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There were plenty of questions after practice Monday concerning how Derrick Rose would defend Allen Iverson tonight at Detroit. ''It's going to be fun,'' Rose said. ''He's one of the best talents in the NBA. It's also going to be a challenge.''

"Derrick's one of the best finishers in the league already from the guard position," the Bulls' leading scorer said. "His strongest attribute is attacking the rim."





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Teixeira's salary gives the Yankees, who are preparing to move into their pricey new ballpark in 2009, the four highest-paid players in Major League Baseball, including third baseman Alex Rodriguez, shortstop Derek Jeter and Sabathia.