Favre won't make a decision on '09 for weeks Brett Favre has eased comfortably into his offseason routine in Mississippi and will make no decision about whether to play another NFL season for several weeks.
Sources: Smoltz reaches deal with Red Sox John Smoltz, who accumulated 210 victories and 154 saves for the Braves over 21 seasons, is set to sign an offer sheet with the Red Sox on Thursday afternoon.
Ogilvy opens season with tournament lead Geoff Ogilvy opened the PGA Tour season Thursday without making bogey on his way to a 6-under 67 and a one-shot lead in the Mercedes-Benz Championship, a score that only surprised him because of the location.
Ballboy Mangini ascends to Browns coach Eric Mangini, who began his NFL career as a ball boy for the Browns, was introduced as Cleveland's 12th full-time coach on Thursday, less than two weeks after he was fired by the Jets.
Pitt's McCoy could be leaning toward NFL draft Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy did not attend a post-bowl team meeting Thursday, possibly indicating that he may change his mind and declare for the NFL draft.
ACC commissioner says BCS complies with law With the Utah attorney general investigating the bowl system for a possible antitrust violation, ACC commissioner and BCS coordinator John Swofford said the BCS has carefully considered the legality of its format.
Penguins, Staal hammer out new $16M contract The Penguins have reached a four-year deal with center Staal taking effect at the start of the 2009-10 season, the team announced Thursday.
Cards' Boldin won't test hammy until Saturday Anquan Boldin says he won't give his injured hamstring a serious test until just before kickoff of the Arizona Cardinals' divisional playoff game at Carolina on Saturday night.