Newsmakers

Extended Nevada football coach Chris Ault agreed to a two-year extension that will bring his salary to $535,000 by 2015.

Arrested Florida freshman tight end A.C. Leonard was arrested on a simple domestic battery charge in Gainesville, Fla., and suspended by the team.

Ruled A federal judge ruled that a national grocery store chain’s reference to Michael Jordan in an ad-like magazine layout was constitutionally protected free speech. The court in Chicago concluded Jewel-Osco wasn’t endeavoring to sell anything with the page featuring basketball shoes emblazoned with “23,” Jordan’s Bulls jersey number.

Stripped World duathlon champion Sergio Silva of Portugal was stripped of his gold medal after testing positive for a banned stimulant following a race in September in Gijon, Spain. He’ll serve a six-month doping ban.

Rejected Former top-ranked golfer Annika Sorenstam said she’s turned down the chance to be captain for Europe in the 2013 Solheim Cup against the United States.

Injured American golfer John Daly said he may have torn ligaments in his right elbow during the first round at the Avantha Masters in New Delhi.

Exchanged A person familiar with discussions has told the Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills and potential free-agent receiver Stevie Johnson exchanged contract offers.

Scheduled University of South Carolina officials and football coach Steve Spurrier will appear before the NCAA Committee on Infractions in Los Angeles today. The NCAA says the school received $55,000 in improper benefits for athletes, mostly football players, who stayed at a hotel for a reduced rate and for South Carolina’s involvement with a mentoring group.

Granted Mount St. Mary’s University placed men’s basketball coach Robert Burke on paid administrative leave at his request. A spokesman said it’s a personnel matter and the school won’t comment further.