Bryant out 6 weeks with knee injuryLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant is expected to miss about six weeks with an injured left knee, dealing the second major injury setback of the year to the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar guard.An MRI exam on Thursday revealed Bryant has a fracture in his lateral tibial plateau — the top of his shinbone near his knee.

Yankees, Beltran finalize contractNEW YORK — Outfielder Carlos Beltran and the New York Yankees have finalized a $45 million, three-year contract.The agreement, reached Dec. 6, was announced by the team Thursday. The eight-time All-Star is to be introduced at a Yankee Stadium news conference Friday.The 36-year-old played for the Mets from 2005-11, when he was dealt to San Francisco. He signed a $26 million, two-year contract with St. Louis before the 2012 season.

Giants lose Cruz for final 2 gamesEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his left knee.