Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Cubs get 'quirky' win to open tripMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - HOUSTON -- It might strike some as totally contrived, but there may not be a quirkier ballpark in the National League than the Astros' Minute Maid Park. The Cubs didn't ...
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Lee not one to sit it outMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - HOUSTON -- The Cubs had a big turnout for early batting practice Monday afternoon. Among those right in the middle of things was first baseman Derrek Lee, who just came ...
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Owners could opt out of contractMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - ATLANTA -- The NFL's labor situation could get more complicated this week. The league's owners meet today and could vote to opt out of the labor contract. Such a move co...
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Clark lifts Twins past RangersMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Howie Clark's single over the head of Josh Hamilton in center field lifted the host Minnesota Twins to a 7-6 victory over the Texas Rangers in a game that saw reliever B...
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Contreras back in businessMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - When asked about Jose Contreras' performance in 2007, White Sox pitcher Don Cooper didn't have to expound. And he didn't have to be specific. "He lost it last year,'' Co...
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Rush defender captures AFL weekly honorsMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago Rush defensive back Dennison Robinson has been named the Arena Football League's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Monday's 72-28 win over Los ...
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Piazza retires from baseballMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Mike Piazza is retiring from baseball following a 16-season career in which he became one of the top-hitting catchers in history. "After discuss...
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While out of mind, Sox got back in focusMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Oh, yeah, the White Sox. I sort of remember them. Silver and black uniforms, right? Rather noisy manager. Inflatable whatever they were, dolls or middle infielders. Seri...
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NFL owners opt out of labor agreementMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - ATLANTA -- NFL owners have voted unanimously to shorten their labor agreement, meaning the current contract will end in 2011 instead of 2013. A new deal must be in place...
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4-shot lead slips away, but Ochoa hangs onMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - CLIFTON, N.J. -- Lorena Ochoa found a new way to win, grinding it out instead of running away from the field. A day after leaving the retiring Annika Sorenstam in her wa...