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Yankees Damon, Matsui Highlight 31 Players Electing Free Agency
Yankees Damon, Matsui Highlight 31 Players Electing Free Agency
Five Yankee players, including World Series MVP Hideki Matsui have elected for free agency today, as part of Article XX B (2) of the Basic Agreement. The other Yankee players include Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina, and Xavier Nady as part of 31 total players that have filed since the ...
Yankees plotting to keep Damon, Pettitte, Matsui
Yankees plotting to keep Damon, Pettitte, Matsui
nypost.com — CHICAGO -- The Yankees are strategizing ways to retain all three of their major free agents --... Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte and Hideki Matsui -- sources told The Post. Damon and Pettitte are the priorities. But when asked if that meant Matsui had p... (more) Yankees plotting to keep Damon, Pettitte, Matsui
Arn Tellem: Hideki Matsui: An Ageless Talent
huffingtonpost.com — Matsui is one of those rare superstars who recognize the unique role his astonishing talent has given... him and the good he can do for others. (more) Arn Tellem: Hideki Matsui: An Ageless Talent
Notes from Day 3 of the GM Meetings
yankees.lhblogs.com — The agents for both Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui were in Chicago these past three days, but... Yankees general manager Brian Cashman met with neither of them. “I said hello passing in the hallway,” Cashman said. “But I never had ... (more) Notes from Day 3 of the GM Meetings
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Larry Johnson's Troubled Timeline
The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — The Kansas City Chiefs released troubled running back Larry Johnson Monday, ending his tenure of controversy and unfulfilled expectations.  The move will cost the Cheifs $2.14 million if Johnson clears waivers.  Johnson had three years left on the five-year contract he signed in 2007.  If he stayed, Johnson would have earned $22.5 million over those three seasons. Here is a timeline of Johnson’s career and events leading up to his release: 2003:  Larry Johnson drafted by 27th overall by the Chiefs after finishing third in Heisman voting. 2003:  Johnson arrested on felony aggravated assault charges for waving a gun at his girlfriend and was sentenced to probation 2004:  Johnson has conflict with head ...

NBA D-League Goes to 3-Round, 3-Game Format for Postseason
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — The NBA Development League announced today it will expand the playoff format for the 2009-10 season to three rounds of three-game series.  The 2010 NBA D-League postseason is set to being as early as April 7, 2010. For the first time, the eight qualifying teams will play best-of-three series in both the quarter- and semi-finals, leading up to the third consecutive year of best-of-three Final series. The Eastern and Western Division winners, along with the next six teams with the best regular season records, regardless of division, will qualify for the 2010 NBA D-League postseason. For the second consecutive year, the two division winners along with the wild card entrant with the best regular season record will select their ...

Daktronics to Provide Massive Video Display for Amway Center
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT), in conjunction with the Orlando Magic and the City of Orlando, announced today that it will provide an integrated scoring, video and advertising display system for the new Amway Center scheduled to open in Orlando in the fall of 2010. Installation of the first displays of the multi-million dollar system will begin in early 2010.   “The new venue will be a technological showcase,” said Alex Martins, Orlando Magic Chief Operating Officer. “Our incorporation of the latest digital displays by Daktronics is another example of the entertaining and exciting technology that awaits patrons of the new Amway Center. Daktronics was chosen because of its experience and reputation in the industry, its ability ...

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World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.
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