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Cardinals’ Wilson extended

The Arizona Cardinals have signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Adrian Wilson to a contract extension that runs through the 2015 season. The deal was reached Tuesday as the team reported to its training camp in Flagstaff, Ariz. The 32-yearold Wilson had two years remaining on the five-year, $39 million contract he signed in June 2009. His salary would have counted $6.5 million and $7.5 million toward the cap. The new agreement lowers those numbers but the total over the four years of the new deal could reach $28 million to $30 million if Wilson meets certain incentives. Wilson finished the 2011 season with a career-high 16 passes defensed. He had 75 tackles, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble.He was in on 1,134 defensive snaps, most of any player in the NFL. The durable strong safety has played in 166 games, 10th-most in franchise history. In his 11-year career, Wilson has 26 interceptions, 22 1/2 sacks, 12 forced fumbles and 9 fumble recoveries.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Coach Mike Tomlin agreed to an extension Tuesday that will keep him on the sideline through at least 2016. Financial terms were not disclosed. Tomlin’s previous deal expired at the end of the 2013 season. The 40-year-old Tomlin, a surprise choice to replace Bill Cowher following the 2006 season, is 55-25 with the Steelers, winning three AFC North titles, two AFC championships and the 2009 Super Bowl.

The Seattle Seahawks have officially announced their agreement on a multiyear deal with defensive end Chris Clemons, who was due to become a free agent at the end of the 2012 season. The Seahawks announced the deal Tuesday afternoon, although terms were not released. Clemons’ agent, Donal Henderson, first confirmed the sides had agreed to a new contract Monday night. Clemons has recorded 11 sacks in each of the last two seasons.

Ole Miss tight end Jamal Mosley has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested Saturday night for public drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Oxford, Miss., police say Mosley and former Ole Miss player Nickolas Brassell were arrested after a disturbance in downtown Oxford. Mosley, a 6-4, 260-pound senior, is the team’s No. 2 tight end on the depth chart goinginto the fall after he caught 12 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown last season.

Jacksonville Jaguars first-round draft pick Justin Blackmon pleaded guilty Tuesday to drunken driving in Oklahoma last month and was given a sentence that includes no jail time for the former Oklahoma State star. Special Judge Michael Stano accepted Blackmon’s plea and imposed a deferred sentence of one year. Blackmon must pay a $500 fine and $100 to a drug abuse and treatment fund as well as court costs. He must also complete 50 hours of community service and fulfill other plea requirements by Jan. 24. Police arrested Blackmon during a traffic stop in Stillwater on June 3 after a breath test allegedly showed his blood-alcohol content to be three times the legal limit.

Atlanta Falcons Coach MikeSmith says linebacker Lofa Tatupu will miss the season with a pectoral injury. Smith said Tuesday tests revealed Tatupu will require seasonending surgery. The 29-year-old Tatupu signed a two-year deal with the Falcons as a free agent. He did not play in 2011 following his release from the Seattle Seahawks before the season. Tatupu was a three-time Pro Bowl pick with Seattle.

HOCKEY Weber offer matched

The Nashville Predators have matched the offer sheet made by the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Shea Weber. The Predators made sure Tuesday they will keep their star defenseman when they decided to pay him $110 million over 14 years. Weber, 26, is the Predators’captain and played on a $7.5 million arbitrator’s award last season. He had 19 goals and 49 points. Weber is a three-time All Star who helped Canada win gold in the 2010 Olympics.

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Colin Wilson to a three-year, $6 million contract. The 22-year-old Wilson set career highs in points with 35 last season, including 16 goals with five that were game-winners.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Jay Harrison to a three-year contract extension and signed former first-round draft pick Zach Boychuk to a one-year deal. The team announced the signings Tuesday. Harrison will make $1.5 million per season beginning in 2013-14. He is scheduled to make $750,000 this season. The 29-yearold Harrison led Carolina’s defensemen with nine goals and blocked 132 shots.

BASEBALL Pirates acquire Wandy

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired left-hander Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for three minor league players. The Pirates also get cash in the trade that was announced Tuesday night. Pittsburgh is sending left-handers Rudy Owen and Colton Cain and outfielder Robbie Grossman to Houston. Rodriguez is 7-9 with a 3.79 ERA for Houston, the worst team in the major leagues.

The Cleveland Indians acquired veteran Brent Lillibridge from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, adding some backup versatility as they seek to stay in the AL Central race. Minor-league right-hander Jose De La Torre was sent to Boston, which had acquired Lillibridge on June 24 as part of the trade that sent corner infielder Kevin Youkilis to the Chicago White Sox. The 28-year-old Lillibridge has hit .212 in 295 games for Atlanta, the White Sox and Boston.BASKETBALL MSU’s Davis tears ACL

Incoming Mississippi State freshman Jacoby Davis has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will likely miss the season. The school says the injury occurred during a workout Monday and a magnetic resonance imaging Tuesday confirmed the injury.

MOTOR SPORTS Allmendinger’s backup sample fails test

NASCAR suspended Sprint Cup Series driver A.J. Allmendinger indefinitely Tuesday after a test of his backup urine sample confirmed the original positive result. The violation of NASCAR’s substance abuse policy puts Allmendinger’s future inNASCAR and at Penske Racing in doubt.

Allmendinger originally was suspended July 7 after failing a random drug test taken in late June. His backup “B” urine sample was tested Tuesday by Aegis Analytical Laboratories in Nashville, Tenn.

NASCAR officials announced the result andsubsequent suspension Tuesday night.

Officials did not announce what substance Allmendinger tested positive for. Allmendinger previously said he tested positive for a stimulant, but did not give specifics. He has denied knowingly taking a banned substance.

“This was not the news we wanted to hear and we will work to get to the source of what may have caused this,” said Tara Ragan, Allmendinger’s business manager, in a statement. “To that end, we have secured the services of an independent lab to conduct thorough testing on every product within AJ’s home and motor coach to find what might collaborate with his test, which created results thatwere within nanograms of accepted standards. We are working closely with NASCAR and Penske Racing to identify the next action steps in this process.”

Given the indefinite nature of his suspension, Allmendinger’s only avenue to return to NASCAR is to complete a “road to recovery” program. Hewill be issued a letter outlining a process for reinstatement, and must agree to the letter to participate in the program.

In a statement, Allmendinger’s Penske Racing team acknowledged it had been notified of the test results.

The team said Sam Hornish Jr. will drive the No. 22 car this weekend at Indianapolis and next weekend at Pocono. Hornish has filled in for Allmendinger in the past two Sprint Cup Series races.