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When U.S. Soccer sealed the deal to make Jurgen Klinsmann head coach of the men's national team,
it was evident that the federation was making a big investment in Klinsmann and his outlook for the
program. Now it's clear just how big that investment was.
Urban Meyer has officially been introduced as the new coach of Ohio State football. That isn't
very newsworthy since it's been obvious for days that he was going to take the job. However, what
is newsworthy are his contract details.
- Here are some of the details and incentives included in his contract:
- Urban Meyer gets $4 million per season guaranteed for six seasons.
Following reported interested from Real Madrid, Javier Hernandez has just agreed a new five year
deal with Manchester United.
His representative, Eduardo Hernandez, today reported that after scoring 20 goals in his first
season, the club have decided to reward the striker.
"We have renegotiated Javier's contract and he is now committed for five years with
Manchester United," he said.
A day after it was rumored that he would be the subject of a £30 bid from Real Madrid, Javier
Hernandez has signed a new five-year contract with the club, according to the player's agent.
Hernandez representative Eduardo Hernandez told ESPN Deportes:
"We have renegotiated Javier's contract and he is now committed for five years with Manchester
United.
A day after it was rumored that he would be the subject of a £30 bid from Real Madrid, Javier
Hernandez has signed a new five-year contract with the club, according to the player's agent.
Hernandez representative Eduardo Hernandez told ESPN Deportes:
"We have renegotiated Javier's contract and he is now committed for five years with Manchester
United.
The New York Red Bulls and Los Angeles Galaxy head into tonight's contest with plenty to play
for, with extra incentives awaiting a victory in this high-profile contest (8pm, ESPN).
The Galaxy can clinch a second straight Supporters Shield with a win tonight, while a victory
for the Red Bulls would push New York a big step closer to the playoffs.
It's Non-League Day tomorrow, but you already knew that, didn't you? The brain-child of Mike
Bayly occasionally of this parish and James Doe is celebrating its second annual event this
weekend, and the extent to which non-league football has embraced the idea has been refreshing, to
say the least.
Why Tevez and Balotelli must be kicking themselves over Eto'o's mega-deal
According to Samuel Eto'o's people (they're like Barack Obama's people but with a better pay
incentives) he has agreed personal terms of £300,000-a-week to join Russian Premier League side
Anzhi Makhachkala.
Today Sporting Kansas City announced the beginning of their season ticket renewal process for the
2012 season. The team has put out the pricing as well as the renewal process. Overall, pricing as a
whole isn't increasing by much at all as a whole, in fact for some it is going down. The Member's
Club price is going down from $280 to $260, the East Stand midfield and it's sun issues is going
down $40 from $700 to $660.
Well done Dynamo fans! The designated supporters group section at the new Dynamo Stadium has
sold out! All 300 spots were purchased and to celebrate, the team has opened up a third
section...how cool is that?
You now have until August 1st or until the last ticket is sold, whichever comes first, to get
your place in what is sure to be the loudest, rowdiest and wildest section in the new stadium.
The supporters section at the new Dynamo Stadium is filling up, but there is still time for you
to become a part of what will be the loudest and most passionate section in the Dynamo's new home
next season. There are 25 days left to place your $50 deposit on season tickets and the longer you
wait, the more extra benefits you'll miss out on.
When physically and mentally healthy, Justin Duchscherer is a heck of a pitcher. In fact, he's
been named to the All-Star team twice in his career. However, being healthy hasn't been a small
task for the talented hurler. The Baltimore Orioles decided to bet on his health by signing
Duchscherer to a one-year deal worth as much as $4.
The Tampa Bay Rays needed to reload after losing a plethora of free agents including Carl
Crawford, Rafael Soriano and Carlos Pena. The Rays successful added pieces back to their puzzle by
signing a pair of aging stars in Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon. Tampa Bay will count on Ramirez
and Damon to produce in order to make it to the postseason for the second straight year.
UPDATE: According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston
Villa have completed the signing of striker Darren Bent. Bent has signed
a four-and-a-half year deal with the club.
January 17th, 2011: According to Sunderland's official website,
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has handed in a written transfer
request.
