CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have announced a one-year contract with third baseman Ian Stewart. Colin Kaepernick Elite Jersey
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Under the deal announced Monday, Stewart is guaranteed $2 million if he
makes the opening-day roster and can earn another $500,000 in
incentives. Acquired from Colorado last December, he batted .201 in 55
games and had season-ending left wrist surgery.
He became a free agent when the Cubs declined to tender him a 2013
contract.
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(Sports Network) - With Patrick Sharp on injured reserve and
Patrick Kane in a scoring slump, the Blackhawks are getting production
from some lesser-known talents in an effort to stay near the top of the
Western Conference. Ray Rice Limited Jersey
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The Sabres are looking for anything to provide a similar spark.
Chicago tries to extend a five-game point streak this evening and push
Buffalos road skid to 10 straight contests.
Sharp has missed the Blackhawks past four games ……
Three years ago, American Gabrielle Douglas was an anonymous gymnast
moving away from her family, hoping to improve her skill level. Torrey Smith Black Jersey
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Today, she solidified her place in history as the first African-American
woman to win an Olympic all-around title at the London 2012 Olympic
Games, shattering records in the process.
"It just feels amazing," said Douglas. "All the hard work and dedication
pays off."
It is the first time a country has won the all-ar ……
Canadas Mark de Jonge captured Olympic bronze in the mens K-1 200m on Day 15 of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Aldon Smith White Jersey
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Great Britains Ed McKeever, known as "Usain Bolt on water," won gold;
Spains Saul Rivero Craviotto earned silver.
The race was extremely close throughout; a photo finish was needed to
determine silver and bronze, but de Jonges time of 36.657 seconds was
enough to land him on the podium.
Craviotto and de Jonge were also stroke-for- ……
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Vernon Davis Jersey
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Peyton Manning during the Colts Super Bowl-winning 2006 season,
announced his retirement Monday.
Lilja said he was going to "hang it up" after the Kansas City Chiefs
finished a 2-14 season with a 38-3 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Lilja had played guard his entire career until injuries along the
Chiefs line forced him to play centre the majority of this season.
"Im read ……
CARDIFF -- Gareth Bale scored two late goals, his second an 88th-minute
screamer, to earn Wales a 2-1 victory over Scotland in World Cup
qualifying on Friday. Vernon Davis Jersey
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The Tottenham winger equalized with an 80th-minute penalty he won
himself following a theatrical dive, before earning the team a first win
in three qualifiers with a rising 30-yard drive at a rainy Cardiff City
Stadium.
Wales had been facing a fifth straight loss under Chris Coleman after
falling behind to James Mo ……
SHENZHEN, China -- The longer the holes at the Mission Hills golf
course, the better Louis Oosthuizen and Adam Scott seemed to play. Michael Crabtree Jersey
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Oosthuizen and Scott each had a 7-under 65 to share a one-shot lead
after the opening round of the HSBC Champions on Thursday, in large part
due to their perfect play on the five par 5s on the
Jose Maria Olazabal-designed course.
Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner, made birdie on all five. Scott
did him one ……
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actor Justin Timberlake has agreed to be part of the ownership group
assembled by billionaire Robert Pera in his attempt to buy the Memphis
Grizzlies.
The person says Pera "has assembled a strong ownership group that
includes Justin Timberlake, other community leaders from Memphis, and
highly strategic national partners." The person spoke to The Associated
Press Friday on condition ……
Canadas veteran womens basketball coach would love nothing more than to
lead a team out onto the court on sports greatest stage. Colin Kaepernick Elite Jersey
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London Olympics would mean to her, she was quick to say that the Games
are virtually nothing about her and everything about her players.
"The longer you coach and the more youre around and you see how hard
they work, its not as important to me as ……
HARTFORD, Conn. Haloti Ngata Limited Jersey
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defeated the Connecticut Whale 3-2 in the American Hockey League.
Spencer Machacek, with a goal and an assist, Zach Redmond and Maxime
Macenauer scored for St. Johns (1-1-0). Hunter Tremblay and Alex
Burmistrov each added two assists.
Kyle Jean and Kris Newbury replied for Connecticut (0-2-0), which got 22
saves from Scott Stajcer.
Both clubs finished the day 2-for-5 o ……
