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Dale Earnhardt Jr. ends up fifth-fastest in first session of two-day test.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn says he is transferring from Illinois to Vanderbilt.

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have hired New Orleans Saints wide receivers coach John Morton as their offensive coordinator.

Dale Jr. takes another step on the NASCAR comeback trail after last year's concussion.

Chris Carter might leave North America to find a new club.

St. Louis Cardinals announce 2017 spring training TV and radio broadcast schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals should enter this season with plenty of starting pitching options.

ST. LOUIS (AP) Carlos Martinez has two hopes for this season, one for himself and one for the Cardinals.

WASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with longtime former Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton says he's hired former San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan as New Orleans' new linebackers coach and former NFL long snapper Bradford Banta as special teams coordinator.

Not the best sign.

DENVER (AP) Former University of Colorado assistant football coach Joseph Tumpkin has been charged with multiple counts of felony assault in a domestic violence case that led to his forced resignation last week.

ATLANTA (AP) Right-hander Kris Medlen has agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves as he attempts to revive his career with his original team.

Sheppard spent 5 seasons at Indiana State

Alabama is on the verge of making history if it can stay a step ahead of Ohio State as top high school prospects finalize their college decisions Wednesday on national Signing Day, which will h have less suspense than usual.

NEW YORK (AP) Nutritional supplement seller GNC intended to use a 30-second Super Bowl ad to revamp its image. But the NFL had other ideas.

PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Art Rooney II expects quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to return next season.

The Tribe skipper is an extremely generous guy.

SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have signed left-handed pitcher Nick Hagadone to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills will not retain Kathryn Smith, the first full-time female assistant coach in the NFL.