James could bolt Cavs...Dempster stays with Cubs...Envoy Griffey EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) LeBron James says he won't hesitate to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers when he becomes eligible for free agency in 2010 if it's to his advantage. Speaking before tonight's game against New Jersey, James indicated he's focused on the present, but would make a move to another team if it afforded him a chance to win multiple NBA titles.

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs are hanging onto 17-game winner Ryan Dempster who entered the free-agent market but decided to stay put. The closer turned starter has agreed to a new four-year, $52 million contract after helping the team to the best record in the National League.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) It's costing the Chicago White Sox $5 million to leave Tucson as they're spring training home. That's how much county supervisors have accepted for the remaining four years of their contract so that they can move to a new facility in suburban Phoenix.

Washington (AP) While free agent Ken Griffey waits to find out if he'll hook on with another major league team next season, he's taking on another role. The star outfielder is the newest American Public Diplomacy Envoy and will make his first baseball related trip for the State Department to Panama in January.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie has a trial date in Miami set for March 16. He faces four charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a fight outside a nightclub in February.

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