New deal has teammates happy for Eli Manning and not expecting changeALBANY, N.Y. — Eli Manning hasn’t signed his $97 million, six-year contract extension, and he is already taking some good-natured grief from his New York Giants teammates. NFL chief Goodell says retired players’ benefits/pensions won’t be affected by labor dispute
Veteran Tra Thomas becomes big bargaining chip in Eugene Monroe’s holdout with JaguarsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tra Thomas took a few steps into the drizzling rain, looked up at the gray sky and nearly jumped out of his cleats when lightning crackled overhead. Person close to talks says Manning, Giants agree on $97 million dealALBANY, N.Y. — Eli Manning has agreed to a new six-year, $97 million contract extension with the New York Giants that will make him the highest paid player in the NFL with an average salary of roughly $15.3 million. NBA, players’ association open collective bargaining negotiationsNEW YORK — The NBA and its players’ association have held their first collective bargaining talks, meeting for 3½ hours without exchanging any proposals. Cashing in: Champion Pittsburgh Steelers reward some, but other key players left outLATROBE, Pa. — James Harrison got his money, and so did Hines Ward and Heath Miller. Max Starks, Chris Kemoeatu and Trai Essex cashed in, too. NHL exploring if Hossa contract circumvents CBA and salary capCHICAGO — The NHL is investigating Marian Hossa’s 12-year, $62.8 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Defenseman Milan Jurcina signs 1-year, $1.375 million contract with Capitals after arbitrationARLINGTON, Va. — Defenseman Milan Jurcina has re-signed with the Washington Capitals after being awarded a one-year $1.375 million contract through arbitration. Many starters back, few big issues as Super Bowl champion Steelers open campPITTSBURGH — It’s almost a given since the NFL adopted a salary cap 15 years ago: win a Super Bowl, break up the team in a year or two. Break up the Pirates? As record 17th straight losing season nears, Pittsburgh still rebuildingPITTSBURGH — This might be the toughest current trivia question in baseball: Quickly, without looking at a box score, name one Pittsburgh Pirates everyday player. AP Source: GM to end sponsorship of Buick Open golf tournament after more than a half-centuryDETROIT — General Motors Co. will end its half-century run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf tournament as it tries to focus scarce marketing dollars on its cars and trucks, a person briefed on the decision said Tuesday. Cardinals, Holliday both patient about longterm contract talksST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday is in no hurry to talk about the future. Neither are the St. Louis Cardinals, who want to sign him to a long-term contract. Persons familiar with deal tell AP Bobcats have agreed to trade Okafor to Hornets for ChandlerThe Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. Phoenix Coyotes LW Daniel Winnik gets 1-year contract after arbitration hearingGLENDALE, Ariz. — Phoenix Coyotes forward Daniel Winnik was awarded a one-year contract following of an arbitration hearing. Wild sign Brodziak to 3-year deal, Lannon to 1-year dealST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have signed center Kyle Brodziak to a three-year deal on Thursday to avoid arbitration. Columbus Blue Jackets sign defenseman Marc Methot 2-year contract, avoid arbitrationCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Less than 24 hours before they were to go to arbitration, the Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman Marc Methot (meh-THAHT’) have agreed on a two-year contract. July 30 arbitration hearing for Jiri Hudler, set to leave Red Wings for Russia’s Dynamo MoscowDETROIT — The NHL has scheduled an arbitration hearing July 30 for Jiri Hudler, who says he’s leaving the Detroit Red Wings to join Dynamo Moscow of Russia’s Continental Hockey League. Free agency in 2010, or extension this summer for LeBron, Wade and Bosh?LeBron James was more Don King than King James as he faced the cameras to promote the huge event planned for next summer. Commissioner hopes to return profitability to NBA
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig rejects accusation owners colluded against free agentsST. LOUIS — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig denies that teams conspired against free agents after the 2008 season. Players hit guaranteed money at World Series of Poker after bubble busts at 649thLAS VEGAS — Hundreds of cardplayers at the World Series of Poker main event were guaranteed money on Saturday after a 26-year-old, part-time poker player was eliminated on the bubble in 649th place. Players go to hand for hand play World Series of Poker as money bubble approachesLAS VEGAS — Players at the World Series of Poker have gone to hand-for-hand play as the bubble approaches for the money finishers. Timberwolves sign rookies Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington, with summer league starting SundayMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed first-round draft picks Jonny Flynn and Wayne Ellington. Phoenix Suns sign first-round draft pick Earl Clark to contractPHOENIX — First-round draft pick Earl Clark has signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns. NBA players’ association upset with NBA’s salary cap warning to teamsNEW YORK — The NBA players’ association is upset with the league over a warning it sent teams projecting a significant decrease in the 2010-11 salary cap. NBA salary cap for 2009-10 set at $57.7 million, down from last seasonNEW YORK — The NBA salary cap has been set for next season at $57.7 million, a decline from 2008-09, allowing teams to begin signing players. Report: Major League Baseball loans millions to Rangers owner Tom HicksNEW YORK — Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported. Report: Rangers borrow millions from Major League BaseballThe Texas Rangers borrowed millions of dollars from Major League Baseball within the last week, according to a Yahoo! report. Knicks president Walsh says he could give a free agent more than a 1-year dealNEW YORK — Donnie Walsh says he will consider giving more than a one-year deal to a free agent, following a report that he plans to do that with Jason Kidd. Knicks meet with Kidd to open NBA free agency, but make no contract offerNEW YORK — The New York Knicks have met with Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency. Boozer, Okur decide to stay with Utah Jazz instead of opting out of contractsSALT LAKE CITY — Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur are both staying with the Utah Jazz next season. Recession hasn’t sacked Packers, but front office wary of rising player costsGREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers haven’t been sacked by the recession despite a rough season on the field and significant financial challenges off it, but officials remain wary of the future. Rutgers star Prince to skip final college season and pursue professional career in EuropeNEW YORK — Rutgers star Epiphanny Prince is skipping her senior season to play professionally in Europe. New York Jets sign 3rd-round pick RB Shonn Greene out of Iowa to 4-year dealNEW YORK — The New York Jets signed third-round draft pick Shonn Greene on Monday to a four-year deal that includes a $905,000 signing bonus. Crosby’s snub after loss in Game 7 of Stanley Cup finals leaves Red Wings with bitter tasteDETROIT — The Red Wings can accept that Pittsburgh is the Stanley Cup champion. Getting snubbed by Sidney Crosby is another matter. |
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LAS VEGAS — NBA commissioner David Stern said Tuesday he hopes the league can come up with a plan to return itself to profitability as it grapples with decreasing revenues.
