HOOPS: Olasewere leads Blackbirds
Jamal Olasewere scored 25 points as LIU Brooklyn (12-11, 7-4 NEC) was a 81-75 winner at Central Connecticut State (10-12, 6-5). … Ben Mockford had 15 points for St. Francis of Brooklyn (9-13, 5-6) in an 84-77 loss at Bryant (16-6, 9-2). … RaShawn Stores scored 13 points to spark Manhattan (8-15, 6-7) to a 67-54 victory over visiting Canisius (15-9, 8-5).
Hawks guard Lou Williams, who tore his ACL on Jan. 18 in a game against the Nets, had reconstructive surgery on his right knee.
The Liberty will open its 2013 WNBA regular season under new coach Bill Laimbeer on May 25 on the road against the Connecticut Sun. The home opener at Newark’s Prudential Center will be May 31 against Tulsa.
MLB: Shoppach catches on with Mariners
Kelly Shoppach, the catcher who played for the Red Sox and Mets last season, finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Mariners to be backup for starter Jesus Montero. … Infielder Mike Aviles and the Indians agreed to a $6 million, two-year deal that includes a club option for 2015.
A federal appeals court is allowing video cameras into a hearing next week for Barry Bonds’ appeal of his 2011 felony obstruction of justice conviction.
COLLEGE: Irish to stay in Big East one more year
Notre Dame will stay in the Big East for at least one more season. Athletic director Jack Swarbrick said the university would like to leave the Big East for the ACC before the required 27 months’ notice for departing members, but was unable to reach an agreement to do so before next season.
NFL: Gregg Williams reinstated, hired by Titans
Gregg Williams was reinstated back to the NFL by commissioner Roger Goodell, and was hired by the Titans as a senior defensive assistant. Williams was suspended last season after accepting responsibility for his role in the Saints’ bounty program.
Adrian Peterson underwent successful hernia surgery in Philadelphia to repair a torn abdominal muscle. The Vikings said their star running back is expected to make a “speedy recovery.’’
SOCCER: Blatter downplays match-fixing scandal
FIFA boss Sepp Blatter said most allegations of match-fixing raised by Europol this week had already been dealt with. FIFA has launched a website for whistle-blowers to report suspicions of fixes and corruption among its 209 member nations. …. Lionel Messi signed a two-year contract extension with Barcelona , locking him up until 2018. … David Beckham could make his debut for Paris Saint-Germain on Feb. 17.