Marlins add catcher Johnson on 35 million five year deal
The Miami Marlins signed free agent Charles Johnson to a 35 million, five year contract after agreeing to a new retractable roof stadium deal with Miami-Dade County and city officials. Johnson, 29, helped the 1997 World Series champion Marlins and batted .304 with 31 homers and 91 RBIs for the Orioles and White Sox this year. He said his heart is in Florida and cited the new stadium as a deciding factor.
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Alomar Leaves Indians for White Sox in $5.4 Million Deal
Six time all star catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. agrees to a two year 5.4 million contract with the Chicago White Sox after 11 seasons in Cleveland. Opening day will be in Cleveland as he joins a rival team to face his former Indians teammates.
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Den Bosch riots enter third day after fan shot
Dutch police dispersed rioting soccer fans in Den Bosch on Tuesday after about six hours of unrest. riot police used water canons to break up 200 to 300 hooligans. two arrests reported, injuries not confirmed. The violence followed a fan being shot dead by police during a confrontation on Saturday.
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Gunners Tie With Spurs In Rain Soaked Derby
Arsenal and Tottenham drew 1 1 at White Hart Lane in a rain affected North London clash. Sergei Rebrov gave Spurs the lead ten minutes before half time while Arsene Wenger's side equalized through an late strike. Manchester United extend their league lead to five points amid a packed schedule.
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