Sports Stories from May 2, 2012 (Change date)
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Giambi’s homer lifts Rockies over Dodgers in 9thMay 02, 2012 7:15 pm - DENVER — Pinch hitter Jason Giambi launched a three-run homer off Scott Elbert in the ninth inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles ...
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Dodgers begin new era with owners Magic, KastenMay 02, 2012 7:15 pm - LOS ANGELES — Although the Southern California sun stayed behind the clouds, everything else about the Los Angeles Dodgers’ introductory news conference for th...
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Red Sox place 3B Kevin Youkilis on 15-day DLMay 02, 2012 7:15 pm - BOSTON — The Red Sox have placed third baseman Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained back. Boston made the move Wednesday and also promoted Tr...
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Slumping Tigers lose 3-2 to lowly RoyalsMay 02, 2012 7:15 pm - DETROIT — Jim Leyland isn’t pushing the panic button even though the Detroit Tigers have fallen to .500 after a 9-3 start. Chris Getz’s infield single in the ninth innin...
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Cubs’ record doesn’t reflect big pictureMay 02, 2012 6:57 pm - The Cubs’ start to 2012 has been about as ugly as expected, and yet many are surprised. But while a healthy portion of the fan base is already aggravated and impati...
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Leyden hosts Athletic Parent NightMay 02, 2012 6:39 pm - District 212 will host its annual Incoming Freshmen Athletic Parent Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the field house at East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose St., Frankl...
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Breaking down Sixers’ Game 2 rout of BullsMay 02, 2012 4:36 pm - There’s a reason Doug Collins was regarded as one of the NBA’s best television analysts. After Tuesday’s victory at the United Center, Collins sat down in...
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Watts powers Cougars to 6-3 victoryMay 02, 2012 4:12 pm - Murray Watts socked a 3-run homer and drove in 5 runs to lift the Kane County Cougars to a 6-3 victory over the Peoria Chiefs on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Bank Ball...
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Conant, Barrington still tied in MSL WestMay 02, 2012 4:06 pm - The Mid-Suburban West will be decided on the final match of the regular season. A 30-yard missile from Conant senior Kelsey Foss broke a 1-1 deadlock and gave the Cougar...
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Encarnacion, Johnson homer as Blue Jays beat TexasMay 02, 2012 3:59 pm - TORONTO — Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer, Kelly Johnson added a two-run drive and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Texas 11-5 Wednesday afternoon, giving the Ran...