North Carolina freshman forward Tyler Zeller is likely gone for the season after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a fractured left wrist suffered when he fell attempting a dunk during Tuesday's win over Kentucky.

Agent: Cards deny RB James' request for trade

Drew Rosenhaus, agent for Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James, confirmed an internet report that his client has asked to be released, but the request was rejected.

Mariners' new manager Wakamatsu is historic hire

Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners.

Jags' Williamson: No respect for Vikes' Childress

Former first-round draft pick Troy Williamson never really got along with coach Brad Childress in Minnesota. His feelings haven't changed since leaving there, either.

Burnett's agent: Red Sox reach out to free agent

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent by phone Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander, a baseball source said.

Favre focused on helping Jets win, not his future

Brett Favre is having too much fun leading the first-place New York Jets to even think about next season.

Azinger would 'think about' Ryder Cup job again

Paul Azinger isn't lobbying, but he's open to the idea of returning to Ryder Cup captain's job in 2010, when the U.S. tries to retain the Cup in Wales.

Golfer chooses honesty over shot at '09 tour card

No one would have known J.P. Hayes used the wrong golf ball. And a full-time spot on the PGA Tour in 2009 was on the line. But Hayes, honoring the tradition of a game where the players police themselves, turned himself in and was disqualified.

A's owner suggests one-game playoff in first round

Lew Wolff has a way to shorten baseball's postseason: Make the first round best-of-one.

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