ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Slippery Rock University sophomore midfielder Lauren Laubach was recognized by Synapse Sports, formerly www.womenslacrosse.com, with its Honorable Mention Player of the Week.

Laubach, in SRU’s 18-13 upset win over No. 12 Indiana (Pa.) last week, scored six goals added one assist and had four draw controls in the team’s first win ever against the Crimson Hawks.

She also added two assists and a game-high seven draw controls in a loss to No. 10 Lock Haven last week.

BlueSox seeking host families The Butler BlueSox are looking for host families to house players for the 2012 season.Host families will receive a pair opf free box seat tickets to all 30 home games at Pullman Park as well as a few other in-season benefits.For details about hosting a player, call 724-256-9994 or email FrontOffice@ButlerBlueSox,net.

Petrino mistress on paid leaveFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas put the former mistress of Bobby Petrino on paid leave and disclosed that she used a $20,000 “gift” from the disgraced former coach to buy a car in her first week on the job.University spokesman Steve Voorhies said Jessica Dorrell, a 25-year-old football department employee, had been placed on leave but declined further comment, calling it a private personnel issue.

Saints owner buying NBA teamNEW YORK — New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson agreed to purchase the Hornets from the NBA.A person familiar with the deal says the purchase price is $338 million.

Retired NBA star freed from jailNEW YORK — Retired NBA star Jayson Williams was freed from jail after serving eight months for drunken driving in New York and 18 months before that in New Jersey on charges stemming from a limo driver's shooting death.

Capriati elected to tennis HOFNEWPORT, R.I. — Jennifer Capriati has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame after an up-and-down career that saw her go from teen prodigy status to off-court troubles to Grand Slam champion.