NFL: Lions unveil Schwartz

The Lions introduced Jim Schwartz yesterday as their head coach. “There’s no better feeling in football than turning a situation around,” Schwartz said, a day after agreeing to a four-year deal worth about $11 million.

* The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Brian Stewart after two seasons.

MLB: Braves mulling Glavine, Jones

The Braves will wait for Tom Glavine to meet with doctors next week before deciding whether to offer a one-year contract, and they are considering signing Andruw Jones.

NCAA: Storm’s Thomas questionable

St. John’s coach Norm Roberts said he is cautiously optimistic that power forward Rob Thomas of Harlem will be able to play tomorrow at Villanova. Thomas pulled his right groin muscle in the second half of the Red Storm’s loss to UConn on Thursday. -Lenn Robbins

NBA: Magic nip Lakers

In Los Angeles, Jameer Nelson scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the 32-8 Magic beat the Lakers (31-8) 109-103.

* LeBron James fought off a head cold to flirt with a triple-double and help the Cavaliers (31-7) move to 20-0 at home by beating the Hornets 92-78.

* The NBA fined the Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $25,000 for “improper interactions with Denver players” and his conduct following the Mavericks’ 99-97 loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday.

GOLF: Tiger goes to Washington

Tiger Woods accepted an invitation to speak during U.S. President-elect Barack Obama‘s inauguration event in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.

* Tom Pernice Jr. eagled his final hole for a 7-under 63 and a share of the lead with Nathan Green in the Sony Open in wet and windy Waialae.