Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.

The NHL-leading Capitals have earned a standings point in 15 straight home games and haven't lost at home in regulation in 2010. Alex Ovechkin, tied with Sidney Crosby for the NHL goal-scoring lead with 44, was held to one assist.

Jussi Jokinen scored his 27th goal for the Hurricanes, who had won eight of their previous nine to climb out of the Eastern Conference cellar. Patrick Dwyer and Tuomo Ruutu also scored. Carolina is the last team to beat Washington in regulation at the Verizon Center, winning 6-3 on Dec. 28.

* NEWARK, N.J. — Rob Niedermayer, Jamie Langenbrunner and Brian Rolston had a goal and assist each in New Jersey's 6-3 win over the New York Rangers.

* BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rookie defenseman Tyler Myers had a goal and three assists to help Buffalo reclaim the lead in the Northeast Division with a 5-3 win over Dallas.

* CHICAGO — Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game 2:08 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

Dave Bolland picked off an errant pass by the Kings' Brad Richardson at center ice and made a long pass to Sharp, who skated in and beat goalie Jonathan Quick.

* RALEIGH — The Hurricanes have agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level deal with defenseman Kyle Lawson, who played collegiately at Notre Dame.

* ATLANTA — The Thrashers have a newcomer in 48-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios, an 11-time All-Star.

* NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.

NFL

PITTSBURGH — An attorney says two off-duty Pennsylvania law enforcement officers were with Ben Roethlisberger at the Georgia nightclub where a woman accused him of sexual assault, but they didn't see anything inappropriate.

* NEW YORK — Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with Roethlisberger but did not witness anything, Colon's agent said.

* NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a three-year contract with linebacker Will Witherspoon.

* ASHBURN, Va. — Free-agent nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu signed a two-year, $6.975 million contract with the Washington Redskins. The 6-foot-5, 345-pound Kemoeatu spent last season on injured reserve with the Carolina Panthers after tearing his Achilles' tendon in training camp.

His agent, Ken Vierra, said in a telephone interview that the tendon is "structurally sound" and Kemoeatu is able to walk and jog but not run yet.

* NEW YORK — The Jets have re-signed tight end Ben Hartsock, a major part of the league's top-ranked rushing offense last season, to a two-year deal worth $3.2 million.

* PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles and free agent defensive back Marlin Jackson have agreed to a two-year contract.

A 2005 first-round draft pick by the Indianapolis Colts, Jackson is coming off a pair of season-ending knee injuries.

* MINNEAPOLIS — LaDainian Tomlinson is scheduled to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress and other members of the organization today.

* KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs have signed defensive tackle Shaun Smith, who played last season for Cincinnati.

* CLEVELAND — Derek Anderson apologized to Cleveland fans after calling them "ruthless" and adding they "don't deserve a winner" following his release by the team.

In an e-mail to The (Willoughby) News-Herald, a frustrated Anderson criticized Browns fans.

"The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," Anderson wrote. "I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured. I know at times I wasn't great. I hope and pray I'm playing when my team comes to town and (we) roll them."

* CINCINNATI — The Bengals are trying to reach a deal with receiver Antonio Bryant.

* HOUSTON — Offensive lineman Wade Smith, an unrestricted free agent courted for his versatility, has agreed to terms with the Texans.

* BALTIMORE — Wide receiver Derrick Mason has agreed to re-sign with the Ravens after accepting terms on a two-year deal.

* FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots agreed to terms with running back Kevin Faulk.

NBA

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Pistons say three doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey for exercise after a heart evaluation.

* INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James is expected to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight, while Antawn Jamison will be a game-time decision.

WNBA

TULSA, Okla. — Marion Jones hasn't lost much of her swagger.

The disgraced sprinter was introduced as the newest member of the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, and she offered no apologies for her steroids use or her time in federal prison.

"The word redemption is not in my vocabulary," Jones said at a news conference, flanked by team president Steve Swetoha and coach Nolan Richardson. "I'm a competitor, I want to play against the best in the world, and I know that I will be doing that."

Jones was the starting point guard on North Carolina's national championship team in 1994. She was drafted by Phoenix in 2003 but never played in the WNBA.

BASEBALL

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Nomar Garciaparra rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won two batting titles with Boston.

The shortstop signed a one-day contract with his former team before announcing he's leaving baseball at 36 to become an ESPN analyst.

* PHOENIX — Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter insists he meant no harm toward Latino players when he recently referred to them as "impostors" while discussing the number of African-Americans in the major leagues.

* GLENDALE, Ariz. — On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, hitting coach Don Mattingly said the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre's permanent replacement.

With Torre en route to Taiwan to manage a Dodgers split squad for three exhibition games, Mattingly is in charge of the team in Arizona and will work at least five games as manager.

Mattingly interviewed with the Cleveland Indians for their manager opening this offseason. He then turned down an interview request from the Washington Nationals.

* KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Right-hander Derek Lowe was hampered by a blister on his right foot, forcing him out of the Atlanta Braves' 7-6 victory over the New York Mets after just one inning.

Lowe said he's had recurring problems with blisters for several years and he couldn't get leverage on the mound. He allowed three runs and five hits, and manager Bobby Cox said he didn't know if Lowe would be able to make his next start.

Jesus Sucre's RBI single in the 10th inning gave Atlanta the win. Mets reliever Bobby Parnell (East Rowan) had two strikeouts in a perfect sixth inning.

* LAKELAND, Fla. — Curtis Granderson, playing against Detroit for the first time since being traded to New York, had two hits and made a spectacular one-handed catch against the center-field wall to help the Yankees beat the Tigers 9-8.

Johnny Damon, who signed with Detroit after four seasons with the Yankees, did not play because of a sore toe on his right foot.

RACING

CHARLOTTE — Team owner Jack Roush said he's satisfied with the penalty NASCAR levied against driver Carl Edwards for his intentional accident with Brad Keselowski. Keselowski also supported NASCAR's decision.

"They are not in an enviable position when it comes to these matters, but they do an outstanding job," he said in a statement, adding it was unfortunate the accident overshadowed Penske Racing teammate Kurt Busch's victory.

* TALLADEGA, Ala. — Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega with help from a longtime sponsor.

Aaron's Inc. will sponsor the No. 55 for Waltrip to enter in the April race. The car will be fielded by PRISM Motorsports.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Terrence Cody keeps shrinking as the draft approaches.

The All-America nose guard weighed in at 348 pounds at Alabama's pro day.

That number has come down from 370 before the Senior Bowl and 354 at the NFL combine two weeks ago. Cody thinks that weight loss and conditioning proves his commitment and discipline to NFL teams.

* EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who helped lead the Ducks to the Pac-10 Conference title and a Rose Bowl berth last season, faces a burglary charge in connection with a theft at a campus fraternity house in late January.

GOLF

FAIRHAVEN, Mass. — The golf equipment company Acushnet has agreed to sell its Cobra Golf brand to Puma, an apparel company slowly getting into the golf business.