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The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

Talk about a freak — Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award. Yup, throw out those old baseball cards. Wins and losses don't mean much anymore when it comes time for voters to pick baseball's best pitchers.

The LPGA Tour is adding a new $1.7 million tournament at La Costa Resort & Spa outside San Diego in 2010. The LPGA Classic Presented by J Golf will be played March 22-28 at the resort in Carlsbad the week prior to the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the year's first major.

The Bakersfield Condors scored on all 3 shootout attempts, while Goalie Timo Pielmeier stopped all 3 shootout tries sent his way, lifting the Condors to a thrilling win.

The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future.

The Oakland Raiders have reached a tentative agreement with Alameda County officials to extend their lease at the Coliseum through the 2013 season. With the lease running out, there had been speculation about where the team would play in the future.

Stanford's 2-point conversion has turned into something of a 2-point controversy. Up 48-21 against USC with 6:47 left in the game, Stanford went for a 2-point conversion. Some considered that overkill.

Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday — and earned a new contract, too — while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor. Scioscia managed the Angels to their third consecutive division title.

In the Pac-10, special teams have played a big role for Rose Bowl contenders Oregon, Stanford and Arizona.

When the phone rang, Zack Greinke let it go — he didn't recognize the number. Only after listening to the voice mail did he call back and find out he'd won the American League Cy Young Award.

Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor.

The Golden State Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson on Monday, sending him to the Charlotte Bobcats in a four-player deal that pairs him with coach Larry Brown.

Jon Gruden has agreed to a multiyear contract to stay at ESPN, suggesting he won't be returning to coaching anytime soon. The Super Bowl-winning coach's name was bound to come up about any job openings after this season.

Playing against a marquee opponent from one of the top conferences in America, the California State University, Bakersfield Lady Runners gave the University of Miami all it could handle. The Hurricanes had just enough depth and athleticism to run past CSUB 111-93.