In Brief

BASKETBALL

Attorney for Wade's sons says Heat guard should get custody

The appointed attorney for Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade's two young sons has recommended to a Chicago court that the NBA star be awarded custody of the children.

Wade and ex-wife Siohvaughn Wade returned to court Wednesday, this time to begin the trial that will decide custody of their boys, ages 8 and 3. Attorney Lester Barclay, the boys' representative, filed a pretrial memo outlining three recommendations he plans to make during trial, with one caveat being Siohvaughn Wade should agree to undergo "extensive therapy" as part of any scenario.

"At trial it is my intention, based on the best interests of my clients, the minor children ... to be with" Dwyane Wade, Barclay wrote.

The court does not need to follow Barclay's advice, though it's fairly common for the suggestions of a child's representative at least to be weighed in such cases.

Also: Los Angeles Lakers guard Matt Barnes was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said.

Deputies said both Barnes and an unnamed woman had visible injuries, but they took Barnes into custody after determining he had been the primary aggressor.

Barnes was booked into the Sacramento County Jail on suspicion of domestic violence and maliciously obstructing the use of a telephone line. He posted a $50,000 bond and was released.

The Golden State Warriors signed free-agent swingman Rodney Carney. Carney played in 68 games for Philadelphia last season. He averaged 4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game.

Carney was originally selected 16th overall by Chicago in the first round of the 2006 draft.

Rumeal Robinson, who led Michigan to the NCAA championship in 1989 and later played in the NBA, was convicted in federal court in Des Moines, Iowa, of borrowing more than $700,000 for a sham business deal, then spending the money on a condominium, expensive furniture and cars.

A jury found Robinson guilty of 11 counts, including bank bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and making a false statement to a financial institution. He faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine on each count. A date for sentencing hasn't been set.

SOCCER

England coach Capello plans to leave team after Euro 2012

England coach Fabio Capello plans to retire after the 2012 European Championship, when his contract expires.

The 64-year-old Italian, who took charge of England in 2008, kept his job after the World Cup despite the team being ousted in the second round by Germany in June.

Despite weeks of fierce criticism following the poor showing in South Africa, Capello has masterminded two victories at the start of Euro 2012 qualifying, against Bulgaria and Switzerland.

But Capello said he has "absolutely" no plans to seek a new deal after Euro 2012.

Also: FIFA's World Cup inspectors met with aides to President Barack Obama at the White House to discuss the United State's bid for the 2022 tournament.

The six-man delegation from soccer's governing body met with Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan, White House deputy chief of staff Jim Messina and senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, an assistant to the president for intergovernmental affairs and public engagement.

FIFA's 24-man executive committee votes Dec. 2 on the 2018 and 2022 hosts.

Longtime U.S. national women's team goalkeeper Briana Scurry is retiring. The 39-year-old Scurry made 173 appearances for the U.S. team. She is most remembered for the final save that clinched the penalty shootout against China in the 1999 World Cup final.

MISCELLANEOUS

J P's Gusto wins featured race on final day of Del Mar meet

J P's Gusto beat Jaycito by four lengths in the $250,000 Del Mar Futurity on the final day of the summer season at Del Mar, Calif.

Ridden by Patrick Valenzuela, J P's Gusto ran seven furlongs in 1 minute, 22.95 seconds and paid $3.60, $3 and $2.40. Jaycito, a 19-1 shot, returned $14 and $7.80, and Riveting Reason ($4.60) and Indian River ($2.40) finished in a dead heat for third.

The victory, worth $150,000, increased J P Gusto's career earnings to $337,360.

Jockey Joel Rosario and trainer Doug F. O'Neill wrapped up season titles.

Also: Homestead-Miami Speedway, site for the season opener much of the past decade, is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule. IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard confirmed that Homestead is not among the venues selected to host a race next year.

The official schedule will be released Friday.