*BASKETBALL: Timberwolves boss Kevin McHale said any trade talk involving Kevin Garnett has been just that — talk. “We’re not out there actively shopping [him] around the NBA. I can tell you that much,” he said on Wednesday. … Golden State’s Stephen Jackson pleaded guilty to the felony charge for firing a gun outside an Indianapolis strip club last fall and was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and perform 100 hours of community service. … The Trail Blazers named former Nike executive Larry Miller as their team president. … The L.A. Sparks acquired Sherill Baker from the N.Y. Liberty for Lisa Willis in a trade of guards drafted in 2006’s first round.
*NHL: Hurricanes winger Scott Walker agreed to a three-year deal. … The Bruins will name their new coach Thursday with ex-Devils coach Claude Julien the top candidate. … The Sabres made qualifying offers to five players, including center Derek Roy. … Commissioner Gary Bettman said talk of the Nashville Predators relocating to Canada is strictly premature. … Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs was named chairman of the board of governors.
*HIGH SCHOOLS: Katlyn Payne, who averaged 15.3 points as a freshman for St. Edward, is transferring to Class AA girls state basketball champ Fenwick.
*SOCCER: Vandals in Sao Paulo sawed the arms off a statue of Pele, and police are scouring scrap metal yards looking for them. … Honduran star Carlos Pavon signed with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
*MISC: John Daly withdrew from Germany’s BMW International Open for personal reasons. … Robbie McEwen won the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse … Famed rodeo cowboy Jim Shoulders died at age 79.
