1. Adam LaRoche Signs with Diamondbacks

    The Arizona Diamondbacks continued reshaping their infield with the addition of Adam LaRoche, who will make between $4-5 million next season. The 30 year-old LaRoche put up a ...

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  2. Florida Marlins to Increase Spending

    The perennial low budget Florida Marlins have reached an agreement with the players' union to increase spending. The agreement comes on the heels of complaints that the team payroll being so low it violates MLB's revenue-sharing provisions...

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  3. NHL First Star Alex Burrows Targeted by Ref Auger, Seeks Ouster

    Vancouver Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows was named First Star of the NHL last week, posting hat tricks in back-to-back games. He has nine goals total in the month of January to go along with 18 PIM...

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  4. Mark McGwire Admits to Steroid Use

    The air of suspicion around Mark McGwire and his use of steroids during his run at the home run record has been settled. The newly hired St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach came clean today in a statement released to the Associated Press...

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  5. Canadiens Andrei Kostitsyn to Miss Six Weeks, Olympics

    The Montreal Canadiens will have to make due without their top left winger as Andrei Kostitsyn will miss the next six week following knee surgery this morning...

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  6. Mariners Sign Franklin Gutierrez

    Seattle Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez has signed a four year deal with the club worth $20.5 million. The contract will buy out the remaining years of arbitration for the 26 year-old...

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  7. Alex Burrows Records Second Hat Trick, Luongo Blanks

    Vancouver winger Alex Burrows recorded his second hat trick in as many games last night as the Canucks rolled past the Coyotes 4-0. Burrows has been on an offensive tear lately, recording six goals and two assists over that time frame...

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  8. Halak Earns Second Shutout

    The Montreal Canadiens won for the first time in 2010 last night as they beat the visiting Florida Panthers 2-0 in front of sold out Belle Centre crowd. Jaro Halak posted his second shutout of the season, stopping 38 shots on the game...

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  9. Holliday signs for seven years with Cardinals

    Outfielder Matt Holliday has signed a seven-year, $120 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, averaging $17 million a season with payment deferrals that will keep him on the payroll through 2029...

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  10. Alex Ovechkin Named Capitals' New Captain

    Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin was named the new team captain prior to their tilt against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night...

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  11. Vancouver's Kevin Bieksa out for 2-3 Months

    Canucks blueliner Kevin Bieksa will be lost for the next 2-3 months due to a severed tendon in his left foot. The injury came in a December 29th game against the Coyotes, where Bieksa collided with Petr Prucha...

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  12. Red Sox, Adrian Beltre Agree to Terms

    Multiple outlets are reporting that free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre has agreed to a contract with the Boston Red Sox...

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  13. Henrik Sedin Named First Star of December

    Vancouver Canucks forward Henrik Sedin was named First Star in the NHL for the month of December, producing 25 points including 20 assists over 15 games. He has been a steady presence on the Canucks top line, with 19 goals and 36 assists in 42 games...

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  14. Washington Redskins Fire Head Coach Jim Zorn

    In perhaps one of the most anticipated moves of the Washington Redskins’ 2009-2010 postseason was made this morning as Jim Zorn was fired as head coach after posting a dismal 4-12 record...

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  15. Bruins and Flyers Face off in Winter Classic

    Happy New Year everyone! Today we're treated to the once-a-year extravaganza of the Winter Classic when the Boston Bruins face the Philadelphia Flyers at Fenway Park...

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  16. Exclusive: DiPietro to Start for AHL's Bridgeport on Friday

    By Baker: Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro will be in net for a rehabilitation start for the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Friday...

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  17. Cubs agree to three-years with Marlon Byrd

    Free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. If these terms are correct, he would be receiving a significant raise from the $3 million he made last year with the Texas Rangers...

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  18. Team Canada Announces Olympic Roster

    Team Canada’s Executive Director Steve Yzerman unveiled the much-anticipated roster for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver...

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  19. Jason Bay, Mets Agree to Whopper

    It appears those you folks who voted in the UnpluckedSports Poll for Jason Bay to sign with the New York Mets guessed correctly...

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  20. Mark DeRosa Agrees to Deal with Giants

    Free agent utility player Mark DeRosa has agreed to a two-year contract worth approximately $12 according to SI’s Jon Hyman. DeRosa put up solid numbers with the St. Louis Cardinals last year, hitting ...

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  21. Halak, Kane, Luongo Named Three Stars of the Week

    Jaroslav Halak was has certainly not squandered his opportunity as the Montreal Canadiens starting goaltender lately. Over the past four games, Halak has stopped an unbelievable 180 shots, only allowing six goals over that time frame...

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  22. David Clarkson Ready to Return to the Devils Lineup

    The New Jersey Devils are preparing for David Clarkson's return to the lineup, which could be as soon as Monday against the Atlanta Thrashers...

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  23. Sedins, Lidstrom Lead Sweden's Olympic Roster

    Looking to defend their goal medal from the 2006 Turin games, the Swedish Olympic team will have many familiar faces. Henrik and Daniel Sedin, who are having outstanding campaigns in the NHL this season, will likely be leading the offensive charge...

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  24. Alexander Semin Signs One-Year, $6M Extension with Capitals

    The Washington Capitals have locked up a key member of their high-flying offense, signing winger Alexander Semin to a one-year, $6 million contract...

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  25. Capitals' Ovechkin, Semin, Valarmov Named to Russian Olympic Team

    Russia announced their Olympic roster today, unveiling a strong offensive threat mixed with some of the best goaltending in the world...

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