The Utah Utes got some big news Monday night as Hiva Lutui, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound lineman out of Trinity High School in Euless, Texas, committed to the Utes. Lutui had offers from USC and UCLA.

Lutui was a highly sought-after recruit known for his solid play. He’ll likely play at guard or center for the Utes.

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It appears that BYU’s last football scholarship for the 2012 signing class will go to Theodore King, a 6-foot-3, 250-pound defensive end from Valley Christian High School in San Jose, Calif.

King, who BYU coaches believe generally flew under the recruiting radar this season, told The Salt Lake Tribune on Monday night that he actually committed almost a week ago to BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall.

The Cougars also got a commitment from a high school junior over the weekend.

Keegan Hicks, a 6-foot-3, 280-pound offensive lineman at Bingham High School, said after taking part in BYU’s Junior Day activities that he will become a Cougar.

Hall of Famer hurt in fall from stage

Baseball • Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson is resting comfortably in Florida with a shoulder injury he received in a freak fall from a stage.

Robinson fractured his scapula in the fall, which occurred on Friday night during a player reception in Hollywood, Fla., before the annual Joe DiMaggio Legends Game.

Robinson was sitting at a table on a raised stage that had a curtain behind it. He leaned against the curtain, thinking there was a wall behind it. There was no wall, and Robinson subsequently tumbled backward off the stage and landed awkwardly on his back, according to the Palm Beach Post.

• Texas manager Ron Washington has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2014 season after leading the Rangers to consecutive World Series.

The Rangers announced the extension Monday.

Washington has a 427-373 record in five seasons with Texas, his first major league managerial job.

Portland signs top Scottish scorer Boyd

Soccer • Forward Kris Boyd, the Scottish Premier League’s all-time leading scorer, is joining Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers.