Yankees land Contreras in record Cuban defector deal
The New York Yankees reached a four year agreement with Cuban right hander Jose Contreras, beating the Red Sox for the premier amateur pitcher. Terms reportedly total 32 million dollars, pending a physical and regulatory clearances amid the U S embargo. Contreras said it was an honor to join the Yankees. Gordon Blakeley praised Contreras as a top amateur pitcher.
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Grand Forks to Host 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship
Colorado Springs reports that Grand Forks North Dakota will host the 2005 world junior hockey championship. The Ralph Engelstad Arena, with 11 800 seats, will be the main venue, while a second 3 800 capacity facility is under construction in Thief River Falls Minnesota. Boxing Day kickoff is in Halifax. The 1996 U S event in Boston drew poor crowds. Finland hosts next year.
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Margot Page Named Head Coach for Canada Under-22 Team
Margot Page a former national player has been named head coach of Canada's under-22 women's hockey team. Her first tests are Feb 6 8 in Salzgitter and Hanover Germany against Germany and Switzerland. Page played for Canada 1989 1994 recording six goals and 13 assists in 15 games.
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Tottenham topples City to stay in title chase
Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester City 3 2 at Maine Road to stay eight points behind leaders Arsenal. Ziege set up two goals before being sent off for a second yellow late, Davies and Poyet scored Spurs goals, Benarbia netted for City in stoppage time.
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Masters invites expand as record 39 internationals reach Augusta
The final world ranking for 2004 sets Masters invitations in motion with 87 players qualified. A record 39 international entrants including Mike Weir and first timers Rich Beem and Jonathan Byrd join the field.未
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