Howard Signs $54 Million Phillies Deal in 3 Years
Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies reached a 54 million three year contract Sunday. The 2006 NL MVP will earn 15 million this season, 19 million next year and 20 million in 2011. Howard led the majors with 48 homers and 146 RBIs last season helping the Phillies win their first World Series since 1980.
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Johnson to compete on Dancing With The Stars
Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson will compete on the new season of Dancing With The Stars beginning March 9 on ABC. The 17 year old West Des Moines native is the youngest contestant and earned gold on balance beam in Beijing 2008 along with three silver medals in team floor exercise and individual all around. She will be joined by 12 other celebrities.
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Former Falcon Jamal Anderson Charged With Drugs
Former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson was charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor marijuana possession after an Atlanta nightclub arrest. A fan favorite known for the Dirty Bird celebration, Anderson contributed 1,846 rushing yards in 1998 as the Falcons reached the NFC title game and Super Bowl.
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Panthers Fall At Home As Creighton Ends UNI Streak
UNI lost 77-71 to Creighton before 6,234 at the McLeod Center, snapping the Panthers 11 game win streak. Adam Koch led UNI with 23 points and 12 rebounds though the team shot 29 percent, while Creighton rode balanced scoring and 18 assists to the win in the Missouri Valley race.
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Rhoads Finds New Route To Iowa State Helm
Ankeny native Paul Rhoads becomes Iowa State's 32nd head coach on a five year deal worth 1.15 million per year after Auburn staff shakeup. He notes ball cap habit and Harley riding as defining personal traits during interview with The Gazette.
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Truex takes Daytona 500 pole in season opener
Martin Truex Jr. earned the pole for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway with a 188.001 mph lap in a Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. sentimental favorite Mark Martin qualified second in a Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports as the field narrows to be set by Thursday races.
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