Sports briefs: Tigers sign reliever Mesa Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Reliever Jose Mesa and the Detroit Tigers agreed yesterday to a $2.5 million, one-year contract. Detroit also announced its $24 million, four-year deal with third baseman Brandon Inge . He will make $4.9 million next year, $6.2 million in 2008, $6.3 million in 2009 and $6.6 million in 2010.
The Sports Guy: Value The Answer ESPN
Bill Simmons would like to congratulate the team that gets Allen Iverson because it just landed a once-in-a-lifetime superstar.
Racquetball hits an upswing Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Brian Simpson’s introduction to racquetball was serendipitous, thanks to the opening of Summit City Fitness on Trier Road.
Hearty helping of Texans will cure Patriots Pawtucket Times
Yet again, our fearless football forecaster has chosen to forsake us, deciding the best (and in some realms, smart) way to get through the hustle and bustle that defines the holiday season is by spending some q-time with Wayne Newton, David Copperfield and craps tables.
IVERSONLESS SIXERS A DESTINATION FOR YOU? Philly.com
Members of the Daily News sports consumer panel were asked whether they'd be more of less interested in attending a Sixers game once Allen Iverson departs. Here's what they had to say.
Local sculptor has a lot of work left in him The Kalamazoo Gazette
Having a facility named after you often reflects a life of contributions or service in a particular area.
NBA Beat: They can't get a grip Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Great Roundball Controversy refuses to go away. Just when it seemed the initial shock of the NBA's decision to
National sports briefs Salisbury Post
OKLAHOMA CITY — Bobby Jackson has fought to stay healthy for several years and finally was having a injury-free season for the New Orleans Hornets. Now, this.
No royalty like King Boston Globe
NEW YORK -- It turns out that the girl who wore nerdy glasses a half-century ago had better vision than all her doubters. Her top priority was equality, not tennis.
Carpenter, Cards reach 5-year deal Inside Bay Area
The St. Louis Cardinals announced a five-year deal with 2005 NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Carpenter on Monday, locking him up through the 2011 season for about $65 million.
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