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Wagner's absence felt in defeat
MLB.com - By Marty Noble / MLB.com NEW YORK — One night after the death of Jerome Holtzman, the baseball writer instrumental in defining the save and advocating its inclusion as an official statistic, the Mets defined the save opportunity not converted. Phillies stun Mets in ninth So, how about that Phillies' rally to beat Mets? |
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James' ankle sprain the latest injury for US team
Washington Post - By BRIAN MAHONEY AP LAS VEGAS — LeBron James limped from the trainer's table to a nearby folding chair, careful not to put any pressure on his sprained right ankle. LeBron suffers sprained ankle As LeBron’s Ankle Turns |
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 Washington Post |
Hannahan's 3-run homer helps A's end 6-game skid
San Jose Mercury News - By Joe Stiglich ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jack Hannahan's body of work against Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andy Sonnanstine wasn't substantial, but it offered reason for optimism. Hannahan's blast buries Rays Hannahan powers A's back into win column over Rays |
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 WHDH-TV |
Sox strong-arm Mariners again
Boston Globe - The way the Mariners are swinging, a 12-year-old from Daisuke's old Little League team from Tokyo will gladly skip Williamsport and the Little League World Series, where they're scheduled to represent Japan, to take his shot at Seattle. Red Sox remain on course • Dice-K, Drew carry Sox past Mariners |
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 Washington Post |
Braves manage single hit in loss to Marlins
Atlanta Journal Constitution - By DAVID O'BRIEN Miami - It has been a particularly awful stretch of road games for Braves hitters, who've been dominated by young and old pitchers, right-handers and lefties, Japanese and Americans. Braves one-hit by Marlins; Cubs punchless too VandenHurk lifts Marlins to victory |
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 Kansas City Star |
Big 12 Media Days: Kansas still climbing
Topeka Capital Journal - By Tully Corcoran KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One part Johnny Bench, one part airport screener, three parts rust-belt roughneck, Mark Mangino lets nothing slip past him. Big 12 Media Day: Kansas Jayhawks' Reesing measures up nicely |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Sparks' Candace Parker at center of late scuffle
Los Angeles Times - Jerry S. Mendoza / AP Detroit's Plenette Pierson, bottom left, and the Sparks' Candace Parker scuffle on the court as teammates rush to the scene Tuesday in Auburn Hill, Mich. Leslie, Parker involved in melee with Shock WNBA Fight Video Involving Candace Parker |
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 CBC.ca |
Warriors acquire point guard
San Jose Mercury News - By Marcus Thompson II Losing free agent Baron Davis to the Los Angeles Clippers left the Warriors without a true point guard on the roster, a cause for concern because the expected starter, Monta Ellis, is inexperienced at the position. Nets Trade Marcus Williams To Warriors Nets Trade Guard to Golden State |
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 The Money Times |
Molina's homers boost Zito in Giants' win
San Jose Mercury News - By Andrew Baggarly Before Tuesday night's 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, Giants Manager Bruce Bochy revealed that he sat down with Omar Vizquel and told the 41-year-old shortstop that he would yield time to younger players "in another week … Nationals Dealt a Loss On End of a Busy Day Molina's homers cure home blues, Zito wins again |
 National Post |
Report: Goodell tells Packers to resolve Favre issue
FOXSports.com - by FOXSports.com Under orders from Roger Goodell to resolve their impasse with Brett Favre, the Green Bay Packers have begun making calls about their former franchise QB, according to online reports. As the Favre turns: Latest twist has NFL visiting Winter Park Packers told to resolve Favre's status |
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