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Texas Rangers Win Bidding War for Yu Darvish Negotiation Rights [VIDEO]
The Texas Rangers emerged as the winners in the bidding war that now allows them the chance to sign Japanese phenom pitcher, Yu Darvish. The bid came at a steep price, though, at a reported $51.7 million.
"Our organization has scouted Mr. Darvish for the last several years and has been very impressed with his abilities and accomplishments. We believe he would be a great addition to the Tex
Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly Shocks Audience Playing a Woman in ‘The Nutcracker?’
Former New York Yankees first baseman and current Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is used to being in the spotlight, but never like this.
Will ESPN Football Analyst Craig James Take Up a Senate Seat?
College football analyst Craig James is taking some time off from his duties with ESPN to contemplate a run for US Senate in Texas. If he does decide to run before the Monday deadline, he'd do so as a Republican, and face some steep competition as he eyes the vacated seat of the retiring Kay Bailey Hutchison.
NBA Suspiciously Fires Security Staffer After He Sheds Light on Sexual Harassment
Warren Glover, a former NBA security official, says his superiors ignored several sets of allegations that women in the league office were being sexually harassed or discriminated against, reports The New York Times. Allegedly, Glover was fired after he spoke up about the claims, and is now suing the NBA for lost wages and damages.
Baylor’s Robert Griffin III Named Sporting News’ Player of the Year for His Off-the-Field Wins
Less than a week after winning the Heisman Trophy, Baylor junior standout Robert Griffin III was named the Sporting News' player of the year. The quarterback helped revitalize the flailing Baylor college football program, and helped propel them to a 9-3 record this season.
Die-Hard 76ers Fan Lands Job with Team After Launching Clever Twitter Campaign
Jerry Rizzo's love for the Philadelphia 76ers is paying off. Literally.
The 23-year-old got a job working in social media with the team after he and a friend took to Twitter to help the franchise reach out to fans as part of a contest to help choose a new mascot.
Miami Dolphins Fire Head Coach Tony Sparano
Well, Todd Haley isn't the only coach looking for work now.
The Miami Dolphins also fired their head coach, announcing that Tony Sparano (not to be confused with Tony Soprano) is being replaced by defensive backs coach Todd Bowles for the team's remaining three games this season. The Dolphins sit at 4-9 after starting the season 0-7. In total, Sparano was 29-32 with Miami in his four years there
Kansas City Chiefs Fire Head Coach Todd Haley
The Kansas City Chiefs fired Todd Haley on Monday, a day after the team fell to 5-8 in a disappointing season highlighted by injuries to top quarterback Matt Cassel and star running back Jamaal Charles.
Ryan Braun Tests Positive for Performance Enhancers After Winning NL MVP
Fresh off his first NL MVP award, Milwaukee Brewers' star outfielder Ryan Braun is in hot water after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, and he could be hit with a 50-game suspension at the start of the 2012 campaign. Braun maintains that he's innocent of the charge.
Albert Pujols Agrees to Monster 10-Year, $250 Million Deal with the Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim caught the biggest fish of the free agency season as they've landed St. Louis Cardinals' first baseman and three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols.
Pujols reportedly agreed to a 10-year deal for between $250 million and $260 million.