Rickie Weeks Open to Brewers Extension

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Most of the attention on the 2011 free agent class of the Brewers has centered on Prince Fielder, but he's not the only starting infielder whose contract runs out after next season.

Rickie Weeks can be a free agent as well, and, unlike his hefty teammate, he is open to giving up his shot at the open market for some security and fistfuls of Milwaukee's cash. General manager Doug Melvin has indicated a willingness to talk about a deal and reportedly met with Weeks' agent at the general manager meetings on Wednesday.

"We've had one phone call and that's not something I can really comment on right now, but I'm open to listening, of course," Weeks said. "I've said to Doug before, 'I'm ready.' So we'll leave it at that and see where that takes us."

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/11/18/rickie-weeks-open-to-brewers-extension/

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Chris Finch, Revamped Vipers Ready to Defend D-League Title

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The NBA D-League's 2010-11 season will tip off tonight when the Texas Legends travel to the Rio Grande Valley to play the defending champion Vipers, where the Vipers' returning players will receive their championship rings and raise a championship banner.

Of course, with just two returning players, the ring ceremony might not be as egregious as the Los Angeles Lakers' earlier this season when the game tips off live on VERSUS at 8 p.m. ET.

"Looking at (the Legends) roster, you would think that we were the new team in the league and they're not," Vipers coach Chris Finch told FanHouse after the team's gameday shootaround. "Tonight's a great night for our organization, our ownership, our sponsors, our fans and everybody in our front office who was involved in last year's amazing story. That's what tonight's all about for them. For our players, though, it's a chance to prove themselves at this level."

The Vipers, who brought back end-of-the-rotation-players Stanley Asumnu and Mickell Gladness, will have their work cut out for them -- but Finch seems to have his team ready.

 

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Source: http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/11/18/chris-finch-revamped-vipers-ready-to-defend-d-league-title/

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Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars To Play Grammy Nominations Show

B.o.B and Miranda Lambert also on bill for December 1 show.
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The show before the show is already shaping up to be pretty massive. On Wednesday (November 10), the folks behind the Grammy Awards announced the lineup for the "Grammy Nominations Concert Live" show on December 1, which will feature appearances from such Grammy newbies as Justin Bieber, B.o.B and Bruno Mars.

Joining the fellas on the show will be Katy Perry and country star Miranda Lambert. Rapper LL Cool J will again host the one-hour affair from the Club Nokia in Los Angeles. More performers and announcers will be announced shortly for the third nominations special from the Grammy organization.

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will air live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13.

Before that though, the 11th annual Latin Grammys will take place on Thursday night, November 11, with performances by Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias and Nelly Furtado. Ricky Martin will be on tap to present the 2010 Latin Person of the Year award to opera great Placido Domingo.

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Usher Comes Back For His Crown: A VMA Cheat Sheet

The 'OMG' singer overcame personal drama and proved his staying power on the charts over the past year.
By Mawuse Ziegbe


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Usher has reigned as Pop & B royalty since he hit the scene as a teen crooner in the '90s. Back when his 16-year-old protégé, Justin Bieber, was still a toddler, the ATL singer was making the ladies faint with hits like "You Make Me Wanna" and "Nice & Slow." But his early success was just a prelude to the music-world domination he's achieved with club bangers and deeply personal slow jams in the years since.

Usher's divorce from Tameka Foster was the latest personal development to fueled his 2010 chart-topping album Raymond v. Raymond. Now the singer is set to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards, and his smash "OMG" will battle it out for a Moonman in three categories: Best Male Video, Best Dance Video and Best Choreography. Here's a look at how the singer's recent success has steered him toward VMA accolades:

Following the release of the divorce-themed "Papers," his more upbeat video "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" premiered in January 2010. The clip followed the romantic superstar as he tried to juggle the demands of his professional and personal life.

In March, Usher talked to MTV News about incorporating that balance into Raymond Vs. Raymond. "I think this is the one time where I'm able to put it all in, emotionally and the good times — super-freaky and then also super-emotional."

So, it wasn't a big surprise that when Raymond Vs. Raymond finally landed on shelves after several delays, it landed at #1 on the Billboard 200 with over 300,000 scans during its first week.

He went from romantic to racy, busting out his signature, fluid, hip-swiveling moves in the video for "Lil Freak," featuring Nicki Minaj. The star didn't hold back in the visuals or the lyrics, which both detail a freaky rendezvous with some very game ladies. Usher revealed that this track, like many of his other hits, was inspired by real-life experiences.

The club anthem "OMG" featured Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am and revealed the R&B kingpin's more club-friendly side. The accompanying video showcased Usher's easy swagger and ever-sharp dance skills.

Raymond was such a hit that in August the singer released Versus, an extension of the smash album featuring songs like the Jay-Z collabo "Hot Tottie."

Usher, who has a history of tearing up the VMA stage, will return to the main event this year. He recently reminded his fans that live television paired with his onstage wizardry can result in some seriously unforgettable moments. "You never know what's gonna happen on an MTV VMA stage," he said. "I look forward to making it a night to remember."

The star has also made one of the most savvy moves in recent pop music history by signing teen phenom Bieber, who has gone on to induce global tween hysteria and set YouTube records.

The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 12. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through September 12.

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Rihanna Checks Out Justin Bieber?s Abs!

Rihanna just became the envy of every tween girl in North America! The singer went out for dinner with Justin Bieber the other night and decided to tweet a little tidbit of her night out! Justin Bieber just flashed me … Continue reading

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Scott Gordon Fired as Islanders Head Coach

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The New York Islanders made the first coaching change of the young season on Monday, relieving Scott Gordon of his head coaching duties as reported by Islanders beat writer Katie Strang. Gordon will reportedly remain on staff in an advisory role, while Jack Capuano, previously the head coach of the Islanders AHL team in Bridgeport, will take over behind the bench on an interim basis.

Gordon took over as the Islanders bench boss prior to the 2008-09 season, and during his two-plus years compiled a 64-94-23 mark. Through the first 17 games of this season the Islanders were just 4-10-3, placing them at the bottom of the NHL's Atlantic Division, as well as the Eastern Conference. They are currently tied with the Edmonton Oilers for the worst point total in the entire league.

Making things worse on the Island is the fact the team is currently riding a 10-game losing streak, having not won since October 21, a 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They haven't won a game in regulation since October 16.

 

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Source: http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2010/11/15/scott-gordon-fired-as-islanders-head-coach/

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