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Joe Torre, manager of the New York Yankees since 1996, will not return next year to… Joe Torre, manager of the New York Yankees since 1996, will not return next year to manage New York, according to the Associated Press.

Torre, who led the Yankees to four World Series wins and 10 division titles, rejected a contract offer of one year for $5 million guaranteed, with $1 million in bonuses for each tier of the playoffs reached.

In a recent interview with the Bergen (N.J.) Record, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said he was doubtful that the Yankees would try to resign Torre if the team failed to advance past the first round of the playoffs this year.

Green out for season

The Miami Dolphins placed Trent Green on injured reserve on Saturday, sidelining the 37-year-old quarterback after his second severe concussion in just over a year, according to ESPN.com.

Green suffered his last concussion on Oct. 7 against the Houston Texans when he made a low block on defensive tackle Travis Johnson, colliding his head with the 315-pound tackle’s knee.

Byrd buys HGH

Paul Byrd, starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, reportedly purchased $24,850 worth of human growth hormones and syringes between 2002 and 2005, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday.

The Indians general manager said that the team supports Byrd and doesn’t have enough information to comment on the situation any more. Byrd owns a 2-0 record this postseason with a 3.60 ERA.

Still a rivalry?

Southern Cal felt no mercy for a struggling Notre Dame team during its trip to South Bend, Ind., on Saturday, defeating the Irish in a 38-0 rout.

The Trojan offense found its rhythm late in the second quarter and didn’t let up, defeating the Irish for the sixth straight time while handing them their worst loss ever in the rivalry.