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FOOTBALL

Rob Ryan to lead Dallas 'D'

A person with direct knowledge of the hire says Rob Ryan has agreed to become the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the move.

Ryan was the Cleveland Browns' defensive coordinator. He is the son of former NFL head coach Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of Jets head coach Rex Ryan. The Cowboys are scheduled to face the Jets next season.

Cable files grievance

Former Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable has filed a grievance to recover $120,000 that the team fined him during the final year of his contract, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person did not say why the Raiders withheld the money from Cable's paychecks. ESPN reported that owner Al Davis was upset that the Raiders lost two days of organized team activities in June for violating NFL rules.

The grievance eventually will be heard by an arbitrator appointed by commissioner Roger Goodell.

BASEBALLReds, Votto reach deal

The Cincinnati Reds and NL MVP Joey Votto reportedly have agreed to a three-year, $38-million contract.

Votto powered the Reds to the NL Central title last season, finishing second in the National League in batting average at .324 and third in homers (37) and RBIs (113).

Votto made $525,000 last season and was eligible for arbitration for the first time.

COLLEGE HOOPSWest Virginia tops Purdue

Kevin Jones scored 17 points and West Virginia used a late 18-6 run to hold off No. 8 Purdue, 68-64.

- AP