Angels drop out of bidding for Teixeira
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The Los Angeles Angels have dropped out of the bidding for free agent Mark Teixeira, according to Angels spokesman Tim Mead, who yesterday confirmed a report by FoxSports that the Angels are moving in a new direction. The Angels were believed to be offering an eight-year deal worth between $160 million and $165 million. The decision was characterized as final, so it differs slightly from the announcement by the Boston Red Sox last week that they are not "a factor" in the negotiations. The Orioles, Washington Nationals, New York Yankees and Red Sox are believed to still be in the running for the slugging first baseman. The Orioles have made a seven-year offer to the Severna Park native for up to $150 million. Teixeira batted a combined .308 with 33 home runs and 121 RBIs last season with the Atlanta Braves and Angels.
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Obituary:: Carlos Manuel Santiago, a star infielder in the Negro leagues during the 1940s, died yesterday. He was 82. He died of heart failure at his home in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, son Carlos Manuel Santiago Feliciano said.
Mavericks rout Wizards, who tie worst-start mark
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Jason Terry scored 25 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 23 to help the Dallas Mavericks send the host Washington Wizards to their sixth straight loss, 97-86. Washington matched a 42-year-old franchise record for worst start - the 1966-67 Baltimore Bullets also started 4-21. The win was Dallas' 13th in 17, even though the Mavericks made only five of 30 three-point tries. Dallas' Jason Kidd had 11 assists - six in the final 6:05. "The something that was going on was Jason Kidd," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "It was beautiful." Antawn Jamison led the Wizards with 22 points, Caron Butler had 18 and Mike James added 17. "Most of our losses have come down the stretch and not communicating enough or playing team ball," Jamison said. "Once again tonight it was the same scenario." After Caron Butler hit a three-pointer to cut Dallas' lead to 81-76 with 6:22 to play, Terry made two field goals and Devean George had a dunk to put the Mavericks ahead 87-76 with 5:09 left.
Celtics equal team record with 18th straight win
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