Newsmakers

Staying Point guard Jason Kidd has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks.

Charged Former figure skating champion Nicole Bobek has been charged with being part of a northern New Jersey drug ring. She is charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Hudson County.

Withdrawn Top-seeded Mardy Fish has withdrawn from the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships after replacing Andy Roddick on the United States Davis Cup team. Roddick withdrew citing a right hip flexor injury.

Tweeted Free agent Charlie Villanueva posted a message on his Twitter account, informing his followers he will sign with the Detroit Pistons. Playing Professional golfer Kenny Perry has decided to play in the British Open next week after meeting with doctors for his mother, who is dying of blood cancer.

Honored Two-time U.S. Open champion Andre Agassi will headline the Grand Slam tournament’s opening-night ceremony Aug. 31, celebrating athletes’ charity work.

Died Hall of Fame offensive lineman Lou Creekmur, who starred on the Detroit Lions’ three NFL championship teams of the 1950s, died Sunday in Tamarac, Florida. He was 82.

Attending Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett says he will report to training camp and not allow his contract issues to affect his performance this season.

Signed Defenseman Joel Kwiatkowski and forward Jason Krog have signed deals to return to the Atlanta Thrashers. … Defenseman Francois Beauchemin signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Alex Kovalev signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Ottawa Senators. … The Vancouver Canucks signed free agent goalie Andrew Raycroft to a one-year deal worth $500,000. … The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward B.J. Crombeen. … Ville Leino signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Red Wings.