Former Boston Red Sox second baseman Mike Andrews will step down after three decades as chairman of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund.
Andrews announced that he would retire from the post at the end of the year.
The Jimmy Fund raises money for cancer care and research and has been the official charity of the Red Sox since 1953.
Under Andrews' leadership, the Jimmy Fund's annual fund raising has grown from $1 million to $64 million in fiscal 2009. The 66-year-old Andrews was a rookie on Boston's "Impossible Dream" team in 1967 when he first became involved with the Jimmy Fund after meeting a young boy with terminal cancer.
A successor to Andrews was not immediately named.
Pro baseball: Schneider, Phillies agree to $2.75M, two-year deal
Free-agent catcher Brian Schneider and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a $2.75 million, two-year contract.
Schneider, who spent the last two seasons with the rival New York Mets, will be a backup to Carlos Ruiz for the NL champions.
More pro baseball: Indians trade catcher Shoppach to Tampa Bay
Kelly Shoppach wants to get back to being the player he was in 2008. That's exactly what the Tampa Bay Rays are counting on.
The 29-year-old catcher was acquired from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named, giving Tampa Bay depth at the position and new competition for incumbent starter Dioner Navarro.
Pro football: Jets bring in Girardi to teach Sanchez to slide
Mark Sanchez is learning how to slide like a Yankee.
Don't worry, Jets fans. The rookie quarterback isn't looking to trade in his pads for pinstripes. He was just working on his sliding technique with Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who guided New York to its 27th World Series title last month.
"I've never really been a slider," Sanchez said. "In baseball, I slid headfirst. In football, I've done the same thing or tried to get out of bounds or throw the ball away. It's something that you need to learn at this level."
Jets coach Rex Ryan wants Sanchez to make more of a conscious effort to slide and avoid potential injuries.
More pro football: McDaniels apologizes for Thanksgiving profanity
After realizing that more than 6 million viewers heard him curse out his players on Thanksgiving night, Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has issued an apology.
McDaniels said he was sorry that two obscenities were accidentally aired by the NFL Network during the Broncos' 26-6 win over the New York Giants on Thursday night.
College football: Michigan State suspends eight more football players
Eight Michigan State football players, including three starters, have been suspended from all team-related activities after being identified as being present at a fight at a campus dorm.
Prominent receivers Mark Dell and B.J. Cunningham and defensive back Chris L. Rucker are among those suspended by coach Mark Dantonio for violating team rules. The others are running back Ashton Leggett, receiver Fred Smith, defensive back Brynden Trawick, defensive lineman Ishmyl Johnson and linebacker Jamiihr Williams.
Dantonio imposed the suspensions pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation by campus police into a Nov. 22 fight at Rather Hall, where an attorney has alleged football players disrupted a fraternity gathering.
No arrests have been made, but police are expected to send their findings to county prosecutors early next week.
Pro hockey: Sharks claim defensman Leach off waivers
The San Jose Sharks have claimed defenseman Jay Leach off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.
General manager Doug Wilson says the move will add depth to San Jose's defense. Leach has played in seven games with Montreal this season, posting five penalty minutes and an even rating.
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Globe 10.0: Is Paul Pierce the Celtics greatest scorer?
Ranking Pierce among Celtics greats
Garnett's tale of first meeting Paul Pierce
Pierce's loyalty touted after big night
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Brown: 'Eli Manning is better than Tom Brady'
Local fans crushed by Patriots loss in Super Bowl XLVI
Marcus Johansson Caps lone goal in loss to Bruins-2/5
Matt Hendricks throws down with the Bruins' Adam McQuaid--2/5
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