Eveland pitched two scoreless innings in the Athletics' 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, and was told his next start would be moved up a day as the team adapts to the absence of their No. 1 starter.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers added another quarterback after getting spurned by Kurt Warner. San Francisco also re-signed Takeo Spikes to a two-year contract.

NEW YORK (AP) - The Mountain West Conference has presented the BCS with a proposal to create an eight-team playoff in major college football that would allow greater access to teams outside the six most powerful leagues.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with middle linebacker Ray Lewis on a multiyear contract.

PHOENIX (AP) - Agent says Kurt Warner staying with Arizona, agreeing to two-year, $23 million contract.

PHOENIX (AP) - Oakland pitcher Justin Duchscherer will get a second opinion on his sore right elbow, and it was uncertain whether he'd be ready to begin the season.

After playing a career-high 32 minutes on Monday night, it looks like Wizards center JaVale McGee might finally be getting more minutes and a chance to prove his worth as a first round draft pick.

After dropping nearly 30 pounds in the offseason, Sparks high grad Randy Messenger now appears to be in the running for the Seattle Mariners closing job.

Former Wolf Pack star Joe Inglett went 0-for-3 with an RBI as the Blue Jays beat Team USA in a World Baseball Classic tuneup on Wednesday.

Rookie James Neal scored two goals, Mike Modano had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars improbably snapped a five-game losing streak in the NHL's toughest road arena, beating the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Tuesday night.

Stephen Jackson had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists and Golden State led by 31 points in the first half of a 118-94 victory over the Timberwolves.

Jarrett Jack scored 26 points and Troy Murphy had 23 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-109 victory Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings .

Kurt Warner has made a counteroffer to the Arizona Cardinals that could pave the way for his return to the team he led to the Super Bowl

The Denver Broncos continued retooling their defense Tuesday by signing unrestricted free agent tackle Ronald Fields to a two-year deal.

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers have agreed to general terms on a new contact, but his agent said tonight that the deal is not yet finalized.

Barry Bonds is open to making a comeback. Whether any team wants him, that's the tricky part.

The Coast Guard called off the search Tuesday for three men: Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, free-agent defensive lineman Corey Smith and former University of South Florida player William Bleakley, three days after their boat capsized Saturday.

Nomar Garciaparra has agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland A's.

Bucks guard Michael Redd has had surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee that he tore nearly six weeks ago.

Boston Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine is expected to miss about a month due to the effects of concussions that have bothered him since January

The Orioles are giving away birthday presents to fans - free tickets.

The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent linebacker Matt Stewart to a one-year contract.

Oakland's Justin Duchscherer was scheduled to see a doctor Tuesday to have his sore right elbow examined.

New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese says Plaxico Burress would be welcomed back if he can straighten out his legal problems and get his life in order.

Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden is expected to miss at least another week because of a bone chip in his left knee.