Patrick Williams (wrist) is cleared for full contact — and the Chicago Bulls forward could return in the next 2 weeks  —  SALT LAKE CITY — After five months waiting on the sidelines, Patrick Williams is poised to make his return for the Chicago Bulls in the next two weeks.

Chicago Bears say they will not sign Larry Ogunjobi — their top offseason acquisition — because of a failed physical  —  Friday was supposed to be a festive day at Halas Hall, a chance for the Chicago Bears to formally introduce three new additions to their roster.

Atlanta Braves sign closer Kenley Jansen to 1-year, $16 million deal  —  MLB, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers  —  The Atlanta Braves signed longtime Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $16 million contract, the team announced Friday.

Seth Curry returns to help Nets avoid devastating loss to Trail Blazers  —  There was no way the Nets were giving away another game.  —  After Spencer Dinwiddie hit the buzzer-beating shot to win it at Barclays Center on Wednesday, the Nets stared another disappointing defeat in the face …

Ravens' deal for OLB Za'Darius Smith falls through, complicating search for pass rush  —  When the Ravens introduced new safety Marcus Williams and offensive tackle Morgan Moses at the team's facility late Thursday morning, outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith's contract still hadn't been finalized.

Sources: Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins agree to 3-year, $105.3 million deal with opt-outs  —  Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a three-year, $105.3 million contract that includes opt-outs after the first two seasons, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Source: Rangers, Irving native Trevor Story renew talk about free agent coming home  —  Story and the Rangers spoke about spot before Corey Seager signed in December  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Are the Rangers just into collecting All-Star shortstops?  —  After dubious Twitter reports surfaced Friday …

Cardinals starter Flaherty has ‘small tear,’ inflammation in shoulder, will miss opening day  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty, almost a year removed from his opening day start for the club, will miss the start of this regular season after having treatment Friday for a small tear in his right shoulder.

Colorado Rockies continue to be perplexing with puzzling move to sign Kris Bryant … SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Go ahead, you try to make sense of it.  —  It was just seven months ago when the Chicago Cubs dumped Kris Bryant at the July trade deadline, knowing they weren't going to sign him as a free agent.