News & Notes

MLB

- The Los Angeles Angels and OF Bobby Abreu have agreed on a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2012 season. The deal is believed to be worth $19 million over 2 years.
- The Kansas City Royals have traded OF/IF Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields. Teahen is expected to replace Jermaine Dye as the team's right fielder. Dye was let go when the team decided not to pick up his option for 2010 earlier this week.
- According the the Boston Globe, the Florida Marlins have traded OF Jeremy Hermida to the Boston Red Sox for minor leaguers, P Hunter Jones and P Jose Alvarez.
- The New York Post is reporting that the Mets have declined to pick up the $8.6 million 2010 option on the contract of P J.J. Putz.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have declined to pick up the $10 million 2010 option on the contract of P Jon Garland.
- ESPN is reporting that the Chicago White Sox have re-signed OF Mark Kotsay to a one-year deal. According to the report, the deal is worth $1.5 million.

NBA

- Sacramento Kings SG Kevin Martin sustained a hairline fracture in his left wrist during Monday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies when he collided with G Allen Iverson. Martin has a few options and will decide which path he will take with regards to the injury by the end of the week.
- In other Kings news, F Andres Nocioni was arrested Thursday for suspicion of drunk driving. Officers noticed his car weaving around 2 a.m. in downtown Sacramento before he was pulled over. He has since apologized to his teammates and head office staff.
- Dallas Mavericks assistant coach and former Raptor player Popeye Jones was arrested for drunk driving after at least five people notified police about his erratic driving. During his arrest, he fought with police and authorities were obliged to use brute force. "Officers were finally able to to handcuff Jones using two pairs of handcuffs," the report read. "Even while handcuffed, Jones attempted to grab at Officer Marshall's leg. While taken in to custody he received several scrapes from the concrete to his face."

NFL

- NBC Sports is reporting that Indianapolis Colts star S Bob Sanders will remain out of action for the rest of the season with a lingering torn biceps tendon. Head coach Jim Caldwell told reporters today that Sanders will require surgery. Sanders re-injured his arm last weekend during a win over the San Francisco 49ers. The loss will be a big blow to their secondary. The team also announced yesterday that CB Marlin Jackson will also miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
- The Denver Broncos have signed veteran CB Ty Law. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. He will report to the team today for a physical.

NHL

- According to an Associated Press report, the Columbus Blue Jackets are in jeopardy of losing their franchise. According to the report released Thursday, the team is losing on average $12 million a year.
- Atlanta Thrashers G Kari Lehtonen will miss 6-8 weeks while recovering from his second consecutive back surgery. Lehtonen has yet to play this season.
- The Toronto Star is reporting that Boston Bruins F David Krejci has been diagnosed with H1N1. He is currently being isolated from teammates until his condition improves.
- The Dallas Stars have activated C Mike Modano and RW Jere Lehtinen from the injured reserve list.

MMA

- Brock Lesnar will be forced to postpone his fight with Shane Carwin once again. The UFC heavyweight champ has been unable to train due to illness and will need more preparation time. The two were originally scheduled to fight this month at UFC 106. The fight was postponed to UFC 108 and now will be possibly held at UFC 109 on Febuary 6th.
- Dana White recently told Yahoo Sports! that he expects free-agent middleweight Dan Henderson to sign with rival fighting organization Strikeforce. It was reported several weeks ago that Henderson and the UFC had hit a snag during contract negotiations. The writing was on the wall.