Sports Shorts
Magic Johnson has joined a group bidding to buy the Dodgers.
The former Lakers superstar and part-owner said yesterday he’s partnering with former Braves executive Stan Kasten and wealthy investor Mark Walter to join the auction for the Dodgers.
Jim Boeheim’s spot on the coaching staff of the U.S. basketball team is secure, though the U.S. Olympic Committee is monitoring the child sex abuse investigation of Bernie Fine, Boeheim’s longtime assistant at Syracuse.
Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen insists he hasn’t been approached by Penn State about its coaching vacancy.
Former Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman is unhappy with the way he was informed of his firing and doesn’t believe his dismissal was justified.
Raiders coach Hue Jackson said he is disturbed by the allegations against the Rolando McClain but hasn’t ruled the second-year linebacker out for tomorrow’s game in Miami.
McClain was arrested Thursday on misdemeanor assault, firearms and other charges after police said he fired a gun during a fight in his hometown.
Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh’s appeal of his two-game suspension for stomping an opponent was denied.
Donovan McNabb, released by the Vikings this week, cleared waivers and became a free agent.
In Arlington, Texas, former NFL great Charles Haley was issued a citation after being accused of slapping a woman on the buttocks during the Cowboys’ game against the Dolphins on Thanksgiving.
In Daytona Beach, Fla., Christine Song shot a 2-under 70 to increase her lead to five strokes after the third round of the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.
Seventeen-year-old Ginger Howard, trying to become only the fourth black player on the LPGA Tour, was tied for 27th at 4 over after a 71.
In Sun City, South Arica, Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell shot a 5-under 67 to take a one-stroke lead over Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer, Jason Dufner and Robert Karlsson in the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Top-ranked Luke Donald was tied for eighth at 3 under after a 71.
In Hong Kong, U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy shot a 1-under 69 for a share of the second-round lead with Spain’s Alvaro Quiros in the Hong Kong Open.
