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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Fire Department says the improper installation of a modular fireplace or a material defect caused a fire that resulted in $500,000 in damage to the home of Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera on Jan. 5.The department released its final report Thursday in a press release, saying it has ruled out foul play or criminal activity. Their investigation is now closed.No one was hurt in the blaze.Rivera and his wife Stephanie are expected to be displaced for six to eight months while the house is rebuilt.Investigators found a missing base plate and a hairline fracture in the fireplace.The report says the material or fuel which first ignited was the sub-floor, which was in direct contact with the bottom portion of the fireplace. Best Cheap Fake Shoes . -- The Oakland Athletics and free agent right-hander Bartolo Colon have agreed to terms on a US$2 million, one-year contract, bolstering their depleted starting rotation. Shoes From China Wholesale . A broadcast source said the deal is for five years. The agreement calls for a minimum of 17 regular-season games as well as the East and West Division finals being broadcast annually on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNEWS. http://www.cheapshoes.us.org/. Louis Cardinals won the World Series last season, but after losing first baseman Albert Pujols to free agency and manager Tony LaRussa to retirement, they opened the 2012 season in 12th spot in the TSN. Cheap Shoes Outlet Stores .Cullen scored the go-ahead goal at 13:47 of the third period and Nashville beat the slumping Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday in a game that wasnt decided until the last shot of the night. Cheap Shoes Online Free Delivery . And though his comeback night didnt quite go to script, Bryant couldnt help reflecting on the work necessary to get back on that court -- and all the months of steady labour ahead to reclaim his game. Bryant had nine points and eight rebounds in his season debut, but Amir Johnson scored a career-high 32 points in the trade-depleted Toronto Raptors 106-94 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday night. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus will miss the next two weeks of voluntary practices to take time off from football in a bid to get his life and career on track following his latest off-field legal issue. Coach Doug Marrone made the announcement after practice Tuesday, four days after Dareus crashed his Jaguar into a tree while allegedly racing another car not far from the Bills stadium. Expressing disappointment in Dareus, Marrone said he is taking a more personal role in attempting to help a player who is dealing with what he called "personal issues.dddddddddddd" Police say Dareus faces drag-racing, reckless endangerment and other charges as a result of the accident. Last month, Dareus was charged in his native Alabama with possession of synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia. ' ' '