Clemens signs consult contract with Astros amid retirement talks
Roger Clemens moves toward retirement while agreeing to a personal-services deal with the Houston Astros. Agent Randy Hendricks said Clemens is open to playing but pursuing off-field work. Clemens told KRIV he plans to stay active with charity and youth programs regardless of contract timing.
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Drayton McLane
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Matthews Jr talks HGH with Angels amid denials
MLB outfielder Gary Matthews Jr meets baseball officials to address allegations of HGH use. He denies using HGH, which was not banned for under contract players until 2005. Also notes Paul Byrd’s prior HGH admission and Uribe’s White Sox deal. Reds to move spring training home after Sarasota vote rejection. Red Sox and Athletics eye Tokyo start to next season.
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Paul Byrd
Phillies Acquire Lidge Bruntlett From Astros In GM Meetings
Closer Brad Lidge and infielder Eric Bruntlett were traded from the Houston Astros to the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston received Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary, and Mike Costanzo in exchange. The piece also notes Angels interest in Alex Rodriguez and discussions with Boras, with Mets, Yankees, and Tigers debates and player contract frames highlighted.
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Geoff Geary
Mike Costanzo
Los Angeles Angels
Alex Rodriguez
Angels
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Scott Boras
New York Mets
Boras
Tony Reagins
Scott
Mets
Rodriguez
Texas Rangers
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Elyria Grad Dusan Robinson Aims for MLS Title
Former Elyria High star Dusan Robinson is in the Chicago Fire lineup for the Eastern Conference final against the New England Revolution in Foxboro. A Fire win earns a spot in the MLS Cup against Kansas City in Houston on Nov. 18. The telecast airs at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
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Dusan Robinson
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New England Revolution
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The
New England
Steve Nicol
Gonzalo Segares
Brian Mullen
Houston Dynamo
Pele says Beckham misled fans about impact in MLS
Pele argues American fans were misled by Beckham's role with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham signed a five year 32.5 million dollar deal and drew attention with ticket sales and merchandise. In five league games he scored once from a free kick before a knee injury. Pele recalls his Cosmos debut and highlights building a strong team with Beckenbauer Chinaglia and Alberto.
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Pele
David Beckham
Los Angeles Galaxy
Pete
Associated Press
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Manchester United
Real Madrid
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Franz Beckenbauer
Giorgio Chinaglia
Carlos Alberto
New York
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Olympic ruling awaited on Marion Jones medals drought
IOC awaits IAAF recommendation on stripping Jones and relay teammates from Sydney 2000 including Passion Richardson from Berea High. Rogge says upgrades depend on clean records and final IOC decision. Thanou may be affected. Jones confessed to doping. medals returned pending disqualification and potential podium shifts.
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Rogge
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Beijing
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Katerina Thanou
Sydney
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