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Grabow Gets $7.5M, 2-Year Deal From Cubs

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:27 GMT

Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

Westwood Takes 2-Shot Lead in Dubai

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:14 GMT

Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title.

Jimmie Johnson Takes Pole at Homestead

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:17 GMT

Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.

Wheatley Ruled Out of Playoffs

DOUG DELONY — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:36 GMT

The University Interscholastic League, governing body for high school athletics in Texas, confirmed Friday Wheatley has been ruled out of the 4-A high school football playoffs.

NFL QB's Mother's Death Ruled Suicide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:42 GMT

The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. Mina Brees, an attorney from Austin, Texas, died Aug. 7 while visiting Colorado. This week, Grand County coroner Brenda Bock concluded that she died of a prescription drug overdose and ruled the death a suicide.

Wie Out, Ochoa Leads LPGA Tour Event

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:17:41 GMT

Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament.

Williams Leads Dolphins Over Panthers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:27:17 GMT

The once written-off Miami Dolphins moved back into the NFL playoff picture with a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks Rout Flames

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:26:11 GMT

Kris Versteeg scored two power-play goals in Chicago's five-goal second period to help the Blackhawks rout the Calgary Flames 7-1 on Thursday in a rematch of last season's NHL first-round playoff series.

Jayson Williams Plea Hearing Delayed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:55 GMT

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a driver.

NBA Roundup: Lakers Beat Bulls

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:23:52 GMT

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Chicago Bulls 108-93 in the NBA on Thursday.