Lester signs 30 million five year deal with Red Sox
Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester finalized a 30 million five year contract on Sunday with potential to reach 42.75 million over six seasons if 2014 option is exercised. He posted a 16-6 record and 3.21 ERA last season, throwing 210 1/3 innings in 33 starts. He no-hit Kansas City on May 19 at Fenway Park.
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Pack of mushers chase Iditarod leader Mackey
In Kaltag Alaska Lance Mackey led the 1100 mile Iditarod toward Unalakleet 90 miles away as a pursuing pack formed including two former champions. Sebastian Schnuelle left Kaltag about two hours later and rested his team briefly.
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Panthers draw Purdue in West regional first round
North Iowa UNI, a 23 10 team, will face Purdue, 25 9, in Portland at 1 30 p m Thursday. Purdue earned the Big Ten title by beating Ohio State 65 61, motivating a 5 12 matchup feared by none.
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Big East claims three No 1 seeds in NCAA tournament
The Big East leads with three No 1 seeds Louisville Pittsburgh Connecticut joining North Carolina as top seed overall. Louisville top overall seed in Midwest, Pittsburgh East and Connecticut West with Final Four set for Detroit Ford Field April 4 and 6.
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Mickelson Edges Watney For CA Championship At Doral
Phil Mickelson survived seven lead changes with Nick Watney to win the CA Championship at Doral finishing 19 under 269 for a $1.4 million prize. Watney birdied late but Mickelson held on with two final pars as Woods eyes No.1. Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson was 17 behind in solo third.
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