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FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2010, file photo, retired Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway prepares to throw a football to Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 127-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game in Denver. A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Hall of Famer Elway is expected to rejoin the Denver Broncos as their chief football executive by midweek. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2010 on condition of anonymity because the deal to bring Elway back to the franchise hasn't been completed. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski,File)
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Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler (4) is consoled by teammate Jason Terry, right, after injuring his knee against the Milwaukee Bucks' in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan, 1, 2011, in Milwaukee. Butler left the game with the injury. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
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FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2010 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre watches from the sidelines against the New York Giants in the first half of their NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
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Washington's David Steckel (39) tries to get a shot on Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Fans create an American flag during the national anthem at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Justin Merriman)
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Oklahoma's Travis Lewis (28) celebrates as head coach Bob Stoops, right, and university president David L. Boren look on after a Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game victory against Connecticut Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. Oklahoma defeated Connecticut 48-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2007, file photo, WNBA President Donna Orender looks on during a news conference at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich. Orender is proud of what she's accomplished during her time as commissioner of the WNBA. From acquiring corporate sponsorships, increasing exposure, and for the first time having a team turn a profit, the league is in a better position than when she took office six years ago. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson (30) stops a shot as Andrew MacDonald (47) defends Detroit Red Wings right wing Todd Bertuzzi (44) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2010 file photo, singer Shania Twain sits with Frederic Thiebaud, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game between the Nashville Predators and the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles. The country singer and businessman had a New Year's Day wedding in Puerto Rico on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, file)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Theo Riddick, right, evades Miami tackler Vaughn Telemaque during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/El Paso Times, Mark Lambie)
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Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin answers a question during the Outback Bowl NCAA college football media day news conference on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in State College, Pa. Penn State plays Florida on New Year's Day in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Pat Little)
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FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2010 file photo, Tennessee tight end Luke Stocker (88) is tackled by Oregon linebacker Spencer Paysinger (35) during an NCAA college football game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. It seems doubtful that the BCS championship game between Auburn and Oregon on Jan. 10 in Glendale, Ariz., will come down to simple superstition, a ritual that does or doesn't get observed. But some players and and coaches would rather not chance it. Paysinger's list includes wearing the same socks. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
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Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, center, conducts a practice for the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Arkansas, in New Orleans on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett prepares to throw to a receiver during a practice for the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Yandle (3) gets around St. Louis Blues' Matt D'Agostini, left, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)
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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2010, file photo, Michael Haywood answers questions after he was introduced as Pittsburgh's new football coach in Pittsburgh. Haywood is jailed on a domestic violence charge after a struggle at his South Bend, Ind., home. Assistant St. Joseph County Police Chief Bill Redman says Haywood was arrested about 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, after a custody issue developed with a woman with whom Haywood has a child. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
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Syracuse cornerback Da'Mon Merkerson (6) prevents Kansas State wide receiver Aubrey Quarles (89) from catching the ball on a 2-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter of the inaugural Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in New York. Syracuse defeated Kansas State 36-34. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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A Tennessee fan shows his displeasure with the ruling by officials that sent the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game into overtime on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. North Carolina beat Tennessee 30-27 in two overtimes. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash reacts after getting called for a technical foul during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Pittsburgh Penguins alumnus Mario Lemieux (66) is guarded by Washington Capitals alumnus Michal Pivonka (20) during an exhibition NHL hockey game between alumni of the two teams on an outdoor rink at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. The game ended tied at 5-5. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)