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Still at Top of Her Game, Sorenstam Is Content to Step Away Annika Sorenstam?s graceful exit from the L.P.G.A. golf stage she has dominated for so long will end this weekend. Mussina Announces Retirement Mike Mussina, who turns 40 next month, is leaving after his first season of 20 victories. Japanese Are Irked by U.S. Interest in Pitcher As the first high-profile Japanese baseball prospect to spurn his nation?s leagues to entertain offers from the U.S., Junichi Tazawa has strained relations between leagues on two continents. For Florida State Player and Scholar, Game Day Is Different Florida State safety Myron Rolle will risk missing all or part of a game against Maryland in order to be interviewed for the Rhodes Scholarship. Davis Cup Final Accents Argentina?s Rich Tennis Tradition This will be the first time since Argentina joined tennis?s premier team competition in 1923 that the country has staged a home event on anything but outdoor clay. Jets? Veteran Corners Never Left Their Jobs Hank Poteat and Ty Law have stared into the abyss of life after football, jumped in and hauled themselves back. Canucks 6, Rangers 3: Lundqvist Falls Short in Great Goalie Matchup The Rangers? defense allowed three breakaways in the first period, two of which turned into goals, the first blows in the Vancouver Canucks? win. Maradona Wins Debut as Argentina?s Coach Argentina took only eight minutes to score the goal that gave Diego Maradona a winning start as coach with a 1-0 victory over Scotland in a friendly on Wednesday. Report Says Rutgers Athletics Lacked Proper Oversight The president of Rutgers failed to adequately oversee the university athletic director, according to a harshly worded report released by an independent review committee. L.P.G.A. Tightens Schedule and Purses The 2009 schedule released by L.P.G.A. commissioner Carolyn Bivens showed the anticipated net losses of three tournaments and $5 million in prize money. Women?s Roundup: After 0-29 Season, Fordham Finally Enjoys a Win Randall Hurst scored 19 points to help the Fordham women?s basketball team end a 35-game losing streak with a 62-49 victory over Manhattan . Roundup: Mariners Hire the First Asian-American Manager Don Wakamatsu, became the first Asian-American manager in the Major League Baseball when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners. N.F.L. Roundup: Adam Jones Is Allowed to Return on Dec. 7 The N.F.L. is giving the suspended cornerback Adam Jones another chance. N.B.A. Roundup: Iverson and Pistons Stop the Streaking Cavaliers Marvin Williams hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks beat the visiting Washington Wizards. Nets Lose Height to Injuries Forward Eduardo Najera returned to practice Wednesday just in time to see teammate Yi Jianlian leave with a sprained neck. Savard?s 4 Points Help Bruins Win Zdeno Chara and Chuck Kobasew each scored two goals, and Marc Savard had a goal and three assists to help the Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres. United States 2, Guatemala 0: Adu and Altidore Lift U.S. to Win Freddy Adu scored his first goal for the U.S. national team, and Jozy Altidore assisted on Kenny Cooper?s sliding shot, leading to a win in a World Cup qualifier. Ouch, My Knee! Is There a Bike Fitter in the House? Bike fittings for recreational cyclists has mushroomed into a mainstream offering found at scores of bikes shops and training centers around the country. On the Web, There Are No Do-Overs The sports world probably did not need another reminder that the ?send? button might be the most dangerous thing on the Internet, but the Browns? general manager, Phil Savage, gave it one anyway. Sports of The Times: Red Bulls? Title Would Salve 13 Years of Misfortune Raging Red Bulls fans like Johnny Toro have endured numerous painful defeats over more than a decade watching Major League Soccer?s star-crossed franchise.