(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)
1. The Yankees sign Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year $155 million deal.
2. Former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent is convicted of intoxication manslaughter and faces up to 20 years in prison.
3. The Dodgers sign veteran infielder Chone Figgins to a minor league contract.
4. Kevin Durant scores 36 points to lead Oklahoma City to a 110-95 win over San Antonio. Durant is averaging 38 points in his last 11 games.
5. Several major league players wanted Alex Rodriguez kicked out of their union after he sued it last week.
6. Former NFL quarterback Vince Young has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
7. The Oakland Raiders are being sued by former and current cheerleaders claiming wage theft and unfair employment practices.
8. Goren Lee scored 17 points to lead Temple City to a 52-36 win over San Marino Wednesday night. The Rams (2-0 in the Rio Hondo League) host La Canada Friday night.
9. On this date in 1981 the Angels trade Joe Rudi and Frank Tanana to the Red Sox for Fred Lynn.
10. Happy Birthday to former Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon who turns 51 today.


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