BASEBALL: Reliever Francisco Cordero finalized a one-year, $4.5 million contract with Toronto. The 36-year-old righthander was 5-3 with a 2.45 ERA and 37 saves in 43 chances for Cincinnati last season. His 327 saves are 12th on the career list.
Elsewhere: Lefthander John Lannan and Washington argued baseball's first salary arbitration case of the year. Lannan is seeking a raise from $2.75 million to $5.7 million. Wasington offered $5 million. . . . Righthanded reliever Chad Durbin agreed with the Nationals on a minor league contract. Durbin pitched in 71 games for the Phillies in 2008 and 59 the next season. . . . Los Angeles prosecutors say no charges will be filed against Dodgers first baseman James Loney, who was arrested Nov. 14 on suspicion of driving under the influence.
SOCCER: England captain John Terry was ordered to stand trial on July 9 by the Westminster Magistrates' Court over allegations the Chelsea defender shouted racially abusive comments at Anton Ferdinand of Queens Park Rangers in October.
COLLEGES: Soccer star Jared Martinelli of Cumberland Valley High signed an NCAA letter of intent with Temple. Martinelli scored 67 goals in high school, including 32 last fall.
Eight field hockey players signed letters of intent with Temple, including all-stater Sarah Deck of Wilson in Berks County, Alyssa Hughes (Unionville), Amanda Fuertsch and Taylor Shronk (both Owen J. Roberts).
FOOTBALL: Greg Knapp was named Oakland's offensive coordinator, after spending two seasons as quarterbacks coach in Houston.
Assistant coach Bill Muir, 69, retired after 30 NFL seasons. A native of Homestead, Pa., he played for Susquehanna University and later coached at Delaware Valley. He coached the Eagles' offensive line from 2002-2004.
- Staff and wire reports
