Elvis Dumervil has agreed to a multiyear contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
A league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Dumervil’s agreement is for five seasons and worth $35 million, including $8.5 million in Year 1.
Ace Hudson will start season opener for Braves
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez announced his choice Thursday. It will be the third time Hudson has pitched the opener for Atlanta. He also made three Opening-Day starts with the Oakland Athletics.
No. 1 Gonzaga survives upset bid by Southern
The Zags got pushed to the limit by Southern on Thursday, pulling out a 64-58 victory in the closing minutes to avoid becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose to a 16 in the NCAA tournament
Bama president recommends Battle as new AD
The University of Alabama moved swiftly in replacing former director of athletics Mal Moore, who stepped down on Wednesday afternoon amid health concerns. University president Judy Bonner released a statement Thursday morning saying she will recommend Alabama alumnus and former Tennessee football coach Bill Battle as the school’s next athletics director.
Urlacher: Bears’ talk of return ‘lip service’
Brian Urlacher said Thursday that he doesn’t think the Chicago Bears’ front office was being genuine when it said that it wanted him to re-sign with the team.
Richardson blames self for new helmet rule
Trent Richardson told The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer on Wednesday that he feels like it’s his fault that running backs will now be penalized for using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender outside the tackle box.
Ex-Raven Pollard says he’s signing with Titans
Safety Bernard Pollard told ESPN’s Josina Anderson on Thursday that he has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Pacman says he’s got deal to return to Bengals
Adam “Pacman” Jones has re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, agreeing to a three-year deal, the veteran cornerback announced Thursday morning on Twitter.
Sources: Broncos will meet Freeney, Abraham
The Denver Broncos have scheduled visits with free-agent pass rushers Dwight Freeney and John Abraham, league sources told ESPN.
D-backs trade veteran SS McDonald to Pirates
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded shortstop John McDonald to Pittsburgh on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash, giving the Pirates some much-needed infield depth.