James, Anthony Power U.S.

With Yao Ming out because of an injured left foot, China never had a chance against the powerful United States.

LeBron James scored 22 points and Carmelo Anthony had 18 to lead the Americans to a 119-73 win over China on Monday in an exhibition at Guangzhou, China.

“We are always going to be ready to play. The guys are bringing a lot of energy off the bench,” said James, who thrilled the capacity crowd in the southern Chinese city with several dunks on the fastbreak. “We are producing on the court and taking care of business. We just had our stuff.”

Monday’s victory was the second consecutive drubbing of an opponent by the United States, coming on top of last week’s 45-point victory against Puerto Rico.

“I was happy in that we played very hard every second and we played unselfishly, and as long as we do those two things, we will continue to improve,” Coach Mike Krzyzewski said.

China held the U.S. lead to five points after the first quarter, but the margin increased to 23 at halftime and 40 after three quarters.

Brad Miller was five for five, including three for three from beyond the three-point line for the Americans, who are preparing for the world championships in Japan starting Aug. 19.

The Washington Wizards said they won’t match the New York Knicks’ offer sheet for restricted free agent Jared Jeffries. The Wizards had seven days to match the Knicks’ five-year, $30-million deal.

Former first-round draft pick Jiri Welsch will leave the Milwaukee Bucks after signing with Malaga, a professional team in Spain, his agent said.

**

HOCKEY

Ducks and Bryzgalov in Contract Stalemate

The Ducks and goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov have not been able to break their contract stalemate.

General Manager Brian Burke says he expects assistant general manager David McNab and Bryzgalov’s agent, Don Meehan, to have another talk today and is hopeful an agreement can be reached before training camp opens next month.

“I don’t think there is a real sticking point, if there is one,” Burke said. “They may have a different view on that.”

The sides appear to be apart more on terms than money. The Ducks are believed to be seeking a two-year deal while Bryzgalov, 26, is believed to want a one-year deal to leave open the option for free agency in 2007. Meehan could not be reached for comment.

Bryzgalov made $456,000 in 2005-06, his first full season.

Burke also says he continues to field trade offers for defenseman Vitaly Vishnevski after reluctantly accepting a one-year, $1.55-million arbitration award. Vishnevski wanted $2 million, the Ducks offered $600,000.

The Ducks also said left wing Jonathan Hedstrom has retired. Hedstrom, who left the team during the playoffs to return to his native Sweden, was signed through this season, but that will not count toward the salary cap.

Also, Eric Weinrich was hired as an assistant coach for the Portland Pirates, the team’s minor league affiliate. Weinrich, 39, retired after 18 years as a defenseman with eight teams.

-- Eric Stephens

Ladislav Nagy was awarded a one-year, $3-million deal by an arbitrator and agreed to terms with the Phoenix Coyotes.

Nagy was leading the Coyotes in scoring when he injured his right knee and sat out the last 29 games of last season.

The New York Rangers and forward Marcel Hossa agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $600,000. Hossa posted career highs with 10 goals, 16 points and 64 games last season.... J.P. Vigier, who sat out half of last season because of injuries, re-signed with the Atlanta Thrashers.

**

TENNIS

Qualifier Sanguinetti Upsets Nalbandian

Davide Sanguinetti beat third-seeded David Nalbandian, 6-1, 6-2, in the first round of the Rogers Cup at Toronto. Sanguinetti, 34, had to go through qualifying last week to make the main draw.

Marcos Baghdatis, seeded 10th, also lost his first-round match, 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 to Julien Benneteau. Fifth-seeded James Blake rolled past Philip Bester, 6-4, 6-1.

In other matches, Tim Henman beat Jonas Bjorkman, 6-2, 6-3; Thomas Johansson beat Feliciano Lopez, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3; and Carlos Moya beat Gaston Gaudio, 6-1, 6-4.

Danish teen Caroline Wozniacki ousted seventh-seeded Iveta Benesova, 6-2, 6-0, in the first round of the Nordic Light Open at Stockholm.

Third-seeded Li Na beat Maret Ani, 6-1, 7-5, in her first match since becoming the first Chinese player to reach Wimbledon’s quarterfinals.

**

SOCCER

Galaxy Finally Makes Signing of Jazic Official

The Galaxy finalized the signing of defender-midfielder Ante Jazic, and the Canadian national team member will be available for Wednesday’s game at Houston.

Jazic has been training with the Galaxy this summer but the team had trouble securing a work permit for him, delaying his signing.

Jazic played the last two seasons with Kuban Krasnodar of the Russian league and has played in Europe since 1997.

-- Jim Barrero

Mexico striker Jared Borgetti is moving from Bolton of the English Premier League to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.

Borgetti, Mexico’s all-time leading scorer, was the first Mexican to play in the Premier League and scored seven goals in 32 appearances last season.

Argentina striker Hernan Crespo signed a two-year deal with Inter Milan, transferring from English champion Chelsea.

Crespo, 31, returns to his former club on a free transfer, although Chelsea has reserved the right to recall the player at the end of the first season.

English national team defender Ashley Cole was left off Arsenal’s roster for its third qualifying round Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb with Arsenal confirming it is in talks with Chelsea over the player.

**

MISCELLANY

Chambers Is on Track at Euro Championships

Dwain Chambers made it into the 100-meter semifinals at Goteborg, Sweden, in his bid to reclaim the European Championship title he lost because of doping.

The British sprinter won his first-round heat in 10.24 seconds, and finished fourth in the next round in the afternoon to earn the last semifinal qualifying place from his heat despite a slow time of 10.39.

Francis Obikwelu of Portugal, who was awarded the 100 title after Chambers’ doping suspension, won both his heats, running 10.25 in the morning and 10.28 in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, Ralf Bartels of Germany won the shotput with his last heave of 69 feet 4 inches, and Inga Abitova of Russia finished strong to take the women’s 10,000 meters in a time of 30 minutes 31.42 seconds.

Paige Mackenzie, who recently wrapped up her college career at Washington, joined two others with a two-under-par 69 on the first day of stroke-play qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Amateur at North Plains, Ore.

Mackenzie, of Yakima, Wash., Margaret Shirley of Roswell, Ga., and Mi Jung Hur of Korea had a one-stroke advantage on the par-71 Witch Hollow course at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.

Jane Park, who played as a freshman at UCLA and was on the Curtis Cup team with Mackenzie, was at one-over 72. Park won the Amateur in 2004.

Penn State extended the contract of men’s basketball Coach Ed DeChellis two years through 2010-11, rewarding him for guiding the young team to the school’s best record in five years. The Nittany Lions were 15-15 last season.

Henry Morquecho had three runs batted in, Brian Castro pitched six strong innings and LeCurtis Mayes earned the save to lead Los Angeles to a 6-3 win over Philadelphia in the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series Senior Boys title game at Angel Stadium.