Kim Nowakowski, a graduate of Butler High School, recorded game highs of 18 points and 11 rebounds Sunday, scoring her 1,000th career point in the process to lead the California (Pa.) University women's basketball team to a 90-49 victory over Bloomsburg.

Nowakowski, who became the 20th player in team history to reach 1,000 points, earned her ninth double-double in 12 games this season and the 26th in her 76-game career at Cal.

On Saturday, the junior forward enjoyed a 16-point, 11-rebound performance in the Vulcans' 69-55 win over Mansfield.

Kate DeGeorge, a sophomore sprinter at Thiel College, has been named captain of the women's indoor/outdoor track and field teams.DeGeorge, a 2005 graduate of Butler High School, was part of both Presidents' Athletic Conference winning and record-setting relay teams at the 2006 conference championships.She holds the indoor record in the 600-meter dash (1 minute, 50.48 seconds) and is a member of five relay squads that hold school records.

NEW YORK — Only a few details remain before Randy Johnson rejoins the Arizona Diamondbacks.Johnson agreed Sunday to a $26 million, two-year contract with Arizona, leaving only physicals and final approvals to complete his trade from the New York Yankees.

NEW YORK — Sean Payton might have had the toughest coaching job in football this season, making his selection Saturday as The Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year that much more impressive.Payton, in his first year as a head coach, didn't just lead the New Orleans Saints to a 10-6 record, the NFC South championship and a first-round playoff bye. He helped revitalize a battered city's spirit.

LOS ANGELES — Coach Phil Jackson got his 900th NBA victory as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Dallas 101-98 on Sunday night.