NCAA rules Foster's career at UCLA is over

LOS ANGELES -- The NCAA ruled Friday that DeShaun Foster won't have his eligibility restored, meaning the star running back will miss UCLA's final two regular-season games as well as a bowl game if the Bruins get an invitation.

Foster, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound senior who leads the Pac-10 in rushing and touchdowns, was declared ineligible Nov. 7 after it was determined he received an extra benefit, a violation of NCAA rules, and he sat out UCLA's 21-20 loss to No. 7 Oregon three days later.

The university took the action a day after being told by the NCAA of a possible violation.

UCLA and the NCAA jointly investigated the matter, and the school submitted its report requesting reinstatement of Foster's eligibility on Wednesday. The bad news came Friday afternoon.

Neither coach Bob Toledo nor athletic director Peter Dalis was available for comment.

The 20th-ranked Bruins (6-3, 3-3 Pac-10) face crosstown rival Southern California (5-5, 4-3) today at the Los Angeles Coliseum, and finish the regular season Dec. 1 against Arizona State at the Rose Bowl.

It's been reported that Foster, who gained 1,109 yards on 216 carries in eight games to rank fifth nationally with a 138.6-yard average, drove a new sport-utility vehicle being leased by actor-director Eric Laneuville for several weeks.

Heat's Mourning is out indefinitely

MIAMI -- Alonzo Mourning will be out indefinitely after doctors determined that the protein levels in his blood had dropped.

Mourning, who sat out three of the last five games because of viral complications from food poisoning, missed 69 games last season with a kidney disorder called focal glomerulosclerosis.

The nine-year veteran takes medication and undergoes frequent tests that measure, among other things, protein levels in his blood, blood-preserve and creatine levels.

"I'm getting the rest my doctors want me to get," Mourning said Friday. "Their main concern, obviously, is my body chemistry. It was different."

Heat coach Pat Riley said Mourning's status is "day-to-day.

Webb leads LPGA Tour Championship

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Karrie Webb emerged as one of the few survivors of the swirling wind and perilous pin positions, shooting a 1-under 71 to build a four-stroke lead in the season-ending Tyco/ADT Championship.

Webb had a 6-under 138 total on the Trump International course.

Annika Sorenstam, who hit only one fairway through her first eight holes, made her lone birdie on the 18th hole for a 74 and was at 142, along with Wendy Doolan.

Sorenstam not only lost ground on the lead, her bid to break the LPGA Tour's season scoring average suffered a major setback. She needs to finish the week at 7-under 281, and a tough course might not be that accommodating.

Meg Mallon was the only other player under par through two rounds. She bogeyed two of her last three holes for a 74 and was at 1-under 143.

Baltimore releases Brady Anderson

BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles released outfielder Brady Anderson on Friday, ending his 14-year tenure with the team.

Anderson, 37, had one year left on his $31 million, five-year contract. He is due to make $4 million next season.

He lost his role as the Orioles' leadoff hitter last season. He batted only .202 with eight home runs and 45 RBIs.

Anderson's struggles were symbolized when he struck out to end the Orioles' season with retiring third baseman Cal Ripken Jr. on deck.

Anderson set a franchise record with 50 home runs in 1996. He is the only player in major league history to have a 50-homer season and a season with 50 stolen bases.

Anderson's production waned in recent years as he battled injuries.

-- From wire reports