National Sports

Rangers RHP Lewis: No timetable after rehab start

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Texas Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis says he isn't ready to get big league hitters out, and isn't sure when he will be.

Mets sign RHP David Aardsma to minor league deal

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Mets have signed right-handed reliever David Aardsma to a minor league contract and assigned him Triple-A Las Vegas.

AP Source: Jordan changing team name to Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.

Hansen congratulates Sacramento on keeping Kings

SEATTLE (AP) -- Investor Chris Hansen has congratulated Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson on his efforts to keep the Kings in California, while also vowing to keep up his pursuit of getting the NBA back to Seattle.

Cueto activated from DL, set to start against Mets

NEW YORK (AP) -- Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, and he is set to make his first start in more than a month on Monday night.

Saints ready to practice with Payton again

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Saints players say they expect their return to the practice field this week to be intense, given the tone Sean Payton has set at club headquarters since his return from his bounty ban.

Seattle opens OTAs with off-field distractions

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks started organized team activities with very little talk about anything that took place on the field.

Red Sox activate RHP Andrew Bailey

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox have activated relief pitcher Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list before their game Monday against the Chicago White Sox.

West (leg) misses Pacers practice, expects to play

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Pacers forward David West is expected to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Miami, despite an injured right leg.

Raiders plan for Woodson visit

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Charles Woodson will receive quite a greeting from Oakland Raiders fans when he makes a free agent visit to the team's facilities on Tuesday.

Rangers turn Lowe loose to make room for Lindblom

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Rangers have designated right-hander Derek Lowe for assignment to make room for Josh Lindblom, their starter Monday night against Oakland.

Federal judge weighs fate of Corbett suit vs. NCAA

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A federal judge in Pennsylvania says she'll decide in the next couple weeks whether to dismiss Gov. Tom Corbett's antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA over penalties against Penn State.

MLB players to hold Sandy relief golf tournament

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.