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The Chicago Bears placed running back Garrett Wolfe on injured reserve Friday, and elevated running back Kahlil Bell to the active roster.

Ricky Williams rushed for a pair of scores and caught a touchdown pass, and Miami held off the Carolina Panthers, 24-17, at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers running backs Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams were both listed as active for Thursday's matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Chicago Cubs for a pair of minor leaguers.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced on Thursday that American League Manager of the Year Mike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will return for the 2010 season.

For the second straight year, San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum has been named National League's Cy Young Award winner by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Jimmie Johnson, who is aiming to win his unprecedented fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship this weekend, has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him with the organization through the 2015 season.

Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Sunday, November 22. Race: Ford 400. Site: Homestead-Miami Speedway. Track: 1.5-mile oval. Start time: 3:15 p.m. (et). Laps: 267. Miles: 400. Defending winner: Carl Edwards. Television: ABC. Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) /SIRIUS NASCAR Radio.

While all three of NASCAR's national touring series will wrap up their 2009 seasons this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Jimmie Johnson will attempt to make history by winning his record fourth straight Sprint Cup Series championship.