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Vikings' Asher Allen retires at age 24
ATLANTA, Pa., Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Atlanta outfielder-catcher Eli Marrero Monday signed a contract extension through 2005, the Braves announced.
Financial terms of the one-year extension were not disclosed.
"We are excited to have a player of Eli's ability and versatility on our roster," Braves General Manager John Schuerholz said. "Eli is a tremendous athlete who we will count on to be a valuable part of our club beyond this season."
Marrero, a former St. Louis Cardinal played just 41 games last season. He was sidelined by a sprain of his right angle.
Marrero played 339 games as a catcher and 152 in the outfield for St. Louis. He also played first base 41 times.
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DETROIT, May 31 (UPI) --
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 20-year career.
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LONDON, May 31 (UPI) --
The London house where singer Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning last summer is being sold for $4.2 million, the New York Post reported.
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NASHVILLE, May 31 (UPI) --
"Supervolcano" eruptions with potential to cause widespread extinctions of life may have surprisingly short fuses, U.S. earth scientists say.
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass., May 31 (UPI) --
A Massachusetts woman said she investigated bird sounds in her yard and discovered a baby cardinal with two heads and three beaks.
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