Sports briefs

NFLEagles ax Westbrook

Former All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook was released Tuesday by the Eagles, ending a dynamic eight-year run marred by injuries. Westbrook 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.

Coach Andy Reid called Westbrook "one of the greatest Eagles of all time, and he is an even better person and leader.''

NBAHoward's season over

The Wizards said forward Josh Howard is done for the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

BASEBALLBoone retires

Infielder Aaron Boone announced his retirement from baseball, and at the same time, ESPN said it had hired him as a studio analyst and occasional game analyst. Boone played 12 seasons for six teams, 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, to clinch a double-bye into the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament . . . Austin Freeman scored 29 points as No. 11 Georgetown beat host Louisville, 70-60.

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NCAA after MichiganThe NCAA accused Michigan of failing to comply with practice-time rules under coach Rich Rodriguez, who admitted making "mistakes" but will return after going 8-16 in his first two seasons.- AP