Mad Dash: Former PGA star may earn $10 million to never play again

Here's a question few will ever have to ponder: Would you rather chase your passion, or hang it up for an exorbitant amount of money? A recent report on Golf.com seems to suggest that former PGA star Anthony Kim is opting for the latter. Derailed by a brutal string of injuries in 2012, Kim disappeared from the pro ranks to heal and rehab, but two years later, has yet to return to the course. The reason may be a lucrative one. A friend close to Kim speculates that an insurance policy the golfer took out in case injury ended his career is worth at least $10 million, and possibly escalating closer to $20 million. If he takes another swing on the tour, that money is gone. More details here, but that's one tough call.

Anaheim Ducks fans didn't quite get the run out of the team in the playoffs last season that they were hoping for, but a series of surprises for one group of season ticket holders may help ease the pain a little. Starting with Ryan Kesler at reception and ending with Bruce Boudreau in the locker room, a select few fans picking up their tickets got the tour and meet-and-greet of a lifetime.

On the diamond, Giants infielder Matt Duffy increased his popularity with a go-ahead hit that helped San Francisco gain ground on the rival Dodgers in the NL West, but he's already been a hit thanks to his tribute to Simpsons Duff beer mascot Duffman. Duffy had custom knob stickers made for all of his bats featuring the character, and it's taken off with fans, including one that blended the character and Duffy in one amazing photoshop.

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