NFL: Smith re-signs with 49ers
Free agent quarterback Alex Smith signed his three-year deal with the 49ers yesterday that will pay him $8 million per season with $16.5 million guaranteed.
The Vikings have released nose tackle Remi Ayodele.
The Redskins signed quarterback Rex Grossman.
MLB: A’s Sizemore done for season
A’s third baseman Scott Sizemore will miss the entire season after surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee.
Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter suffered setback in his recovery from a bulging disk in his neck and won’t start Opening Day.
Mel Parnell, the lefty who pitched for the Red Sox from 1947-56, has died. He was 89.
Hoops: Smart to stay at VCU, shuns Illini
Shaka Smart said he will stay at Virginia Commonwealth after reportedly being offered the Illinois job.
Tony Parker left the Spurs 116-100 win over the Timberwolves with a strained left hamstring.
Derek Fisher made his debut for the Thunder in a 114-91 win over the Clippers after buying out his contract from the Rockets.
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio had surgery to reconstruct two torn ligaments in his left knee.
Rutgers starting forward Gilvydas Biruta has informed the coaching staff of his intent to transfer.
Rodney Williams and Andre Hollins each scored 24 points to help visiting Minnesota advance to the NIT semifinals with a 78-72 win over Middle Tennessee.
Josh Owens and Chasson Randle each scored 15 points to help host Stanford beat Nevada 84-56 earning a spot in the NIT semifinals.
The Fairfield women’s team was eliminated from the Women’s NIT with a 57-41 first-round loss to visiting Drexel.
NHL: Nabokov signs extension with Isles
Islanders goaltender Evgeni Nabokov has agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract extension.