Sports Shorts for Nov. 15, 2008

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GIRLS BASKETBALL Faith wins opener Parker Ortgiesen scored 20 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and had four steals to lead Faith Christian to a 42-30 win over North Love Christian on Friday in Rockford. Also for the Falcons (1-0), Morgan Ortgiesen had 18 points, 12 rebounds and four steals, Kami Kielsmeier had six rebounds, six steals, five blocked shots and four points and Jessica Bonnell added 13 rebounds. Hallie Nelson led North Love with 16 points. BOYS BASKETBALL Faith loses first game David Bierdeman scored 12 points and grabbed 21 rebounds, but Faith Christian fell 35-31 at North Love Christian on Friday. Also for the Falcons (0-1), Wes German scored eight points, had nine rebounds and nine blocks. Keegan McWethy added six points. Ryan Molencupp and Josh Burkes each scored 12 points for North Love. MLB Yanks after Sabathia NEW YORK - When the Milwaukee Brewers saw their season end on Oct. 6, CC Sabathia said he planned for a quick resolution to his status as a free agent. "They're going to have to come to me," the left-hander said. The New York Yankees answered that challenge Friday, offering Sabathia what would be a record contract for a pitcher: six years and $140 million. While Sabathia would ideally want to pitch close to his home in California and stay in the National League, the Yankees are making it clear that he will have to leave a lot of money on the table to do so. The Brewers reportedly offered Sabathia $100 million over five years. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels and possibly the San Francisco Giants could also make bids. NFL Hard-hitting Lynch retires ENGLEWOOD, Colo - Big-hitting safety John Lynch's crunching collisions are over. Lynch has decided to retire, officially ending his career on Monday. The 37-year-old was a nine-time Pro Bowler for Denver and Tampa Bay, finishing with 1,277 tackles, 100 pass breakups and 26 interceptions in 224 regular-season games. He departed Denver on good terms in July and signed with the Patriots. He was cut two weeks later and has been out of the game since.