Miscellany

Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe ended negotiations on a contract extension and will test the NFL free-agent market in 1997. Sharpe, a four-time Pro Bowler, has one year left on his four-year, $4 million contract.

Ernie Irvan won his first pole since a serious crash more than 20 months ago, taking the top spot for Sunday’s Winston Select 500 at Talladega, Ala. His fast lap was 192.855 mph.

Kim Kelly scored 10s on the floor and in the vault to lead Alabama to its third NCAA women’s gymnastics title at Tuscaloosa, Ala.

At Cardiff, Wales, Robbie Regan of Wales knocked down champion Daniel Jimenez of Puerto Rico in the eighth round and went on to win the WBO bantamweight title in a unanimous decision.