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Albert Pujols Agrees to Monster 10-Year, $250 Million Deal with the Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim caught the biggest fish of the free agency season as they’ve landed St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman and three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols.
Pujols reportedly agreed to a 10-year deal for between $250 million and $260 million.
Fred Thompson, Oregon State Freshman Player, Dies of a Heart Attack
Oregon State freshman defensive tackle Fred Thompson died Wednesday night of a heart attack, sending shock waves around the university’s campus and through the Beavers’ football program. The 6′ 4”, 317-pound athlete was playing pick-up basketball at the time of his collapse.
Watch the Controversial Celebration Penalty That Cost High School Football Team a Championship [VIDEO]
Boston’s Cathedral High School football team has learned a hard lesson about the importance of sportsmanship.
The team lost out on the Division 4A Super Bowl title last Saturday when it was penalized for poor sportsmanship after its QB ran into the end zone for what appeared to be the game-winning touchdown.
The NHL Is Realigning to Form Four Conferences As Early As Next Season
The NHL is realigning its conferences. Six divisions could turn into four conferences as early as next season, if the NHL Players’ Association approves, commissioner Gary Bettman said.
Teams will be divided up by four conferences based on geography, two with eight teams and two with seven.
Crazed Football Fans Injure Themselves Rushing the Field After Oklahoma Win [VIDEO]
Hordes of football enthusiasts took the title of crazed fans to a new level on Saturday. After #3 ranked Oklahoma State took care of #10 Oklahoma 44-10, thousands of fans rushed the field, tearing down goalposts, and leaving 13 people injured, including two in critical condition.
Bobby Valentine to Be Named Boston Red Sox Manager
Bobby Valentine will be the new Boston Red Sox manager, as soon as the two sides get the contract worked out. The 61-year-old former Rangers and Mets skippper has a career record of 1,117–1,072 as a manager, but he hasn’t managed in the US since 2002.
Valentine found success in Japan where in 2005 he guided the Chiba Lotte Marines to their first Japan Series title in 31 years.
Miraculous Accident Allows Cyclist to Walk Again [VIDEO]
Normally it’s an accident that causes permanent limb damage and changes the course of an athlete’s career. But for paralympian Monique va der Vorst, the opposite proved to be true.
Nick Novak Pees on the Sidelines [VIDEO]
Late in the 4th quarter is often the kicker’s time to shine, but as San Diego Chargers’ kicker Nick Novak realized, if nature calls during that time you have to answer.
NBA Lockout Is Over! Owners and Players Finally Reach a Compromise
After a 149-day lockout, NBA owners and players agreed to a tentative new collective bargaining agreement that will salvage a 66-game season. Both sides appear to have compromised in order to avoid canceling the season for the first time in NBA history.
Ryan Braun Becomes a National League MVP Winner
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America voted Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder Ryan Braun National League MVP.