Vikings come to terms with RB Gerhart
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07/30/2010 - Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly signed running back Toby Gerhart.
The Star Tribune revealed Friday that Gerhart, the 51st overall draft pick back in April, was given a four-year, $3.767 million deal, according to league sources. The deal includes $1.939 million guaranteed, the paper said.
Gerhart was the runner-up to Alabama's Mark Ingram in the Heisman voting in 2009, rushing for 28 touchdowns as a senior for the Stanford Cardinal. For his effort, Gerhart won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back.
With the signing, Minnesota has all eight of its draft picks signed and expected to make camp in Mankato.
Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Real Madrid agreed to a transfer for Germany midfielder Sami Khedira from Stuttgart on Friday. The 23-year-old will sign a five-year contract after undergoing a physical in Madrid. Khedira emerged in the re
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nightmare for the organization's media relations staff, equipment managers and
clubhouse attend
<< Mets trade Jacobs to Blue Jays
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Mets have traded first baseman
Mike Jacobs to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later.
Jacobs signed with the Mets this offseason, but played in only seven games in
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<< Veloso seals move to Genoa
Genoa, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Genoa has agreed to a deal that will bring
them midfielder Miguel Veloso from Sporting Lisbon, it was confirmed by the
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Killarney, Ireland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ross Fisher fired a 10-under 61 on Friday to grab sole possession of first place after the second round of the Irish Open. Fisher finished 36 holes at 12-under 130 and is three strokes cl
A's activate Anderson, disable Bailey >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oakland Athletics made several moves on
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Steelers agree to five-year deal with Pouncey >>
Latrobe, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms
on a five-year deal with first round draft choice Maurkice Pouncey. He is
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Zambrano rejoins Cubs >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs have reinstated pitcher Carlos
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Redskins' Haynesworth held out of practice again >>
Ashburn, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert
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FOOTBALL BETTING : Cassel Signs Contract
Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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