Union Scrutiny Grows Over Possible Baseball Collusion
The MLB players union reports a record average salary of 2.37 million for 2003, up 3.3 percent from 2002, while probing whether teams colluded in free agent deals. It cites concerns raised by members and a memo to agents, with no proof of violations yet. Yankees lead with 4.69 million, while Tampa Bay sits at the bottom at 0.78 million. first basemen top earnings at 5.2 million.
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Dinwiddie Spurs Boise State Past TCU In Fort Worth Bowl
Boise State star Dinwiddie threw for 325 yards and three touchdowns guiding the No. 18 Broncos to a 34-31 victory over No. 19 TCU. The win capped a 13-1 season with 11 straight wins and marked one of the program's biggest bowl triumphs as Dinwiddie finished the year with 4,356 passing yards. TCU rallied on late drives but Boise State held on in a tense, home-venue showdown with pivotal turnovers and a late winner by Dinwiddie.
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Cardinals finalize private funding for downtown ballpark
St Louis Cardinals announce private funding secures a new 387.5 million stadium to replace Busch Stadium, with demolition after 2005 and a 2006 opening. Groundbreaking on January 17, 2005, and plans confirm Busch Stadium will host games through 2005. Team chairman William O Dewitt Jr emphasizes commitment to fans and a winning, stable franchise.
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Hicks ends Rodriguez trade talks with Red Sox
New York AP Hicks declares no deal will be made to move Alex Rodriguez to Boston for Manny Ramirez after the deadline passes. Rodriguez plans to report to spring training with Texas as he remains under contract.
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