NFL: Brian Reed’s body found

In Harvey, La., an autopsy has confirmed that a body pulled from the Mississippi River is that of the brother of Ravens safety Ed Reed.

Authorities on Wednesday had tentatively identified the body as 29-year-old Brian Reed, who jumped into the river about 30 miles northwest of New Orleans after an encounter with a sheriff’s deputy on Jan. 7.

The autopsy yesterday by the Jefferson Parish coroner’s office confirmed his identity and found the preliminary cause of death to be accidental drowning.

MLB: Ex-Met signs deal

Former Mets right-hander Braden Looper agreed to minor league contract with the Cubs. Looper, 36, last pitched in 2009 with Milwaukee. . . . Infielder Adam Kennedy, who signed a minor league contract with the Mariners this month, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence near Newport Beach, Calif.

ETC.: Mayo suspended

The NBA suspended guard O.J. Mayo 10 games without pay for violating the league and union’s anti-drug program with a positive test for dedehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Mayo blamed an over-the-counter supplement for containing a substance banned by the NBA and called it an “honest mistake.”

* The Devils yesterday assigned wingers Nick Palmieri, Mattias Tedenby and Vladimir Zharkov, and defenseman Mark Fraser (conditioning) to Albany, to play during the NHL All-Star break. –Mark Everson

* A frustrated Maple Leafs fan won’t be doing time or have to pay a fine for throwing waffles on the ice at a game. Joe Robb was charged with mischief after making his breakfast-style protest at a Dec. 20 game at the Air Canada Centre against the Thrashers.