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Ramirez returning to Dodgers next season (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:11:56 PST

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season. The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make. He could have exercised an out clause in the two-year, $45 million deal he signed in March.

Unbeaten Iowa loses QB Stanzi to injury (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:10:07 PST

Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi was taken to the locker room after being hit in the end zone in the second quarter of the No. 8 Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern. Stanzi was drilled by Corey Wootton, and his fumble was recovered by Marshall Thomas for a touchdown that brought Northwestern within 10-7.

Lefty charges past Woods for WGC lead (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:53:01 PST

Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions. In the quiet of the clubhouse dining room, he marveled at how much the crowds have grown in the three years he has been coming to Sheshan International.

Top 10 foes Alabama, LSU square off (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:42:43 PST

When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team. This year, there's more pressing business: keeping in the mix to play for the national title. Two Top 10 Southeastern Conference teams meet Saturday, with a pair formidable defenses and one Heisman Trophy candidate in a game that might be low on points if not drama.

Twins keep Cuddyer for 2011 at $10.5M (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:38:35 PST

The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011. Cuddyer hit a career-high 32 home runs to lead the team. He also had 94 RBIs and was sixth in the American League with 73 extra-base hits. When slugger Justin Morneau went out with a back injury in September, Cuddyer moved from right field to first base.

James scores 33 at MSG as Cavs cruise (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:56:54 PST

LeBron James celebrated with the Yankees and toyed with the Knicks. No wonder he's bummed about the NBA schedule: only one Garden party this season. James scored 33 points in his lone visit to New York, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-91 victory over the Knicks on Friday night. One night after managing just 42 second-half points in an ugly home loss to Chicago, the Cavaliers rang up 40...

No. 5 Boise St. survives La. Tech 45-35 (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:52:50 PST

Early in the fourth quarter, there was nervous pacing along Boise State's sideline. With an opportunity to show a national television audience why they should once again become a BCS buster, a close game on the road was not what the fifth-ranked Broncos had in mind. They looked anxious, but they weren't rattled.

Richardson helps Suns drop Celts to 6-1 (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:16:56 PST

Jason Richardson and the Phoenix Suns had no trouble putting their only loss of the season behind them, even against unbeaten Boston. One game after going scoreless for just the third time in his career, Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds to lead Phoenix to a 110-103 victory over the Celtics on Friday night.

Report: Lincecum has deal on drug charge (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:20:49 PST

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday. The Vancouver, Wash., newspaper said Clark County prosecutors have reached a deal with a lawyer for the 2008 Cy Young Award winner that would result in a $250 fine for possessing a marijuana pipe.

Federer, Djokovic to meet in Basel final (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:38:29 PST

Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament. Federer defeated childhood friend Marco Chiudinelli 7-6 (7), 6-3 in one semifinal. In the earlier one, Djokovic saved three match points in rallying to beat Radek Stepanek 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2.