National Sports

LT Starks, Chargers agree to 1-year deal

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Left tackle Max Starks has agreed to a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to help protect Philip Rivers' blind side.

Charles Woodson signs with Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders to return to his original team.

Charles Woodson meets with Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson is meeting with the Oakland Raiders to talk about returning to his original team.

NCAA upholds penalty of ex Texas Southern coach

HOUSTON (AP) -- The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee has upheld a three-year show-cause order for former Texas Southern football coach Johnnie Cole.

Canseco player-coach in indy league _ for a series

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Jose Canseco is back in the independent United League as a player-coach. At least for one series.

Reworked Packers' offensive line getting work

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers are using their spring practices as a chance to get their reconfigured offensive line accustomed to their new roles.

White Sox scratch Sale from Wednesday's start

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox have scratched Chris Sale from Wednesday's start against the Boston Red Sox because of a mild tendinitis in his left shoulder.

Shock cut 3rd starter from last season in 2 days

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- The Tulsa Shock waived guard Scholanda Dorrell on Tuesday, their next-to-last cut before the start of the regular season.

Red Sox hold out Victorino because of hamstring

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox held Shane Victorino out of the lineup Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox because of tightness in his left hamstring.

Reinsdorf recommends selling White Sox when gone

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox confirm a report that chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has recommended a family succession plan that includes selling its interest in the franchise.

Nationals place Mattheus on DL, recall 2 pitchers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have placed reliever Ryan Mattheus on the 15-day disabled list after he broke his right pitching hand punching a locker.

Arizona signs rookie free agent WR Hawkins

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent rookie wide receiver Charles Hawkins and waived-injured wide receiver Javone Lawson.

49ers thrilled to have Super Bowl come to town

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Only a Colin Kaepernick deep ball away from the San Francisco 49ers' practice field, Levi's Stadium is taking shape in a hurry.

Cotts back in majors; Rangers skipping Tepesch

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Left-hander Neal Cotts is back in the major leagues for the first time since 2009.

Southern Cal, San Jose State share 1st-round lead

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Southern California and San Jose State shared the lead at 4-under 284 after the first round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships on Tuesday.