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How Much Money Does Roger Goodell Make? A TON!

Scott Prather — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:32:50 +0000

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell offered to earn a $1 salary during the NFL lockout. Well, the lockout didn't last long, and neither did Roger Goodell's paltry salary. In 2011 alone, Roger Goodell made a hefty sum of...

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Berkman Claims Selig Extorted Astros Move To AL

Scott Prather — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:43 +0000

Former Houston Astro Lance Berkman made a harsh accusation about MLB commissioner Bud Selig today. "I feel basically like the commissioner extorted Jim Crane into moving the Astros." Tell us how you really feel Lance.

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Are the Expanded Playoffs for Major League Baseball in 2012 in Jeopardy?

Jay Walker — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:57:59 +0000

Although Commissioner Bud Selig continues to talk confidently about Major League Baseball playoff expansion, there are scheduling issues that could prevent it from happening this year.

Selig wants to expand by adding one wild card team in each league. The two wild card teams in each league would play a

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Houston Astros Were Bullied Into Shifting To American League

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:55:54 +0000

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig

It's official, Jim Crane has taken ownership of the Houston Astros, and the franchise is on its way to the American League, after what will be 50 years of play in the National League, following their final year in the senior circuit, 2012.

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Frank McCourt Sells Dodgers, Fans Rejoice

Scott Prather — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:01:58 +0000

Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers have developed a true disdain in their heart for owner Frank McCourt. By willingly mishandling the team's finances, he bleeded the team dry for years. Today, he finally agreed to sell the team, their stadium, and the surrounding real estate. The agreement ends a six month long legal battle with MLB commissioner Bud Selig. The biggest winner today is Dodger nation, who finally got their wish.

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Dodgers TV Deal Rejected By MLB

Scott Prather — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:31:22 +0000

Dodgers owner Frank McCourt had a proposed TV deal worth $3 billion with Fox. McCourt would have received $385 million upfront, which would help him make payroll at the end of his month, and in the short-term future. Major League Baseball rejected the deal today, and issued a statement explaining why.

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Major League Baseball assumes control of Dodgers

Jay Walker — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:28:27 +0000

One of baseball's most storied franchises has been taken over by Major League Baseball.

Commissioner Bud Selig yesterday told Los Angeles Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt that he is appointing a trustee that will oversee the day-to-day operations of the club

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MLB looking at more instant replay

Jay Walker — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:51:34 +0000

Major league baseball eased instant replay into the game during the 2009 playoffs with umpires able to monitor whether or not a ball was a home run or not a home run.

Now it looks as though baseball might be ready to go to the next step.

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