Thursday, January 19, 2012

20 in 20 Words or Less

Here we go:

MLB

1) Yu Darvish Signs - It cost $111M, but Texas locked up Darvish for six years. Hopefully he's not the next Hideki Irabu.
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2) Joel Zumaya to Minnesota - Hard throwing when healthy, Zumaya hasn't pitched more than 31 games since 2006. If healthy, could help depleted Twins bullpen.
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3) 49 Years Young - Jamie Moyer is back for another season. The 24-year vet has a minor league deal with the Rockies.
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4) Oh Good, We Got Jack Cust - Interesting pickup for the Astros as they have a surplus of young outfielders. At least he draws lots of walks.
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SOCCER

5) Barcelona Owns Real Madrid - Barca rallies for a 2-1 win on the road in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
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6) Beckham Re-ups with Galaxy - Becks to stay in L.A. for another two years. Galaxy will need him for their title defense.
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7) USMNT and U-23s Draw in Scrimmage 1-1 - Graham Zusi (Sporting KC) scores for the senior squad, but Jack McInerney (Union) equalized in the second half.
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NBA

8) Wizards beat the Thunder??? - Best record versus worst record and worst record wins. Just Washington's second win of the season.
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9) Love Does What he Does - 20 points and 17 rebounds versus Detroit last night. 14 games, 14 double doubles on the year.
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10) 25 Boards for Dwight Howard - 5th time this season Howard has gone for at least 20 rebounds. 25 sets a new season high.
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11) Melo Slumping - The Knicks have dropped 4 straight, and Anthony's shooting isn't helping. Anthony's hit just 14 of his last 49 shots.
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NCAA

12) Murray State Wins Again - The Racers improve to 19-0 after rallying from 11 points down to beat Morehead State 66-60.
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13) Baylor Ladies 18-0 - Brittney Griner finished with 21 points and 8 blocks as the Lady Bears beat #20 Texas Tech 72-64.
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NHL

14) NHL Selects All Star Captains - Ottawa Winger Daniel Alfredsson and Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara will be the captains for the 2012 NHL All Star Game.
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN

15) Roddick/Fish Both Out - The two top ranked American men's singles players, Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick, failed to get out of Round 2.
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16) Top Four Men's Seeds Advance - Djokovic, Nadal, Federer and Murray all through to the third round.
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17) Serena Through to the Third Round - 12th seed Serena Williams defeats Barbora Zahlavova-Strycova to advance to Round 3.
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NFL

18) Eli Out Sick - The Giants QB was limited in practice yesterday because of what coach Tom Coughlin called "a stomach bug."
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19) Peyton Retirement Rumors from Rob Lowe? - Lowe tweeted yesterday he'd heard from "my people" that the Indianapolis Colts quarterback would retire. Who are Lowe's "people"?
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20) Brady Misses Practice - Tom Brady did not practice Wednesday because of a left shoulder injury. If you think he'll sit Sunday you're nuts.
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