Winger Guillaume Latendresse has agreed to terms on a $5 million, two-year contract extension with the Wild, a source told ESPN.com Wednesday night.
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Guillaume Latendresse, Minnesota Wild agree to two-year, $5 million contract extension
Wednesday, June 30th, 20102010 NBA Free Agents: LeBron James to meet with New York Knicks Thursday in Ohio, sources say
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Hours before LeBron James becomes a free agent, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants him to know one major advantage of being a superstar in the Big Apple.
Source: Guillaume Latendresse, Minnesota Wild agree to two-year, $5 million contract
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Winger Guillaume Latendresse has agreed to terms on a $5 million, two-year contract extension with the Wild, a source told ESPN.com Wednesday night.
Hernandez shuts out Yanks with 2-hitter (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Felix Hernandez threw a wild pitch and handcuffed his catcher for a passed ball in the first inning. With all that movement, he knew things would be all right. Wow, were they. Hernandez pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11 to follow Cliff Lee’s gem, and the Seattle Mariners secured their first road series win since April, beating the New York Yankees 7-0 Wednesday night.
Blackhawks trade Versteeg to Maple Leafs (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired right winger Kris Versteeg from the Stanley Cup champion Chicago in a five-player trade Wednesday, the Blackhawks’ latest move in a series of salary-cap deals. The deal follows moves that sent playoff star Dustin Byfuglien, Brent Sopel and Ben Eager to Atlanta and Colin Fraser to Edmonton.
King Felix follows Lee with gem as M’s top Yanks
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Felix Hernandez followed Cliff Lee with a gem of his own to lead the Mariners past the Yankees on Wednesday.
Another cut: Chicago Blackhawks deal Kris Versteeg to Toronto Maple Leafs
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Braves’ Jurrjens returns, beats Nats (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Jair Jurrjens gave up one run and had a run-scoring single in his first start in two months, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Wednesday night. Jurrjens (1-3) gave up six hits and one run in five innings in his first major league start since injuring his left hamstring on April 29.
Koby Clemens goes homerless vs. dad Roger Clemens in Texas League Home Run Derby
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Koby Clemens was among six batters who took 0-fers against the Rocket in the Texas League Home Run Derby.
Cavaliers in ’serious talks’ with Scott (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The Cleveland Cavaliers are in “serious talks” with Byron Scott to be their coach, a person familiar with the team’s search told The Associated Press. After completing interviews with several candidates including Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, the Cavaliers have decided to “move in the Scott direction,” said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday…
NBA free agency set to open (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010This summer’s biggest show in sports, kicking off at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, comes from a league that won’t play for months. It’s called “LeBron James: Free Agent.” The two-time MVP known more aptly than ever as the King is one of the most sought-after players to hit the market in the NBA — or any sport.
Indians top Jays for fourth straight win (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Aaron Laffey allowed one run over six-plus innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Laffey (1-2), who gave up five hits and struck out five, was 0-8 in nine starts and 29 appearances at the major league level since beating Minnesota last Aug.
Sources: Byron Scott in negotiations to coach Cleveland Cavaliers
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The Cavaliers are in negotiations with Byron Scott to make him Cleveland’s next coach, according to league sources.
La Russa supports Ariz. immigration law (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa says he supports Arizona legislation calling for tougher enforcement against illegal immigrants. Opponents of the law have called for Major League Baseball to move the 2011 All-Star Game out of the state. La Russa says Arizona has a problem that the national government has failed to remedy.
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa supports Arizona immigration law
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Tony La Russa says he supports Arizona legislation calling for tougher enforcement against illegal immigrants.
Nightclub contradicts Vick’s timeline (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The spokesman for the nightclub where Michael Vick held his birthday bash says the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback left in a car minutes before a shooting outside, contradicting Vick’s attorney’s timeline. Vick’s attorney, Larry Woodward, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Vick left the establishment at least 10 minutes, and perhaps as many as 20 minutes, before the shooting.
2010 NBA free agents: Agent: Free agent Joe Johnson meeting with Atlanta Hawks
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Joe Johnson’s agent says the four-time All-Star is meeting with the Atlanta Hawks at the start of the free-agent negotiating period.
Tapes show Vick leaving before shooting (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The spokesman for the nightclub where Michael Vick held his birthday bash says the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback left in a car minutes before a shooting outside, contradicting Vick’s attorney’s timeline. Vick’s attorney, Larry Woodward, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Vick left the establishment at least 10 minutes, and perhaps as many as 20 minutes, before the shooting.
Richard’s 10 Ks help Padres rout Rockies (AP)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The San Diego Padres looked anything like a team that was resting its top two hitters. Clayton Richard struck out a career-high 10 and drove in two runs, and Scott Hairston hit a three-run double and finished with four RBIs as the Padres routed the Colorado Rockies 13-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
2010 NBA free agents: Dwyane Wade awaits free agency as Miami holds rally
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010While hundreds of people yelled for him at a rally in Miami on Wednesday, Dwyane Wade was in Chicago, going through final preparations for a free agent period like no other in NBA history.
