Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Duel in the desertOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa knows all about what being the favorite means in a short series. "I've been the favorite; I've been the underdog in Atlanta," ...
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Clark a father figure to young D'backsOct 02, 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 ba...
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World according to Piniella: He likes to winOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- If you were to set this 2007 Cubs season to music, the theme might be "Getting to know Lou, getting to know all about Lou." That would be "Lou" as in manager ...
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Bulls' Thomas hopes to follow Theriot's road to success hereOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - When Bulls rookie Joakim Noah arrived in town this summer, former Southeastern Conference rival Tyrus Thomas tried to help him navigate Chicago by suggesting some places...
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Call-ups Hart, Soto make rosterOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Kevin Hart didn't know quite what to say. "This is awesome," the Cubs' rookie pitcher said Tuesday after being told he's on the playoff roster. "I'm kind of ...
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Young Diamondbacks crash playoff party earlier than expectedOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Their payroll is the fifth-lowest in the major leagues, and their team batting average is lower than that. They have given up 20 more runs than they have scored, becomin...
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Valverde, Dempster know how to close the dealOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Jose Valverde might not be the most well-known closer in the major leagues, but those who have to hit against the Diamondbacks' animated right-hander know why...
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Beckett, Ortiz, lead Red Sox to 4-0 win over AngelsOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - BOSTON (AP) _ Josh Beckett is Mr. Zero when October rolls around. The MVP of the 2003 World Series pitched his second consecutive postseason shutout and, backed by a hom...
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Red Sox, Angels set rostersOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - BOSTON -- Tim Wakefield, Gary Matthews Jr. and Bartolo Colon will be sitting out the first round of the AL playoffs. The Boston Red Sox left Wakefield off the playoff ro...
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Skiles has high praise for GordonOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Bulls coach Scott Skiles didn't waste time making a bold declaration about Ben Gordon. On the opening day of training camp, Skiles suggested the fourth-year shooting gu...