Saves leader Hoffman headed to Brewers (AP)
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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Source: Smoltz, Red Sox agree to deal (AP)
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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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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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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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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Florida, Oklahoma scoreless after 1st (AP)
Two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks couldn't produce a point in the first quarter of the BCS championship game. Tim Tebow and No. 1 Florida and Sam Bradford and No. 2 Oklahoma were scoreless after the first 15 minutes at Dolphin Stadium on Thursday night. A matchup of two of the three highest scoring teams in the country -- they combined to average 99 points per game -- was controlled by the...
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BCS officials: Current system legal (AP)
Bowl Championship Series officials believe they're prepared to fend off any legal challenges. With the Utah attorney general investigating the bowl system for a possible antitrust violation, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner and BCS coordinator John Swofford said the BCS has carefully considered the legality of its format.
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Browns introduce Mangini as coach (AP)
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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Cubs, OF Bradley wrap up $30M contract (AP)
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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Winter Swimming:
Founded in 1929 in Sydney, Australia, the swimming club presents details of its facilities, events and history, with membership form and merchandise for sale.
http://www.icebergs.com.au/
A martial arts perspective on the benefits of icy water, with photographs and suggestions for a procedure to follow.
http://www.alliancemartialarts.com/cold.html
Features photographs, history, and details of club activities, with FAQ and merchandise. New York, USA.
http://www.polarbearclub.org/
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
Includes pictures of annual swims, instructions, tips and articles. Wisconsin, USA.
http://doorbell.net/pbc/
Group in Moscow, Russia presents photograph galleries of their members and events.
http://www.morz.h12.ru/polar-bear-club.html
One of the fundraising events in the Special Olympics in Kentucky, USA. Includes list of venues, with photographs and details of each location.
http://www.soky.org/specialevents/polarbearplunge.htm
Canadian group provides photographs and video of members in action, with dates of swims at Cherry Beach.
http://www.winterswim.com/
Gives an account of the different practices in several countries, with an explanation of how holes are kept open in the ice.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_swimming
Examines the benefits from a spiritual perspective, and provides a video to download.
http://practices.swami-center.org/page_42.shtml
German club provides photographs and several pages in English, including the health benefits and history of the sport.
http://www.winterschwimmen.de/
World Winter Swimming Championships
Held in the United Kingdom in February 2008. Provides details of events, accommodation, rules, and FAQ.
http://www.slsc.org.uk/wwsc2008/
A news report from New Zealand evaluates the benefits claimed by enthusiasts, and outlines research findings. (March 15, 2006)
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_health_story_skin/682112