Anthony Kim withdrew from the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic because of a sore left shoulder, leaving the tournament without a player ranked among the top 15.

Kim won twice last year and was considered an emotional leader in helping the Americans win the Ryder Cup. He spent his last few years of high school in the Palm Springs area and considers the Hope his hometown event.

The five-day tournament in the desert resort area of La Quinta, Calif., rotates among the PGA West's Arnold Palmer Private Course and Jack Nicklaus Private Course, Bermuda Dunes Country Club and SilverRock Resort. All play to par 72.

Kim, ranked No. 8, opened his season two weeks ago by tying for second in the Mercedes-Benz Championship at Kapalua, Maui. While practicing Monday, he felt discomfort in his left shoulder and was advised to take this week off for treatment.

"I had so many friends and family coming to watch," Kim said in a statement. "We don't consider my shoulder to be anything too serious, and I don't expect to miss extended time."

NFL

DOLPHINS NEW OWNER

New Miami Dolphins majority owner Stephen Ross won't mess with success: He says Bill Parcells will remain in charge of the football operation.

Ross, a New York real estate billionaire, completed his purchase of 95 percent of the franchise for $1 billion yesterday, with Wayne Huizenga retaining a 5 percent interest.

Ross then addressed the subject of Parcells' status. The sale triggered a clause in Parcells' contract allowing him to leave and still receive the $9 million to $12 million left on the four-year contract he signed a year ago.

"Parcells is in charge," Ross said in a conference call. "He's staying, and I think we're very fortunate to have someone like Bill Parcells, who I think people have come to recognize as probably the best football mind in America."

LONG TO PRO BOWL

Miami Dolphins rookie tackle Jake Long was selected to the Pro Bowl yesterday as a replacement for Buffalo's Jason Peters, who had a late-season knee injury.

Long, the first player taken in the April draft, becomes the first top overall pick to make the Pro Bowl as a rookie since New Orleans running back George Rogers in 1981. Long's the fourth No. 1 pick to do so since the 1970 merger.

"It's a huge honor to be named to the Pro Bowl team," Long said. "I am excited about the opportunity to join so many other great players in the game."

Long joins teammate running back Ronnie Brown and linebacker Joey Porter as the Dolphins representatives for the Feb. 8 game in Hawai'i.