Chargers cut ties with former Pro Bowler Tomlinson

The slashing, dazzling runs came less frequently. The yards didn?t pile up as easily as in previous seasons. LaDainian Tomlinson was slowing down because of injuries and age

Damon agrees to one-year deal with Tigers

To Johnny Damon, the Detroit Tigers were the right team. ?This is where I wanted to be,? he said Monday after completing his US$8-million, one-year contract

Iverson out indefinitely due to personal matter

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson has left the team and is out indefinitely to spend time with his ill daughter

NBA won't block Ilgauskas return to Cavaliers

An official within the league told The Associated Press on Monday the NBA has not threatened to stop a potential reunion between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Brazilian soccer great Ronaldo to retire next year

Double World Cup winner Ronaldo said on Monday he would retire from professional football at the end of next year but still had hopes of appearing for Brazil in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa in June

Patriots put franchise tag on Wilfork

The New England Patriots put the franchise tag on Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork on Monday, providing more time for negotiations toward a long-term contract

Argos release last year's starting quarterbacks

The trickle-down changes to the Toronto Argonauts reached the quarterback position Sunday when the club announced it was releasing both Kerry Joseph and Cody Pickett

Federer pulls out of Dubai with lung infection

Roger Federer has been forced to withdraw from the Dubai tennis championships starting on Monday because of a lung infection, the 16-time grand slam winner said on Sunday