The New Orleans Hornets have decided to take center Chris Kaman off the trade market and are bringing him back to the team, according to sources close to the situation.

It appears “likely” that the Boston Red Sox and David Ortiz are headed to a hearing to decide his arbitration case, a major league source with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.

Reuters – Citigroup’s chairman, Richard Parsons, is considering giving up the position to focus on other interests, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the situation.

Ten potential ownership groups hoping to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers have advanced to the second round of bidding, a source close to the situation said Friday night on condition of anonymity.

A person familiar with the situation says guard Eric Gordon has turned down a four-year extension offer from the New Orleans Hornets.

The Timberwolves and star forward Kevin Love have at last reached terms on a contract extension, according to sources close to the situation, beating Wednesday’s midnight ET deadline.

Bud Selig has been asked to resolve the compensation issue over Theo Epstein between the Cubs and Red Sox, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Deron Williams’ first choice is to stay with the Nets, but if it doesn’t work out with his current team his short list of desirable destinations includes the Mavericks, the Knicks and the Lakers, according to sources close to the situation.

The New Jersey Nets are in the process of calling up Tulsa 66ers forward Larry Owens from the D-League, according to sources close to the situation.

Marty Mornhinweg will interview with the Oakland Raiders for their head-coaching vacancy, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.