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Los Angeles Angels Sign Albert Pujols To 10-Year, $254 Million Contract
Sports ♦ Posted 12/09/2011
The Los Angeles Angels just landed superstar first basemen Albert Pujols in a massive 10-year contract on Thursday (December 8), worth a reported a $254 million. According to ESPN, Pujols' contract -- which is subject to a physical -- is the second-highest in baseball history and only the third to break the $200 million barrier,... |
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Magic Johnson Among Group Who Wants To Buy L.A. Dodgers
Sports ♦ Posted 12/05/2011
In early November, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt reached an agreement with the MLB to sell the team following years of damage under his ownership. Now, it seems a local sports star is part of a group that wants to buy the team. According to ESPN, retired NBA great Earvin "Magic" Johnson is among... |
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LA Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt Agrees To Sell Team
Sports ♦ Posted 11/02/2011
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has finally reached an agreement with the MLB, and will sell the Los Angeles baseball team after a six-month legal battle with commissioner Bud Selig. The announcement came in a joint statement from both sides. "The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball announced that they have agreed today to a... |
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Chivalrous Culture Drops Derek Jeter-Inspired Sneaker Honoring His 3,000th Hit
Fashion ♦ Posted 08/22/2011
In honor of Derek Jeter's 3000th hit, Diggy Simmons' Chivalrous Culture brand has dropped a sneaker/tee release called the Hamachi 3000, which boasts the New York Yankee's navy and white colors. "Whether on the field or on the streets, the Chivalrous Culture crew maintains that one's personal taste should boast a smooth, fresh look at all times," a rep for the brand said. The Hamachi... |
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Minnesota Twins' Jim Thome Reaches 600-Homer Milestone
Sports ♦ Posted 08/16/2011
Minnesota Twins slugger, Jim Thome, reached a baseball milestone on Monday (August 15), when he became just the eighth player in MLB history to reach 600 homers. During a game against the Detroit Tigers, the 40-year-old first baseman smacked one out of the park in just two innings, following #599 a inning before to help his team beat the Tigers 9-6. On the heels of... |
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Yankees' Alex Rodriguez Being Investigated In Illegal Poker Scandal
Sports ♦ Posted 08/03/2011
While his teammate Derek Jeter is riding high off his recent 3,000 career hits accomplishment, Alex Rodriguez may be at the center of a gambling scandal. According to ESPN.com, the MLB is taking allegations that A.Rod took part in some illegal, underground poker games, one of which reportedly turned violent, "very seriously." And, if his participation in the games is confirmed, he could face suspension.... |
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Derek Jeter Reaches 3,000 Career Hits With Homer At Yankees Stadium
Sports ♦ Posted 07/09/2011
The New York Yankees' Derek Jeter became just the 28th player in MLB history to reach the 3,000 career hits mark on Saturday (July 9), during his team's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 37-year-old baseball great went 5-for-5 this afternoon, in a win over the Rays, capping things off with a game-winning single in the eighth inning during a game on his team's... |
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HBO Preps Documentary Following Derek Jeter's Race To 3,000 Hit Milestone
Sports ♦ Posted 07/05/2011
HBO and Major League Productions announced this week that they have partnered to produce an hour-long documentary titled "DEREK JETER 3K," following baseball star Derek Jeter's journey to 3,000 hits. He currently sits at 2,994 hits, and will reach the milestone very soon. The forthcoming doc is set to air a few weeks after the Yankees shortstop notches the milestone. "It has been a lot... |
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T.I.T.S. Brand Readies 'Major Series' Drop Inspired By MLB
Fashion ♦ Posted 06/17/2011
As part of their Summer 2011 line, Seattle-based T.I.T.S. Brand are rolling out their new "Major Series" tees later this month, inspired by baseball and in time for he new MLB season. "We are huge sports fans, and baseball is no exception," the company says of inspiration behind the tee series. T.I.T.S. chose the series' colorways with the help of their fans on Facebook. The... |
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Yankees Outfielder Curtis Granderson New Face Of Akoo Clothing's Ad Campaign
Fashion, Sports ♦ Posted 05/19/2011
The AKOO Clothing brand announced earlier this month that professional baseball player Curtis Granderson, of the New York Yankees, has been brought aboard the brand's Ambassador Campaign program. Granderson will be joining fellow AKOO Brand Ambassador members including actor Hosea Chanchez, ATL trio Travis Porter, Maybach Music's Meek Mill, DJ Drama and B.o.B to their national campaign... |
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Barry Bonds Convicted Of Obstruction of Justice, But Not Perjury
Sports ♦ Posted 04/14/2011
Barry Bonds was convicted on Wednesday (April 13), but left many unanswered questions on the table regarding his alleged steroid use. According to ESPN.com, the former baseball great was found guilty of obstruction of justice Wednesday, stemming from an evasive answer he gave, under oath, more than seven years ago. The response, in question, came when he was asked whether he received drugs that required... |
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Carlos Delgado Retires From Baseball After 17 Seasons
Sports ♦ Posted 04/14/2011
Veteran slugger Carlos Delgado announced his retirement on Wednesday (April 13) from San Juan, Puerto Rico, after 17 years in the pros. According to ESPN.com, the 38-year-old MLB player said he was unable to work his way back to the majors after years of being hampered by injuries. "I always said I would try to return until my body had enough. And my body could... |
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Manny Ramirez Abruptly Retires From Baseball Following Drug Issue
Sports ♦ Posted 04/09/2011
Manny Ramirez abruptly ended his baseball career on Friday (April 8), opting to retire rather than face a lengthy suspension following a dirty drug test. According to ESPN.com, the Tampa Bay Rays slugger tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug during spring training, and informed the MLB that he would be retiring rather than face a 100-game suspension. The specific drug was unknown at press time.... |
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