Sports Rewind: Victor Cruz Lands $45 Million Deal With NY Giants

Plus, Lamar Odom lashes out on paparazzi.

Victor Cruz - Jay Z’s affiliation with the Brooklyn Nets and the NBA restricted him from adding basketball stars to his roster. So the rapper went on to conquer another turf. His friend and New York Giants star Victor Cruz signed on with CAA in April and sealed a deal with Roc Nation Sports thereafter.(Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

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It's a Done Deal - Victor Cruz secures future with New York Giants, Lamar Odom lashes out on paparazzi following infidelity accusations, plus more sports headlines. — Britt Middleton The New York Giants announced this week that star wide receiver Victor Cruz signed a multi-year contract extension through the 2018 season. NFL.com reported that Cruz stands to earn "$43 million on a five-year extension that will be added to his current one-year, $2.879 million restricted tender," including $15.6 million guaranteed, a source told the website. (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

Lamar Odom Remains a Kardashian - Khloe Kardashian and her NBA Star husband Lamar Odom are not divorcing, Kris Jenner told TMZ, “Khloe and Lamar are absolutely not getting divorced." While several women accused Lamar of having affairs, sources confirmed to TMZ that Khloe has not sought out a divorce lawyer. Separately, Odom won’t be charged for going H.A.M. on a paparazzo in June. (Photo: Jackson Lee/Splash News)

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Lamar Odom Loses It - Lamar Odom's freak-out on a photographer in Los Angeles on Wednesday was apparently brought on when the paparazzi member asked if Odom cheated on his wife, Khloe Kardashian, with a stripper. During the videotaped incident, Odom is seen reaching into the photographer's car and throwing camera equipment onto the street. Odom then reportedly hit another photographer's car with a metal pipe. (Photo: Jackson Lee / Splash News)

Aaron Hernandez Attacks an Inmate - What’s beef? Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez attacked another inmate at the Bristol County Jail and beat up the other inmate pretty bad, according to TMZ. Hernandez, who is separated from general population, was allegedly being harassed by the other inmate. Hernandez has been locked up since June 26 on murder charges.(Photo: Ted Fitzgerald/Boston Herald/AP Photo, Pool)

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Odin Lloyd Murder Investigation Continues - An alleged accomplice in the death of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd told police said he had second hand knowledge of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez's involvement in the murder. According to court documents released Tuesday, Carlos Ortiz told police that Ernest Wallace, a second alleged accomplice, told him the day after the shooting that Hernandez admitted to murdering Lloyd, ESPN reported. (Photo: AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, Pool)

Hov's Got His Eyes on the Prize - It looks like Jay-Z has no plans on slowing down business at his new sports management agency. Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Yasiel Puig has reportedly been courted by Roc Nation Sports, Sports Illustrated Wire reported. If a deal materializes, Puig would join an all-star roster including Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith and Tulsa Shock guard Skylar Diggins. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Hov's Got His Eyes on the Prize - It looks like Jay-Z has no plans on slowing down business at his new sports management agency. Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Yasiel Puig has reportedly been courted by Roc Nation Sports, Sports Illustrated Wire reported. If a deal materializes, Puig would join an all-star roster including Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith and Tulsa Shock guard Skylar Diggins. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant - He may have brought five NBA championships to Los Angeles, but Philadelphia is the city that made Kobe Bryant. His hometown turned on him, however, when he claimed he wanted to "cut the hearts out" of the 76ers during the 2001 playoffs. Years later, he still won't apologize for the aggressive comment, but still claims he's "deeply appreciative" of everything Philly has taught him. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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All About the Money - In an interview with the fan site, Lakers Nation, this week, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant talked candidly about his plans for contract negations when he becomes a free agent next year. “For me to sit here and say, ‘Oh yeah, I’m just going to take a huge pay cut. Nah, I’m going to try to get as much as I possibly can," the shooting guard said. If that's the case, his salary demands will make it harder for the team to acquire new talent, which could hamper the Lakers future championship aspirations, Yahoo! Sports pointed out. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Dwight Howard's Bryant Blues - In other Lakers news, it appears Dwight Howard's sudden exit can be credited to the team's unwillingness to "establish a clear timetable for moving on from the Kobe Bryant era," this according to sources confirmed with ESPN. "How can it be Kobe's team and Dwight's team? It was about the passing of the torch," one source said in the report. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Dwight Howard's Bryant Blues - In other Lakers news, it appears Dwight Howard's sudden exit can be credited to the team's unwillingness to "establish a clear timetable for moving on from the Kobe Bryant era," this according to sources confirmed with ESPN. "How can it be Kobe's team and Dwight's team? It was about the passing of the torch," one source said in the report. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

Jeter's Back - After recovering for nine months from a broken ankle, New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter made his 2013 debut against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. Jeter was expected to return for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins, but was bumped up after Brett Gardner and Travis Hafner both suffered minor concussions on Wednesday. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Jeter's Back - After recovering for nine months from a broken ankle, New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter made his 2013 debut against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. Jeter was expected to return for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins, but was bumped up after Brett Gardner and Travis Hafner both suffered minor concussions on Wednesday. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Patriots' Alfonzo Dennard Charged With DUI - For the second time in 15 days, a New England Patriots star is the subject of a criminal investigation. Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Nebraska on Thursday. Last year, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail after assaulting a police officer outside a Lincoln, Nebraska, bar. (Photo: AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

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Patriots' Alfonzo Dennard Charged With DUI - For the second time in 15 days, a New England Patriots star is the subject of a criminal investigation. Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Nebraska on Thursday. Last year, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail after assaulting a police officer outside a Lincoln, Nebraska, bar. (Photo: AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

He Said What? - FOX Sports analyst and UFC Fighter Chael Sonnen is known for having no filter, and went on to prove it again at a Q&A event held in Las Vegas recently. After a fan questioned Sonnen's relevance, the fighter responded, "Speak English, I don't speak ghetto." (Photo: than Miller/Getty Images)

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He Said What? - FOX Sports analyst and UFC Fighter Chael Sonnen is known for having no filter, and went on to prove it again at a Q&A event held in Las Vegas recently. After a fan questioned Sonnen's relevance, the fighter responded, "Speak English, I don't speak ghetto." (Photo: than Miller/Getty Images)

Hot Mess - Despite bright talent on the field, there was apparently some truly disgusting behavior exhibited by players invited to the NFL's Combine scouting camp back in February. According to reports, two players, one rumored to be a first round pick at next week's NFL Draft, trashed their hotel room by scattering feces and urine around the bathroom and half-eaten food on the beds, among other transgressions. (Photo: NFL)

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No Pads? Big Problem - NFL executive Merton Hanks announced this week that players who don't wear knee and thigh pads will be banned from games this season. Last year, the NFL passed a new rule cracking down on players who failed to follow protocol. The idea is that the padding will help limit serious leg injuries as well as concussions caused when a player's knee and thigh collide with an opponent's helmet. (Photo: National Football League)