Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Clark a father-figure to young D-backsOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- When Arizona gave Tony Clark a two-year contract extension in August 2005, the Diamondbacks expected him to be a consistent pinch hitter and a fill-in first b...
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Cubs' notebook: Soto soaking up all he can from KendallOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- As much as veteran catcher Jason Kendall would love to play, he said Tuesday he'll do all he can to help rookie Geovany Soto. Kendall wasn't in the starting l...
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Braves cutting ties with longtime star Andruw JonesOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves are cutting ties with Andruw Jones, saying they can't afford to keep the perennial Gold Glove center fielder who's spent his entire career ...
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Santo savors the postseasonOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX - Ron Santo has been walking around town with a big smile all week. It's easy to understand why. His beloved Chicago Cubs are in the playoffs. And the New York M...
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D'backs confident with Webb in chargeOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Don't ask the Arizona Diamondbacks how the rest of the National League division series is going to play out. They haven't a clue. But after edging the Cubs 3-...
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Bears' Briggs gets fine, community service for crashOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Chicago Bears player Lance Briggs today was placed on one year of court supervision, sentenced to 15 days of community service and slapped with a $480 fine, after pleadi...
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Lilly right where he wants to beOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- When Ted Lilly went looking for a team last winter as a free agent, this was the kind of moment he had in mind. Lilly starts for the Cubs on Thursday in Game ...
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Inning by inning: Game 1 at a glanceOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX - Dr. Jesse McGuire delivered a stirring version of the National Anthem on his trumpet before Game 1 of the National League division series between the Cubs and ...
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Piniella left us wanting more (Big Z)Oct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Carlos Zambrano can pitch for my team anytime. Unfortunately, he could pitch only 6 innings for Lou Piniella's on Wednesday night. The Cubs manager might hav...
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GM Jocketty leaves St. Louis after 13 yearsOct 03, 2007 11:00 pm - ST. LOUIS -- Walt Jocketty is out after 13 seasons as general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, one year after the team won the World Series for the first time since 1...