Sports Journal: Thursday February 9th Top Sports News

NFL:

Victor Cruz says that he deserves a raise as he will only earn $490 000 next year. Will he get it? Can the Giants keep Manningham and give Cruz a raise at the same time? Comment below.

NBA:

The Rising Stars roster pool was selected yesterday. Among the rookies selected were Ricky Rubio, Kyrie Irving and others. The Sophomore pool features Blake Griffin and John Wall among others. Who is the biggest snub? Iman Shumpert of the New York Knicks.
Tonight the NBA will announce the NBA All-Star Game's reserves. Will Dirk Nowitzki get another All-Star nod? What do you think? Tell us in the comments below.

NHL:

The NHL announced today that the 2013 Winter Classic will feature the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Michigan Stadium will host this event.

MLB:

Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers avoid arbitration as they reach a 2 year, $16 million deal.
Yankees are still searching for a DH and are leaning towards the former Philly, Raul Ibanez. Also other candidates for the position are Johnny Damon and maybe 2009 World Series MVP Hideki Matsui.
Nick Johnson signed a minor league deal with the O's
Alex Gordon and the Royals avoid arbitration by reaching a one year deal worth $4.775 million.
Yankees are looking to trade A.J. Burnett and the most likely suitor are the Pirates but apparently talks are not developing as the Bronx Bombers want Garrett Jones.

Soccer:

Zambia reaches the African Cup of Nations Final as they stun Ghana 1-0. They will face Ivory Coast who beat Mali also 1-0.
Tonight there are 4 Copa Libertadores games. These are one of the first games of the the Group Stage of the most important tournament in South America.

Predicting tonight's games:

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