Manuel gets two-year extension (AP/SI.com)
The Philadelphia Fightin’ Phillies have given manager Charlie Manuel a two-year contract extension, with a club option for 2010.
The 63-year-old Manuel led the Phillies to an 89-73 record in his third season with the team. The Phillies were swept 3-0 by the Colorado Rockies in Philadelphia’s first postseason appearance in 14 years.
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According to a broadcast report on ESPN’s SportsCenter, the Atlanta Falcons have a right to seek a return of the bonus money given to suspended quarterback Mike Vick.
More as it comes across the wire…
***UPDATED at 6:37 PM ET***
The Associated Press has the online story in full-detail.
Post-Dispatch St. Louis Cardinals beat writer Joe Strauss appeared on 1380 ESPN’s (St. Louis) Roll Home with Bernie Miklasz and Randy Karraker closing out the 5:00 PM ET hour.
The highlights are after the jump.
Cardinals sign Tim Rattay, place Leinart on IR (Arizona Cardinals)
The Arizona Cardinals have placed quarterback Matt Leinart on the injured reserve list with a broken collarbone. The move ends his season.
In a follow-up roster move, the club signed Tim Rattay signed a one-year deal to serve as Kurt Warner’s back-up for the remainder of year.
The Cards were also interested in looking at veteran Vinny Testaverde, but Testaverde removed himself from consideration Tuesday morning.
La Russa won’t commit with GM search still on (STL Today)
In the never ending saga that is the St. Louis Cardinals’ waiting game on their manager to make a commitment, Tony La Russa told St. Louis Post-Dispatch scribe Joe Strauss that he won’t commit to the organization while the club is still looking for a general manager.
Astros broadcast legend Milo Hamilton suffers heart attack (AP/ESPN)
Baseball broadcasting legend — and current Houston Astros play-by-play voice — Milo Hamilton suffered a heart attack this past weekend and is recovering in a Houston-area hospital.
The 80-year old Hamilton underwent an angioplasty and is said to be doing well, according to Astros’ senior vice president of communications Jay Lucas.
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A year later, he’s back: Finally, the follow-up Whitlock interview (The Big Lead)
A year ago — 54 weeks to be exact — journalist Jason Whitlock’s interview with The Big Lead made headlines, so much so that he and ESPN parted ways not long after that.
The “other” TBL had the opportunity to conduct another interview with Whitlock to talk about the state of journalism, Oprah and other hot topics.
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News and notes while Mo Vaughn let the terrorists win…
Rivera to test market (NJ.com) Mariano Rivera indicated Monday that he intends to test the market this winter.
Alabama, Louisville flunk BCA’s latest report card (USA Today) Greg Dohmann of USA Today writes that Alabama and Louisville are among four NCAA Division I-A football programs that received a grade of F in the latest hiring report card released by the Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA).
Jeters never prosper (Joe Posnanski.com) The great Joe Posnanski returns with his take on “St. Jeter of the Bronx.”
Hey Wilbon, tell us how you really feel about Marion Jones (The Big Lead) The co-host of ESPN’s PTI isn’t very, um, happy with the former gold medalist.
More on the Joe Buck late night talk show gig (AwfulAnnouncing) From bud.tv to the small screen of FOX.
Tigers decide Pudge worth $13 million in ‘08 (AP/ESPN)
The Detroit Tigers have decided to bring back catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez despite his $13 million payout in 2008.
The Tigers had a chance to buy out the last year of his deal at $3 million, but decided that his leadership and bat were far too important.
Fourth man charged in murder of Memphis player (AP/ESPN)
A fourth man has been charged with murder in the shooting of a football player on the University of Memphis campus during a botched robbery, authorities told the Associated Press.
A 21-year old student at the school named Devin Jefferson has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Kansas State reports possible NCAA rules violations (AP/ESPN)
The Kansas State football program has reported violations in its football program and is cooperating with the NCAA in an investigation.
Athletic director Tim Weiser said that the Big 12 has reported the violations to the NCAA’s governing body.
“We have never, nor will we ever, tolerate intentional violations of NCAA rules,” Weiser said. “Should it be determined that violations have occurred, we will take whatever steps necessary to ensure that we maintain the highest standard for compliance.”
The investigation centers around a former university employee, three former players and two current team members.
Yanks fall to Indians in 4 games; Torre era could be over (NY Daily News)
***UPDATED at 12:53 PM ET after the jump***
Within this game recap for the ALDS Game 4, it’s mentioned that St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is the likely candidate to replace Joe Torre as the skipper of the club.
The morning after Tony Romo lit up the stat sheet with turnovers…
The Dallas Cowboys scored nine points in the contest’s last 20 seconds, with kicker Nick Folk’s 53-yarder as time ticked double-zero to give the ‘Boys a stunning 25-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Stunning not because they weren’t favorites — they definitely were — but the fact how badly Tony Romo’s performance was.
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The morning after Joe Torre may’ve managed his last game in Yankees’ pinstripes…
Indians 6, Yankees 4 — The game started out ominously as Cleveland lead-off hitter Grady Sizemore clubbed the third pitch from Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang and the Indians put the peddle-to-the-metal and knocked off the Bronx Bombers 6-4 to claim the American League Division Series.
Wang’s outing didn’t get better from there as he was chased in the second after giving up three more runs.
Paul Byrd and the Indians bullpen closed out the Yanks over four innings pitched, completing another first-round debacle for the Yankees that might cost manager Joe Torre his job.
Box score courtesy of MLB.com. Video courtesy of ESPN.com. Additional information compiled from outside sources.
News and notes while the New York media salivates over the possibility of getting a new manager in the Bronx…
Cards get antsy over La Russa’s decision (STL Today) The question of “Will he or won’t he?” drags on to its second week and a decision may break today.
Horse racing legend John Henry euthanized at 32 (AP/ESPN) Th two-time Horse of the Year was euthanized at Kentucky Horse Park.
‘Hawks FB Strong career halted due to spinal cord injury (AP/SI.com) Lead blocker for Shaun Alexander played Sunday despite what he described as a “tingling in the arm.”
GM Byrnes comes of age in the desert (USA Today) Greg Boeck of USA Today writes that Arizona general manager Josh Byrnes has excelled in his role despite his youth.
Derek Jeter : Stop looking at A-Rod and look at me! (Bugs & Cranks) Really, who is the real “Captain Clutch?” Yankee fans need to wake up and point the finger Jeter’s way.
Gretzky to hold garage sale (KNBC.com) Sale to benefit Westlake Village schools in SoCal. (Tip o’the cap to SPORTSbyBROOKS)
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