The Yankees have re-signed pitcher Andy Pettitte, one of the "core four" of last years championship team, to a one-year deal worth $11.75 million, according to sources. The two-time all-star, who has played 11 of his 14 seasons with the Yankees, was eager to return for the 2010 season after a resurgent, injury-free 2009 and a strong playoff run, going 4-0 with a 3.52 ERA in five starts. more ›

A Bay Ridge pharmacist embroiled in a public steroid investigation appears to have killed himself. John Rossi was found last night in the office above the pharmacy, with a fatal gunshot wound to his head and a pistol in his hand. Bottles of Johnnie Walker whiskey, Valium, and Coca-Cola were on the desk in front of his body; another bullet slug was found in the office, causing a police source to tell the Daily News, "He wanted to make sure." more ›