Jose Reyes' hair was sold for a fraction of the price of the entire All-Star shortstop. Five days after Reyes had his dreadlocks cut off on live television to comply with the dress code of the Miami Marlins, the auction for his hair ended with a winning bid of $10,200, the MLB Network said Wednesday. (Today)

Memphis is the latest school to sign up for a spot in the new Big East. A person familiar with the decision says Memphis is joining the Big East for all sports in 2013. The Big East announced it would hold a teleconference today with commissioner John Marinatto, University of Memphis President Shirley C. Raines and Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson, though it did not give any details about what would be discussed. (Yesterday)

A judge has refused to stay West Virginia University's lawsuit against the Big East while the conference's countersuit plays out in Rhode Island. Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Russell Clawges says staying the lawsuit until Rhode Island's courts decide the other case won't promote the interests of justice. (02/02/2012)

Danica Patrick will be guaranteed a spot in the Daytona 500 via a partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing. TBR officially will field Patrick's No. 10 Chevrolet in all 10 of her Sprint Cup Series races this season. It will begin the season with the points Dave Blaney earned in 2011 for the No. 36 car. (02/01/2012)

The U.S. men's soccer team is negotiating to play Scotland in an exhibition game May 26 or 27. The Americans, preparing for the start of World Cup qualifying, also are negotiating to play Brazil on May 30 or 31 at Landover, Md., or Foxborough, Mass. (01/31/2012)