World Sports News

On the first day of the N.F.L.’s free agency period, the Jets traded Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints and acquired Kris Jenkins from the Carolina Panthers.

The owner of the Houston Astros said he would honor Mr. Clemens’ contract despite an FBI decision to investigate the pitcher’s denials of steroid use.

The San Francisco Giants owner met with baseball commissioner Bud Selig about the club’s prominent mention in the Mitchell Report.

With legs that end at his hips and much of his arms amputated, 18 year-old Ohio wrestler Dustin Carter defies the odds. But don’t feel sorry for him.

AP - The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cincinnati Bengals for third- and fifth-round selections in the NFL draft.

AP - A federal judge is unsealing Barry Bonds’ grand jury testimony about steroid use, evidence that federal prosecutors used to indict him on perjury charges.

AP - Roger Clemens was a no-show when Houston Astros minor leaguers went through their usual drills at spring training on Friday. The Rocket flew home to Houston instead of working with the young prospects for a third straight day, said his oldest son, Koby, a catcher in the Astros’ system.

AP - The Detroit Pistons are expected to add center Theo Ratliff next week, a person familiar with the upcoming transaction told The Associated Press on Friday.

AFP - Olga Govortsova reached her first WTA Tour final Friday by defeating last year’s runner-up Shahar Peer 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the WTA Memphis tournament.

AP - The New York Jets have traded linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints on Friday for an undisclosed draft pick.