ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions released running back Reggie Bush halfway through the four-year deal he signed as a free agent before the 2013 season.

Bush started 23 games for the Lions. He rushed for 1,006 yards in 2013, but this past season he had only 76 carries for 297 yards while slowed by injuries. Bush, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2006 draft, turns 30 next week.

MILWAUKEE — Linebacker A.J. Hawk had a hunch after Green Bay's season ended that he might be looking for a new team.So he wasn't surprised after the Packers released him Wednesday following nine years with the only club he has played with in the NFL.Hawk, a respected locker room presence, leaves Green Bay with 1,118 tackles, tops in the franchise since 1975. He appeared in 142 out of a 144 possible regular-season games with 136 starts.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton is meeting with Major League Baseball officials about a disciplinary issue.Angels spokesman Tim Mead confirmed the Los Angeles Times' initial report Wednesday that Hamilton went to New York to meet with baseball officials. The team declined to give any more specific information.Hamilton hasn't reported to spring training in Arizona after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder earlier this month.