Former Redskin Stephen Davis to become a Panther
After some negotiations, running back Stephen Davis has accepted a five-year, $15.5 million deal to play for the Carolina Panthers. The agreement gives the native of Spartanburg, S.C. an opportunity to play close to home.
Davis, 29, has been one of the NFL's top rushers over the past four seasons, but had limited opportunities with the Washington Redskins in 2002 because of injuries and a new Redskins offense. After being released by Washington, he learned how tough free-agency could be. Davis only received interest from seven teams, and most were not a good offensive fit for him. Davis only visited Houston and Carolina.
Carolina was the only team that made a firm commitment to Davis from the start. Davis will make $4.1 million this season, including his base salary and workout bonuses. He will also get the opportunity to prove himself as a premier NFL running back.
Profits from Barry Bonds' record-setting 73rd home run ball will be split equally
Alex Popov and Patrick Hayashi, the two men who claim they possess sole ownership of Bonds' 73rd home run ball, have come to an agreement. Both men decided on a firm to market and sell the ball and the proceeds will be equally split. This decision came more than 16 months after the scramble for the ball occurred.
Judge Kevin McCarthy made his ruling following a highly publicized trial that included videotaped evidence of the path of the ball. Popov momentarily gloved the ball, yet it fell and Hayashi was the one who emerged with it from the mass of people.
The amount the collectible will sell for is unknown. Experts predict that it will not bring in $3 million like Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball did, because of the lengthy amount of time that has passed since the ball was hit. Popov and Hayashi will first use the money to pay off high legal fees.
--Compiled by Rachel Brandt
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