NEW YORK — Jorge Posada is planning to retire after 17 seasons with the New York Yankees rather than pursue opportunities with other teams.

A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday that the five-time All-Star catcher will announce his retirement.

CANTON, Ohio — Bill Parcells moved one step closer to Canton on Saturday when the Pro Football Hall of Fame released a list of 15 modern-era finalists for enshrinement that included the Super Bowl-winning coach.Wide receivers Tim Brown, Cris Carter and Andre Reed, running backs Jerome Bettis and Curtis Martin and former Kansas City Chiefs guard Will Shields also made the cut when the 26 semifinalists were pared down through a mail ballot. The final list of candidates also includes two senior nominees: former Steelers defensive back Jack Butler and former Lions guard Dick Stanfel.

CALGARY, Alberta — Jarome Iginla has reached the 500-goal milestone.The Calgary Flames' captain scored the 500th goal of his career Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.

STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy has agreed to the framework of an eight-year contract that extends his current deal four years.Oklahoma State President Burns Hargis and athletic director Holder announced the extension Saturday.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s official. Josh McDaniels will return to the New England Patriots as an offensive assistant this week, and will serve under Bill O’Brien, the offensive coordinator who was named coach at Penn State on Saturday.The team made the announcement Sunday night.Once O’Brien’s tenure officially ends in Foxborough, McDaniels will again become the offensive coordinator for the Patriots.