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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett turned himself in Monday night on charges of robbing two people at gunpoint in an alley behind a bar. Clarett turned himself in after 9 p.m. at the county jail, Columbus Detective Art Hughes said. The 22-year-old player, who helped the Buckeyes win the national championship in 2002, was wanted on two counts of aggravated robbery. He is accused of flashing a gun and demanding property from a man and a woman behind the Opium Lounge in downtown Columbus shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday. Police said he fled with two men in a sport utility vehicle after he was identified by the bar owner, who happened to come out into the alley. Eagles promote Heckert to GM GOLD COAST, Australia – Once, it all seemed so routine to Martina Hingis. She would step on the court, and from up in the seats the shouts of encouragement would roll down, descending on her in waves. Hingis is playing on the tour again for the first time in three years, and on Monday the 25-year-old Swiss star made a confident return from retirement. She got past some early jitters, then beat Venezuela’s Maria Vento-Kabchi 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Australian women’s hardcourt championship. Hingis was forced to leave tennis because of foot and ankle injuries. Now, she is far removed from her No. 1 ranking and that 1997 season when she won three majors. Clarett surrenders to police AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MORECoach Doc Rivers a “fan” from way back of Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson PHILADELPHIA – Tom Heckert was promoted to general manager by the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, ending speculation he would leave for Minnesota. Heckert joined the Eagles as the club’s director of player personnel in 2001. He recently had been mentioned as a strong candidate for the Vikings’ front office. The Eagles didn’t have an official general manager, but coach Andy Reid handled those duties. Reid also is the team’s executive vice president of football operations. Brees needs surgery on shoulder SAN DIEGO – The Chargers’ decision on Drew Brees’ future became much cloudier Monday when the quarterback said he needs surgery for a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. Brees dislocated his right shoulder in a home loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday, and an MRI on Sunday revealed the torn cartilage. The fifth-year pro plans to travel today to Birmingham, Ala., to get a second opinion from orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, and would like to have surgery this week. Brees anticipates a four-month rehab, which means he should be ready for minicamp. The Chargers (9-7) missed the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 seasons. Raiders, 49ers to flip coin for pick NEW YORK – The Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers will flip a coin to determine who gets the sixth pick in the NFL draft and who gets the seventh. The complete order for the April 29-30 draft was announced Monday, with Houston at No. 1, presumably with the rights to Reggie Bush, the USC running back who is expected to declare his eligibility after Wednesday’s Rose Bowl. The Texans (2-14) officially fired coach Dom Capers on Monday as New Orleans (3-13), which will have the second pick, did with Jim Haslett. The NFL originally announced that the coin flip had been held. However, a later announcement said it will not be held until after the Super Bowl. Hoeppner has tumor removed BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana football coach Terry Hoeppner had surgery to remove a tumor from his right temple, and is expected to make a full recovery. The 58-year-old Hoeppner underwent surgery on Dec. 27, and has returned home, the school said Monday. Hoeppner began having headaches on Dec. 24 while in Cleveland to watch Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, whom he coached at Miami of Ohio, play against the Browns. Hoeppner had tests on Dec. 26 after returning to Bloomington and had surgery the next day to remove the tumor. Dr. Larry Rink, Indiana’s sports medicine director, said Hoeppner has suffered no neurological problems. Hoeppner led Indiana to a 4-7 record in his first season with the Hoosiers, after six years at Miami. Knicks suspend James indefinitely NEW YORK – The New York Knicks indefinitely suspended Jerome James on Monday for conduct detrimental to the team, saying the center was unprepared to practice Sunday. The Knicks said they would not comment further on the suspension. The 7-foot-1 James, who spent the past four seasons with Seattle, has appeared in 14 games this season. He is averaging 3.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 10.4 minutes. Redskins await Springs’ MRI ASHBURN, Va. – Cornerback Shawn Springs is the biggest injury concern for the Washington Redskins as they head into their first playoff game since 1999. Springs aggravated his groin injury in the first half of Sunday’s 31-20 victory over Philadelphia. He had an MRI on Monday, but team officials weren’t expecting the results until today. Springs’ absence was compounded when backup Ade Jimoh left the game in the second half with an irregular heartbeat. With Carlos Rogers inactive because of a torn biceps, the Redskins in the final key drives had to play Christian Morton, who was promoted from the practice squad last week. Rogers, who has missed three games, is expected to return for Saturday’s playoff game at Tampa Bay. Jimoh was taken to a hospital late Sunday and was given medicine that should get him through the playoffs. Jimoh said he expects to practice on Wednesday. Linebacker Lemar Marshall sprained his shoulder but is expected to play Saturday. 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