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Ramon Ortiz bolsters bid for LA rotation Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:35PMRamon Ortiz bolsters bid for LA rotation
Johnson feels spry in spring debut Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:35PMJohnson feels spry in spring debut
MLB previews: The best and worst of the NL Central Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:19PMEither the Chicago Cubs or St. Louis Cardinals have won the NL Central in each of the past eight seasons, and those two rivals are the two favorites again this season. But the beauty of this division is that it really wouldn’t be a tota...
Jamie McCourt doesn't hold back Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:17PMIRVINE – Jamie McCourt hasn't begun a self-imposed gag order nor will the ousted Dodgers Chief Executive Office crawl shamefully beneath a rock while the mud and the millions fly in the contentious divorce with the Dodgers owner and her husband of...
Johnson sees first game action, feels spry Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:15PMTUCSON, Ariz. -- Rob Johnson's first Spring Training game of 2010 was almost too good to be true.
OHS coaches will conduct baseball clinics this month Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:14PMOSWEGO — The Oswego High School baseball coaching staff will host clinics on fundamentals for Oswego Little League players registered to participate this season.
Will Hechavarria be a Griffin? Or, a Zosky? Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:13PMWhere will Adeinis Hechavarria wind up on the all-time list of Blue Jays shortstops?
AP source: Arizona, Reynolds agree to $14.5M deal Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:13PMArizona slugger Mark Reynolds says he's agreed to terms on a new contract with the Diamondbacks.
Is he a Pipp, or what? Snakebitten Lowrie is losing his place in line Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:13PMAssociated Press Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie has had his career derailed by injuries, and illness has sidelined him again this spring.
Broken bats tell tale Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:50AMCatcher Brian Schneider got a glimpse of David Herndon's sinker a few weeks ago, when Phillies pitchers threw batting practice at the Carpenter Complex.
Ricciardi makes move from front office to studio Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:47AMA handful of Major League Baseball teams offered J.P. Ricciardi jobs after the Toronto Blue Jays fired him last fall as their general manager, but he wasn't interested.
Local Roundup: Scotts Valley High boys tennis tops Harbor, stays undefeated Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:43AMScotts Valley High's boys tennis team remained undefeated by beating host Harbor 5-2 in a Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League match Thursday.
Ex-Hillcrest player stepping up at Army Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:40AMBy Coy Slavik Special to The Tuscaloosa News Army sophomore catcher J.T. Watkins never has to look very far to get some expert advice on his performance on the baseball diamond. The former all-state high school player from Hillcrest just has to pick up a phone and call his father, Danny Watkins, who is a scout for the Boston Red Sox.
Indio sports briefs for Friday, March 12 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:38AMIndio 17, desert hot springs 1: Sabastian Ortiz (6-0, 6-0, 6-0), Gabriel Mariscal (6-0, 6-0, 6-0) and Ivan Constantino (6-0, 6-0, 6-1) all swept for the Rajahs in a home victory Tuesday.
Griffin: Jays' magic number is '84 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:37AMThe George Orwell novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four , is a brilliantly disturbing view of the future that was simply ahead of its time, featuring concepts like mind control, a Ministry of Truth, the voiding of citizens' rights and having those in charge rewrite history to suit their own purposes.
Valley Roundup: Rajahs' track team sweeps Beaumont Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:36AMThe Indio track team swept Beaumont at home Thursday. The boys won 79-48, and the girls outscored the Cougars 70-53.
Los Angeles Dodgers new spring training complex only a short drive away Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:34AMPHOENIX — Ray Kinsella, played by Kevin Costner in the classic film “Field of Dreams,” cleared his Iowa cornfield to build a baseball diamond.
Baseball notebook: Giles says he's done Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:33AMBrian Giles says the pain in his arthritic right knee is getting worse, and the 39-year-old outfielder informed the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday that he will retire. Giles is a career .291 hitter with 287 home runs and 1,078 RBIs in 1,847 gam...
Alex Rodriguez to Meet with Federal Agents Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:27AMAlex Rodriguez may meet with authorities to discuss a Canadian doctor who is accused of distributing human growth hormone to major league baseball players.
Hot Corner for March 05, 2010 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:24AMTo submit an item for the Hot Corner, please email your submission to sports(at)delrionewsherald.com or you may fax them to 830-774-2610.
Let’s play ball: Baseball league gives those with special needs a chance to get in the game Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:21AMRegistration is underway for the Malden Challenger League, an organization for special needs children who are interested in playing organized baseball.
Athletics pick up 3rd win Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:15AMThe Bank of Guam Athletics earned their third win of the Budweiser Baseball League season with a 5-2 victory over the Docomo Reds last night at Paseo Stadium.
Sports briefs: Fresno Pacific men prepare for NAIA national hoops tourney Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:15AMFresno Pacific will face Campbellsville (Ky.) in the opening round of the NAIA men's basketball tournament March 17 in Kansas City, Mo.
Losing Nathan Shouldn't Hurt Twins Much Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:13AMMinnesota Twins' closer Joe Nathan has a damaged ligament in his elbow, which may or may not requir
NFL Capsules: Texans lure unrestricted free agent Wade Smith Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:16AMHOUSTON — Offensive lineman Wade Smith, an unrestricted free agent courted for his versatility, has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, his Nashville-based agent, Brian Parker, confirmed.
Indians spring training: Branyan’s debut gets moved back Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:13AMGOODYEAR, Ariz. — Only one of the anticipated exhibition debuts came off without a hitch Wednesday at Goodyear Ballpark. Russell Branyan and Matt LaPorta were expected to play for the first time this spring in the Indians’ Catcus League game against the Padres — a 10-5 Cleveland victory — but only LaPorta answered the bell. “(Russell’s) not [...]
A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:10AMAlex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.
MLB 10: The Show (PlayStation 3) Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:56AMLet's get this out of the way right off the bat: MLB 10: The Show is still the undisputed champ in baseball games.
Healthy Osborne helps DePauw reach NCAA tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:36AMAlthough No. 11 DePauw's women's basketball season ended earlier than she would have liked, junior guard Brooke Osborne (McCutcheon) celebrated her first healthy year with a strong performance.
Cardinal Issues Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:35AMWho's on third? Who's that behind the batting cage? by Frank Murtaugh March means spring. And spring means baseball. And, in these parts, baseball means the St. Louis Cardinals. As the defending National League Central champions shake off the rust in Jupiter, Florida, this month, four primary issues are stealing headlines and stirring debate within Cardinal Nation. Let's take a look at all four ...
Edwards finalist for national award Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:33AMA look at how Galveston County graduates fared in college and pro sports action.
Willie Davis, former Los Angeles Dodgers great of the mid-1960s, found dead at 69 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMWillie Davis, a speedy center fielder who won two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time all-star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69.
Winger: When will athletes learn? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31AMWhen will they ever learn?
Aceves becomes inside man Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMTAMPA -- After being treated for a back problem in January, taking it slow at the start of camp and feeling stiffness in the area yesterday after pitching brilliantly Monday, Alfredo Aceves was told by Joe Girardi not to go outside. "He has had back issues from time to time...
Mavericks goalie looks forward to challenge of playoff chase Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27AMPressure? What pressure? Oh, just the pressure of knowing that your season will come to an end next week unless your team continues to play the kind of hockey that has put it in a position to reach the postseason as a first-year squad.
SPEAKING OF SPORTS: Money has no meaning in the MLB Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:26AMHere’s how meaningless payroll figures can sometimes be when predicting or interpreting success for Major League Baseball teams.
Monday's headlines: Rain, motivation and coconut bras Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:04PMDepite Sunday's rainout, there is plenty of good reading Mariners' reading material as the team prepares to play two today.
Golf becomes platform to help families Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:54AMTo those unknowledgeable with golf, it may seem merely like a sport of leisure and relaxation.
Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:41AMCan-Am League: The city of Ramapo (NY) plans to build a 3,500-seat ballpark and wants it to be home to a Can-Am franchise. The ballpark is expected to be ready by June 2011 and the league is currently looking for possible ownership of the franchise.
Hot Rods Unveil New Bghotrods.Com Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:32AMBowling Green, KY - The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, have released a newly-designed, fan-friendly homepage. The site, still at www.bghotrods.com, features the latest in web technology by providing fans immediate access to team information and multimedia.
Syracuse Chiefs Launch Re-Designed Website Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:31AMSyracuse, NY - The Syracuse Chiefs, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, announced today that the team has launched a re-designed web site. The site remains at http://SyracuseChiefs.com, but now features several technical and graphical improvements.
Pub owner to put on fundraiser Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:34AMIn celebration of St. Patrick's Day, local pub owner Allen Tatman does more than coordinate the annual parade. His efforts now help provide an opportunity for special needs children.
For the Record Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:13AMNew Orleans Saints.
Kamehameha, Punahou finish tied at 9-9 in ILH Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:12AMThere wasn't enough daylight on Opening Day of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu baseball season yesterday. There also was no winner between Kamehameha and Punahou, and the back-and-forth game won't be continued.
Today's sports calendar Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:10AMSeveral Southern Utah teams are in action today, as well as Dixie State golf.
RESULTS: Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:09AMThe following students were category winners in the Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair. Listed is the student’s name, grade, school, project title and placement. Some also list special awards received by that student.
On Walcott, Bendtner, Pompey, And... Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:58AMWalcott: What A Diamond Light I would just like to voice my appreciation of Chris 'Diamond Lights abomination' Waddle for recently voicing his honest opinion of Theo Walcott.
Community sports notebook Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:58AMWARNING TRACK ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Warning Track, an indoor baseball and softball facility located at 12 Baltic Lane, Fitchburg, Invites you to join us for our three-year anniversary celebration on Sunday, March 21 from 9 a.
Fame or priesthood? Desme made tough call Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:56AMWould you walk away from a chance to make $3.25 million a year, and perhaps a lot, lot more? Grant Desme did. You've probably never heard of Grant Desme. But you probably would have in the not-too-distant future if the 23-year-old outfielder hadn't given up baseball this winter to enter the priesthood.
Aardsma's groin pull not serious Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:46PMAardsma's groin pull not serious