Hiroki Kuroda

Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during a game last season at Dodger Stadium. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times / June 19, 2011)

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The New York Yankees made a major push to bolster their starting rotation Friday, agreeing to terms with former Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda on a $10-million, one-year contract shortly after acquiring right-hander Michael Pineda from the Seattle Mariners.

A person familiar with Kuroda's signing told the Associated Press the deal is contingent on the 36-year-old passing a physical. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced.

The Yankees traded catcher Jesus Montero to Seattle for Pineda in a swap involving two top prospects under the age of 23. New York also sent pitcher Hector Noesi to Seattle for right-hander Jose Campos.

The deal addresses needs for both sides. The Yankees were looking for another starter, preferably young, to add to their rotation, and the Mariners wanted to add power to an offense that has struggled mightily for the last few seasons.

Kuroda was 13-16 with a 3.07 earned-run average for the Dodgers last season.

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Evans qualifies for U.S. trials

Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Janet Evans of Laguna Beach, who is making a competitive comeback at 40, qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials by meeting the time standard for the 400-meter freestyle at the Austin Grand Prix.

Evans, who last competed in the Olympics in 1996, won her preliminary heat in 4 minutes 17.27 seconds. That was more than two seconds under the qualifying time for the trials, which will be held in Omaha, Neb., beginning in late June and will determine the U.S. team for the London Olympics, which begin in late July.

Her time was considerably slower than Allison Schmitt's winning time of 4:05.90. And Evans finished last in the "B" final with a time of 4:18:15. Still, qualifying for the trials in the 400 is a major achievement for Evans, who does not consider the event her specialty.

— Helene Elliott

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Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno was admitted to a hospital for observation after minor complications from cancer treatments, his family said.

In a statement released to the Associated Press, Paterno's family said the 85-year-old continues to undergo a "regimen of treatments" after being diagnosed two months ago with what they have termed a treatable form of lung cancer.

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Tennessee hired Alabama assistant head coach Sal Sunseri to be its next defensive coordinator, Volunteers Coach Derek Dooley said. Sunseri replaces Justin Wilcox, who left Jan. 2 to join the staff at Washington. … Michigan announced that quarterback Denard Robinson and defensive back J.T. Floyd will be back for their senior seasons. … Oregon running back Kenjon Barner said he is returning for his senior season.

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The NCAA's executive committee unanimously approved a two-year contract extension for President Mark Emmert, keeping him in office through October 2017.

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Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez is expected to be out for seven to nine months after undergoing surgery for a torn ligament in his left knee. The injury leaves the Galaxy without the player voted MLS' top defender last season after he helped the team to the MLS Cup title.

Gonzalez was injured while on loan to FC Nuremberg of Germany's Bundesliga, getting hurt last week on his first day of training with the club.

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Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated Friday for the first time in more than a month as he continues to recover from a recurrence of concussion symptoms. Although Crosby called his return a positive, he still is uncertain when he will be cleared to practice, let alone play. … The Columbus Blue Jackets put center Jeff Carter, who sustained a separated shoulder Sunday, on injured reserve. He is listed as week to week. … Chicago Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo is scheduled to undergo reconstructive surgery on his left knee Tuesday, a procedure that will sideline him for the rest of the season.

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Los Angeles cyclist Nick Brandt-Sorenson accepted a two-year suspension from the sport after an antidoping violation. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said the 32-year-old tested positive for Efaproxiral, which artificially enhances delivery of oxygen to the tissues.

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The Atlanta Beat selected UCLA forward Sydney Leroux with the top pick in the Women's Professional Soccer draft. The league will open its fourth season in April.

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Ivica Kostelic used a strong slalom run to win a World Cup super-combined race at Wengen, Switzerland, edging Swiss skier Beat Feuz and American Bode Miller.