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(Every week there are a number of stories slip through the cracks here at ShakedownSports. These are just a few of them.)

—A recent survey of NBA GM’s found that LeBron James is the favorite for MVP, and the Spurs are the team to beat. The poll also found that NBA GM’s don’t believe the Parker-Longoria marriage will last more than two years.

—A disagreement between the Nats and the city of D.C. has left to team unsure about whether fans will be able to park at RFK and take a shuttle to the new stadium next season. The city doesn’t know if it will need the space for other events and therefore it’s still won’t commit to allowing the Nats to use RFK’s 10,000 car parking area. This isn’t the only parking problem the Nats have—apparently there’s also no room in the players parking lot for decent hitters.

—The National Lacrosse League saved its season after the players union and the league agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. The NLL had already announced the season would be canceled, but when everybody involved realized they had no leverage because nobody watches lacrosse, they decided to make a deal.

—The Kansas City Royals announced they are raising their average ticket price next season by about 15%. If this seems a little unfair just remember that the team did win nearly 70 games last season. Mark Grudzielanek needs pine tar, and pine tar costs money.

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