07/23/2008 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Hawks lost the services of Josh Childress when the swingman signed with the Greek franchise Olympiakos on Wednesday.
"We were informed this morning [Wednesday] by Josh Childress representatives that he has signed with Olympiakos in Greece, and we want to wish him the absolute best with his future career in FIBA," Hawks general manager Rick Sund said.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Wednesday that Childress, 25, turned down a five-year, $33 million offer from the Hawks to sign a three-year deal overseas. The paper did not have the exact terms of the deal, but did say that it is worth much more than the $20 million that was initially reported.
"We feel we presented a very fair and competitive offer to keep him in Atlanta, and we will now move forward with the options we have to improve our roster," Sund said.
The deal is the richest in Euroleague history, according to the paper, and will leave the Hawks without their sixth man. The Stanford product averaged 11.8 points and 4.9 rebounds in 29.9 minutes per game for the Hawks last season, and has averages of 11.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in four seasons with the club.
Childress was a restricted free agent, which gave the Hawks the right to match any contract offer by another NBA team, but has no such guarantees with contract offers from other leagues. There is no salary cap for European teams.
According to the paper, Childress, drafted sixth overall by the Hawks in 2004, has the right to opt out after each year of his deal, allowing him to leave and return to the NBA.
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Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Chiefs signed second-round
draft pick, cornerback Brandon Flowers to a four-year contract Wednesday.
Selected with the 35th overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, Flowers made 158
tackles
<< Millwood leaves game with sore groin
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kevin Millwood
left Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with soreness in his right
groin.
Millwood lasted just 1 2/3 innings allowing three runs on two hits and a wal
<< Hockey Legend Grant Fuhr hosts Golf Tournament in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - One month after Grant Fuhr finished
in a third-place tie at the American Century Championship, the Hall of Fame
goaltender will be hosting the inaugural CelebsForKids.ca Charity Classic on
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<< Mussina dominates as Yanks pull out the brooms against Twins
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Mussina allowed six hits over eight
scoreless innings as the New York Yankees rolled Minnesota, 5-1, in the finale
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Mussina (13-6) struck out seven and did
Blackburn accepts bid for Friedel >>
Blackburn, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Blackburn Rovers have reportedly
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Benfica's Fonte completes switch to Crystal Palace >>
Lisbon, Portugal (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Benfica defender Jose Fonte has finally
completed his permanent switch to Crystal Palace.
The 24-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Selhurst
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Galarraga, Tigers roll over Royals to complete sweep >>
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Armando Galarraga was perfect through six
innings, and wound up allowing three hits and a run over seven frames as
Detroit topped Kansas City, 7-1, in the final test of a three-game set from
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Hammers seal Behrami signing >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - West Ham United have sealed the $10 million
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outfit Lazio.
The 23-year-old, who can play in defense or midfield, has penned a
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How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
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