I Rod joins Florida Marlins on 10 million one year deal
The Florida Marlins sign veteran catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a 10 million dollar, one year contract with a no-trade clause and no salary arbitration after the season. Details include 3 million due this year and 3 million on June 1, 2004 plus 2 million each in the following two years. Rodriguez, 31, played 1,479 games for Texas with a .303 average, 215 homers and 829 RBIs. The deal also notes a prior severance payment and back injury recovery.
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Serena Williams advances to Australian Open final over Clijsters
Serena Williams rallied from two breaks down in the final set to beat Kim Clijsters 4 6 6 3 7 5 in Melbourne, setting up a fourth straight major final against sister Venus. Venus earlier defeated Justine Henin-Hardenne 6 3 6 3 as Williams seeks to hold all four majors.
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Roddick Edges El Aynaoui In Record Marathon Quarterfinal
In a five set thriller lasting 4 hours 59 minutes American Andy Roddick defeated Morocco's Younes El Aynaoui 7 6 6 4 19 21 in a final set marathon. The match featured 52 aces and 3 breaks each with both players producing many winners and near misses. Roddick advances to face Rainer Schuettler as Agassi and Ferreira prepare for the other semifinal.
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Callahan's early NFL coaching milestone noted by rivals
Raiders coach Bill Callahan joins Don McCafferty and George Seifert as the only first year head coaches to reach a rare elite mark. Tim Brown waits for his first Super Bowl after 15 seasons as Raiders players and staff discuss focus amid a rocky week of practice and lineup changes.
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Jurevicius Leads Bucs Past Eagles With 71-Yard Catch
Tampa Bay receiver Joe Jurevicius, amid family turmoil, caught a 71-yard play that set up the Buccaneers' first TD in a 27-10 win over Philadelphia. Mentor Lake Catholic alum, he credits Gruden and teammates for support as he prepares for his second Super Bowl in three years.
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Eddie Johnson a Browns standout who defied odds and illness
Steve King recalls Eddie Johnson, a seventh round pick from Louisville, who with Mike Johnson, Tom Cousineau, Chip Banks, and Clay Matthews helped define the late 1980s Browns defense. Johnson, who grew to 230 pounds, fought through illness and adversity, earning praise from Doug Dieken and Accorsi for his work ethic and toughness. Johnson died after a brave battle, leaving teammates to remember him as a true football player and fighter.
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