Scott Boras' Tactics Loom Over Market For Prince Fielder

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By Richard Justice | MLB.com Columnist

What's the market for Prince Fielder? Plenty of baseball executives would love to know the answer to that one. Welcome to the world of Scott Boras.

The Orioles are in. The Orioles are out. Possibly. The Nationals definitely are in unless they happen to be out. The Mariners have some interest. Most likely. The Blue Jays, too.

The Cubs make some sense, but they've said nothing. The Rangers? They appear to be sitting this one out, but don't bet next month's rent on them staying out. READ MORE....

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Rick Pitino: Plans To Quit When Contract Ends In 2017

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rick Pitino said Tuesday that he won't coach past the 2016-2017 season when his current contract ends at Louisville.

"When you're 59, you're realistic that you don't have a whole lot of years left," Pitino said at a news conference before the No. 4 Cardinals play Georgetown on Wednesday. "My contract's going to run out in 2017. I'm not coaching any more after that."

The former Providence and Kentucky coach has guided the Cardinals to a 12-0 record so far this season. STORY....

'Through My Eyes' Makes Tim Tebow The Top Religion Author Of 2011

By Dan Hanzus - NFL.com

You might not think Tim Tebow can throw. You might not agree with the openness in which he expresses his religious beliefs. But the man can move units. This cannot be denied.

Tebow's memoir on football and faith, "Through My Eyes", has made the Broncos quarterback the best-selling religion author of 2011, according to a report in The Washington Post. CONTINUE....

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New Orleans Clinch NFC South

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The New Orleans Saints (12-3) clinched the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Drew Brees Breaks Single-Season Passing Mark

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The New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees broke former Miami Dolphins' quarterback Dan Marino's NFL single-season passing record of 5,084 yards (set in 1984). The Saints won the game 45-16 and clinched the second seed in the upcoming NFC playoffs.

Missouri Tigers Win Independence Bowl

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The Missouri Tigers defeated the University of North Carilina, 41-24, in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl. Missouri quarterback J. Franklin had 142 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Holidays Mean Family Time For Ballplayers

By Mark Newman / MLB.com

They treasure those "opening" days of holidays past, filled with joy by presents ranging from Jered Weaver's first drum set to Mike Matheny's BB gun to Vinnie Pestano's original PlayStation 2 to Bruce Chen's huge robot in Panama and Drew Storen's two gloves from Dad each year.

They hold onto traditions and start new ones as families grow. It's that Christmas Eve with midnight church hymns for Matt Thornton, a Cuban feast with smoked pig every Dec. 24 for Fredi Gonzalez. It's Joe Girardi hiding "the Holiday Pickle" on their tree and Nick Hundley's mom hiding a special ornament on theirs to "let you get a bunch more presents."

They travel most of the year as members of the Major League Baseball family, and now they generally embrace the holiday spirit with their own families as if they still were those little boys with eyes of wonder, unraveling the merry mystery of Santa Claus himself. CONTINUE....