SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock University women's lacrosse team is picked to finish 10th in the 12-team PSAC, based on the preseason coaches poll.

The Rock is coming off a 7-10 season — its best since returning lacrosse to Division II varsity status in 2007 — and returns 10 starters.

SRU's top 10 scorers return as well, highlighted by 51-goal scorer Amy Halls. The junior has 108 goals in her Rock career and needs five to break the school record.

MILWAUKEE — A.J. Hawk's absence from the Green Bay Packers didn't last long.Hawk's agent, Mike McCartney, said Thursday that the linebacker signed a five-year deal with the Packers just one day after he was released in a cost-cutting move.Hawk, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft, previously was scheduled to earn $10 million in 2011. When the Packers released him Wednesday, they did so with the hope that they could bring him back at a reduced salary.

LANCASTER TWP — The Shamrock Shuffle races will be held at Strawberry Ridge Golf Course on Scott Ridge Road March 19.A 10-mile race will begin at 8 a.m., a 5K race starts at 10:15. at the golf course and a 1-mile family fun run and walk begins at 11.Music, food and drinks will be provided, and proceeds will benefit the Zelienople Rotary Club and the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce.For information or to register, call Joella Richard Baker at 724-321-4265; or e-mail joella@zoominternet.net.