Marlins Push for Pujols as Offseason Market Rises
Miami owner Jeffrey Loria, amid a flurry of free agent talk, signals heavy pursuit of Albert Pujols and other stars as the Marlins aim to transform at the new ballpark. The club seeks impact hitters like Pujols and Reyes reunions, while veteran arms Wilson or Buehrle boost a rotation featuring Johnson and Nolasco.
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MLB average salary rises to near 3.1 million in 2010 report
The MLB Players Association says the 913 players on Aug 31 rosters averaged 3.095 million this year, up from 3.015 million last year. New labor contract raises minimum to 480,000 next year. Yankees lead at 6.54 million, with Philadelphia, Boston, Angels and Cardinals also high. Teams into playoffs show wide variation in averages.
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Macklin lauded as top freshman adds to SIU upside
SIU coach Missy Tiber hails Cartaesha Macklin as a special player from Mayo Florida joining the Salukis amid two other Florida natives Amber Henson and Kaneisha Atwater. Macklin averages 14.3 points and 5.3 rebounds as SIU prepares to host IUPUI at SIU Arena with a 7 05 p.m. tipoff.
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Heisman Race Narrows as Top QBs Press for Honor
Luck led Stanford to an 11-1 season with 3,170 passing yards and 35 TDs while Baylor's Griffin sprinted ahead late, throwing for 3,998 yards and 36 TDs with 644 rushing yards. Alabama’s Richardson anchors the power, rushing 131.9 yards per game and 23 TDs, as LSU’s Mathieu shines defensively amid a strong field. Oregon and Wisconsin figures loom with Rose Bowl stakes.
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Ron Santo elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in spring context
Cubs great Ron Santo was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by 15 of 16 voters, celebrated by teammates including Billy Williams. Santo, a nine time All Star, Cubs broadcaster, and charity fundraiser, died in 2010 after battling bladder cancer and diabetes. His induction marks a lifelong dream fulfilled posthumously for the beloved Cubs icon.
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Bears expect Forte to return this season from knee sprain
Bears coach Lovie Smith said running back Matt Forte is dealing with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee and could miss several games. Forte exited after an early hit in Chicago’s 10 3 loss to Kansas City, while Jay Cutler is out with a broken thumb. Smith denied plans to sign a veteran quarterback and dismissed rumors of Mike Martz departure.
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Rams stumble to 49ers as Spagnuolo nears end of tenure
Rams fall 49ers 0-? with 157 total yards as Steve Spagnuolo sits at 10-34 in St. Louis. Owner Stan Kroenke spoke with players. quarterback A J Feeley notes the coach’s likely future not discussed. Rams face Seattle next and drift toward top draft position amid offensive struggles and a new staff.
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