Damon Exits Red Sox for Yankees in Major Moves
The baseball market buzzed as Johnny Damon left Boston to sign a 52 million four year deal with the New York Yankees after a call with owner George Steinbrenner. Bernie Williams also agreed to a one year 1.6 million contract with potential bonuses leaving Damon and the Sox to seek a new center fielder. Sidney Ponson joined the St. Louis Cardinals after rehab and Steve Finley was traded from the Angels to the Giants for Edgardo Alfonzo as teams reorganized before the holiday break.
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Steve Finley
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Bernie Williams
Jed Hoyer
Larry Lucchino
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Toledo Rockets Dominate UTEP in GMAC Bowl Victory
In Mobile, Toledo senior stars Bruce Gradkowski, Trinity Dawson, and David Thomas led a 45-13 win over UTEP. Gradkowski threw 298 yards and five TDs, Dawson rushed for 192 yards, and Thomas returned an interception for a TD. UTEP ends 8-4. Toledo improves to 9-3 and extends MAC bowl success to 5-0.
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Trinity Dawson
David Thomas
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UTEP
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Ages Cack
Ion
Price
Barbers Twins Highlight Pro Bowl Selections
NFL notes show Peyton Manning as the lone Barbers brother in the Pro Bowl among seven Colts chosen as Indianapolis logged a 13-1 season. San Diego Chicago and Atlanta led NFC with six picks each, while four teams had no selections. The Barbers twins Tiki and Rondo make Hawaii appearance for second straight year.
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Tampa Bay
Wheeler Sidelined by Torn ACL at KSU Season End
Kansas State University sophomore Shana Wheeler will undergo knee surgery after an MRI confirmed a torn ACL in her right knee. The Ottawa native and Lee’s Summit High School graduate ends her season and plans to return next year.
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Kansas State University
Shana Wheeler
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Original basketball rules up for sale in Kansas City
Ian Naismith, grandson of James Naismith, plans to sell the original 1891 basketball rules for up to 10 million, with proceeds to the Naismith International Basketball Foundation. The notes, typed on two pages, were created at a YMCA training school and later loaned to the Hall of Fame before the family seeks a nationwide tour and a Smithsonian display.
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Ian
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