Sports Rewind: Ticket Prices for Derek Jeter’s Last Game Skyrocket

Plus, new info about Darren Sharper’s rape allegations.

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Ticket Prices for Derek Jeter’s Last Game Peak at More Than $200K - Retired Yankees closer Mariano Rivera gives back the community with a new church, Denver Broncos let go of Champ Bailey, plus more sports headlines. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)If you want to see Derek Jeter play in his last home game on Sept. 25, 2014 vs. the Baltimore Orioles, then you better have a hefty bank roll. When he announced his retirement on Feb. 13, ticket prices skyrocketed from $25 to $217. The highest priced ticket is at $244,202 for the 11th row.(Photo: Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Ray Rice and His Fiancé Go to Couples’ Counseling - After a domestic dispute at an Atlantic City Casino on Feb. 15 ended with Ray Rice and his fiancée Janay Palmer being arrested, the couple is heading to a couple’s seminar to help them with their issues. “He's doing everything he can to do what he needs to do and make things right," Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh said.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images For ESPN)

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Ray Rice and His Fiancé Go to Couples’ Counseling - After a domestic dispute at an Atlantic City Casino on Feb. 15 ended with Ray Rice and his fiancée Janay Palmer being arrested, the couple is heading to a couple’s seminar to help them with their issues. “He's doing everything he can to do what he needs to do and make things right," Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh said.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images For ESPN)

Shaquille O’Neal Starts Crowdfunding for Shaq Fu 2 - Retired NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal debuted a video game starring himself as a kung fu fighter in 1994 and now Shaq wants to make a part two. He started a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, seeking $450,000 to bring the game to life.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Shaquille O’Neal Starts Crowdfunding for Shaq Fu 2 - Retired NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal debuted a video game starring himself as a kung fu fighter in 1994 and now Shaq wants to make a part two. He started a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, seeking $450,000 to bring the game to life.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Mariano Rivera Rescues and Renovates a New York Church - When Mariano Rivera retired from the New York Yankees in 2013, he said that he would focus on helping to rebuild the community. The former closer stayed true to his word as he spent about $3 million to restore a 107-year-old church for Refugio de Esperanza in New Rochelle, New York. Rivera’s wife Clara will serve as pastor for the Pentecostal congregation.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for the Jackie Robinson Foundation)

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Mariano Rivera Rescues and Renovates a New York Church - When Mariano Rivera retired from the New York Yankees in 2013, he said that he would focus on helping to rebuild the community. The former closer stayed true to his word as he spent about $3 million to restore a 107-year-old church for Refugio de Esperanza in New Rochelle, New York. Rivera’s wife Clara will serve as pastor for the Pentecostal congregation.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for the Jackie Robinson Foundation)

Kobe Bryant and Lionel Richie Star in New Kobe 9 Commercial - Although Kobe Bryant has not been on the court much this season, his new Nike Kobe 9 sneakers have been flying off the shelves. With his new commercial featuring Lionel Richie, sales are sure to peak. The Mamba and the Grammy winner work together to promote the new kicks and they compare them to a fine piano Richie makes his hits with.(Photo: Foot Locker)

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Kobe Bryant and Lionel Richie Star in New Kobe 9 Commercial - Although Kobe Bryant has not been on the court much this season, his new Nike Kobe 9 sneakers have been flying off the shelves. With his new commercial featuring Lionel Richie, sales are sure to peak. The Mamba and the Grammy winner work together to promote the new kicks and they compare them to a fine piano Richie makes his hits with.(Photo: Foot Locker)

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Royce White: April 10 - The NBA power forward turns 23 this week. (Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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Sacramento Kings Sign Royce White to 10-Day Deal - Royce White moved from the D-League on Thursday to a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings. White was originally drafted to the NBA in 2012 on the Houston Rockets, but he never played because they couldn’t reach common ground on how to treat his anxiety disorder.(Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos Release Champ Bailey - After the Denver Broncos got blown out at Super Bowl XLVIII, we knew that Champ Bailey’s future on the team was not looking so good. The Broncos released the All-Pro cornerback this week, a move which doesn’t come as a shock to many NFL insiders. Bailey could contemplate switching from cornerback to safety if he continues his NFL career with another team.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Denver Broncos Release Champ Bailey - After the Denver Broncos got blown out at Super Bowl XLVIII, we knew that Champ Bailey’s future on the team was not looking so good. The Broncos released the All-Pro cornerback this week, a move which doesn’t come as a shock to many NFL insiders. Bailey could contemplate switching from cornerback to safety if he continues his NFL career with another team.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Darren Sharper Allegedly Said Sex Wasn’t Consensual - Former NFL star Darren Sharper, who is facing rape charges in L.A. and is under investigation for rape allegations in four other states, allegedly revealed to witnesses that sexual encounters with two New Orleans women were not consensual. Sharper has been jailed in L.A. since last week for the NOLA charges. He has a hearing on Friday regarding extradition to New Orleans.(Photo: AP Photo/Nick Ut )

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Darren Sharper Allegedly Said Sex Wasn’t Consensual - Former NFL star Darren Sharper, who is facing rape charges in L.A. and is under investigation for rape allegations in four other states, allegedly revealed to witnesses that sexual encounters with two New Orleans women were not consensual. Sharper has been jailed in L.A. since last week for the NOLA charges. He has a hearing on Friday regarding extradition to New Orleans.(Photo: AP Photo/Nick Ut )

Brandon Browner Suspended for Four Games - Brandon Browner was reinstated back into the NFL after being suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. The terms of his reinstatement will require that he be suspended for four games in the 2014 season. The former Seattle Seahawk turned free agent will be eligible to sign with any team during the off-season.(Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Brandon Browner Suspended for Four Games - Brandon Browner was reinstated back into the NFL after being suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. The terms of his reinstatement will require that he be suspended for four games in the 2014 season. The former Seattle Seahawk turned free agent will be eligible to sign with any team during the off-season.(Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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