy tour" and would not be discussing the release of Bae.

"I'm not going to North Korea to discuss freeing Kenneth Bae," "I've come out here to see my friend Kim -- and I want to talk about basketball," he added.

Rodman's trip which is being sponsored by Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is his second trip to the Communist contry this year. In March, Rodman was seen laughing next to Kim at a government sponsored Basketball game

Rodman was widely criticized over the first trip which came at a time when North Korea was making threats towards the U.S.