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Redskins Reportedly Exceed ’04 Salary Cap By A Record $37.5M

The Redskins set a single-season spending record with a payroll of $118M during the ’04 season, according to USA TODAY, which compiled ’04 NFL team salaries through its own research, agents’ information and NFLPA research documents. Players’ signing bonuses are prorated over the life of the contract and base...

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USA TODAY reports Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has reached a three-year deal to stage an ATP men’s indoor event from September 26-October 2, the “first time a major pro tennis tournament” will be held in the country. Two hard courts will be constructed in the 5,000-seat Phu...

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MLB Commissioner Bud Selig and D’Backs GM Joe Garagiola Jr. declined to comment yesterday on a report that Garagiola “might be in line to replace” Sandy Alderson as MLB VP/Operations. Selig through a spokesperson said that the selection process “is in the ‘very early stages’ and he was not...

Steroid News In Sports Heats Up With Today’s NFL Hearing

NFL and NFLPA execs are appearing before the U.S. House Government Reform Committee today to discuss steroids and drug testing in the NFL. Those scheduled to appear include NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, NFL Exec VP/Labor Relations Harold Henderson, NFLPA Exec Dir Gene Upshaw, NFL Advisor on Anabolic Steroids &...