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WVU settles suit, joins Big 12 in July (AP)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:46:30 PST

West Virginia University announced Tuesday it has settled a lawsuit with the Big East for an unspecified amount, clearing the way for the conference power Mountaineers to join the Big 12 in July in time for the fall football season. Athletic Director Oliver Luck said the terms of the deal were confidential and WVU wouldn't release details.

WR Moss plans to come out of retirement (AP)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:43:25 PST

Randy Moss once said, "I play when I want to play." Six months after retiring, the veteran NFL wide receiver wants to play again. Moss announced on a webchat Monday -- his 35th birthday -- that he's planning a comeback. His agent, Joel Segal, wouldn't go into his client's available options.

A's get Cuba's Cespedes for $36M, 4 yrs. (AP)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:15:27 PST

After a winter of rebuilding, the Oakland Athletics were the surprise winner for Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes. Cespedes and the A's have agreed to a $36 million, four-year contract -- quite a splash for the low-budget franchise that traded away several key faces this offseason. Agent Adam Katz confirmed Monday the slugging outfielder had reached agreement on a deal, with details still to be...

No structural damage in Rose's back (AP)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:37:27 PST

Bulls star Derrick Rose remains day to day for Chicago because of lower back spasms. Rose was examined Monday by a specialist, and general manager Gar Forman says no structural damage was found. That's good news for the Eastern Conference-leading Bulls. The league's reigning MVP, Rose is averaging 22.0 points and 7.8 assists, but he's missed seven games because of problems with his back...

No. 2 Orange rally by No. 19 Louisville (AP)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:57:31 PST

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim preferred to look on the bright side despite all his team's problems. Senior leaders Scoop Jardine and Kris Joseph struggled. The Orange missed shot after shot. Only C.J. Fair had an answer against with Louisville, which was poised for an upset. "Our defense was getting crucial stops when we needed them," Fair said.

Ortiz, Red Sox agree to 1 year, $14.575M (AP)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:29:28 PST

David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox avoided salary arbitration by agreeing Monday to a one-year contract worth $14,575,000. The deal for the slugging designated hitter was midway between the $16.5 million he asked for last month and the $12.65 million submitted by the Red Sox, which matched his 2011 earnings.

Hornets' Gordon to have surgery on knee (AP)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:47:35 PST

Eric Gordon is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on his injured right knee on Tuesday and will be out at least an additional six weeks, meaning that if he comes back at all this season, there would be fewer than 20 games left. "After consulting with our medical staff, we concluded surgery was the best route and in the best interest of Eric for the long term," general manager Dell...

Steelers GM: No decision made on WR Ward (AP)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:53:25 PST

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ready to part ways with Hines Ward just yet. General manager Kevin Colbert said Monday the team has had "internal discussions" on what to do with the franchise's all-time leading receiver, but no decision has been made. NFL.com reported last week the Steelers were planning to release the 35-year-old Ward, who took on a diminished role last season...

Sandusky can visit grandkids, jury local (AP)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:36:36 PST

A judge rejected requests by prosecutors that jurors be brought in from outside the State College area to hear the child sex-abuse case against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Judge John Cleland on Monday also denied prosecutors' requests that Sandusky remain indoors while on home confinement before his trial and ruled that Sandusky can have supervised contact with...