News and notes while a good friend celebrates her 30th…

Sharapova wins Aussie (AP/USATODAY.com) In the ‘Battle of the Babes’ Australian Open final, Maria Sharapova knocked off fourth-seeded Ana Ivanovic, 7-5, 6-3.
Sources: Williams out of running for ‘Skins job (ESPN.com) Football maven Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com reports that Gregg Williams, the defensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins, is not longer under consideration to replace the retiring Joe Gibbs.

Falcons add Mularkey (AJC.com) The Atlanta Falcons have hired Mike Mularkey, who served as Nick Saban’s offensive coordinator while Saban was coaching the Dolphins, was tabbed as the new offensive coordinator.

Chargers’ Kaeding kicked with broken plant leg (CP) First, it was quarterback Philip Rivers playing on an obliterated anterior cruciate ligament.  Now comes word that Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding had been booting the ball with a broken plant leg.

Mayo ruled ineligible, then reinstated (HoopsWorld.com) The NCAA ruled Friday that the talented freshman guard violated extra-benefits rules by accepting free Los Angeles Lakers’ tickets and must repay the face value of the tickets.

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Source: Selanne expected to return (The Hockey News) THN.com reports that forward Teemu Selanne will report to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks after a half-season of contemplating retirement.