SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mike Singletary became the San Francisco 49ers' interim head coach Tuesday, replacing his coaching mentor Mike Nolan.

Singletary had been Nolan's assistant head coach since 2005 with the 49ers (2-5), who went 18-37 in Nolan's tenure.

FOX BOROUGH, Mass. — Rodney Harrison's career is almost certainly over after the hard-hitting but injury-plagued safety of the New England Patriots tore his right thigh muscle.A person familiar with the injury told The Associated Press Tuesday that rehab could take up to 10 months, meaning the 15-year veteran's career could be over. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made an official announcement.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns suspended Kellen Winslow for one game without pay for critical comments the tight end made following Sunday's loss at Washington.Winslow, who spent three days at the Cleveland Clinic earlier this month with an undisclosed illness, revealed he had a staph infection — for the second time — before lashing out at Browns GM Phil Savage as the Pro Bowler's teammates dressed after their 14-11 loss to the Redskins.

BUTLER TWP— Butler defensive lineman Joe Marak, who assisted on five tackles last week, was named Golden Tornado Player of the Week by the Butler Quarterback Club.

CHERRY TWP— Moniteau running back James Shope was named Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program KSACFootball Player of the Week.Shope had 21 carries for 162 yards and two touchdowns, as well as a 64-yard kickoff return, in the Warriors' 35-34 triumph at Karns City.

CRANBERRY TWP— X-Cel All-Star Cheerleading will perform in a show titled "Friends and Family" at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the organization's facility at 220 Executive Drive.Admission is free.

CENTER TWP— Breelynd Say, 8, of Center Township won her first gold medal during a figure skating competition held Saturday at Harmarville Blade Runners.She has been skating for more than three years.