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Roy Oswalt is expected to make several starts with developmental-league teams before joining the Texas Rangers
Miguel Montero
Mike Woodson led New York to an 18-6 regular-season mark over the final 24 games
Retired NBA star forward Jayson Williams was released from jail
Vincent Jackson has signed a five-year deal worth $55 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was released by the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday
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Brad Lidge
David Beckham smiles during a press conference after re-signing with Los Angeles Galaxy
David Beckham smiles during a press conference after re-signing with Los Angeles Galaxy
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Norichika Aoki has signed a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers
The Indianapolis Colts have fired head coach Jim Caldwell
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Hasselbeck joins Colts as backup to Luck

Matt Hasselbeck signed a free agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, a day after the 14-season National Football League quarterback was released by the Tennessee Titans.
 

Welker signs two-year deal with Broncos

Receiver Wes Welker, who is New England's all-time reception leader, has signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos.
 

Bills dump Fitzpatrick after woeful run

Ryan Fitzpatrick was released by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, 18 months after the National Football League team signed the quarterback to a six-year contract extension worth $59 million.
 

Gonzalez puts off retirement to stay with Falcons

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has changed his mind about retirement, saying Tuesday he will rejoin the NFL club after falling one game short of reaching last month's Super Bowl.
 

Laudrup signs new Swansea contract

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup ended speculation over his immediate future on Friday by signing a one-year contract extension with the Premier League club.
 

Giggs reaches game 1,000 in Real Madrid showdown

Kick-off in Manchester United's game with Real Madrid on Tuesday heralded a new milestone in the long career of Ryan Giggs, who was making his 1,000th appearance in senior football.
 

Flacco agrees new Ravens contract

Super Bowl most valuable player Joe Flacco has agreed to terms on a new contract with the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore Sun reported.
 

Giggs signs new one-year deal at Man Utd

Ryan Giggs, who is set to make his 1,000th appearance in senior football this weekend, has signed a new one-year contract at Manchester United, the club announced on Friday.
 

Brady set to sign lucrative extension: report

Three-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the New England Patriots, according to a report in Sports Illustrated.
 

Ex-Laker star Fisher rejoins Thunder

Derek Fisher, who won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, has signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the club announced on Monday.
 

Hernandez agrees to richest-pitcher deal

Felix Hernandez agreed to terms on a seven-year deal worth $175 million with Seattle on Tuesday that will make the 26-year-old right-hander the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball.
 

South Korean Choo agrees to deal with Reds

South Korean outfielder Choo Shin-Soo signed a one-year deal on Monday with the Cincinnati Reds, avoiding a salary arbitration fight with the Major League Baseball club.
 

Indians set to roll dice with Matsuzaka

Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Japanese pitching ace who helped Boston to a World Series title before injury derailed his Major League Baseball career, is set to sign a minor-league deal with Cleveland.
 

Cavaliers seek injury-nagged Oden: report

Greg Oden, the top pick in the 2007 NBA Draft who suffered an injury-riddled five-year stint with Portland, will be offered a contract by the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a report Friday.
 

Premier League clubs agree new spending controls

The Premier League announced Thursday that clubs in English football's top flight faced a points deduction if they breached new spending controls due to take effect from next season.
 

Grizzlies ship Gay to Raptors in three-team trade

The Toronto Raptors confirmed they have acquired forward Rudy Gay and center Hamed Haddadi from the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team NBA trade.
 

A-Rod could miss entire 2013 season: Yankees

New York Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez could miss the entire 2013 Major League Baseball season as he recovers from left hip surgery, team general manager Brian Cashman said Friday.
 

Diamondbacks deal Upton to Braves

The Arizona Diamondbacks traded outfielder Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves in a seven-player Major League Baseball swap announced on Thursday.
 

Phillies ink Young to one-year deal

Delmon Young, who overcame off-field issues to help power Detroit into last year's World Series, signed a one-year Major League Baseball deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
 

Derry extends QPR stay

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun Derry has signed a new one-year contract, the Premier League's basement club said Monday.