Cowboys agree to acquire ‘Pacman’ Jones from Titans

The Tennessee Titans finally got rid of suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones on Wednesday, agreeing in principle to trade him to the Dallas Cowboys.

Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple confirmed the teams had an agreement, but no terms were filed with the NFL office, which had closed for the day. The Titans also confirmed the deal.

Dalrymple said specifics will probably be announced today or Friday.

ESPN.com reported the deal involved a fourth-round draft pick this weekend and another in 2009 if Jones, 24, plays this season.

Jones had been under contract through 2009 before his April 2007 suspension for being involved in six arrests and 12 incidents where police were called since being drafted in 2005. The most notable incident was the February 2007 Las Vegas strip club shooting that left a club employee paralyzed.

After months of wrangling, former New England assistant Matt Walsh will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on May 13 about the Patriots’ videotaping of opposing teams.

After having four charges dropped, Indianapolis Colts running back Kenton Keith, 27, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor criminal trespassing for allegedly refusing to leave an Indianapolis nightclub parking lot Sunday that was being cleared by police.

Wide receiver Rashied Davis, 28, signed a three-year contract to remain a Chicago Bear.

BASKETBALL

Kansas’ Chalmers declares for NBA draft

Kansas junior guard Mario Chalmers declared for the NBA draft but left open the possibility of returning by not signing with an agent.

Texas sophomore D.J. Augustin, who won the Bob Cousy Award as college basketball’s top point guard, declared for the NBA draft.

The Memphis Tigers’ entire starting lineup last season has declared for the NBA draft now that junior guard Antonio Anderson and junior forward Robert Dozier have become the last to announce. Neither is expected to sign with an agent.

One month after being removed as an assistant to Arizona Coach Lute Olson, Kevin O’Neill was reassigned as an assistant athletic director.

O’Neill, 51, was interim coach last season when Olson took a leave of absence.

TENNIS

Federer staves off second-round defeat

Roger Federer rallied from 5-1 down in the third set to defeat Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (1), in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco.

Three-time defending champion Rafael Nadal beat Mario Ancic, 6-0, 6-3, and Sam Querrey defeated Andreas Seppi, 6-1, 7-5. Querrey is the first American to reach the third round since 2003.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Ex-Michigan lineman transfers to Ohio State

Former Michigan sophomore offensive lineman Justin Boren will play for Ohio State after sitting out the 2008 season as required by NCAA transfer rules.

It was also announced that Ohio State would play Navy in a two-game series, beginning with the 2009 season opener at Ohio Stadium.

Boston College defensive end Brady Smith, 21, was kicked off the team after being charged in an on-campus rape last weekend.

MISCELLANY

Manchester United draws at Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to convert a penalty kick in the third minute, and Manchester United tied Barcelona, 0-0, in the Champions League semifinals in Barcelona. They meet again Tuesday in the second leg, with the winner advancing to the May 21 final.

Morgan Hamm dropped out of a key gymnastics meet in Colorado Springs after an allergic reaction that restricted his breathing, meaning he will have to file paperwork to stay on the path toward his third Olympics.

Seven of Marion Jones’ relay teammates ordered to return the medals they won at the Sydney Olympics are raising money to legally challenge the IOC’s April ruling following Jones’ steroids confession.

NBC Sports picked up its option to broadcast NHL games next season, extending a deal that began in 2004.

PASSINGS

Garretson, longtime NBA referee, 76

Darell Garretson, the longtime NBA referee who also directed the league’s officiating, has died. He was 76. Section B.