FOOTBALL

Bears’ Safety Mike Brown Undergoes Foot Surgery

The Chicago Bears’ strong safety, Mike Brown, is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair ligament damage in his right foot yesterday, a major hit for the NFL’s second-ranked defense.

Brown limped off the field and was taken from the sideline on a cart during the fourth quarter of Monday’s 24–23 comeback victory at Arizona after his foot got twisted on a running play.

“Severe blow,” the Bears’ coach, Lovie Smith, said. “I think we all know what Mike means to our football team. He’s a special player. He was having an outstanding game. … That’s a big blow, but injuries do happen. Mike has been in this situation before.”

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Peterson Plans To Return For Oklahoma Bowl Game

Adrian Peterson plans to play at least one more game for Oklahoma.

The star tailback, speaking publicly for the first time since breaking his collarbone on Saturday, said he intends to play in a bowl game if the Sooners reach the postseason.

“I’m praying each night for a speedy recovery,” Peterson said yesterday at a news conference. “I love to play the game. I would enjoy going out there and playing with the guys and getting back on the field.”

HOCKEY

Flyers Waive Nedved, Two Others, After Rout

Veteran Petr Nedved, Niko Dimitrakos, and Nolan Baumgartner were waived yesterday after one of the Philadelphia Flyers’ most lopsided losses in franchise history.

The Flyers, who lost to Buffalo 9-1 on Tuesday night, recalled right winger Stefan Ruzicka, defenseman Alexandre Picard, and left winger Ben Eager from their AHL affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms.

They will join the Flyers today for the game at Tampa Bay.

— Associated Press