Dierdorf back in booth for Michigan football

Dierdorf back in booth for Michigan football

ANN ARBOR, Mich.

Dan Dierdorf is coming back to the booth and will be the radio analyst for University of Michigan football games this fall.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer will work with play-by-play announcer Jim Brandstatter, one of his teammates while playing for the Wolverines. The announcement Thursday was made by Michigan and IMG College, the school’s multimedia rights partner.

Dierdorf said in November he was leaving network broadcasting because the travel was becoming too tough because of his artificial knees and hips and bad back. He was an NFL analyst for CBS Sports last season and spent 12 years on ABC’s “Monday Night Football.”

Ex-QB McNabb spends day in Arizona jail

MESA, Ariz.

Former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb has been released from an Arizona jail after serving a one-day sentence for a DUI arrest late last year.

Records released by West Mesa Justice Court show the 37-year-old McNabb served his time Wednesday and was released Thursday morning. McNabb was arrested Dec. 15 on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. He pleaded guilty on March 27 and nine days of his sentence was suspended.

McNabb’s lawyer Stephen Benedetto didn’t immediately return a call Thursday seeking comment.

Minnesota State team to practice under coach

MANKATO, Minn.

Football players at Minnesota State, Mankato, say they are ready to practice under reinstated coach Todd Hoffner.

The Mavericks football program held a news conference Thursday, the day after players refused to practice when Hoffner returned to the school.

In a statement, junior defensive back Sam Thompson and sophomore wide receiver Kyle Riggott say the team is “ready to get back to playing football.” The players say they wanted their voice heard about their support for interim coach Aaron Keen and for a “more robust communication channel” about the coaching situation.

Hoffner said in a statement he does not take the players’ actions personally. Hoffner returned to campus for the first time Wednesday since an arbitrator ruled he was fired unfairly last year in the wake of a child porn investigation that ultimately cleared him. The team is scheduled to practice this afternoon.

Chad Johnson signs deal with CFL team

MONTREAL

Former NFL star Chad Johnson is heading to the Canadian Football League.

The 36-year-old receiver has signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes. Johnson attended the Alouettes’ mini-camp this week in Florida.

The former Pro Bowler last appeared in an NFL game during the 2011 season with New England. Johnson, who once changed his last name to Ochocinco, is 30th on the NFL’s all-time receiving list with 11,059 yards.

Duke’s Jabari Parker declares for NBA draft

Duke freshman Jabari Parker is entering the NBA draft.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski says in a statement Thursday it was “an honor for us to have him in our program.” In an essay posted on SI.com, Parker says the NBA offers him the best chance to develop both as a player and off the court.

There is a strong chance Parker could be the No. 1 overall pick in June. The All-American was the highest-scoring freshman in Duke history and became the first freshman to be selected team MVP since Johnny Dawkins.

Free shotgun clinic for beginners on Saturday

HUBBARD

The Hubbard Conservation Club is holding a free introduction to shotguns clinic for youth and beginners on Saturday.

If you’re looking to learn how to safely handle and shoot different typles of shotguns, call Joe at 330-610-5802 for more information.

Staff/Wire report