McMahon Rejoins His Buddy
Quarterback Jim McMahon, changing teams for the fourth time, signed Thursday with the Arizona Cardinals.
The team also waived defensive backs John Booty and Chuck Cecil and signed cornerback Lorenzo Lynch, an unrestricted free agent.
McMahon, 35, had said after Tuesday’s tryout he knew he would be coming aboard to back up Steve Beuerlein.
He has been through eight playoffs in 12 seasons and quarterbacked Chicago to victory in the 1986 Super Bowl. The defensive coordinator on that team was Buddy Ryan, now head coach of the Cardinals.
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The Atlanta Falcons reached a contract agreement with tackle Irv Eatman, who started every game for the Rams last year.
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Defensive end Richard Dent might sign with the San Francisco 49ers by this weekend if the team agrees to increase its two-year offer to more than $2 million, his agent says.
If they don’t, the four-time Pro Bowl player probably will sign with Philadelphia, Phoenix or Washington, agent Tim Wright said.
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The Miami Dolphins, seeking a pass-rushing force, signed first-round draft pick Tim Bowens to a four-year contract reportedly worth more than $3 million.
Bowens is a 6-4, 336-pound defensive tackle.
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The Cleveland Browns signed a rookie and three veterans, including two who played for Coach Bill Belichick when he was defensive coordinator for the New York Giants. Signing were former Giants linebacker Carl Banks and wide receiver Stephen Baker, safety Floyd Fields, a former member of the San Diego Chargers, and rookie tight end Dwayne Chandler.
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San Diego State football player Markeith Ross was arraigned in Vista on a charge of armed robbery, and his bail was raised from $15,000 to $50,000.
A readiness hearing was scheduled for June 10.
Ross, 20, of Oceanside, was arrested Tuesday night after a woman told police a man held a gun to her head and robbed her of $21 dollars in the parking lot of a home improvement store.
Basketball
Miami Heat Coach Kevin Loughery will not only keep his job but get a raise after weeks of speculation the team would dump him.
Loughery agreed to a multi-year contract extension. Terms were not disclosed, but it was reportedly for two years with an option for a third, worth more $500,000 per season.
Phoenix Sun point guard Kevin Johnson signed a one-year contract extension that supposedly will make him the highest-paid point guard in the NBA and says he will play three more seasons before retiring.
The Seattle SuperSonics will hire a new general manager after current President and General Manager Bob Whitsett has his contract situation resolved.
The Orlando Magic passed on the option year of Larry Krystkowiak’s contract, making the forward an unrestricted free agent.
The San Antonio Spurs have hired Sam Schuler as director of player personnel. Schuler has spent the last six seasons with the Golden State Warriors.
Boxing
Roy Jones Jr., the International Boxing Federation middleweight champion, was arrested in Hamilton, Bermuda, when a loaded handgun was found in his luggage during a routine customs check at the airport.
Melvin Foster (15-0-1) pounded out a 10-round decision over Mitch (Blood) Green (16-4-1) in Huntington, N.Y., in only the second fight for Green in the eight years since he lost to Mike Tyson.
Miscellany
Fourteen Williams and Simtek officials, including team managers Frank Williams and Nick Wirth, are being investigated for the deaths of Formula One drivers Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger in the San Marino Grand Prix and could face manslaughter charges.
Two months after resigning as Boston Bruins assistant general manager to take over as Boston College’s hockey coach, Mike Milbury said that he was quitting because officials didn’t share his vision of the program’s future.