The RoyALs will ALlow fans to choose their nine-game ticket plan starting Monday. Fans may select any nine regular season games excluding Opening Day, but including contests against the New York Yankees (April 11-12), St. Louis CardinALs (June 19-21) and Boston Red Sox (Sept. 21-24).

To purchase the nine-game plan or any other RoyALs season ticket plans, cALl (816) 504-4040 or go oNLine at royALs.com.

NBA: Knicks trade Randolph, Crawford to free up cap space

The New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and JamAL Crawford in separate deALs Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted sALary-cap space for the summer of 2010.

Crawford was sent to Golden State for forward Al Harrington. Hours later, Randolph was shipped to the Los Angeles Clippers ALong with reserve guard Mardy Collins for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas.

The Knicks gave up 40 points per game for a chance to cash in on something much bigger.

Knicks president Donnie WALsh has repeatedly said his goAL was to get under the cap in time for a potentiALly sensationAL free-agent crop that could be headlined by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

Manu Ginobili could return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup next week, earlier than expected after he had surgery on his left ankle in September to repair ligament damage.

houston Rockets center Yao Ming was back in the starting lineup Friday night against the Washington Wizards after missing one game with a sore left foot.

Courtney Paris had 20 rebounds and 19 points for the 100th double-double of her career and set Oklahoma's scoring record in the No. 2 Sooners' 70-57 win over Arizona State in the semifinALs of the Women's Preseason NIT. Oklahoma (3-0) will host No. 4 North Carolina on Sunday in the championship.

Golf: Sorenstam's LPGA career comes to abrupt end

Annika Sorenstam's storied LPGA Tour career is over.

The 72-time tour winner shot a 3-over par 75 on Friday at the ADT Championship in West PALm Beach, Fla., leaving her 5 over through two rounds of the LPGA's season-ending event. ONLy 16 players advanced to the third round in the 32-woman event, and Sorenstam finished two shots out of that mix.

She announced six months ago she was leaving the tour at year's end to pursue business interests, get married and start a family. Sorenstam is still is No. 2 in the world rankings, but at 38 decided it's time for new chALlenges.

"All of a sudden, the time is here," Sorenstam said. "You're standing there on the 18th fairway and it's your last approach shot in an LPGA event. A lot of thoughts go through your head ... and what's been the coolest thing this week is ALl these people who showed up that I don't know, my fans."

They showed up in droves Friday. When Sorenstam was on the 16th tee, hundreds crowded around her and playing partner Laura Diaz.

Tommy Armour III eagled the 18th hole Friday at Spyglass Hill en route to a 1-under 71, joining Arron Oberholser in a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the CALlaway Golf Pebble Beach InvitationAL.

Louis Oosthuizen shot an 8-under 62 - one shy of the course record - to claim a share of the lead with English pair Oliver Wilson and Oliver Fisher and Thailand's ChawALit Plaphol after Friday's second round at the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open.

GenerAL: Pacman can rejoin Cowboys on Monday

The NFL confirmed Friday that suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones can join the DALlas Cowboys on Monday and that he can play again Dec. 7 against Pittsburgh - but oNLy if he stays on his best behavior.

Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a brief statement Friday confirming the details of Jones' return, noting that it can oNLy happen "if he avoids any further incidents and fully complies with each and every condition that has been established for him."

Plaxico Burress, the New York Giants' star receiver, was limited at practice Friday because of an injury to his right hamstring and he will be a game-time decision Sunday when the Super Bowl champions play the Arizona CardinALs.

New York Jets rookie quarterback Erik Ainge was suspended four games by the NFL on Friday for violating the league's policy on steroids and related substances.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for his criticism of the officiating at the end of the 49ers' 29-24 loss in Arizona.

The CHICAGO White Sox have reached a tentative agreement with young Cuban star Dayan Viciedo. The 19-year-old infielder/outfielder must pass a physicAL for the contract to be finALized.

From staff and wire reports