Penguins Sign Morozov To Minimum One Year Deal
Penguins give Alexey Morozov a one year 660000 dollar contract to retain his rights as a restricted free agent. Morozov, 23, was the No 1 pick in 1995, has 34 goals in three NHL seasons, and faces pressure to rise to his potential this season. Agent Jay Grossman notes the team’s focus on him winning battles and improving strength.
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Dodgers rally to beat Pirates in seventh inning comeback
Los Angeles dodgers avoid a sweep as Adrian Beltre homers and Alex Cora adds a go ahead two run triple in an 5 3 win over the Pirates after trailing in the eighth inning Beltre and Cora delivered the decisive blows while Herges earned his eighth win in a row and Shaw notched his 150th career save.
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Pirates Sign Benjamin To Two Year Extension
Pittsburgh Pirates lock in reserve infielder Mike Benjamin for two more seasons at 1.85 million total. The 34 year old, versatile infielders, hitting .277 this season with two home runs and 15 RBIs, will earn 925 thousand annually in 2000 and 2001 and can add 300 thousand per year in plate appearance incentives.
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Edwards fires at Burress after Steelers win
Wide receiver Troy Edwards questions Plaxico Burress after Burress led the Steelers with four catches for 60 yards and a TD in a 38-10 preseason win over Dallas. Burress deflects, saying their rivalry will push both to improve. Edwards also notes the need for consistency and blocking. Injuries sidelined Destry Wright, Jerome Bettis, and Dermontti Dawson.
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Heat acquire Mason in bold nine player trade to reshape lineup
Miami adds Anthony Mason in a nine player deal with Charlotte Hornets as Eddie Jones PJ Brown and Jamal Mashburn depart. Pat Riley acknowledges hardship of trading two core players while Mason faces a checkered past and aims to stay out of trouble in South Beach. Ricky Davis and Dale Ellis also move to Miami alongside Otis Thorpe Tim James and Rodney Buford to Charlotte.
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Petraglia to headline PBA Senior Tour in New Castle
Johnny Petraglia will headline a host of PBA Senior Tour professionals at Colonial Lanes in New Castle August 11 to 13. About 100 pros are expected including defending champion Bob Chamberlain and top names Guppy Troup Teata Semiz Gene Stus Allie Clark John Hiscina Roy Buckley.
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