Braves offer one year deal to Damon with deferred pay
Atlanta made a one year offer with deferred money to free agent outfielder Johnny Damon sources said. Damon's agent Scott Boras seeks at least a two year pact as Damon, 36, hit .286 with 24 homers for the Yankees last season.
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Johnson to race in backup car at Daytona opener
Jimmie Johnson will start the season in a backup car after a wreck at Daytona International Speedway damaged the primary. Crew chief Chad Knaus scrapped the main car for Sunday's race as Johnson described the incident with surprise.
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Waltrip Hints at Possible Comeback for Talladega Race
Michael Waltrip says Daytona 500 could be not his last race as he negotiates a potential sponsor to run Talladega in April. He plans to stay in racing as a part owner but must qualify for the Daytona 500 in Thursday's preliminary races.
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Ohio State QB Pryor Undergoes Knee Arthroscopy
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Team spokeswoman Shelly Poe said it was routine with minimal rehab, and Pryor would be available if a game were next week. Pryor has started the past two seasons.
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Defar Falls Short of Indoor 5000m World Record at GE Galan
Meseret Defar of Ethiopia won the 5000 meters at GE Galan in Stockholm on Wednesday with a time of 14:24.85, missing the indoor world mark by 0.48 seconds a year after setting the record at the same venue.
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Billboard appeals for Favre to return to Vikings
Vikings fans display two billboards near Brett Favre's Mississippi home urging his return for 2010. KFAN in Minneapolis funded the other billboard as part of the push, while the AP reports on the effort from Hattiesburg.
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Hawkeyes seek strong finish to bolster NCAA chances
Iowa women face a tough push to the NCAA tournament with six regular-season games left. Coach Lisa Bluder aims for a strong finish as Iowa sits 12-11 and 5-7 in the Big Ten, needing better balance and wins, starting at Indiana tonight.
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Iowa at Indiana Tipoff Tonight Broadcast Details
Iowa visits Indiana at Assembly Hall with Kamille Wahlin out due to a concussion. Trisha Nesbitt starts at guard as Joni Davis leads Indiana scoring at 17.7 ppg. Associate head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson hails from Cedar Rapids and played two years for Iowa. Next up for Iowa is Illinois on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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NASCAR aims to rev up Daytona 500 with show tweaks
NASCAR officials hope new rules and marketing push will boost once again for the Daytona 500. Fox Sports chief David Hill praises changes as fans demanded more spectacle. Drivers like Tony Stewart say the sport loosens reins to boost excitement and ratings.
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Weekend auto racing lineup at Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR Sprint Cup Daytona 500 features qualifying with Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the front row. Michael Waltrip seeks one of the final four spots as Martin Truex replaces Waltrip at Michael Waltrip Racing. Nationwide Series drives Drive4COPD 300 with practice and qualifying leading to a 12:15 p.m. Saturday race. Camping World Trucks NextEra Energy Resources 250 runs Friday night with a Saturday practice and an Atlanta race in March.
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Kirkwood Eagles face key three game ICCAC test
Kirkwood women’s basketball seeks to extend an eight season conference streak as they chase the ICCAC title. They travel to DMACC then Marshalltown and Iowa Central, having beaten all three earlier this season. The team has not lost in ICCAC play for four seasons.
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