Newsmakers

Released Running back Brian Westbrook was released Tuesday by the Philadelphia Eagles, ending an often-dynamic eight-year run that was marred by various injuries. A former All-Pro, the 5-foot-10 Westbrook led the league in yards from scrimmage in 2007 with 2,104. He rushed for 1,333 yards and accounted for 12 touchdowns that season. But he spent much of last season on the sidelines. Westbrook missed eight games with a pair of concussions and an ankle injury. Westbrook had only two touchdowns in 2009. He was due $7.25 million next season.

Sidelined The Wizards said that forward Josh Howard will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Howard was injured in Washington’s win over Chicago, only his fourth game with the Wizards since being acquired from Dallas in a seven-player trade on Feb. 13.

Sentenced Chargers Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson pleaded guilty to a DUI charge and was sentenced to four days in jail and five years of probation. Because it was his second DUI conviction, Jackson also will be subject to the NFL’s personal conduct policy and likely will face at least a one-game suspension next season.

Signed The Seattle Seahawks signed defensive end Ricky Foley and punter Tom Malone. Foley played at York University in Toronto and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2006 but was released before training camp. He was drafted by the B.C. Lions and in 2009 led the CFL with 12 sacks.

Resolved The NHL Players’ Association has resolved a dispute with former executive director Paul Kelly. Kelly was hired in October 2007 and fired last Aug. 31. A search for his replacement is ongoing, assisted by former baseball players’ union head Donald Fehr. The NHL union and Kelly said in a joint statement that all matters regarding Kelly’s employment had been worked out.

Announced Even before he was a major league player, Aaron Boone wanted to be a big league broadcaster. Boone announced his retirement as a player following a 12-year major league career and will become a baseball analyst for ESPN. Following open-heart surgery last March 23, Boone returned to the Houston Astros and went 0 for 13 in September.