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"Every dollar Frank spends on attorneys to keep Jamie from getting a penny could be spent on starting pitching."
-- David Boies, Jamie McCourt’s attorney, on Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt’s rising divorce costs impacting the team (ESPN THE MAGAZINE, 7/26 issue).
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The French Connection
Red Bulls Signing Henry
Could Raise MLS' ProfileOne of the top European soccer players over the past decade is coming to MLS on the downside of his career in an attempt to raise the sport’s awareness in the U.S. Haven’t we seen this before? The difference between Thierry Henry, who is being introduced today as the newest member of the Red Bulls, and David Beckham could be the focus solely will be on Henry’s performance on the pitch. The signing brings the league “stores of credibility” and could increase MLS’ global profile -- the Red Bulls state they will look to schedule more international friendlies to showcase the French national player. Henry also presents a chance for the Red Bulls to re-energize the N.Y. market on pro soccer. No one is claiming this is the first step in the 21st century version of the famed Cosmos, but it could give the team the boost it has sought for a long time.
