The San Francisco 49ers have confidence in Trent Baalke leading them for the long haul.

The Royals have agreed to terms with 12 players who will be making their way to Arizona for the start of spring training later this month.

John Isner jolted Roger Federer with his big serve and booming groundstrokes Friday, winning 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-2 to give the United States a 2-0 lead against Switzerland in the first round of the Davis Cup.

The Seahawks and free agent offensive lineman Breno Giacomini have agreed to a two-year contract extension after Giacomini proved to be a valuable backup on Seattle’s offensive line.

Nobody dodges salary arbitration like the Cleveland Indians.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga has been charged with assault stemming from a downtown Cincinnati bar incident.

Connecticut ’s request for a waiver to play in the 2012-13 postseason has been denied by the NCAA, the school said Friday.

A Minnesota Vikings spokesman said Friday that team owners don’t like a new proposal to fund a $1 billion stadium in the Twin Cities suburbs using ticket fees and other game-related charges.

The San Francisco 49ers gave first-year general manager Trent Baalke a three-year extension that will keep him under contract through 2016.

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