Red Sox's Lackey to DL; Aceves gets spot

The Boston Red Sox placed pitcher John Lackey on the disabled list with a right biceps strain and, as expected, activated shortstop Stephen Drew, optioning 23-year-old Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket to clear a spot. Original Source

Ex-Notre Dame QB Kiel chooses Cincinnati

Former Notre Dame quarterback Gunner Kiel plans to transfer to Cincinnati, a source said Wednesday. Original Source

Sources: Winfield close to deal with Seahawks

Free-agent cornerback Antoine Winfield is close to agreeing to contract terms with the Seattle Seahawks, according to league sources. Original Source

Report: Kings investors have Friday deadline

The Maloof family has set a Friday deadline for Sacramento investors seeking to buy th Kings, the Sacramento Bee reported Wednesday. Original Source

Goat's head sent to Cubs owner at Wrigley

A goat’s head was delivered to Wrigley Field on Wednesday addressed to Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, a team spokesman confirmed. Original Source

Nolan Ryan staying as Texas Rangers' CEO

After productive talks the past two weeks, the Texas Rangers announced Wednesday that CEO Nolan Ryan is staying with the organization. Original Source

Red Sox's record 820-game sellout run ends

The Boston Red Sox customarily announce that game’s attendance in the press box, usually in the seventh inning or beyond. For 820 consecutive days, the announced attendance was followed by the words “a sellout.” Original Source

Heat clinch NBA's best mark without Big Three

Miami Heat defeat Washington Wizards without LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Original Source

Source: Ravens agree to deal with McClain

Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain is nearing a deal with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a league source. Original Source

D. Jarrett highlights nominees for NASCAR HOF

A mixture champions, engine builders and innovators highlight the five newest nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Original Source