MLB: Bonds seeking conviction overturn
Lawyers for Barry Bonds, baseball’s home-run record holder who was rejected for the sport’s Hall of Fame last month, asked a federal appeals court to overturn his 2011 conviction for obstructing a U.S. probe of steroid use.
Bonds, 48, was the first major leaguer to be charged in a years-long federal probe of steroid use in professional sports. He was found guilty in federal court in San Francisco of making evasive statements to a 2003 grand jury examining performance-enhancing drug use among pro athletes.
Fighting back tears while his hands trembled, Felix Hernandez signed a seven-year, $175 million contract with the Mariners that makes him the game’s highest-paid pitcher.
NFL: Garrett may still call Cowboys’ plays
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett isn’t ready to say if he will give up play-calling duties in 2013. He did say it would be his decision and that offensive line coach Bill Callahan would have a stronger voice in the offense.
After leading the Vikings to a playoff berth, Leslie Frazier and the team agreed on a multi-year deal.
The Eagles have hired Tom Gamble to be vice president of player personnel. Gamble, who held a similar position with the 49ers, had interviewed for the Jets’ general manager’s job that went to John Idzik.
HOOPS: Reunited Spurs top Cavaliers
Kawhi Leonard made a 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left to give the Spurs a 96-95 win over the Cavs in Cleveland. The Spurs, who have won 14 of 15, had stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili on the floor together for the first time since Jan. 13.
Kevin Garnett scored eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 rebounds, and the Celtics beat the visiting Bulls 71-69.
Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu was suspended 20 games by the NBA after testing positive for methenolone, an anabolic steroid.
UConn center Enosch Wolf appeared in a Vernon, Conn., court on charges of third-degree burglary, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. University police arrested Wolf Monday after a domestic dispute.
GOLF: LPGA teen cards 63 in Australia
Fifteen-year-old Lydia Ko of New Zealand shot a 10-under 63 to take the early lead in the first round of the LPGA Tour’s Women’s Australian Open in Canberra, Australia. Las year she won the U.S. Women’s Amateur. Michelle Wie shot a 74.