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- A's cut Rangers' lead; Royals down Indians Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:16PMARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Gio Gonzalez won his third consecutive start and the Oakland Athletics cut their AL West deficit to 7 1/2 games with an 8-2 victory Sunday, taking two of three in their series with the div
- Local Sports Schedule Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:16PMTuesday, Aug. 31 Mo. S&T volleyball hosts Silver & Gold Scrimmage, 7 p.m. at Bullman Building. Rolla High girls’ tennis hosts Lebanon, 4:30 p.m. at Ber Juan Park. Rolla High boys’ soccer at Columbia Rock Bridge, 5 p.m. Rolla High softball at Washington, 4:30 p.m. St. James High volleyball at Salem, 6 p.m. Newburg High baseball at Calvary Lutheran, 5 p.m.
- $1,000 reward offeed for information about sexual assaults Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:15PMSudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers is offering a guaranteed $1,000 reward for tips that lead to the arrest of a man suspected of three instances of sexual assault in the Chelmsford area. On Aug. 5 and 15, three separate female victims were inappropriately touched while walking in the area.[...]
- Man loses finger in beating Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:12PMOne person may have had part of his finger severed during a group attack at a home in Hollow Water First Nation over the weekend, RCMP say.
- They started out as a 431-pound man and 13 baby geese Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:12PMThey started out as a 431-pound man and 13 baby geese walking down the sidewalk in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
- “How Lucky Can You Get” Contest Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:11PMEnter to win the Queens Chronicle’s contest.
- Video: Vanessa Williams in ‘Desperate Housewives’ Promo Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:11PM*ABC has just released the promo for its seventh season of “Desperate Housewives,” which features Vanessa Williams as the newest resident of Wisteria Lane. So far, we know that her character Renee Perry has a rocky marriage with a New York baseball superstar (Reggie Austin), a long-standing rivalry with neighbor Lynette (Felicity Huffman) and a flirtation [...]
- Man loses finger in beating Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:11PMOne person may have had part of his finger severed during a group attack at a home in Manitoba over the weekend, RCMP say.
- Star baseball pitcher Clemens pleads not guilty to perjury Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:03PMWashington - Former star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty in court Monday to charges that he lied before a congressional panel about his alleged steroid use, US media reported.
- L.A. Dodgers Ownership Disputed in McCourts’ Divorce Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:03PMFrank McCourt’s claim to be the sole owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers was challenged today by his estranged wife in a divorce trial.
- Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to charge of lying Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:03PMSeven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone.
- Clemens pleads not guilty in federal court Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:02PMSeven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens said he didn't lie to Congress during a confrontational 2008 hearing over steroid use in baseball.
- Remembering the 'Yes We Can' Angels Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:02PMBill Kristinat and Paul Walker found out just how much impact fans can have on their favorite team after watching the Angels lose to the division leading Kansas City Royals on September 8th, 1978. That's the night a phenomenon was born. After working...
- Wildcats capture city title Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:01PMWhen the Mississauga North Wildcats peewee AA baseball team was faced with adversity, manager Chris Smorenburg said his troops responded by saying: "Is that the best you've got?"
- Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to charge of lying Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:01PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids...
- Clemens heads to DC, this time for court Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:01PMWASHINGTON - On this trip to Washington, Roger Clemens will be in a courtroom, not in Congress. His defiant stance is expected to remain the same, even if his statement is much shorter.
- Clemens Pleads Not Guilty To Perjury Charges Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:01PMRoger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone.
- Miguel Cabrera should win the AL MVP award Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:01PMThe only reason the offense has stayed in it is the presence of Cabrera. One man carrying an entire lineup. If that's not "valuable," I don't know what is.
- Milestone! Albert Pujols hits 400th career home run Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:32PMMilestone! Albert Pujols hits 400th career home run
- Pujols fastest to reach 400 HRs Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:31PMSt. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols became the fastest in number of seasons to reach the 400 home run plateau when he went deep on Thursday.
- 'Manny Watch' approaches final hour Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:31PM'Manny Watch' approaches final hour
- Pujols belts career home run No. 400 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:31PMPujols belts career home run No. 400
- Mets' Reyes aggravates oblique, exits Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:31PMMets' Reyes aggravates oblique, exits
- Rangers mulling September callups Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:30PMRangers mulling September callups
- Nippert, Kinsler continue to progress Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:30PMNippert, Kinsler continue to progress
- Albert Pujols hits 400th career home run Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:30PMAlbert Pujols has hit his 400th home run, becoming the 47th major league player to reach the milestone.
- Rangers thinking about pursuing Manny Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:30PMRangers thinking about pursuing Manny
- Wright's hot hitting has Mets hopeful it'll last Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:30PMWright's hot hitting has Mets hopeful it'll last
- Blake has lost confidence, maybe even desire for the game Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:12PMNEW HAVEN -- The beige baseball cap with the New York Mets logo was pulled down low over James Blake 's eyes, as if he was trying to hide his disappointment, his frustration, his anger or all of the above.
- Nats fall despite Marquis' promising start Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:12PMNats fall despite Marquis' promising start
- Nationals OF Morgan gets 7-game suspension Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:12PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has been given a seven-game suspension for deliberately throwing a baseball into the stands and hitting a fan during a game last weekend.
- Roadrunners Take Game One, Regain First Place Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:11PMAMARILLO, Texas---The Edinburg Roadrunners used a five run third inning to defeat the Amarillo Dillas 9-4 in game one of the double header Wednesday night at the Amarillo National Bank Dilla Villa.
- Hernandez pitches Seattle to 4-2 win, split of DH Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:11PMBoston Red Sox starter Josh Beckett delivers against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Boston, Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010.
- MLB: Chicago Cubs 4, Washington 0 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:11PMWASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Ryan Dempster allowed two hits and struck out eight over seven innings Wednesday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 blanking of Washington. Chicago Cubs - Ryan Dempster - Washington - Major League Baseball - Strikeout
- Wells has 4 RBIs in win over Yankees Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:11PMVernon Wells finished a double shy of becoming the third Toronto Blue Jays player to hit for the cycle, driving in four runs in a 6-2 win over the visiting New York Yankees.
- Felix fans 1,000th in narrow nightcap win Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:10PMFelix fans 1,000th in narrow nightcap win
- Hughes' brief outing not part of Yanks' plan Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:10PMHughes' brief outing not part of Yanks' plan
- New Trailer! Reese Witherspoon in 'How Do You Know Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:09PMReese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson star in the upcoming romantic comedy "How Do You Know," from director James L. Brooks ("As Good As It Gets"). Witherspoons plays a former athlete who finds herself in the middle of a...
- Two Harrisburg Women Robbed While Waiting For The Bus Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:01PMTwo Harrisburg City women were attacked and robbed while waiting at the CAT bus stop at 20th and Market Streets. A man pulled a gun on them Monday morning around 7AM and demanded they give him their purses. One of the woman's bank card was used at an ATM a few minutes after the attack. The women said the man was wearing a white baseball cap, a maroon shirt, white pants and white sneakers. If ...
- Sports Briefs: Judge issues gag order for Clemens perjury case Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:01PMWASHINGTON -- A judge assigned to Roger Clemens' perjury case issued a gag order prohibiting public comments by the principles in the case that could affect the jury pool for a possible trial.
- Gregg County commissioner resigns after complaints filed Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:00PMLate last week this office received complaints from several county employees concerning alleged irregularities occurring within Precinct 3.
- AL: Another no-hit bid comes up short Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:00PMARLINGTON, Texas -- Joe Mauer's clean single to center field with one out in the ninth inning broke up the no-hit bid of four Texas Rangers pitchers.
- Church IDs deceased abusive priest Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:00PMLansing Catholic Bishop Earl Boyea took a rare step today to publicly identify a long-dead Catholic priest, the Rev. John Martin, as having abused six teenage boys in a parish where Martin served before his death in 1968.
- NEW YORK -- Canadian baseball star Joey Votto has made the cover of Sports Illustrated. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:59PMThe Toronto native, who plays first base for the Cincinnati Reds, is among the candidates for National League MVP this season. Dressed in his Reds uniform and leaning on a bat, Votto is featured on the SI cover beside the headline "Time To Get Mean -- Nice guy (and MVP?)
- Gen X faces unique challenge in Gen Y Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:58PMNow, here we are, the 30 and 40-year-olds who make up Generation X, managing the twenty-somethings as their supervisors and mentors and trying to figure out why they have such a different attitude about work and what to do about it.
- Scaled-down instructional league moved to Camden Yards Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:56PMWith the ongoing renovations at both Ed Smith Stadium and Twin Lakes Park, the Orioles are looking to move instructional league a lot closer to home. Team officials are currently planning a scaled-down version of instructional league next month at Camden Yards.
- Joey Votto makes SI cover Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:56PMCanadian baseball star featured for big season with the Cincinnati Reds
- World-Exclusive: George Bowering's poetic debut Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:56PMNo description available
- Sickly kids more likely to become geniuses, according to data Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:30AMResearchers from the University of California discovered a negative association between IQ and physical health in youth.
- ON THIS DATE Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:30AM1980 — In Major League Baseball, Calistoga’s Bob Knepper pitched six innings, giving up just one earned run and scattering nine hits to help the San Francisco Giants to a 5-4 win over the New York Mets.