Titans’ Jones drops appeal

Adam “Pacman” Jones on Tuesday dropped his appeal of a yearlong suspension, pledging to repair an image that made the Tennessee Titans cornerback the poster child for NFL misconduct.

His decision came after a third meeting with Commissioner Roger Goodell.

“I understand my responsibilities to my teammates, the Titans and my fans and I am committed to turning my life around and being a positive member of the NFL,” Jones said in a statement.

Jones was suspended after 10 encounters with police and five arrests since he was drafted in 2005.

Still pending is a case in Las Vegas involving a fight and shooting at a strip club during the NBA All-Star weekend in February that left one person paralyzed.

Las Vegas police planned to meet with prosecutors today, hoping recent information would allow them to charge Jones.

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Former NFL receiver Andre Rison faces a bankruptcy ordered by a court in Flint, Mich., to pay more than $105,000 in back child support and other claims.

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Guillermo Coria, once the No. 3-ranked tennis player in the world, is suing a New Jersey supplement manufacturer, claiming its steroid-contaminated vitamins led to a positive drug test and a suspension that cost him millions of dollars.

PRO BASKETBALL

Charlotte hires Peterson of Coastal Carolina

Buzz Peterson resigned as coach at Coastal Carolina to become director of player personnel for the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA. Peterson, 35-25 in two seasons with the Chanticleers, was the roommate at North Carolina of Bobcats part-owner Michael Jordan.

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Rick Carlisle told the Indiana Pacers he will not return as the team’s executive vice president. He was fired in April after four tumultuous years as the team’s coach.

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Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, 21, was released from a hospital in Neptune, N.J., after a weekend crash claimed the life of a 21-year-old friend. Smith had injuries to his left shoulder and numerous scratches.

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Former Duke star Josh McRoberts, a 6-foot-10 power forward, has signed with an agent and is staying in the NBA draft June 28.

TENNIS

Roddick beats Stepanek at Queen’s Club

Andy Roddick lost only four points on his serve, beating Radek Stepanek, 6-4, 6-4, to advance to the third round of the Queen’s Club grass-court championships at London.

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Second-ranked Maria Sharapova and third-ranked Jelena Jankovic will join Australian Open champion Serena Williams in the Los Angeles Ultimate Tennis Celebration at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Aug. 6-12.

French Open finalist Ana Ivanovic has joined Sharapova, Serena Williams and French Open champion Justine Henin in the Acura Classic, July 28-Aug. 5 at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad.

-- Lisa Dillman

MISCELLANY

Boxer Toney tests positive for steroids

The California State Athletic Commission announced that former three-time world champion boxer James Toney tested positive for two types of steroids in his May 24 split-decision victory in San Jose over Danny Batchelder, who also tested positive for two steroids.

Armando Garcia, the commission’s executive director, said Toney, 38, tested positive for the steroids boldenone and stanazolol. Batchelder tested positive for stanazolol and oxandolone, Garcia said. Both fighters have been notified that they will receive a one-year suspension.

-- Lance Pugmire

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Boxer Diego Corrales’ blood-alcohol content was 0.25%, more than three times the legal limit in Las Vegas, when he crashed his motorcycle and died May 7 at age 29, police said.

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Terry Labonte, who retired from NASCAR Nextel Cup races last season, will replace team owner and driver Michael Waltrip at Infineon Raceway on June 24 and at Watkins Glen International on Aug. 12.

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Police in Kingston, Jamaica, said that Pakistan cricket Coach Bob Woolmer died of natural causes and was not strangled after his team’s surprise World Cup loss this spring.

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Forward Mats Sundin agreed to a $5.5-million, one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.... Defenseman Chris Chelios, 45, re-signed with Detroit for one season at $850,000 and will head for his 24th NHL season -- and ninth with the Red Wings.... Buffalo Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff and General Manager Darcy Regier have agreed to new contracts.

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The Ducks finalized two-year contract extensions with wingers Travis Moen and George Parros after coming to terms with the two last week.

Also, the team broke an NHL merchandise record for sales per person during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Ottawa Senators. The team sold an average of $24.70 per person, which topped the $17 sold by the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of the 2002 finals against Carolina. Merchandise sales by the Ducks were up 236% over last season, largely because of the team’s new uniforms.

-- Eric Stephens