Sack leader Bruce Smith recognized in Buffalo. The NFL’s all-time leader in quarterback sacks is the newest member of Buffalo’s “Wall of Fame.” Retired defensive end Bruce Smith’s name was formally added to the Bills’ revered elite during half-time of Sunday’s game versus Oakland. “In my heart and in my blood, I bleed red, white and blue,” he says. “I am humbled and blessed by this honor.” The No. 1 overall pick from Virginia Tech in 1985 finished his career with 200 sacks. Since retirement he has worked in real estate.

Men were accused of exposing themselves to Black woman. Two NASCAR officials have been fired after a Black former inspector for the racing organization accused them of making lewd jokes and exposing themselves to her. A spokesman declined to say exactly why Tim Knox and Bud Moore were dismissed, but they’d been suspended pending an investigation of Mauricia Grant’s claims and $225 million race and sex discrimination suits. Grant claims she was fired after complaining to bosses about frequent race- and gender-related comments. Her lawsuit cites 23 specific instances of sexual harassment and 34 specific instances of color and gender discrimination. “We’ve talked to dozens of officials and our personnel,” spokesman Ramsey Potson says of NASCAR’s investigation. “That part of it is wrapped up.”

Ex-NASCAR employee sues for $225 million
A Black woman suing NASCAR for $225 million says she was treated with racist harassment, including being called “nappy-headed,” while working for the organization. Mauricia Grant was employed as an inspector for NASCAR from 2005 to 2007. She says she was subjected to working in the heat for longer periods of time than White employees because they feared sunburn. Grant also says White co-workers called her “nappy-headed Mo,” a variation of the insult that broadcaster Don Imus infamously called the Rutgers women’s basketball team. She alleges that employees also questioned her sexual preference. She was fired in October, despite having been previously praised by her supervisors, Grant says. NASCAR chairman Brian France has denied that Grant made any complaints about mistreatment on the job.

Tiger returns from knee surgery
The top golfer in the world and Tiger Woods is back just in time to play one of his favorite courses at Torrey Pines. Does he have a shot to win the U.S. Open? More at Playa Hater.

Eleven-time Pro Bowler says he’ll leave Ravens
Twelve-year Baltimore Ravens veteran Jonathan Ogden says he’s hanging up his cleats. A nagging toe injury during his last two NFL seasons is among the reasons the 11-time Pro Bowler says he’ll retire. “It took a little while to decide,” he tells the Baltimore Sun. “You just can’t make a decision like this overnight. I tried to work out, I tried to practice on the toe. But it never came back to 100 percent.” Regarded by some as the best offensive tackle in recent memory, Ogden helped the the Ravens to victory at Super Bowl XXXV. His career highlights include catching two touchdown passes.

Bills player is believed to have driven a vehicle that struck a pedestrian.

Marshawn Lynch may be charged with a felony. Having awaited an interview from Marshawn Lynch to discuss what happened two weekends ago when a vehicle registered to him struck a pedestrian, prosecutors are moving forward. Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark says the presumption is that Lynch was the driver in the hit-and-run accident, involving his 2008 Porsche SUV. The running back hasn’t made himself available to be interviewed about the incident, but investigators say damage to the vehicle further connected it to the crime scene. The 27-year-old woman struck by Lynch’s vehicle was bruised and treated at a hospital. Police later located the Porsche in Lynch’s driveway. “So the logical presumption is that he was driving the car,” Clark says.