 Bakersfield Now |
Steroids dealer dead; had spoken with NFL
San Diego Union Tribune - Police in Plano, Texas, are investigating the fatal shooting of a convicted steroids dealer who recently met with NFL security officials and gave them names of players he said bought steroids from him. Steroid Dealer Is Found Shot To Death Steroids Dealer and Girlfriend Found Dead at Home |
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 The Southern Ledger |
Padres 2, Mets 1 Pelfrey Is Solid, but Mets Still Lose
New York Times - By BEN SHPIGEL SAN DIEGO - This was a pivotal moment, a pivotal moment in the game, in Mike Pelfrey’s development, and the Mets pitching coach, Rick Peterson, sensed it. Mets stay with Pelfrey; can he pitch to potential? Mets lose 2-1 to Padres, Schoeneweis gives up run with bases loaded |
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 The Money Times |
Another close call on coast
Chicago Tribune - By Paul Sullivan | Tribune reporter LOS ANGELES—Lou Piniella walked slowly out to the infield during the seventh inning of Thursday night's game and looked down to the Cubs bullpen to see if Carlos Marmol was ready. Fukudome rescues Cubs late Dodgers lose in ninth, 5-4. |
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 Bleacher Report |
Red Sox outfight Rays
Boston Globe - One out into the top of the fourth inning, Kevin Youkilis jogged out to right field. The Red Sox' third center fielder of the game, JD Drew, had taken his position. Benches clear after plunking and Red Sox top Rays Injuries, brawl mar Red Sox sweep of Rays |
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 The Money Times |
Giambi’s Home Run Is a Pain Reliever
New York Times - By JOE LAPOINTE After Jason Giambi’s titanic home run landed in the third deck to give the Yankees a 9-8 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, he hopped, skipped and jumped around the bases, ignoring the pain in … Jason Giambi's pinch-hit homer gives Yankees 9-8 win over Rays Giambi KOs Jays in 9th |
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 The Free Lance-Star |
Tania Ganguli: Busch to attempt triple doozy: 3 races, 3 states, 3 …
Orlando Sentinel - The mother of a 16-year-old short-track racer approached Richie Waters in Pensacola several years ago. "Kyle's going to be better than Kurt," she said. Sprint Cup Preview: Pocono Kyle may be Busch-ed after racing at three tracks this weekend |
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 Boston Globe |
Nastia Liukin takes aim at international gymnastics glory
Boston Herald - By Rich Thompson / US Gymnastics The level of competition and the risks built into her routines were not the source of Nastia Liukin’s anxiety in last night’s Visa Championships at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. Johnson, Liukin lead US gymnastics championships World's best takes lead at US championships |
 TSN.ca |
McFadden agrees to six-year, $60 million deal with Raiders - NFL
ESPN - By John Clayton Running back Darren McFadden reached a six-year, $60 million agreement Thursday night with the Oakland Raiders that includes $26 million guaranteed. Raiders: Former running back Kaufman appreciates McFadden's skills Raiders sign first-round pick Darren McFadden |
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 XPRESS |
Big Brown makes his run at immortality
USA Today - By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY ELMONT, NY - Big Brown overcame a lack of experience and an extreme outside position when he became the second horse in the modern era of the Kentucky Derby to win from post 20, bringing home the roses by 4 3/4 lengths. Big Brown victory could trigger a fight vs. steroids A clean race for Big Brown |
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 PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) |
Pierce’s Return Fuels Celtics and a Rivalry
New York Times - By HOWARD BECK BOSTON - A brilliant rivalry was renewed Thursday night, with all the attendant tension, drama, ill will and ear-splitting volume. Pierce leads Celtics past Lakers 98-88 in Game 1 A return to glory at the Garden |
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