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Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia wins AL MVP (AP)

AP - Dustin Pedroia could easily be mistaken for a mechanic, carpenter or plumber, most anything except a major leaguer.

Dempster, Cubs agree to $52 million, 4-year deal (AP)

AP - Ryan Dempster made the successful switch from closer to starter this season, winning 17 games and helping the Chicago Cubs compile the best record in the National League.

No Garnett, but Celtics still beat Knicks (AP)

AP - Brian Scalabrine, in the starting lineup while Kevin Garnett served a one-game suspension, hit a 3-pointer with 1:14 left to help Boston recover after its 15-point, fourth-quarter lead was trimmed to four and the Celtics beat New York 110-101 on Tuesday night.

Muschamp to take over Texas when Brown retires (AP)
AP - Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp has been designated as the head-coach-in-waiting by the university, expected to take over the Longhorns when Mack Brown retires.

With Cuban watching, Mavericks rout Bobcats 100-83 (AP)

AP - Mark Cuban yelled and cheered from his courtside seat during the game, then high-fived his players after it was over.

Niners OT Jennings goes on IR again (AP)
AP - The San Francisco 49ers placed right tackle Jonas Jennings on injured reserve Tuesday for the third time in his four seasons with the club.

Cavaliers cruise past Nets, James takes Bryant's record (Reuters)

Reuters - The Cavaliers won their eighth game in a row and brawny forward LeBron James took one of Kobe Bryant's NBA records in Cleveland's 106-82 win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday.

Source: Mariners to name Don Wakamatsu manager (AP)

AP - The Seattle Mariners picked Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, giving the job to Oakland's bench coach and filling the only opening in the majors. Wakamatsu was chosen Tuesday over several other candidates, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.

Playing for England is the ultimate, insists Terry (AFP)

AFP - Chelsea defender John Terry said Tuesday he refuses to believe any of England's injured stars would willingly spurn the chance to play for their country - especially against Germany.

McCabe scores twice as Panthers beat Lightning 4-3 (AP)

AP - Bryan McCabe scored twice in regulation and Nathan Horton had the lone goal in a shootout for the Florida Panthers, who beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Robert Morris defeats Delaware 86-75 (AP)
AP - Jeremy Chappell and Jimmy Langhurst each scored 19 points and six players reached double figures for Robert Morris in an 86-75 victory over Delaware on Tuesday night.

Federer beats Blake in Masters Cup tennis (AFP)

AFP - Roger Federer scraped past James Blake Tuesday in a one-set exhibition game, showing no signs of the back strain or stomach bug that hampered him at last week's season-ending Masters Cup.

Pressel aims for $1 million finish at ADT (AP)
AP - Morgan Pressel has playing privileges at Trump International, meaning she can get on the lavish course whenever she wants.