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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 2:36 pm

New York Jets agree to deal with former Baltimore Raven Bart Scott

Linebacker Bart Scott and The New York Jets agreed to a five-year deal worth $40 million Friday, according to Scott's agent, Harold Lewis.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 2:35 pm

Live text - Six Nations

Scotland take on Italy before England face Ireland in Dublin.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 2:29 pm

Albert Haynesworth guarantees success with Washington Redskins - 2009 NFL Free Agency

Albert Haynesworth guarantees he will not be remembered as a bust when the Redskins introduce him at the team's facility after signing the defensive tackle to a $100 million, seven-year contract.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 2:27 pm

In-progress: WGC-Match Play quarterfinals

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 2:22 pm

Lindsey Vonn clinches second straight World Cup downhill title

American Lindsey Vonn has won the downhill championship after race in Bulgaria.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 2:01 pm

Ligety breaks season duck with giant slalom win

American Ted Ligety ended his season drought by winning the World Cup giant slalom here, for the second year running, on Saturday. Ligety finished 0.19sec ahead of Switzerland's Super-G...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 1:59 pm

American Vonn wins 2nd straight downhill title

American Lindsey Vonn became only the second American to clinch a second straight World Cup downhill championship on Saturday. The 24-year-old finished 12th at a race in Bulgaria to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 1:51 pm

Live text - West Indies v England

England look to take early wickets on day three of the fourth Test against West Indies in Barbados.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 1:39 pm

Vonn retains downhill crown

America's Lindsey Vonn wins the women's World Cup downhill title.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 1:34 pm

Creamer takes third-round lead in Thailand (AP)

AP - American Paula Creamer had three consecutive birdies on the back nine for a 5-under 67 on Saturday and a three-stroke lead heading into the final round of the $1.45 million of the Honda LPGA Thailand.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 1:29 pm

Cycling Ready to Use Blood Profiles to Fight Doping

The sport’s governing body is preparing to bring a case based not on failed drug tests, but on telltale changes in the blood.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 1:26 pm

Bosh questions Shaq's big scoring night (AP)

Phoenix Suns Shaquille O'Neal scores over Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh (4) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. O'Neal scored 45 points in his biggest offensive performance in six years. (AP Photo/Aaron J. Latham)AP - Toronto's Chris Bosh had an explanation for how Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points: He cheated.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:52 pm

Ligety wins giant slalom

American Ted Ligety ended his season drought by winning the World Cup giant slalom here, for the second year running, on Saturday. Ligety finished 0.19sec ahead of Switzerland's Didier...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:48 pm

Australia pace bowlers continue to torment SA

Australia?s pace bowlers continued to drive a knife through South Africa's first innings on the third day of the first Test at Wanderers Stadium here Saturday. The South Africans reached
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:48 pm

Thongchai on top at Indonesia golf open

Thai star Thongchai Jaidee birdied the 18th hole for a narrow one stroke lead in the third round at the Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open on Saturday. The former Asian Tour number one nailed...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:34 pm

Ligety wins World Cup giant slalom

Ted Ligety of the United States won a giant slalom race Saturday for his fourth career victory. Ligety, who was third after the opening leg, finished in a combined time of 2 minutes,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:28 pm

Vonn and Fischbacher downhill winners in Bansko

American Lindsey Vonn secured the women's World Cup downhill title for the second year running on Saturday despite a modest 12th place finish in the Bansko downhill behind Austrian winner...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:27 pm

Goulding named France coach

Former St Helens and Great Britain scrum-half Bobbie Goulding is named the new coach of the French national team.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:27 pm

American Lindsey Vonn wins downhill championship

American Lindsey Vonn has won the downhill championship after race in Bulgaria. The 24-year-old clinched her second straight title in the disciple _ the only American to do so since...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:24 pm

Live text - Premier League

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all in Premier League action after Everton see off bottom club West Brom.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 11:59 am

Fischbacher wins Bansko downhill

Austria's Andrea Fischbacher won the women's World Cup downhill here Saturday ahead of Slovenian Tina Maze and Fabienne Suter of Switzerland. Fischbacher clocked a winning time of 1min...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 11:34 am

Scotland say no Six Nations jinx against Italy

Scotland full-back Hugo Southwell has insisted his stuttering side will not be spooked by their woeful record against Italy when they launch their latest quest to dodge the wooden spoon.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 11:33 am

Live text - SPL

Rangers beat Hamilton in Saturday's early kick-off with five more games to follow in the Scottish Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 11:30 am

Haynesworth: Record $41M guaranteed from Redskins (AP)

New Washington Redskins football player Albert Haynesworth, right, holds up a jersey with head coach Jim Zorn during a press conference at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. The former The Tennessee Titans' All-Pro defensive tackle agreed Friday to a seven-year deal worth about $100 million, including a staggering $41 million in guaranteed money. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)AP - After signing a contract with an NFL-record $41 million in guaranteed money, Albert Haynesworth made a guarantee of his own.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 11:29 am

Man Utd youngsters to start final

Team news ahead of Sunday's Carling Cup final between Man Utd and Tottenham at Wembley.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 11:05 am

Bulgarians to host MotoGP racing

Bulgaria will host a round of the MotoGP world championship from 2012 onwards.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 10:21 am

Faded Glory on the Wrestling Circuit

Scenes like those in the recent movie “The Wrestler” are played out in real life at small rings set up at temporary sites all over New Jersey.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:34 am

Hoping to Find Some Gold in Nascar’s Spare Parts

Tommy Baldwin Racing is just one of a dozen underfinanced teams scrambling to gain ground in the nation’s premier racing circuit.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:14 am

Dodgers' feud with Manny Ramirez goes very public

It's spring training, but all eyes are on the player who isn't there -- and the owner and agent who are feuding publicly. Given the economy, fans may have no stomach for the high-stakes battle.

For the Dodgers, this is a spring training unlike any other.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Frank McCourt, Scott Boras playing dangerous game

Dodgers' owner and Manny Ramirez's agent are acting like kids and have let negotiations get personal. Both could wind up being the losers, along with Dodgers fans.

Stop it, both of you.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Trojans' opponents try to take the fifth (starter)

Coach Tim Floyd has not gotten consistent production from the last spot in the lineup, and defenses have taken advantage by leaving that man to double team Trojans' more established players.

It's almost a reality show, "Who Wants To Be a USC Starter." But for Trojans Coach Tim Floyd, some episodes are a little too real.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Peter O'Malley says baseball can't ignore steroid issue

The former Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley says of the steroid issue, 'From what I know, this is comparable, maybe more severe' than the major league's Black Sox Scandal. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Lakers go low in Mile High City

Nuggets hold them to their worst scoring game of the year as six-game winning streak ends. So much for that Chicago...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Shaq has nothing but good things to say about Kobe, Lakers

He enjoys reflecting on his past success and has an appreciation for the way the current Lakers are performing. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Lakers go low in Mile High City

Nuggets hold them to their worst scoring game of the year as six-game winning streak ends.

So much for that Chicago Bulls record.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kings miss opportunity against Red Wings' Chris Osgood

The struggling goalie makes 30 saves against Los Angeles. Chris Osgood's mini midseason training camp produced...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Tony Abreu is injured again

Reserve infielder limps off the field with a groin problem.

Tony Abreu limped off the field. Again. His right groin was hurting. Again.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Dodgers' feud with Manny Ramirez goes very public

It's spring training, but all eyes are on the player who isn't there -- and the owner and agent who are feuding publicly. Given the economy, fans may have no stomach for the high-stakes battle. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kings jump on Clippers

L.A., which had won five of its previous nine, is doomed after a slow start. Bobby Jackson turned back the clock...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Dodgers, Manny Ramirez's agent still not on same page

Scott Boras and Frank McCourt are close on the amount, but deferred payments seem to be the holdup. While the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

It's not the same without Andrew Bynum

It started in Denver and then swept to the cable sports TV shows. Are the Lakers better without their young center? ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Dodgers, Manny Ramirez's agent still not on same page

Scott Boras and Frank McCourt are close on the amount, but deferred payments seem to be the holdup.

While the counteroffer presented by Manny Ramirez's representatives sat on the table Friday night, multiple sources in the Dodgers' organization wondered aloud how owner Frank McCourt's personal feelings toward agent Scott Boras could affect the club's pursuit of the popular outfielder.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Bruins expect to see some long shots

California's Theo Robertson and Jerome Randle figure to stretch UCLA's defense.

After facing what UCLA Coach Ben Howland described as a "barrage" of jump shots against Stanford two days ago, his team figures to see more of the same against California tonight in Berkeley.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Angels' Torii Hunter delivers for Little League program in Compton

The center fielder's project fund donates $10,000 for baseball and softball leagues.

We need money for uniforms, for equipment, for umpires. We have the field, but the children of Compton need a baseball league.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Bruins expect to see some long shots

California's Theo Robertson and Jerome Randle figure to stretch UCLA's defense. After facing what UCLA Coach Ben Howland described as...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Redskins' Dan Snyder makes another big free-agent splash

The owner signs defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to a $100-million deal.

All over the NFL on Friday, coaches and executives reached for the familiar, snapping up free agents the way they might grab for a comfortable pair of blue jeans.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Tony Abreu is injured again

Reserve infielder limps off the field with a groin problem. Tony Abreu limped off the field. Again. His right groin was hurting. Again...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Peter O'Malley says baseball can't ignore steroid issue

The former Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley says of the steroid issue, 'From what I know, this is comparable, maybe more severe' than the major league's Black Sox Scandal.

It is another spring of our lives, signaled by the sound of bat against ball. No need for Groundhog Day. We see scuffed spikes and chalked lines in Florida and Arizona.


Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Oklahoma Sooners center Blake Griffin cleared to play at Texas Tech

Oklahoma star Blake Griffin has been cleared to return to action after suffering a concussion.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:50 am

McIlroy will be number one - Els

Ernie Els backs Rory McIlroy to become world number one as the Northern Ireland teenager makes the WGC Accenture Match Play quarter-finals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:48 am

Feds to appeal ruling on evidence in Bonds trial (AP)

Greg Anderson, center, Barry Bonds' former personal baseball trainer, listens to his attorney Mark Geragos, left, and attorney Paula Canny, right, outside of a federal courthouse in San Francisco, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, after appearing before U.S. District Judge Susan Illston. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Barry Bonds' perjury trial was delayed indefinitely Friday after federal prosecutors notified the judge overseeing the case that they will appeal her decision to exclude key evidence from the jury. Jury selection, which has been set to start Monday, "will not proceed until further notice," according to a filing Friday by the clerk for U.S. District Judge Susan Illston.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:46 am

Start of Barry Bonds' perjury trial faces lengthy postponement

The government announced Friday its intention to appeal pretrial rulings that would keep out significant pieces of evidence, bringing Barry Bonds' perjury trial to a screeching halt.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:41 am

Celtics edge Pacers in Marbury's Boston debut

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:40 am

Saturday's gossip column

Spurs striker Roman Pavyluchenko dreams of joining Man Utd, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:40 am

Subtly, Zone Defense Helps Open Game

Since the strategy of guarding areas instead of players was permitted in the N.B.A. in 2001, offenses have opened up and scoring has climbed, but many players and coaches still view it as a gimmick.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:34 am

Shaq posts 45 points as Suns pound Raptors

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:13 am

Big Hand for Marbury as He Helps Celtics Win

Stephon Marbury, relieved that his long Knicks nightmare is over, made his season debut in Friday night’s 104-99 victory over the Pacers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:05 am

Lewis likely to stay in B-more, plus other free agent news

SI.com's Don Banks reports that LB Ray Lewis is likely to stick with the Ravens. Check out Banks and Peter King's running blog on all the crucial free-agent happenings.


Source: SI.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:05 am

Inquiry of Recruiting Adviser Will Continue

The N.C.A.A.’s investigation into Brian Butler, a controversial adviser to a top football recruit, will continue for the next few weeks.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:00 am

N.C.A.A. Roundup: No. 5 Maryland Shares A.C.C. Lead

Marissa Coleman scored a career-high 32 points, and her fellow senior Kristi Toliver added 27 on Friday night as No. 5 Maryland beat Boston College, 86-74.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 7:00 am

76ers 108, Knicks 103: Big Night for Hughes but Not for Knicks

Larry Hughes scored 25 points and almost led the Knicks all the way in a wild second-half comeback, but the Sixers held on to win.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 6:57 am

Obama watches Wiz roll over hometown Bulls

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 6:50 am

Mickelson Loss Highlights a Quirky Day

The match between Phil Mickelson and Stewart Cink provided the day’s most oddball moments in the third round of the Accenture Match Play Championship.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 6:46 am

N.B.A. Roundup: With First Fan in Attendance, Wizards Top Bulls

With President Obama at courtside, the Washington Wizards outdid Mr. Obama’s hometown team on Friday night, beating the Chicago Bulls, 113-90.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Feb 2009 | 6:45 am

Saints agree to terms with top tackler LB Vilma (AP)

AP - The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with linebacker Jonathan Vilma on a five-year contract Friday, bringing back the team's leading tackler from last season.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 5:46 am

Canucks beat Lightning 2-1 (AP)

Vancouver Canucks' Taylor Pyatt, right, checks Tampa Bay Lightning's Vaclav Prospal, of the Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)AP - Steve Bernier scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Canucks kept Tampa Bay winless in Vancouver with a 2-1 victory the Lightning on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 5:43 am

Espanyol look to dent Real's title aspirations (AFP)

Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi (left) vies with Espanyol's Moises Hurtado Perez (right) during a Spanish League football match on February 21, in Barcelona. Espanyol is scheduled to play Real Madrid on Saturday.(AFP/File/Lluis Gene)AFP - Having already slain the apparently invincible Barcelona, giant killers Espanyol now turn their attention to Real Madrid who have reduced the gap at the top of the table to seven points with a nine match winning run in the league.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 5:31 am

No. 4 California defeats Southern Cal 66-64 (AP)

California's Natasha Vital, right, is guarded by USC's Camille LeNoir during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP - Alexis Gray-Lawson scored 22 points and hit two key free throws with 15 seconds left, helping No. 4 California defeat Southern Cal 66-64 on Friday night and keep the Golden Bears atop the Pac-10 standings.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 5:20 am

O'Neal scores 45 in Phoenix win over Toronto (AP)

Phoenix Suns Grant Hill (33) shoots in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Phoenix Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Aaron J. Latham)AP - Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points in his biggest offensive performance in six years, powering the Phoenix Suns to a 133-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 4:58 am

Source: A-Rod has Sunday meeting with MLB

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is still waiting to meet with Major League Baseball officials, who want to discuss his use of performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03 while with Texas.


Source: SI.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 4:52 am

AP source: A-Rod to meet with MLB on Sunday (AP)

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, left, grounds into an inning-ending double play in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. Catching is Ray's Shawn Riggans, right. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is scheduled to meet with Major League Baseball officials on Sunday to discuss his admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03 while with Texas. The timing of the meeting was disclosed Friday by a baseball official with knowledge of the session who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Feb 2009 | 3:56 am

Evidence dispute delays Bonds trial

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds' trainer Greg Anderson has told a judge he will refuse to testify at the slugger's perjury trial.


Source: SI.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 2:39 am

Jets snag LB Scott from Ravens with $48M deal

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets have bolstered their defense in a big way, signing former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott to a six-year, $48 million deal.


Source: SI.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 2:06 am

Coaching icon Wooden, 98, battling pneumonia

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Basketball coaching great John Wooden is recovering from pneumonia.


Source: SI.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 1:45 am

OU's Griffin cleared to play vs. T-Tech

Oklahoma sophomore Blake Griffin will be available to play Saturday against Texas Tech, a source told SI.com's Seth Davis.


Source: SI.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 1:41 am

Lee Jenkins: Spring Postcard: With another bat, Giants could steal division title

The improved Giants are one bat away from stealing the NL West.


Source: SI.com | 28 Feb 2009 | 12:56 am

Fish prevails in tough match to reach semis in Delray

Mardy Fish of the United States pipped Florent Serra of France 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4) to continue his quest to become the first top seed to win the Delray Beach International on Friday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 27 Feb 2009 | 11:40 pm

Pennetta reaches sixth straight final in Acapulco

Flavia Pennetta reached her sixth consecutive final at the Mexican Open on Friday after dispatching 2004 champion Iveta Benesova 6-3, 6-3.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 27 Feb 2009 | 11:40 pm

Steve Aschburner: Playoff success elusive for these stars

These stars are still searching for elusive success in the playoffs.


Source: SI.com | 27 Feb 2009 | 10:19 pm

'Skins at it again

The Redskins are making the most noise on the first day of NFL free agency. But we have heard that before, says Don Banks. Is history repeating itself in D.C.?


Source: SI.com | 27 Feb 2009 | 9:41 pm

Djokovic overcomes Simon to reach Dubai title match

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic advanced to the finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday, rallying to beat third-seeded Gilles Simon of France 3-6, 7-5, 7-5.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 27 Feb 2009 | 6:06 pm

Boras submits $45M proposal to L.A.

Scott Boras has told the Los Angeles Dodgers that Manny Ramirez is willing to return to the team for $45 million over two years, with $25 million in 2009 and a player option for $20 million in 2010.


Source: SI.com | 27 Feb 2009 | 6:02 pm