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Amare Stoudemire signed a contract with the New York Knicks and subsequently announced that hell retire from the NBA, the club said in a statement Tuesday.I want to thank Mr. Dolan, Phil [Jackson] and Steve [Mills] for signing me so that I can officially retire as a New York Knick, Stoudemire said.I came to New York in 2010 to help revitalize this franchise, and we did just that. Carmelo [Anthony], Phil and Steve have continued this quest, and with this years acquisitions, the team looks playoff-bound once again. Although my career has taken me to other places around the country, my heart had always remained in the Big Apple. Once a Knick, Always a Knick.Stoudemire, 33, averaged 18.9 points and 7.8 rebounds in 846 career games over 14 seasons for Phoenix, New York, Dallas and Miami. The 6-foot-10 forward/center was named an All-Star six times and selected to two All-NBA first teams, forming one-half of a formidable pick-and-roll duo in Phoenix with point guard Steve Nash. Stoudemire was also named 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year after entering the league directly from high school.In a statement, the Suns congratulated Stoudemire on his career.Amares eight seasons with our franchise provided some of the most exciting Suns basketball this city has ever seen. Off the court, Amare represented himself with integrity and class every step of the way, leaving an indelible impression on countless kids in our community, the Suns said. Were proud to have called Amare one of our own and wish him nothing but the best in his retirement. Congrats, STAT!Its unclear if Stoudemire plans to play overseas. He has lucrative interest from China, sources tell ESPNs Marc Stein, and could join Hapoel Jerusalem, the Israeli team he co-owns. Sources tell Stein that Stoudemire plans to take some time before deciding if he intends to play pro basketball abroad in the coming season.Stoudemire played parts of five seasons in New York, signing as a free agent in the summer of 2010. His Knicks tenure was marred by injury, but Stoudemire is credited for signing with New York at a time when other big-name free agents hadnt seriously considered the club. He averaged 25.3 points and 8.2 rebounds and was named to the All-NBA second team during his first season with the Knicks.On Tuesday, he inked a one-year non-guaranteed contract with New York before announcing his retirement.For parts of six years, Amare Stoudemire was the face of the New York Knicks franchise because of his excellence on the court and his dedication to our community and our fans across the world, Mills, the Knicks GM, said. When Amare asked us to retire as a Knick, we were honored to oblige.Vans Old Skool Baratas Online .B. -- The Baie-Comeau Drakkar took over sole possession of first place atop the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Thursday with their sixth straight win. Vans Old Skool Tienda Online . -- Tony Stewart is 20 pounds lighter and has a titanium rod in his surgically repaired right leg. http://www.vansoldskoolbaratas.es/ . Denis Coderre, the former federal MP who was elected mayor on Nov. 3, has drawn the ire of some Montreal Canadiens. During last nights game he tweeted: "Hello? Can we get a one-way ticket to (minor-league) Hamilton for David Desharnais please. Vans Old Skool Rebajas . At a news conference Tuesday where it was thought that the fiery Schallibaum may be shown the door after a dismal finish to the Major League Soccer season, team president Joey Saputo said no decision has been made on whether the Swiss Volcano will be back in 2014. Vans Old Skool España . - The Washington Redskins have cut defensive lineman Adam Carriker and punter Sav Rocca.WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Daniel Dixon scored 20 points, Jack Whitman added 16 and six rebounds and William & Mary never trailed in an 89-59 win over Presbyterian on Saturday night.Dixon, who made 7 of 15 from the field including 5 of 13 from 3-point range, scored 17 in the first half as the Tribe (2-1) used a 13-0 run to break the game open early.JoVontae Millners 3-pointer pulled Presbyterian (1-2) within 13-9 with 15:26 left in the half, but the BBlue Hose missed their next seven shots, and William & Mary opened a 26-9 lead.ddddddddddddPresbyterian never got within single digits the rest of the way.Millner shot 6 of 10 for 15 points and added six rebounds. Ed Drew had 10 points and five rebounds.William & Mary scored 26 points off its bench in the second half. ' ' '