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The Lakers are close to reaching an agreement with Houston forward Ron Artest, The Times has learned. The move would probably end the pursuit of forward Trevor Ariza.

Sources indicate Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva are moving fast toward deals with Detroit.

Contentious wide receiver Terrell Owens has reportedly been released by the Dallas Cowboys. According to an ESPN report, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones decided to cut a player he had always supported in the past.

Cornerback DeAngelo Hall, a key to Dan Snyder and Washington's ambitious offseason rebuilding plan, agrees to a six-year contract.