Texas' Colt McCoy was named a finalist for the award on Monday, along with Stanford's Toby Gerhart, Alabama's Mark Ingram, Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh and Florida's Tim Tebow.

  Notre Dame plans to interview Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly Tuesday, most likely in New York City, a person close to the situation told ESPN's Joe Schad on Monday.

  -- A woman was taken from to the hospital from the home of Tiger Woods early Tuesday, according to local media reports.

  Chauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 to help the Nuggets spoil Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia with a 93-83 win over the 76ers on Monday night.

  Following the advice of deposed Irish coach Charlie Weis, Jimmy Clausen has decided to forgo his senior season and enter this April's draft.

  The Cardinals and Brad Penny reached a deal, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

  Danica Patrick will announce on her decision to drive a part-time Nationwide schedule in 2010, a source close to the negotiations told ESPN.com.

  Minnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.

  The NFL is reviewing the personal foul penalty that Cowboys offensive tackle Flozell Adams drew at the end of Sunday's first half against the New York Giants for potential disciplinary measures, a league official confirmed.

  Martin Brodeur tied Terry Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the Devils to a 3-0 victory over the Sabres on Monday night.

  The first step is complete for free agent Andy Pettitte's return to the Yankees next season as they seek to repeat.

  Manager Whitey Herzog and umpire Doug Harvey are the newest members of baseball's Hall of Fame.

  Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress says linebacker E.J. Henderson is in "good spirits" after having surgery on his broken left leg.

  Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that team captain and veteran receiver Hines Ward is "very questionable" with a hamstring injury for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Browns.