The Chicago Fire acquired midfielder Joel Lindpere the club announced on Friday. Lindpere comes to the Fire after three seasons with the New York Red Bulls where he scored 15 goals and added 18 assists.

For the Chicago Bulls, Friday's 96-89 victory over the Miami Heat wasn't just a big win but potentially the turning point of the season. The Bulls have struggled recently as they await the return of guard Derrick Rose.

In a surprising move, the Chicago Bears will interview current CFL head coach Marc Trestman for their vacant opening, NFL.com reports. Trestman has won two Grey Cups in his five years with the Montreal Alouettes.

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly denied interest in any NFL job at Saturday's BCS National Championship Game media day. Kelly told reporters, "Leaving is not an option."

Chicago rolled over Miami Friday and the Pacers lost to Boston, so they are now tied for the lead in the Central division.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban sent two players home three days before the BCS National Championship game for a curfew violation.

The Chicago Fire will open up preseason workouts later in January in preparation for the MLS regular season, which begins in early March.

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and Chicago Bulls guard Richard Hamilton will write another chapter in their one-on-one rivalry on Friday night.

Miami Heat forward LeBron James is expected to take the court Friday night against the Chicago Bulls.

As the BCS National Championship nears, Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Everett Golson says he is focused in on the Alabama Crimson Tide, rather than the outside pressure of the game.