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Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 3:08 pm

Wolves 1-1 Birmingham

Cameron Jerome puts Birmingham ahead before Sylvan Ebanks- Blake equalises to earn Wolves a draw.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 2:28 pm

Dayton (0-for-24) sets 3-point futility record in win

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Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 2:27 pm

Shearer turns down Newcastle offer: report (AFP)

File photo of Newcastle icon Alan Shearer who, according to reports, has turned down an offer from the club to join the coaching staff of Joe Kinnear.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)AFP - Newcastle icon Alan Shearer has turned down an offer from the club to join the coaching staff of Joe Kinnear, according to reports Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 2:25 pm

Hearts 2-1 Rangers

Ten-man Hearts extend their winning run to five matches as Rangers are defeated at Tynecastle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 2:23 pm

Wenger demands Arsenal belief

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal must maintain belief they can win at Chelsea on Sunday and get back into the Premier League title race.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2008 | 2:03 pm

Fergie and Wenger trade taunts

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Arsenal are in 'disarray' - but his old rival Arsene Wenger has hit back.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2008 | 1:52 pm

Gallas has found focus - Wenger

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal defender William Gallas deserves great credit for his response to being stripped of the captaincy.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2008 | 1:48 pm

Live text - autumn Tests

England take on the All Blacks at Twickenham while Wales play Australia at the Millennium Stadium.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 1:48 pm

William tells it like it is - Cech

Petr Cech has complete faith in William Gallas' honesty after his former Chelsea team-mate sparked a row with his public criticism of Arsenal.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2008 | 1:48 pm

O'Neill sets Villa stars World Cup test

Martin O'Neill has challenged his rising Aston Villa stars to use the next 12 months as a platform to break into Fabio Capello's England World Cup squad, starting against Fulham this...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 1:30 pm

Live text - Premier League

Aston Villa host Fulham and Middlesbrough entertain Newcastle, with three other Premier League games on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 1:30 pm

India tour of Pakistan 'unlikely'

Pakistan admit the terror attacks in Mumbai have made India's Test tour of the country in January unlikely.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 1:28 pm

Inzaghi doubts Kaka's Premier claims

Milan's Filippo Inzaghi doesn't expect to see Kaka playing in the Premiership, despite rumors to the contrary.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2008 | 12:42 pm

Australia share lead at World Cup

Australia and Spain share the lead with one round to play at the World Cup in Mission Hills, China.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 12:41 pm

Buffon baffled by City bid claim

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has denied any knowledge of a reported offer from Manchester City.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2008 | 12:37 pm

Knicks suspend Marbury for refusal to enter game

Stephon Marbury has been suspended for one game by the Knicks, who are alleging he refused to play Wednesday night against the Pistons.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 12:22 pm

Marbury suspended, docked about $400,000 by Knicks (AP)

New York Knicks' Stephon Marbury stands around the bench during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Pistons beat the Knicks 110-96. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)AP - The New York Knicks needed Stephon Marbury to play, then suspended him a game and docked him nearly $400,000 in salary after claiming he refused.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 12:16 pm

Shearer 'rejects Newcastle role'

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear says Alan Shearer has rejected an offer to become a coach at St James' Park.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 11:56 am

Australia, Spain lead golf's World Cup

The unheralded Australian duo of Richard Green and Brendan Jones will head into the final round of the 5.5-million-dollar Omega Mission Hills World Cup tied for the lead with Spain after a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 11:51 am

Live text - Scottish Premier League

Hearts defeat Rangers in the early kick-off on another busy Saturday in the SPL.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 11:46 am

Hearts suffer more wage problems

Hearts confirm their players have not received their wages on time for the second time this season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 11:36 am

England returning home from India

England's cricketers fly back to London on Saturday with uncertainty still surrounding the two-Test series against India after the Mumbai terror attacks.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2008 | 11:35 am

Rare albatross propels Allenby into joint Masters lead

Robert Allenby holed a rare albatross on the way to sharing the tournament lead on Saturday, and is 18 holes away from landing his third Australian Masters title at Huntingdale.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:58 am

King James blasts Sir Charles: 'He's stupid' (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) reacts after a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in New York. James scored 26 points as the Cavaliers won 119-101. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - LeBron James reacted strongly to Charles Barkley's comments that the Cavaliers star isn't showing respect for Cleveland fans and his teammates by discussing his possible free agency following the 2010 season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:42 am

Scolari: Blues just warming up

Luiz Felipe Scolari has warned the rest of the Premier League that Chelsea will be even better in the second half of the season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:37 am

Sorenstam helps International team forge tie (AP)

Team International's captain Annika Sorenstam of Sweden, foreground, pumps her fist in the air as her teammate Suzann Pettersen of Norway celebrates in the background, after Sorenstam scored an eagle on the 18th green while playing against Team Asia on Day Two of their Lexus Cup golf tournament at the Singapore Island Country Club Bukit Course in Singapore Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)AP - Annika Sorenstam isn't quite finished.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:22 am

Sports of The Times: Race Fades as a Way to Define a Passer

Doug Williams, the first African-American quarterback to win the Super Bowl, said the N.F.L. has reached the point that “nobody is going to pass up a guy who can play” based on skin color.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:16 am

College Roundup: Tailback Runs to Victory but Wants More at Pitt

Pittsburgh tailback LeSean McCoy addressed speculation that he might leave early for the N.F.L. draft, then showed how dominant he might be if he returned to college next fall.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:14 am

Oklahoma May Need More Than Just a Win

The Sooners’ last chance to settle the debate of who should be the Big 12’s highest-ranked team may rest on their ability to rack up “style points” against a formidable foe.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:13 am

Villanova Linebacker Aims for Rematch

Osayi Osunde, who failed to break up a Hail Mary pass against James Madison in October, may get a shot at revenge.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:13 am

Div. II Scoring Leader Is Running From Trouble

Abilene Christian’s running back Bernard Scott leads Division II in scoring but his record of five arrests and four different colleges since 2003 may scare off some N.F.L teams.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:12 am

From Bosnia to U.S. to Top of the Bundesliga

Vedad Ibisevic has taken a meandering route from the devastation of the war in the former Yugoslavia to success in Germany’s top soccer league.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:11 am

Essay: Heart of the Game Is in High School

High school football captures the American sense of hope and aspiration and innovation and communal identity and insecurity.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:10 am

Rugby union Grand Slam still matters for McCaw

In an era where winning the World Cup is everything, the fact the All Blacks go into Saturday's match against England at Twickenham on the verge of a grand slam may not seem like a big...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:09 am

No 11. Oklahoma 87, No. 10 Purdue 82, OT: Sooners Win N.I.T. by Playing as a Team

Oklahoma managed to edge Purdue and win the N.I.T. Preseason Tip-Off tournament on a day when Blake Griffin, the Sooners’ star sophomore, struggled to get into the flow of the offense.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:09 am

Rangers 4, Panthers 3: Lundqvist Stays Hot in Shootouts

Henrik Lundqvist stopped the Panthers’ final two attempts in a shootout to give the Rangers a victory on Friday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:08 am

N.B.A. Roundup: With Nash Out, Wade Scores 43 to Beat the Suns

Dwyane Wade sled the visiting Miami Heat to a win over the Phoenix Suns, 107-92, in the first game between the teams since the Heat traded Shaquille O’Neal for Shawn Marion.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 10:07 am

Maple Leafs' Burke deal overshadows loss in Ottawa

The Maple Leafs made a lot more noise back home in Toronto than they did in a shootout with the Ottawa Senators. Overshadowing their 2-1 loss Thursday night, the Maple Leafs reached a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 9:44 am

Maple Leafs' Burke deal overshadows loss in Ottawa (AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Dominic Moore, right, throws off his gloves as he starts a fight with Ottawa Senators' Jason Smith during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in Ottawa. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick)AP - The Maple Leafs made a lot more noise back home in Toronto than they did in a shootout with the Ottawa Senators.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 9:44 am

Sorenstam helps International team forge tie

Annika Sorenstam chipped in for eagle on the par-5 18th hole to give herself and Suzann Pettersen a 1-up victory over Inbee Park and Eun Hee Ji on Saturday in the Lexus Cup, Sorenstam's...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:44 am

Japan's Oda keeps Casio Open lead

Overnight leader Komei Oda of Japan has overcome an up-and-down round for an even par 72 to keep the lead after the third round at the Casio Open men's golf tournament. Oda,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:33 am

A.I. sorry for skipping practice; Pistons prevail

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Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:14 am

Gentle old fellow is remembered

Shakis, who was loved by many, never got the chance to run in Friday's Citation at Hollywood Park after a freak injury a week earlier.

An old racehorse named Shakis finished his career symbolically at Hollywood Park, going full speed across the finish line, no other horse in front of him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers go from sluggish to spectacular, again

Yet another second-half rally turns a 12-point deficit into a seven-point win over Mavericks. Bryant scores 35 points, 23 after halftime.

Pick a game, almost any Lakers game this season, cue it up on the TiVo and see the similarities.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Jimmy Clausen hums a new tune at Notre Dame

Quarterback has felt spotlight's glare since arriving at South Bend -- in a limo. He, and Irish, have been burned at times, with things not going as well as expected for him, his team or his coach.

When Jimmy Clausen made a trip to Notre Dame in 2006, he announced his commitment to the school with Hollywood flair, arriving at the news conference in a stretch Hummer limousine.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers' Andrew Bynum plays despite foot injury

Lakers center is in starting lineup against Dallas three days after suffering the injury to his right foot against New Jersey.

Andrew Bynum clenched his teeth and played.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans are overwhelming

They hold Skyhawks to 27% shooting from the field in the first half.

Suspense, in an almost ghoulish way, did linger until late in the second half of USC's blowout against Tennessee Martin on Friday night at the Galen Center.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins end up totally crushed

Arizona State takes advantage of three interceptions thrown by Craft to beat UCLA at Tempe. In the space of 46...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Orange Lutheran knocks off Notre Dame, 24-14

Lancers shut down the Knights' passing game. Unstoppable was the operative word to describe Sherman Oaks Notre...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trevor Ariza provides offensive energy for the Lakers

Known primarily for his defensive prowess and ability to run the court, the young forward has a season-high 15 points in a 114-107 victory over Dallas. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Oregon's Mike Bellotti has hands full

His team takes on Oregon State in a game with significant bowl implications, and he is a voting member of the coaches' poll, part of the BCS standings formula that may get really interesting Sunday.

Post-it note on coach's refrigerator:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans could turn up heat on Notre Dame's Charlie Weis

The already embattled coach may be in for even more grief if No. 5 USC, which has won six straight in the series, hangs up another lopsided victory and drops the Fighting Irish to 6-6.

USC remains a longshot to reach the Bowl Championship Series title game, but the Trojans can stay in contention for a seventh consecutive BCS bowl game appearance with a seventh straight victory over the Fighting Irish in the 80th meeting between the rivals. Times staff writer Gary Klein looks at some of the key issues and matchups when USC plays Notre Dame in a game that lacks buzz but has plenty of buzzards circling embattled Coach Charlie Weis.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins end up totally crushed

Arizona State takes advantage of three interceptions thrown by Craft to beat UCLA at Tempe.

In the space of 46 seconds, as long as it took UCLA quarterback Kevin Craft to throw two of his three interceptions, have one returned 100 yards for a touchdown, another returned 45 yards for a touchdown, the chance for a win went away.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Kevin Craft shows painful perseverance for UCLA

The Bruins quarterback has a rough night, being intercepted three times, but he continues to persevere through it all.

He just turned 23 a month ago, and so maybe he's not a kid, but this is still a college experience.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trevor Ariza provides offensive energy for the Lakers

Known primarily for his defensive prowess and ability to run the court, the young forward has a season-high 15 points in a 114-107 victory over Dallas.

The Lakers looked a bit flat Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks, as if they needed to be energized.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Brian Burke's new deal doesn't ruffle Ducks' feathers

Word that their former general manager will become president and GM in Toronto barely causes a ripple in Anaheim dressing room. The news...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Kevin Craft shows painful perseverance for UCLA

The Bruins quarterback has a rough night, being intercepted three times, but he continues to persevere through it all. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans are overwhelming

They hold Skyhawks to 27% shooting from the field in the first half. Suspense, in an almost ghoulish way, did...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers go from sluggish to spectacular, again

Yet another second-half rally turns a 12-point deficit into a seven-point win over Mavericks. Bryant scores 35 points, 23 after halftime. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers' Andrew Bynum plays despite foot injury

Lakers center is in starting lineup against Dallas three days after suffering the injury to his right foot against New Jersey. Andrew Bynum...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Iverson scores 17 off the bench in Pistons' victory

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Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 7:55 am

Unstoppable Wade drops 43 as Heat cool off Suns

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Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 7:42 am

Bryant leads Lakers' past Mavericks (Reuters)

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant slam dunks in Los Angeles, November 21, 2008. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)Reuters - Kobe Bryant led a stunning late comeback to give the Los Angeles Lakers their six successive win on Friday, turning up the heat in the second half to beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-107.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 7:22 am

Bryant leads Lakers' past Mavericks

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant led a stunning late comeback to give the Los Angeles Lakers their six successive win on Friday, turning up the heat in the second half to beat the Dallas
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 7:22 am

Heat star Wade bounces back by beating Suns

Dwyane Wade rebounded from his worst showing of the season with a sparkling 43-point performance Friday as his Miami Heat downed the depleted Phoenix Suns 107-92. The Suns...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 6:50 am

Napoli aiming to hit Inter on the break

Serie A surprise outfit Napoli travel to Inter Milan this weekend confident they can emulate Panathinaikos and come away from the San Siro with three points. Napoli currently
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 6:46 am

Vols set to hire Kiffin

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Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 6:14 am

Sun Devils score four defensive touchdowns in rout of UCLA

Bruins hold Arizona State's offense to 122 yards, but Kevin Craft has three passes intercepted and returned for scores. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 6:05 am

USC routs Tennessee Martin, 70-43

Taj Gibson leads the way for the Trojans with 15 points and eight rebounds. Taj Gibson had 15 points and eight...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2008 | 5:50 am

Barkley: LeBron free-agency talk disrespects Cavs

LeBron James' still-two-years-from-now free agency, which hit a crescendo this week upon the Cavaliers' visit to New York, left one opinionated Hall of Famer pleading for James to drop the subject.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 5:47 am

Boise State's second-half surge thwarts Fresno

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Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 5:38 am

Red Sox move closer to inking Japan P Tazawa

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Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 5:32 am

Rondo dishes, Allen scores as Celts roll 76ers

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Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 5:08 am

Coleman and Kizer lead Maryland over Illinois (AP)

AP - Marissa Coleman scored 17 points and Lynetta Kizer added 16 to help No. 10 Maryland top Illinois 79-52 on Friday night in the Caribbean Challenge.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 4:56 am

Sources: Tennessee reaches agreement with Kiffin

Tennessee has reached an agreement with former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin to take over as the Volunteers' next coach, with an announcement planned for Monday, barring any snags, according to multiple sources.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 4:24 am

No. 9 Boise State routs Fresno, 61-10 (AP)

Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore (11) throws against Fresno State during the first half of the NCAA college football game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 in Boise, Idaho.  (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)AP - Kyle Wilson returned a punt 90 yards, wide receiver Tanyon Bissell threw for another touchdown on a smooth reverse pass, and No. 9 Boise State went from endangered to dazzling by scoring 48 points after halftime to beat Fresno State 61-10 on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 3:39 am

Smith, Tatum lead No. 12 Vols past Georgetown

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Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 2:31 am

LeBron blasts Barkley

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Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 1:43 am

Marbury loses $400K for refusing to enter game

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Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2008 | 12:39 am

FB Richardson paving way for Jets' running backs (AP)

AP - Tony Richardson knew the jokes were coming as soon as he got to the sideline.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2008 | 12:29 am

Burress to miss Giants game against Washington (AP)

AP - New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress will miss Sunday's game against Washington with a sore right hamstring.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Nov 2008 | 10:21 pm

Hertha Berlin rises to 2nd in Bundesliga after win

Marko Pantelic scored a late winning goal Friday as Hertha Berlin beat Cologne 2-1 to rise to second place.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Nov 2008 | 10:20 pm

Cowboys get good news on ailing Ware, Barber

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Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2008 | 9:26 pm

Weis not right fit for ND

Coaching gods are tough to find. It takes a special man to lead a storied program. But it looks clear Charlie Weis is not one of them, writes SI.com's Tim Layden.
Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2008 | 6:35 pm

John Donovan: Cot's is one-stop shopping for baseball contract info

The one spot to find all the info on MLB contracts you've ever wanted.
Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2008 | 4:53 pm