IN BRIEF

FOOTBALL

Letter tells of shooting of Broncos' Williams

A letter purportedly written by a "person of interest" in the fatal shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams says he fired shots into Williams' limousine when he was killed on New Year's Day 2007.

The Rocky Mountain News said Friday it obtained the letter, which carries the signature of Willie D. Clark. Denver police have said Clark worked for an alleged gang leader who owned the SUV believed to have been used in the shooting.

Williams was killed when his rented limousine was sprayed with bullets minutes after leaving a New Year's party at a downtown Denver club.

No one has been arrested or charged in Williams' slaying.

Clark was arrested on a parole violation days after Williams' death and is in jail awaiting trial on drug charges.

Also: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed tight end Jerramy Stevens and released backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. Stevens had 18 receptions for 189 yards and four touchdowns last season.

The Philadelphia Eagles extended the contract of general manager Tom Heckert through 2011 and named Howie Roseman vice president of player personnel.

Malosi Te'o of Hawaii has changed his mind and will sign to play for Brigham Young. Te'o signed a letter of intent with UNLV in 2006 but didn't enroll before leaving on his Mormon mission.

BASKETBALL

UConn's Calhoun to be treated again for cancer

Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun is being treated for a second bout of skin cancer but expects to be on the bench this fall for his 23rd season with the Huskies.

His physician, Dr. Jeffrey Spiro, said he thinks the coach is now cancer free and has a good prognosis.

Calhoun, 66, was first treated for squamous cell cancer last year when doctors found it on his cheek.

Also: The NBA will begin fining players guilty of flopping beginning next season. Although the exact amount of fines has not been determined, the clubs have been informed that a new rule is on the way.

The Las Vegas Stars lost to the Bellingham Slam 174-129 in an International Basketball League game at Bellingham, Wash. Keena Payton (29 points) and Elliot McGee (24 points) led the Stars (10-5).

MISCELLANEOUS

Texas A&M advances in NCAA softball tourney

Rhiannon Kliesing singled home the decisive run in the seventh inning after Texas A&M took advantage of an error following a stolen base to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 2-1 at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

The Aggies (56-7) advance to play a team that emerges from the losers' bracket Sunday, needing one more win to reach the best-of-3 championship series.

Joining Texas A&M in the winners' bracket was Arizona State, which beat UCLA, 4-0.

Also: A Fulton County (Ga.) Medical Examiner's report shows a heroin overdose caused the death of Georgia Tech pitcher Michael Hutts. The 21-year-old was found dead in his Atlanta apartment April 11.

The Southern Nevada Wrestling Coaches Association will have an All-Star Match at 11 a.m. today at Canyon Springs High School.

Canyon Springs' Vernon Schultz will coach the Sunrise Region squad. Sierra Vista's Joe Cap will coach the Sunset.

Among those set to compete is two-time state champion Reggie Powers of Mojave.

UNLV junior Brittney Bullocks advanced to today's finals in the 400 meters at the NCAA West Regional in Northridge, Calif. She finished in 54.89 seconds.