Tuesday, July 10, 2012
It would be stunning upset if Drew Brees' deal with New Orleans Saints isn't done by July 16 - NOLA.com - Mike Triplett -- The Saints have already offered Brees the richest contract in league history, surpassing the $19.2 million per year that the Denver Broncos gave quarterback Peyton Manning earlier this year, though it's not clear exactly how the offer was structured.
Missed Umpiring Call in 1985 World Series Still Resonates - NYTimes.com - Tyler Kepner - Visitors to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, beyond left field at Kauffman Stadium, can watch a short film about the history of the franchise. Nowhere in the film is the name Don Denkinger mentioned. Denkinger was the first-base umpire for Game 6 of the 1985 World Series between the Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals. He missed a crucial call at first base that sparked a ninth-inning comeback for the Royals, who won the championship the next night. It was probably the most significant missed call in baseball history.
Retiring Chipper treated like star among All-Stars | David O'Brien - AJC - Chipper Jones drew a crowd of reporters and cameramen just about anytime he sat or stood stationary the past two days in Kansas City, where the Braves’ 40-year-old third baseman was treated like a cross between an aging rock star and visiting head of state.
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