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Feliz, Phillies Finalize $8.5M Deal

Free-agent third baseman Pedro Feliz and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized an $8.5 million, two-year contract Thursday.With the option and performance bonuses, the contract could be worth up to $15 million over three years.
“We said from the beginning of our offseason that we would try to improve the club in any way we could,” assistant general [...]

Beckham Omitted by Capello

Beckham Omitted by Capello

David Beckham will have to wait for his 100th international appearance.
The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder was omitted Thursday when Fabio Capello picked his first roster as England’s coach.
While bypassing the former captain for next Wednesday’s exhibition game against Switzerland, Capello said he will consider picking Beckham in the future if the 32-year-old shows good form [...]

James Rallies Cas; Davis Leads Warriors

James Rallies Cas; Davis Leads Warriors

 
Blocked and booed, LeBron James and Baron Davis refused to be beaten. James and Davis led their teams to impressive road wins Wednesday night. Cleveland handed Portland only its fifth home loss, and Golden State snapped New Orleans’ nine-game winning streak.
Frustrated after having two shots rejected by Blazers center Joel Przybilla, James scored 17 points [...]

Tiger Takes Lead in Dubai

Tiger Takes Lead in Dubai

Tiger Woods shot a 7-under 65 to take a two-stroke clubhouse lead in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
“I had two good days of practice the last couple days and started to hit the ball a lot better than I did last week,” Woods said after the bogey-free round at the Emirates Golf [...]

Brady Surprised by Burress’ Prediction

Brady Surprised by Burress’ Prediction

Motivation or much ado about nothing? For the Giants, Plaxico Burress’ guarantee that New York will beat the New England Patriots 23-17 in the Super Bowl Sunday is nothing more than an outspoken player showing confidence. For the Patriots and MVP Tom Brady, it’s a Super-sized diss, and bulletin board material.
“We’re only going to score [...]

‘Bankd of Brothers’ Needs to Harass Brady

‘Bankd of Brothers’ Needs to Harass Brady

Justin Tuck didn’t need to conduct a survey to figure out who America expects to be the Super Bowl MVP. “Tom Brady,” he said.
If Brady plays well, the New England Patriots are going to cap an undefeated season and certify their claim to being a dynasty.
The biggest obstacle in his way is a band of [...]

Cassel Is Patriots’ Man Behind the Man

Cassel Is Patriots’ Man Behind the Man

 
Matt Cassel is every New England Patriots fan’s worst nightmare. He’s the one player they don’t want to see in a game, especially the Super Bowl. He’s Tom Brady’s backup.
When the star quarterback was hobbling around on a sprained ankle last week, attention quickly turned to Cassel.
Who is he?
Is he any good?
Where did he come [...]