Sports briefs

NFLEagles ax Westbrook

Running back Brian Westbrook was released Tuesday by the Eagles, ending a dynamic eight-year run marred by injuries. He led the league in yards from scrimmage with 2,104 in 2007, but he missed eight games last season with two concussions and an ankle injury. He was due $7.25 million next season.

NFLPA: 2010 uncapped

NFL union leader DeMaurice Smith sent a memo to players and agents saying it is likely no new collective-bargaining agreement will be reached and the 2010 season will be played without a salary cap.

NBABlazers beat Nets

Brandon Roy scored 10 points in the fourth quarter for the Trail Blazers, who handed the host Nets (5-52) a 102-93 loss . . . Kobe Bryant, back after missing five games with an ankle injury, made a three-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to give the Lakers a 99-98 win over the host Grizzlies. Bryant had 32 points . . . The Wizards said Josh Howard is done for the season with a torn left ACL.

BASEBALLBoone retires

Infielder Aaron Boone announced his retirement from baseball, and ESPN said it had hired him as a studio analyst and occasional game analyst. He played 12 seasons, with his most famous moment his winning home run for the Yankees in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS. COLLEGE HOOPSOrange, Hoyas win

Rick Jackson and Andy Rautins each had 28 points as No. 4 Syracuse beat host Providence, 99-85 . . . Austin Freeman's 29 points led No. 11 Georgetown past host Louisville, 70-60 . . . Philadelphia University's Herb Magee won his 903rd game, replacing Bob Knight as the winningest men's coach in NCAA history. - AP