Rodriguez’s New York contract reaches 305 million with bonuses
New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and MLB approved his revenue sharing plan totaling 305 million if he earns all five 6 million bonuses. The deal starts from a 10 year 275 million base, with incentives scarce due to MLB rules on awards and statistics.
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Eight Die as Brazilian Stadium Bleachers Collapse
In Salvador at Fonte Nova stadium fans cheered when a section of stands gave way. Police said eight people died as at least nine fell through the gap in the highest bleachers during the game. Televised images showed a hole in the structure.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders Win Grey Cup in 18 Year Wait
Saskatchewan defeats Winnipeg 23 19 to claim the CFL title as James Johnson earns MVP honors with three interceptions including a 30 yard return and a late fourth quarter clincher. Kerry Joseph connects with Andy Fantuz for a 35 yard TD and Luca Congi kicks three field goals. Winnipeg plays without Kevin Glenn and Dinwiddie starts at QB.
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LeBron triple-doubles to fuel Cavaliers win over Pacers
LeBron James posted 30 points 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season leading Cleveland past Indiana 111-106 for a third straight win. Drew Gooden 23 points 12 rebounds Sasha Pavlovic 22 points. Marquis Daniels 25 for Pacers. Jamaal Tinsley 24 points 10 assists 9 rebounds but eight turnovers.
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Hawkeyes face Wake Forest in Big Ten ACC Challenge test
Iowa drops both games amid scoring woes as Wake Forest shows balance with four players in double figures led by L D Williams at 15 ppg. Iowa guards Justin Johnson and teammates struggle to reach double figures, with Tate expected back and Freeman due for reexamination as Hawkeyes prepare for Louisiana Monroe.
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Ames Wins Skins Game as Johnson Shut Out on Final Day
Stephen Ames banked 675000 after nine skins at Indian Wells while Zach Johnson was shut out on his Skins Game debut. Fred Couples matched nine skins with 325000, moving his Skins earnings to over 4.2 million. Longtime format rewards streaks and carries over money when holes tie.
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Vanderbilt halves down Cyclones in Thanksgiving tourney final
Vanderbilt, ranked 25th, defeated Iowa State 62 53 in the championship game in Nashville. Lauren Lueders led with a career high 14 points, Tina Wirth had 10 points and six assists as Merideth Marsh and Amber Norton added 11 and 10 respectively for the Commodores. Iowa State guard Nicky Wieben posted 15 points with nine rebounds.
UNI Survives Upset Bid Into Playoff Quarterfinals
Northern Iowa escaped with a 31-28 win over Delaware to reach a second playoff round. Delaware QB Joe Flacco threw for 3,374 yards with 18 touchdowns and Omar Cuff rushed for 1,657 yards and 33 TDs, while Cuff set a school single game record with 288 yards and four scores.
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