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NFL: Victor Cruz Signs Six-Year Extension

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Victor Cruz Signs New Deal with New York Giants by Rodney Fisher "I don't want to play anywhere else and financially my family is set for the rest of my life, " says Victor Cruz after signing a six-year contract extension with the New York Giants worth $46 million, $15.625 million guaranteed.

DREW BREES BENEFITS FROM SAINTS "BOUNTY-GATE"; $100 MILLION DOLLAR DEAL

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Drew Brees gets a new deal from the New Orleans Saints that sets new NFL record; $100 million dollar contract with $60 million guaranteed. After Roger Goddell made his own NFL history with the punishment of the Saints organization do to the "bounty-gate" scandal, the Saints decide to make history of their own by signing their franchise quarterback to  record breaking deal. Drew Brees was very vocal about not starting the season under the franchise tag before the suspensions were levied against the GM, head coach, and players; but the talk got even louder once the hammer came down. The Saints faced a season of turmoil after the punishment was laid down. Ironically, now a quarterback benefits from the Saints defense targeting to injure quarterbacks. Brees himself was a victim of rough play in the last year of his Chargers contract that led many experts to say he would never play at a high level again. He was damaged goods. It was that reason alone that the Saints were able ...

JASON TERRY, "MARK CUBAN CALLED ME TO SAY..."

Jason Terry is excited about the possibility of joining the Boston Celtics for the upcoming season. Talking with Terry we learned that Mark Cuban did call him to inform him that the Mavs will not offer him a qualifying offer. "He called me to say that the Mavs will not be able to offer what any other team could. We will not offer you a deal", says Terry. "Boston will be a good fit for me". Terry is currently focused on his daughter's AAU team as they try to win a National Championship in Orlando. Full interview with Jet will air on Tuesday's show.

Saints resign Colston; 5 years - $40 million

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New Orleans Saints decide to start the free agency period by resigning their leading WR Marques Colston. The deal is reportedly for 5 years and $40 million with $19 million guaranteed. Click here for the full story

Why NBA fans lost with new deal

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Basketball fans are pleased overall with the return of the NBA, but not all NBA fans. Since 1980 there has been only 9 franchises that have won NBA championships. That's 9 different franchises in 30+ years! Part of the hard line stance the owners maintained was an honest effort to create a true competitive balance across the league. Was this accomplished? No. Sure they may increase the level of spending a franchise must commit to and increase the luxury tax for those that over-indulge, but nothing that prevents the "rich to get richer".  Nothing was done that would prevent Dwight Howard from leaving Orlando to join Kobe in LA or teaming with Chris Paul to make their own team. Nothing was done that would prevent any future player to do a "Carmelo" and basically hold their team hostage for a trade while the season is in full swing. Nothing was done for Timberwolves, Kings, Bucks, and Bobcats fans to make them feel like their team as a decent chance of winning a ...

CC Sabathia gets another $30 million and another year

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Instead of free agency, Sabathia gets another year and $30 million more from the Yankees. The new deal pays him $122 million over the next 5 years.... Click here for the full story Is he worth it?