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Cubs, OF Bradley wrap up $30M contract (AP)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley smiles as he is introduced as the newest member of the team during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 in Chicago. Bradley, formerly with the Texas Rangers, signed a three-year contract with the Cubs.

Milton Bradley's talent is undeniable when he's healthy and that's why the Chicago Cubs gave him a $30 million, three-year contract to be their right fielder and a run producer in the middle of the lineup. It's the other issues that have often overshadowed his on-field accomplishments -- tantrums and angry outbursts throughout a decade-long career with numerous teams.


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GEM reaches merger agreement with Petty (AP)

Richard Petty's famed No. 43 Dodge was rescued from near ruin Thursday when Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to merge with Petty's slumping organization to create a new team.

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Ogilvy takes 1-shot lead at Kapalua (AP)

Andres Romero, of Argentina, reacts after missing an eagle putt on the 18th green of the Plantation Course during the first round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship golf tournament in Kapalua, Hawaii, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009.

Geoff Ogilvy felt his game was still sharp after winning in Australia last month. It must have been for him to play bogey-free Thursday and beat his best score at Kapalua by five shots. Ogilvy opened the PGA Tour season by saving par on the last hole -- the only time he got in trouble all day -- for a 6-under 67 that gave him a one-shot lead in the Mercedes-Benz Championship, a score that only...


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Saves leader Hoffman headed to Brewers (AP)

This is a March 15, 2008 file photo showing San Diego Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman throwing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an exhibition game  in Beijing, China. Career saves leader Trevor Hoffman closed his deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the sides reached agreement Thursday Jan. 8, 2009 on a $6 million, one-year contract. The 41-year-old Hoffman had pitched for the San Diego Padres since 1993, but the team recently withdrew its offer for next season.

Crank up the AC/DC, Milwaukee: The Brewers have landed career saves leader Trevor Hoffman, solving a shaky closer situation that could have gone into spring training with no clear-cut favorite. Hoffman's agent, Rick Thurman, credited Milwaukee for being "diligent and aggressive" in its pursuit of Hoffman after Brewers players called to recruit him.


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Browns introduce Mangini as coach (AP)

Cleveland Browns new head coach Eric Mangini answers questions during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, in Berea, Ohio.

Introduced for the first time as Cleveland's coach, Eric Mangini stepped to the podium and his football life flashed before him. This is where it all began. "I feel like I should be getting some coffee or picking up some towels or something," he joked. The ballboy returned as the boss. Mangini, fired by the New York Jets after their season finished with a December nosedive, took over the rebuilding...


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Ohio State RB Wells to enter NFL draft (AP)

Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells, one of seven Ohio State juniors who were considering making the early jump, issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. "I want to thank my teammates, my coaches, my teachers and the academic advisors for all they have done, and I definitely want...

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Nadal loses, Federer advances in Qatar (AP)

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was eliminated from the Qatar Open on Thursday, while Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the tuneup for the Australian Open. Nadal lost to Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-4, and Federer saved three set points to defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-2, 7-6 (6). The Swiss star trailed 5-1 and 6-3 in the tiebreaker, reeling off five straight points to win.

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Tebow helps Florida to 14-7 lead after 3 (AP)

Tim Tebow took over for Florida and the top-ranked Gators grabbed a 14-7 lead over No. 2 Oklahoma after three quarters at the BCS national championship game Thursday night. With two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks and offenses that combined to average 99 points per game in the regular season, the Gators and Sooners were expected to trade scores most of the night at Dolphin Stadium.

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Source: Smoltz, Red Sox agree to deal (AP)

This June 4, 2008 file photo shows Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz speaking during a news conference about season-ending shoulder surgery as Braves manager Bobby Cox looks on, in Atlanta. Smoltz has reached a preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox, a stunning end to his long career with the Atlanta Braves. The deal was expected to be finalized later Thursday Jan. 8, 2009.

John Smoltz and Brad Penny are on their way to the Red Sox. Rocco Baldelli was already in Boston, holding up his new jersey. After missing out on Mark Teixeira, the biggest free-agent prize of the offseason, the Red Sox were poised to make a series of smaller deals that would essentially complete their roster.


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Ovechkin picked for East All-Star roster (AP)

Alex Ovechkin finally got his All-Star invitation. Less than a week after Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called Ovechkin's omission from the Eastern Conference's starting lineup "dumb," the reigning NHL MVP was among 15 players picked Thursday to fill out the roster for the All-Star game on Jan.

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Atlanta Wheelchair Tennis Master Series

A professional wheelchair tournament on the NEC wheelchair tennis tour held at the Stone Mountain Tennis Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Covers scores, results, players, and information about wheelchair tennis in the Atlanta area.

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Champions on Wheels

A documentary by Grace Shafir that profiles five wheelchair tennis athletes in their quest for the gold in the Sydney and Athens Paralympics.

http://www.wheelchairchampions.com

Wheelchair Tennis

Official site for the ITF, world governing body of tennis. Results, reports, rankings, tournament calendar, and player information, plus a history of the growth of the sport.

http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/

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