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Jul 22 2008, AP

Gilbert Arenas got the money. Now he wants the ring. Arenas, who signed a franchise-record six-year, $111-million contract with Washington nine days ago, met the media for the first time Tuesday and said he will be more focused and do anything needed to...

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Kansas City Wizards defensemen Michael Harrington, right, reaches a header over FC Dallas midfielder Juan Toja (8) of Colombia as Dallas’ Kenny Cooper (33) looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 4, 2008, in Frisco, Texas.