Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, believed to be Russia's richest man, is rumored to have placed a bid to buy the New Jersey Nets. The $700mil offer is more than double the estimated value of the team. [SportBusiness.com]
Arizona Diamondback Mark Reynolds has broken his own strikeout record. His 204 last season was the previous high, and he now has 206 with 12 games remaining. [ESPN]
James Isch has been named interim president of the NCAA. [USA Today]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Jermaine Phillips will be out the rest of the season after suffering a broken thumb on Sunday. [TampaBay.com]
The NY Yankees have clinched a playoff berth. They are the first team to do so this year, and it is their 14th trip in the last 15 years.
Magic Number update: The St Louis Cardinals are down to 2. They can clinch the NL Central with a win and a Chicago Cubs loss tonight.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 9/23/09
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baseball,
basketball,
football,
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magic numbers,
Mark Reynolds,
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