Washington ? Mike Shanahan agreed Tuesday to become the coach of the Washington Redskins, the latest step in a major overhaul of a troubled franchise.

Shanahan’s decision to join the team was confirmed to The Associated Press by an official within the NFL. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not commenting on its coaching search. The Redskins announced they would hold a news conference todayy.

The deal with Shanahan is for five years, the Denver Post reported on its Web site. The hire comes less than 48 hours after the Redskins fired Jim Zorn — and less than three weeks after front-office chief Vinny Cerrato resigned and quickly was replaced by general manager Bruce Allen.

NFL

Bears keep Smith as coach

Lake Forest, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are bringing head coach Lovie Smith back for a seventh season. But he’s done calling the defensive plays. The team also fired offensive coordinator Ron Turner and five other coaches on that side of the ball Tuesday after going 7-9 with Jay Cutler at quarterback and missing the playoffs for the third straight year following a Super Bowl run.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Bowden to lose 14 wins

Tallahassee, Fla. — The NCAA has upheld its decision to vacate up to 14 victories from former football coach Bobby Bowden as part of Florida State’s penalty in an academic cheating scandal.

Bowden retired as major college football’s second most winning coach with 389 wins after Florida State’s 33-21 Gator Bowl victory over West Virginia, Jan. 1. Penn State’s Joe Paterno, who is still coaching, has 394 wins.

Tech, Tuberville to talk

Lubbock, Texas — Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville is checking out the open head coaching job at Texas Tech. Texas Tech spokesman Chris Cook said Tuesday Tuberville was expected to meet with university administrators.

OU’s Franks to enter draft

Norman, Okla. — Oklahoma cornerback Dominique Franks has changed his mind and decided to enter the NFL Draft.

NBA

Nets trade for Quinn

Miami — The Miami Heat traded point guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday.

BASEBALL

Randy Johnson retires

San Francisco — Randy Johnson is retiring after 22 major league seasons. The Big Unit, an overpowering lefty who last June became the 24th pitcher in big league history to win 300 games, made the expected announcement Tuesday on a conference call.

A five-time Cy Young Award winner, the 46-year-old Johnson accomplished just about everything in his remarkable career that a player hopes for in baseball.

He owns a World Series ring and co-MVP honors, and was a 10-time All-Star.

Holliday, Cardinals agree

St. Louis — Matt Holliday is staying with the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Tuesday to a $120 million, seven-year contract. The Cardinals announced Tuesday they had agreed with the power-hitting outfielder on a multiyear contract.