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Wednesday Boys Hoops — Block LM Tournament Wrestling — Orland at Corning, 6 p.m. NCAA Hoops — Florida vs. Central Florida, 4 p.m., CSNB NCAA Hoops — N.C. State at Wisconsin, 4:15 p.m., ESPN2 NCAA Hoops — Purdue at Virginia Tech, 4:30 p.m., ESPN NCAA Hoops — Michigan St. at Duke, 6:30 p.m., ESPN Sports 1B Wednesday December 1, 2010 Giants sign Tejada San Francisco Giants SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The World Series champion San Francisco Giants have found their new shortstop, agreeing to terms with free agent Miguel Tejada on a $6.5 million, one- year contract Tuesday. The deal is pending a physical. The Giants didn’t expect to make a formal announcement until later this week at the earliest, depending on how soon Tejada could get to town for his physi- cal. Tejada told The Associated Press in the Dominican Republic that he had agreed to the deal worth $6.5 million. ‘‘I’m very happy and satisfied to reach an agreement with the San Fran- cisco Giants,’’ Tejada told the AP in Spanish. ‘‘I take pride in having the opportunity to compete for that team.’’ Tejada, who played 156 games last season with Baltimore and San Diego, would take over a spot filled previous- ly by World Series MVP Edgar Rente- ria and Juan Uribe. Tejada batted .269 with 15 home runs, 26 doubles and 71 RBIs between his two clubs in 2010. The 36-year-old slugger spent the first seven of his 14 major league sea- sons across San Francisco Bay as a fan favorite with the Oakland Athletics, winning the 2002 AL MVP award in his second-to-last year with the A’s. He left for the Baltimore Orioles after the 2003 season and also has played for Houston. The Padres declined to offer Tejada salary arbitration last week. The Giants had a void at shortstop See GIANTS, page 2B Fractured right hip, ends Gore’s season San Francisco 49ers SANTA CLARA (AP) — Frank Gore’s season is over — and what a hit for the San Francisco offense. The 49ers placed their star running back on sea- son-ending injured reserve Tuesday. Gore fractured his right hip during the Niners’ 27-6 win at Arizona on Mon- day night and was sched- uled to undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. The team made the announcement less than two hours after Mike Singletary’s weekly news conference, then released a statement from the coach. ‘‘It is unfortunate that we had to place Frank on IR,’’ Singletary said. ‘‘He is not only a great football player, but a tremendous leader. He plays with such passion and desire, two traits that will serve him well as he recovers from the injury.’’ Singletary said he Kittle, McColpin honored by EAL VOLLEYBALL Red Bluff Spartans Red Bluff’s Riley Kittle was named to the Eastern Athletic League — South Volleyball All-League team and fellow Lady Spartan Megan McColpin received an honorable mention. Of all the players recognized by the EAL—South only three were underclassmen, including juniors Kittle and McColpin. Paradise sophomore setter Jessica Jackson was named to the All-League team along with seniors Emily Chue (Oroville), Amanda Corona (Las Plumas), Jocelyn Lapthorne (Lassen), Lindsey Quigley (Paradise) and Caitlyn Robbins (Paradise). Kittle led Red Bluff with 175 kills and recorded 27 aces, 166 digs and 208 service receives. McColpin led the Lady Spartans with 38 aces, 187 digs and 337 service receives. Kittle McColpin Block LM kicks off BOYS HOOPS BLOCK LM TOURNAMENT The local prep basketball scene tips off today with a loaded bracket in Los Molinos for the annual Block LM Tournament. The tournament features three defending sec- tion champions as well as a runner-up. Two-time defending Division IV champion Sutter plays MCT file photo San Francisco running back Frank Gore was placed on injured reserve. wasn’t sure when Gore got hurt. The two-time Pro Bowler, in his sixth NFL season, ran for 853 yards and three touch- downs this season and also caught a team-lead- ing 46 passes for 452 yards and two TDs. Gore’s 24 100-yard rush- ing games are the most in 49ers franchise history. Losing him is a big blow for San Francisco, RED BLUFF which at 4-7 is only a game out in the NFC West despite an 0-5 start. The 49ers actually hid Gore’s helmet from him See GORE, page 2B D NEWSAILY TEHAMACOUNTY COACHES OF THE SEASON My responsibility is leadership and the minute I get negative, that is going to have an influence on my team. — Don Shula Paul Vietti — Mercy Vietti had the challenge of taking over a program that was canceled the prior season and entering its first year of 8-man football. Along with assistant John Thomas, Viet- ti guided Mercy to a 6-4 record and a trip to the Division- VI semifinals behind an explosive running game and reju- venated the student body’s interest in football. Local Business Operators! Published as a special extra section to the full run of The Daily News on Saturday, December 18 V alor V Call your Advertising Representative TODAY to make your space reservation! RED BLUFF alues V ictory Chas Konopka — Los Molinos Konopka led the Lady Bulldogs to their most wins in school history, a No. 2 playoff seed and a trip to the Division-V semifinals. With the help of assistant Ralph Wood, Konopka overcame losing two of his top ath- letes to graduation and deepened his roster throughout the season by bringing in and trusting younger players. Tehama Country Christmas Album D NEWSAILY Your business can be part of the Premier Edition of the Celebrating Christmas as we celebrate it in this unique and wonderful place we call “Home.” Featuring original Christmas stories, poems and photos from local residents -- your customers -- in addition to their favorite recipes and Christmas Carols ... and much more. TEHAMACOUNTY customers for their business, wish clients and potential clients a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, remind them about your merchandise, brands and services. 527-2151 Deadline for Advertising Reservations: Wednesday, December 8 Thank your defending Division V champion Hamilton at 5 p.m., today. At 6:30 p.m., D-V runner-up Liberty Christian takes on Williams. On Thursday, the host Los Molinos Bulldogs battle coun- ty rival Mercy at 5 p.m. as the Warriors open up the defense of their Division-VI champion. At 6:30 p.m. Champion Christian plays University Prep. The tournament continues Friday and Saturday. A seven-team junior varsity tournament begins Wednes- day at 2 p.m.