BaseballTRADE: The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-hander, getting Darryl Kile in seven-player deal with the Colorado Rockies.
Basketball
COACH QUITS: Former University of Memphis basketball coach Tic Price issued a statement saying his resignation was a result of "personal failings." Price resigned unexpectedly Sunday and neither he nor university officials have said what prompted the move.
Football
COACH ON MEND: Just days after leading Wisconsin to the top of the Big Ten, coach Barry Alvarez underwent a successful knee replacement operation. Despite his surgery, Alvarez is expected to coach the Badgers in preparation for the Rose Bowl and will travel with his team to Pasadena, Calif, for the game on New Year's Day.
Soccer
MLS HONORS: The Los Angeles Galaxy, who will play D.C. United for the Major League Soccer championship, picked up two trophies when Kevin Hartman was named goalie of the year and Sigi Schmid earned coach of the year honors.
Track & field
BUSTED, AGAIN: Ben Johnson tested positive for a banned substance used to mask performance-enhancing drugs, the third time the banned sprinter has failed a drug test.