NFL and refs reach new six year contract
The NFL and its referees agreed to a six year contract ending most of the lockout with a 50 percent raise this season and 100 percent by year four. Ratification by 119 officials via email was planned, with the deal matching prior total value and avoiding replacements.
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Bill Carollo
NFL Referees Association
Jeff Bergman
Dan Rooney
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Carollo
Bergman
Joe Browne
Phillies Rally Past Braves as Rolen Homers Twice
Scott Rolen hit two homers off Greg Maddux guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a four game set. The victory tightens the NL East race as Jose Mesa earned his 37th save.
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Greg Maddux
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Robert Person
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Bobby Abreu
Rey Sanchez
Paul Bako
Doug Glanville
Steve Karsay
Sanchez
Jimmy Rollins
Maddux
Shaun Young
Media
Marlins
Expos
NFL plans changes for security and schedule
The NFL hints at a 16 game season and postponed games likely to be made up on wild card weekend. New security rules include no bags, staggered parking, and more police at stadiums while fans are urged to arrive early. Some teams consider bus travel to avoid air travel.
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Luis Castillo
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Expos
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Ryan Dempster
Vazquez
Florida
Peter Bergeron
RBI
Tim Raines
Jose Vidro
Orlando Cabrera
Geoff Blum
Chase Dempster
Ricky Bones
Lee Stevens
Britt Reames
Preston Wilson
Mike Lowell
Charles Johnson
Marlins
NFL
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Milt Ahlerich
Ahlerich
Detroit
Marty Mornhinweg
Carolina
George Seifert
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Wesley Walls
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Tampa Bay
New Orleans
Arizona
Wyoming cross country team tragedy shocks campus
Eight Wyoming runners died when their SUV collided head on with a pickup on U.S. 287 south of Laramie. The driver of the pickup Clinton Haskins 21 of Maybell Colo is in serious condition. Blood tests may take two weeks to confirm alcohol involvement. A candlelight vigil was planned as coaches offered time off and counseling for athletes.
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Henry Blanco
Laramie
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Wyoming
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State Department of Transportation
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Lee Moon
Clinton Haskins
Maybell
Colo
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Haskins
Mike Johnson
Wyoming Highway Patrol
Fort Collins
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Gers
Nicholas J. Schabron
Justin Lambert- Belanger
Timmins
Ontario
Canada
Kyle N. Johnson
Riverton
Kevin L. Salverson
Cheyenne
Joshua D. Jones
Morgan McLeland
Gillette
Cody B. Brown
Hudson
Moon
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