Texas Tech guard Amber Battle has been suspended for a month for her involvement in a fight with a football player at the university’s recreation center.    

Teams looking for a proven hitter to help them down the stretch might want to call Johnny Damon.    

While they chase Carmelo Anthony and Pau Gasol, the Chicago Bulls may be close to landing what they believe is a major addition to their roster as they are working on securing 2011 first round draft pick Nikola Mirotic, sources told ESPN.com.    

The Houston Rockets, if they fail to land free agent Carmelo Anthony, plan to shift their attention to trying to swipe Chris Bosh from the Miami Heat, according to sources close to the process.    

Pau Gasol will meet with the Miami Heat in Los Angeles, a source told ESPN.com’s Ramona Shelburne.    

Kurt Rambis will accept a position as an assistant coach under New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher, league sources told ESPN New York.    

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to terms on a new three-year contract believed to be in the $30 million range, according to sources close to the situation.    

Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan was suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the league announced Thursday.    

The Oakland Athletics, after reportedly receiving permission from commissioner Bud Selig to move from the Coliseum, have finalized an agreement on a 10-year extension to stay there through the 2024 season.    

Receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, who was dismissed by Missouri in April after several off-the-field incidents, was added to Oklahoma’s roster Thursday after a morning visit with the Sooners.