A person familiar with the negotiations says outfielder Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a preliminary agreement on a $10.95 million, two-year contract.

Derek Dooley has the Southern accent, the coaching pedigree and is doing his best to reassure Tennessee fans their new coach appreciates where he's now working. The son of Georgia legend Vince Dooley was introduced Friday night as Tennessee's second coach in 14 months, replacing Lane Kiffin days after he bolted for Southern California.

Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty Friday to carrying a pistol without a license in the District of Columbia, a felony conviction that could jeopardize his future in the NBA.

Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty Friday to carrying a pistol without a license in the District of Columbia, a felony conviction that could jeopardize his future in the NBA.

Preliminary results from an autopsy Friday show that Southern Indiana center Jeron Lewis may have died from a heart condition after collapsing during a game at Kentucky Wesleyan.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said Friday that running back and fan favorite Deuce McAllister, re-signed Friday, will lead the team onto the field for Saturday's playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Heisman Trophy runner-up Toby Gerhart announced Friday that he will enter the NFL Draft instead of staying at Stanford for a fifth season.

The San Francisco 49ers will play the Denver Broncos next season at Wembley Stadium, the fourth straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital.

Duke's David Cutcliffe turning down the Vols over staff issues is the latest punch to the gut -- and punch line. Embarrassment continues for a program losing negotiation leverage by the day, Dennis Dodd says.

Down year for the Big East? If by 'down' you mean 'really good,' then Gary Parrish agrees as he previews Syracuse-West Virginia and Georgetown-Villanova, four teams in the top 11.