Braves move fast to sign Glavine for 2008 return
Atlanta offers a contract to Tom Glavine as GM Frank Wren moves swiftly after meeting with the left hander’s agent in Phoenix. Glavine, a 300 game winner, is expected to earn 8 to 10 million for 2008 and finish his career with the Braves.
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Red Sox add 800 seats at Fenway for 2008 season
The Boston Red Sox plan more than 800 new seats at Fenway Park as part of improvements for the 2008 season. Capacity will near 37,000 with expanded standing areas as part of the upgrades.
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Nashville Predators arena lease deal reached
A Nashville investor group negotiating to buy the Predators agreed with city officials on changes to the Sommet Center lease. Mayor Karl Dean announced that the team must remain in Nashville for five years or repay the city its investment in operations.
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Wrestling season heats up with Kaufman Brand Open in Omaha
Gazette notes fourth ranked Iowa and Northern Iowa open the college wrestling season at the Kaufman Brand Open in Omaha. It highlights past performers from Loras, UNI and Iowa, with winners and placers at 133 to heavyweight, plus Luther, Cornell and Coe entries in upcoming events.
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Johnson Secures Pole as Title Race Heads to Ford 400
Jimmie Johnson dominates qualifying at Homestead earning his fourth pole of the season and 13th career pole. He leads Jeff Gordon by 86 points heading into Sunday's finale and can clinch the Nextel Cup with a finish of 18th or better if he leads at least one lap. Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne follow in the qualifying order as Gordon concedes pressure shifts to Johnson. Kenseth runs fourth in his final race with crew chief Robbie Reiser before Reiser moves to general manager.
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Celtics hold off Heat as eight straight wins stay intact
Kevin Garnett led Boston with 26 points and 11 rebounds while Paul Pierce hit the go ahead layup with 25 seconds left in a 92 91 win over Miami. Pierce scored 12 and Ray Allen 19 as Boston extended the perfect start. Heat drop to 1 8 after rallying to tie late.
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