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Lakers overspend on Sasha Vujacic

By JohnPaulsen | 12 points

I estimated sharpshooter Sasha Vujacic's value at $3.0 to $3.5 million per season, but the Lakers apparently think he's worth more, so they inked him to a three-year contract worth $15 million."The Lakers original offer was three years, $12 million, a deal worth $4 million per season.Vujacic and...

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FROM DEWEY'S BLOG:

Arena Bowl XXII preview: San Jose vs. Philly

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By Dewey | 7 points

Our newest employee in the Yard is a former Arena Bowl cheerleader, and we welcome her to the Yard in our video preview of Sunday's Arena Bowl, which features the San Jose SaberCats versus the Philadelphia Soul. There's not too much meat in the video. Mostly because we didn't do our homework. So...

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FROM ALL THINGS PHILLY SPORTS:

Asante Samuel injures hamstring

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By Enriquefed | 17 points

This wasn't the instant impact the Eagles hoped they were getting when they signed Asante Samuel to a 57 million dollar contract this past off-season. On the first morning of full-contract drills at training camp, Samuel limped off the field with a hamstring injury. It doesn't appear serious and he ...

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FROM HOT STOVE PHILLY:

Rollins Appears To Lack MVP Character

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By Orphan | 11 points

Reigning National League MVP Jimmy Rollins was benched Thursday for the second time this season by Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel. Rollins, instead of getting to Shea Stadium in Queens to finish off a three game set against the Mets with the rest of the Phillies in the team bus, opted to drive...

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FROM 20 SECOND TIMEOUT:

Team USA Opens Exhibition Tour With 120-65 Win Over Canada

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By Doc319 | 14 points

Team USA began its five game pre-Olympic exhibition tour with a 120-65 win over Canada in the State Farm USA Basketball Challenge at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Michael Redd led Team USA with 20 points each. Anthony added six rebounds and three assists,...

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FROM THE SPORTS AGENT BLOG:

Brandon Jennings. Josh Childress. Who Is Next?

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By heitner | 12 points

I have discussed it as a guest on various radio shows, have thrown the idea back and forth among my colleagues, and have written about it on this blog: Will going overseas to play basketball become more of a common occurrence among some of basketball's great players? When foreign born players...

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FROM SCREAMINGSPORTS.COM:

Breaking down the Jeremy Shockey Trade and Its Fantasy Football Impact

By BrunoBoyCavigs | 21 points

An impact trade did happen this week. The defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants traded four time pro bowl tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints in return for draft picks. The Giants will receive the Saints 2nd and 5th round picks in the 2009 draft. But, how will this trade...

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FROM JETS GAB:

Gholston and Jets Come to Terms on Five-Year Deal

By Cartman | 6 points

The Jets have their number one pick in camp, as the team has come to terms with Ohio State linebacker Vernon Gholston.A The deal is reported for five years that includes $21 mil in guarantees, and could max out at $50 million if he reaches all his performance clauses.A He was the number six pick...

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FROM RAWSPORTSBLOG.COM:

Greatest Players Never To Win A Championship

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By JWLIII | 21 points

OK, so I'm on my greatest players kick but there is just so much history to be told in each sport. This list is a collection of the greatest players who fell short of just one goal, to win a title.Here's the list of the greatest players never to hoist a championship trophy in order of...

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FROM RAISING ZONA:

Boldin Speaks Volumes

By FANSided | 18 points

I'll try to keep it professional since these players do reserve some respect.A I mean, at least Anquan Boldin came out of hiding and said something so we can get on with life in training camp from day one.A A However after today's Drew Rosenhaus inspired press conference, I'd like nothing more...

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FROM HOT STOVE NEW YORK:

Yankees should pursue other Molina

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By JeffZNY | 8 points

While most Yankees fans are clamoring for a left fielder or another starting pitcher as the July 31 trade deadline looms, one overlooked position seems to be that of catcher. It appears Jorge Posada is lost for the season, and it could be that he is no longer able to play as an everyday backstop...

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