Keith Smart is getting the closest thing he has ever had to a long-term deal as an NBA coach. . The Sacramento Kings extended Smarts contract through the 2013-14 season on Monday. Smarts deal had been set to expire after the upcoming season. "Keiths extension gives us the stability we need to continue the development of our team," Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie said in a statement. "He has the commitment, energy and vision necessary to succeed in building a winning team. We are all looking forward to working with him as we pursue an exciting and productive future." The 47-year-old Smart, hired as an assistant last summer, took over for the fired Paul Westphal in January after a 2-5 start. The Kings went 20-39 the rest of the way under Smart during the lockout-shortened season and then selected Thomas Robinson of Kansas with the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft. The extension provides Smart the job security he has never had. The Golden State Warriors decided not to extend Smarts contract last year after he hastily replaced Don Nelson before training camp and led the franchise to a 36-46 record -- a 10-game improvement from the previous season. Smart also had a stint as the Cleveland Cavaliers interim head coach for the final 40 games in 2003 after taking over for John Lucas. No interim tag this time. Smart, the former Indiana guard best known for hitting "The Shot" against Syracuse to win the 1987 NCAA title, is 65-116 as an NBA head coach. He already has built a strong relationship with Kings players, notably volatile big man DeMarcus Cousins, in his short time in Californias capital city and gained the backing of the Maloof family that owns the team. Smart will be charged with leading a talented young roster that has yet to blend. Sacramento has missed the playoffs six straight years, and the franchises future is still uncertain without a long-term arena solution. "Im excited to continue this process with the Kings," Smart said. "Were trying to get our franchise moving in the right direction. The goal is to keep moving in that positive direction, and Im glad that I get that opportunity. Its been great working with Geoff and his staff and communicating with the Maloofs in this process." [url=http://www.cowboysofficialteamstore.com/autographed-sean-lee-jersey-yh-68.h... Lee Jersey . "Team B" went on a spending spree adding an MVP candidate at shortstop, a top-notch starting pitcher and a blue chip closer. Team A kept its payroll in the $70 to $80 million range. . LOUIS -- Jake Westbrook worked seven innings of three-hit ball and the St. [url=http://www.cowboysofficialteamstore.com/autographed-tyron-smith-jersey-xz-3... . The current three-year agreement expires after this season and over the next three-year period, the four Atlantic University Sport football teams will once again play one interlock game each season, home or away, while each RSEQ school will play two games over the three-year agreement, one home and one away. [url=http://www.cowboysofficialteamstore.com/autographed-demarco-murray-jersey-w... Murray Jersey . -- Tony La Russa is already thinking about which players he might add to the National League roster for next months All-Star game. . -- Shaka Smart and Co.EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph didnt practice Wednesday because of a bruised quadriceps muscle, and defensive end Jared Allen was limited by a neck injury. Both players were banged up Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Allen had to sit out a few series in the fourth quarter because of neck spasms, but returned to the game. Coach Leslie Frazier says tthe team was just being a little cautious with both players and didnt seem concerned about either one missing the game Sunday at Detroit. [url=http://www.cowboysofficialteamstore.com/autographed-danny-mccray-jersey-xh-... McCray Jersey. Safety Mistral Raymond and linebacker Erin Henderson also didnt practice. Frazier says Raymond is expected to miss three to five weeks because of an injured right ankle and Henderson has been out since Week 2 by a concussion. ' ' '