OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Pro Bowl punter Shane Lechler has agreed to a four-year contract to stay with the Oakland Raiders, the ssociated Press has learned.

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Source: Ken Griffey Jr. has decided to return to the Seattle Mariners.

The Chicago Bulls acquired center Brad Miller and John Salmons from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for four players, including forwards Drew Gooden and Andres Nocioni.

The Tennessee Titans are in the process of getting former McQueen star Chris Carr to return to the team in 2009.

Long-rumored to be traded away to help the team shed its payroll, Overbay says he's thrilled to be back and eager to prove the critics wrong.

Chad Qualls is the designated heir to the departed Brandon Lyon at closer. Qualls was one of the few players who actually showed up at Arizona's spring training facility on Saturday. The team's physicals and first workouts for pitchers and catchers are set for Sunday.

NEW YORK (AP) - Los Angeles Clippers forward Zach Randolph has been suspended two games without pay by the NBA for striking the Suns' Louis Amundson in the face.

Rockets star Tracy McGrady says he will undergo microfracture surgery on his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

The Girls 4A Northern Playoffs tipped off on Tuesday night.

San Francisco Giants left-hander Noah Lowry missed his second straight mound session of spring training Tuesday after developing tightness in his shoulder during pre-camp throwing sessions.

Former Wolf Pack star Ramon Sessions appoached a triple-double in the Bucks 92-86 win over the Pistons on Tuesday night.

Former Wolf Pack star JaVale McGee scored four points in the Wizards 111-103 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Tim Pierce had 14 points and Justin Graham scored four points in the final 1:33 to help San Jose State beat Utah Valley State 52-47 in a non-conference game on Tuesday night.

Patrick Marleau scored two goals, Evgeni Nabokov made 24 saves and the San Jose Sharks snapped their three-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Tyson Chandler was dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday in a trade that brings veterans Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox to the Hornets and could give New Orleans some cap room next season heading into the first year of Paul's new US$68-million, four-year contract.

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has returned to a jail in Virginia to finish serving a 60-day jail sentence for a parole violation, his attorney said.

San Francisco 49ers president Jed York said Monday the team remains committed to building a new stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area and will consider sharing a new venue with the cross-bay rival Oakland Raiders.

New England Patriots special teams captain Larry Izzo has been listed as a potential witness in the perjury trial of home run king Barry Bonds.

Greg Maddux, who retired in December after winning 355 games and 18 Gold Gloves during a 23-year career, has agreed to become a spring training instructor for the San Diego Padres.

AC Milan is continuing talks with the Los Angeles Galaxy on making David Beckham's move to the Italian club permanent, a top club official said Tuesday.

Outfielder Nate McLouth has reached agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a three-year contract that includes a team option for 2012.

The New Orleans Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister.

Roger Federer will miss Switzerland's Davis Cup matches against the United States and next week's tournament in Dubai as he rehabs a back injury.

The Sacramento Kings have acquired veteran guard Sam Cassell from the Boston Celtics for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2015.

Michael Vick's suburban Atlanta home will be sold at auction March 10.