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Ben Eagle: Trade season, poor performances shakeup bullpens Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:09PMThough shortened by the All-Star Game, last week didn't lack for bullpen news.
Trading Pelfrey, Trusting Hughes, Aramis Ramirez, Pittsburgh Yanks Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:10AMI talked about the market for Carlos Beltran earlier this morning, but there is another Mets player that I think might be desirable to contenders: Mike Pelfrey. After losing to the Phillies on Sunday afternoon Mike Pelfrey is 5-9 with a 4.67 ERA. After making so much progress with his splitter last season it appeared [...]
GMA Network claims leadership nationwide Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:46AMIt is the most preferred broadcast channel in June. That’s the claim of GMA Network, Inc. or to its dyed-in-the-wool followers, simply Kapuso.
Live Blog: Wallabies v Springboks Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:59PMJoin foxsports.com.au for live and interactive coverage of the Tri Nations opener between the Wallabies and Springboks.
MLB power rankings for July 17 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:44AMPOWER RANKINGS Last week’s rankings in
Nature Fest Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:55AMAn example of hummingbird banding. (Tom Woods • For the Herald/Review) Story by Julie Bradley For the Herald/Review Arizona’s Longest Running Nature Festival, Southwest Wings, is an educational celebration of the diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects in their unique environment; the sky islands in southern Arizona. The 20th Annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival takes ...
Blyleven method: work hard, laugh harder Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:57PMHe won nine games before he turned 20. He won eight games after he turned 40.What Bert Blyleven did, in between, is what makes him the fourth Hall of Famer from an Orange County high school.But maybe that's the best way to commemorate him next weekend when he gets his plaque in...
Duran Defends Voter File Probe Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:52AMSecretary of State Wants To Ensure 'Accuracy, Integrity'
MLB Capsules - NL: Karstens pitches gem as Pirates beat Astros 4-0 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:42PMHOUSTON (AP) — Jeff Karstens pitched a five-hitter and Andrew McCutchen tripled and drove in two runs as the surging Pittsburgh Pirates opened the second half of the season with a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Karsh And Anderson Feedback Fun Top Ten 7-15-11 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:38PMTen ways for Brian Wilson to get noticed...
Jeter taken aback by All-Star controversy Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:14AMDerek Jeter says he's surprised his no-show at the All-Star game caused such a commotion. The Yankees shortstop became a lightning rod this week as talk about his absence kept building. Jeter's decision to rest his sore right calf rather than head to the desert stirred up fierce debate, even among his loyal fans in New York.
Bond set at $450,000 for Blagojevich Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:24AMA judge set bond at $450,000 for Rod Blagojevich. He was also ordered to post home and a condo in as a condition of the bond.
Reicks rules in Sport Modified race Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:29AMCOLUMBUS — Things finally went Zach Reicks’ way.
Baseball overflows with second-half stories Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:07PMBaseball's first half served up six tight division races. The second half promises much, much more.
The Big Gigs for week of 7/15 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:44PMNew Kids on the Block/Backstreet Boys; the Old 97's
AL second-half team previews Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:36AMAs the second half kicks off, our SweetSpot Network weighs in with a quick look at the state of each team and what to expect in the second half. Boston Red Sox (55-35, +111 run differential) What needs to be fixed or accomplished in the second half? The Red Sox come out of the All-Star break with 55 wins and sole possession of first place in the AL East. For the second half, not only do they ...
Philadelphia Phillies: 10 Moves They Could Make as Buyers or Sellers This July Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:44AMNow that the All-Star Break has ended, there is one big thing left to watch for in baseball in July: trades. Since Ruben Amaro, Jr. has taken over as Phillies general manager following the team's World Series championship in 2008, he has been the backbone behind many of the team's big splashes near the July 31 trade deadline. In 2009, he traded minor league prospects Lou Marson, Carlos Carrasco ...
Tipsheet: As reality sets in, MLB fire sales will begin Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:49AMAcross major league baseball, the “have-not” teams are getting ready to pull the chute. Franchises going nowhere this season are getting ready to shed assets.
Brewers are 'all in' for 2011 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:01AMSo, let me get this straight: On a night when the Milwaukee Brewers stole the show at the All-Star Game, with Prince Fielder smacking the franchise’s first home run in the Midsummer Classic to become its first MVP, they took advantage of the payroll-shedding New York Mets and picked up one of the game’s best closers, then subtly announced that Francisco Rodriguez will serve primarily as set-up ...
Happy Hour: Should all of Kyle Busch’s wins get respect? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:31PMWelcome to the latest Happy Hour mailbag! You know how these work: you write us with your best rant/joke/one-liner at nascarmail@yahoogroups.com or on Twitter at @jaybusbee , we respond to your messages, everyone goes away with a smile on their face. Today, we're talking Kyle Busch , Kentucky, Hillbilly Days and spam! Let's begin! I was watching Speed Center and saw ...
MLB Trade Rumors: Who Has Their Eyes on Carlos Beltran? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:15PMWhen the New York Mets traded closer Francisco Rodriguez to the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday, Carlos Beltran took the role of the "next guy." Getting rid of K-Rod was likely the first of a few moves in order to keep Mets superstar Jose Reyes in the blue and orange, but Beltran's stay in the Big Apple is likely to end a lot sooner than Jose's. Many teams have reported interest in Beltran, who ...
Sliders: Not all All Stars are created equal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:41PMAll Stars come in all shapes and sizes. While some are lineup locks from here on out, others may have already peaked. Our Scott White shares his Fantasy forecast for each and every All Star in his Sliders.
The Closing Situation Post K-Rod Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:10PMNow that Francisco Rodriguez is in Milwaukee the Mets are in need of a closer. Bobby Parnell and his 100 mph fastball appear to be the most obvious choice, but I wouldn’t be so quick to bestow the ninth inning on the inconsistent righty. Parnell has been tremendous since returning from the disabled list in late May (1.56 ERA). [...]
Giants' Brian Wilson makes pitch for Mets' Carlos Beltran Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:47PMAll-Star closer makes on-air plea for All-Star outfielder during Fox broadcast
Weekend Buzz: Who won't play among 83 All-Stars? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:10AMYou can't spell Phoenix with 'nix,' which Scott Miller suggests is as good a reason as any for the adding and subtracting that have resulted in a record 83 big leaguers being named to this year's All-Star squads.
Halladay, Weaver to start All-Star Game Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:45PMPHOENIX — Pitching has again become the dominant force in baseball over the past couple of years, the hitters not standing much of a chance against all those arms.With so many good pitchers out there, the managers for Tuesday’s All-Star Game almost couldn’t go wrong.They certainly won’t get many complaints for choosing Philadelphia Phillies ace of aces Roy Halladay and Los Angeles Angels star ...
Halladay, Weaver to start game Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:00PMPhiladelphia's Roy Halladay will start for the National League in tonight's All-Star game against the Los Angeles Angels ' Jered Weaver.
Will Carroll: Prior hip issue may slow A-Rod's road back Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:09PMThe U.S. women's comeback Sunday in the Women's World Cup rates with one of the best in history, with goalie Hope Solo emerging as the true star of the game and the tourney. What does that have to do with baseball, you ask? Nothing specifically, but there are some interesting overlaps. That Solo was able to play at all was because Dr. James Andrews put her shoulder back together. She was playing ...
Griffin: Indignation over missing all-stars is misplaced Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:37PMAs Derek Jeter and others opt not to attend the midsummer classic, a new breed of player is emerging at baseball’s forefront.
Big role for Manawatu Jets' little man Hagan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:15PMIt has been eight years since the Manawatu Jets last made the playoffs and the shortest man on their roster holds the key to them beating the Nelson Giants tonight.
A BlobFest for the senses Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:40PMPHOENIXVILLE – The BlobFest came to town this weekend entertaining at least three out of five senses for attendees.
KU's Vogelsong an unlikely All-Star Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:24PMReleased by the Phillies a year ago, the 33-year-old is a first-time All-Star this season. San Francisco's Ryan Vogelsong was in the visitors bullpen at Detroit's Comerica Park last Sunday, warming up for his interleague start that afternoon, when the Tigers put the All-Star Selection Show from the MLB Network on the stadium's video board in left field.
With record 83 named All-Stars, the question is: Who won't play? Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:22PMYou can't spell Phoenix with 'nix,' which Scott Miller suggests is as good a reason as any for the adding and subtracting that have resulted in a record 83 big leaguers being named to this year's All-Star squads.
U.S. tennis needs shot in the arm Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:40PMU.S. tennis needs shot in the arm
Shallotte golfer plays in final foursome at Pebble Beach with pro golfer Jay Haas as his partner Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:09PMPEBBLE BEACH,CA (WWAY) -- Shallotte's Harrison Taylor played in the final foursome on Sunday afternoon at a Champions Tour golf event in Pebble Beach. For a golfer it doesn't get much better than that. Taylor and playing partner Jay Haas entered Sunday's final round in a tie for fourth place, but Haas and Taylor both struggled a bit on the final day of play. Only 22 junior-pro teams advanced to ...
Skyscrapers and Sluggers: The Best MLB Players from America's 30 Largest Cities Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:33PMFor a game raised in cornfields and cow pastures, America’s cities have produced some pretty fine baseball players. In tribute to my own urban-suburban roots (from the mean streets of Washington, DC to the lean streets of Takoma Park, MD) I decided to select the best ballplayer from each of the 30 largest metro areas in the United States. The selections are based exclusively on where players ...
Hundreds enjoy a BlobFest for the senses Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:58PMThe BlobFest came to town this weekend entertaining at least three out of five senses for attendees.
Blagojevich found guilty on 17 of 20 counts Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:55AMFormer Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich comes to speak to the media with his wife Patti at the Federal Courthouse Monday, June 27, 2011 in Chicago.
BlobFest draws fans of the '50s to Phoenixville (video) Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:05AMPHOENIXVILLE — BlobFest continues today with a repeat performance of the movie that made Phoenixville famous and a variety of themes from science fiction and 1950s.
Shallotte golfer to final round at Pebble Beach Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:09AMPEBBLE BEACH,CA (WWAY) - Two junior golfers from the Cape Fear region are playing in this weekend's Nature Valley First Tee Open in Pebble Beach,California. Wilmington's Tim Bringard played two rounds, but he did not make the cut in order to play on Sunday. Bringard played the first two rounds with senior pro Don Pooley. Shallotte's Harrison Taylor will be playing in the final round though ...
Complete Cast Announced for 'Peter Pan' Starring Cathy Rigby; NYC-Bound Tour Takes Flight Aug. 24 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:26PMThe pirates, Indians, lost boys and British siblings surrounding Cathy Rigby's Peter Pan, on tour starting this August, have been revealed. Broadway's Tom Hewitt and Kim Crosby had previously been announced.
Derek Jeter's march to the magical 3,000 milestone Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:32AMReaching 3,000 hits is special. And Derek Jeter, now just two hits shy of becoming the 28th player to reach the milestone, may be the personification of the feat, writes Joe Posnanski.
COLUMN: Blago: A political eulogy (hopefully) Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:17AMTrue story: The last time I saw Rod Blagojevich, he was hanging out a window of a sport utility vehicle speeding down an empty highway outside Alton. He was making a big scene — waving, pointing, smil
Beasts below Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:38PMBy Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, July 7, 2011 BOCA GRANDE Mark Davis has fished all over the world and caught everything from blue marlin to big sharks. But nothing gets the South Carolina native's blood boiling like a good old-fashioned "wrasslin' " match with a ravenous goliath grouper. "This is a full-contact sport," Davis told his friend, Andy Pickett. "Get ready for the ...
Western Md. Man Gets 6 Years For Fatal Overdose Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:06PMA Smithsburg man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for selling the drugs that caused a fatal overdose.
Smithsburg man gets six years for fatal overdose Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:38PMA Smithsburg man was sentenced Thursday to six years in federal prison for selling the drugs that caused a fatal overdose, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein. Ryan Andrew Hartley, 26, also was ordered to serve three years of supervised release after completing his sentence, Rosenstein said. Court records show that Hartley agreed in January to plead guilty to ...
Art Jam in Edom this weekend Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:59PMEDOM/BEN WHEELER — Edom is “going blue” in conjunction with blueberry season at Blueberry Hill Farms during the 279 Artisans Trail’s Second Saturday Art Jam July 9. Blueberry Hill Farms is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pick-your-own blueberries or they can be purchased in their store.
3,000 Words About Derek Jeter Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:32PMDerek Jeter will not be remembered for reaching 3,000 hits. None of them are. That’s not how it works. Each of the 27 men who have batted safely three thousand times in a career is known for something else, something visceral, something that inflames the memory. Clemente’s arm.
13:20 Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Irish E.B.F. Fillies' Handicap Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:28AMIshbelle and Tuscania have no easy task on their reappearance, while both Hezmah and Mystic Dream have failed to improve on their promising early form.
Luciano: Do us a favor, George, and serve your sentence Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:29PMThen-Gov. George Ryan speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Springfield in this May 22, 2002, file photo.