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LaDainian Tomlinson agrees to deal with New York Jets
LaDainian Tomlinson and the New York Jets reached an agreement Sunday on a two-year deal.

Cleveland Browns trade Brady Quinn to Denver Broncos for Peyton Hillis, picks
The Denver Broncos have acquired quarterback Brady Quinn from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for fullback Peyton Hillis, a sixth-round pick in 2011 and a conditional pick in 2012.

Seattle Seahawks agree to deal with ex-New England Patriots TE Chris Baker
Having lost out on former Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson on Friday, the Seahawks reached agreement with former Patriots tight end Chris Baker on Saturday, a league source said.

Ex-Oklahoma State QB Bobby Reid gets break from ex-coach Mike Gundy
Bobby Reid hasn't played football since a 2008 injury, but the former Oklahoma State quarterback might get another chance at reviving his once-promising career by participating in LSU's pro day.

Green Bay Packers agree to multiyear deal with Mark Tauscher
The agent for longtime Green Bay Packers right tackle Mark Tauscher says the veteran has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract that will bring him back to the team.

Tennessee Titans' Kevin Mawae re-elected unanimously as NFLPA president
Free agent center Kevin Mawae has been unanimously re-elected as president of the NFL Players Association during the union's board of player representatives meeting.

All-America Team: ESPN.com's 2009 All-America Team
Mark Ingram and Toby Gerhart, the top two finishers in the Heisman race, lead ESPN.com's All-America team.

BCS Championship: Mack Brown's personal liberation paved way to professional vindication
Mack Brown finally won big when he quit wanting it so badly. The Texas coach realized there was more to life than simply trying to pile up accomplishments so high that even a deceased man could see them.

Ex-Oklahoma State QB Bobby Reid gets break from ex-coach Mike Gundy
Bobby Reid hasn't played football since a 2008 injury, but the former Oklahoma State quarterback might get another chance at reviving his once-promising career by participating in LSU's pro day.

Mike Leach faces Craig James at Texas Tech deposition
Mike Leach sat across from his accuser Saturday as Craig James gave sworn testimony in the former coach's lawsuit against Texas Tech.

California hires former Oregon quarterback Akili Smith to coaching staff
California has hired former NFL players Akili Smith and Ronnie Bradford as administrative assistants on the coaching staff.

University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli suspended for season after pleading guilty to burglary charge
Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has pleaded guilty to a second-degree burglary charge stemming from the theft of two laptops and a guitar from a campus fraternity house in late January.

MLB -- Buster Olney: The Minnesota Twins must now consider a Plan B to Joe Nathan
There really isn't an ideal guy to fill the hole left by what could be a season-ending injury to Joe Nathan -- partly just because the Twins have come to rely on Nathan so much. He's just such a lock to perform. But that's what they must search for now.

Sources: Phillies discuss Ryan Howard for Albert Pujols deal
According to sources, a idea has been kicked around within the Philadelphia Phillies' organization: Philadelphia has had internal discussions about proposing a swap of slugger Ryan Howard for St. Louis Cardinals superstar Albert Pujols.

Santana rounds into form in second spring start
Johan Santana resembled the pitcher on Sunday that many call the premier left-hander in the game the last six years.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka feeling better but no decision on when he'll throw
Daisuke Matsuzaka said Sunday he's feeling better but is waiting to make a decision on when he'll have his first throwing session of spring training.

Baltimore Orioles' Brian Roberts leaving camp to see back specialist
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts is returning to Baltimore to see a specialist for an ailing back that has kept him out of games this spring.

Strasburg adds 3 blank frames to spring record
Stephen Strasburg pitched three scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals fell to 0-10 in exhibition play with Sunday's 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

NBA Rookie Rankings: The Big 5
David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.

LeBron, Cavs break down Celtics in second half
LeBron James scored 30 points, 24 in the second half, and Cleveland wore down the aging Boston Celtics for a 104-93 victory on Sunday, the Cavaliers' second decisive win over one of the East's premier teams in less than a month.

Nash connects with Stoudemire in Suns' victory
Steve Nash had 13 points and 12 assists in his 1,000th NBA game and his favorite receiver Amare Stoudemire had a dominant 36-point, 12-rebound performance in the Phoenix Suns' 120-106 victory over the depleted New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

Bobcats continue run to stop Magic's win streak
Stephen Jackson scored 28 points, Raymond Felton had 16 and the Charlotte Bobcats held on for their sixth straight victory, 96-89 over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Durant, Thunder cut down short-handed Jazz
Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder made up ground in the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs with a 119-111 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Sunday night.

Bucks withstand rally from shorthanded Pacers
Jerry Stackhouse tied his season-high with 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks survived a late rally from the short-handed Indiana Pacers for a 98-94 win on Sunday.