Sports briefs

NHL

Pens' Letang had stroke

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will be out for at least six weeks after suffering a stroke last week, according to Penguins general manager Ray Shero. It is not expected to threaten his career.

"Kris had one brief episode of dizziness and nausea last week," Shero said. "We held him out of the Los Angeles game [Jan. 30], and when he continued to feel ill, tests conducted in Phoenix on Saturday gave us the first indication of his condition."

BASEBALL

Brewers sign K-Rod

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent reliever Francisco Rodriguez to a one-year, $3.25-million contract. Rodriguez is 41-36 with a 2.70 ERA and 304 saves in 730 relief appearances with the Angels, Mets, Brewers and Orioles.

GOLFClint does Heimlich

Clint Eastwood added another starring role at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am -- life-saver.

At a party on the eve of the PGA Tour event, Eastwood noticed tournament director Steve John choking on a piece of cheese, and the 83-year-old actor performed the Heimlich maneuver. "I was looking at him and couldn't breathe," John said yesterday. "He recognized it immediately and saved my life."

Jimmy Walker and Jordan Speith are tied after two rounds of the tournament.

COLLEGEs

Wright gets 400th win

Villanova coach Jay Wright got his 400th victory when his No. 6 Wildcats won their fifth straight game, beating Seton Hall, 70-53. Wright has gone 278-146 for Villanova (2001-present) after going 122-85 for Hofstra (1994-2001). -- AP