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- Is Michigan State coach Tom Izzo willing to gamble on LeBron James? Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:07AMCavs owner Dan Gilbert said this week that LeBron James is not pressing the buttons here, a proclamation that was both laughable and three years too late.
- Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer figures himself out -- at least for one start Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:06AMIt was only one game. And yet, it felt like so much more. Scherzer entered Sunday's game with a 7.29 ERA. He left it to a standing ovation.
- Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander just wants to look good -- on the mound Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:06AMThe Mohawk craze is spreading through the Tigers' clubhouse, like a stomach virus, except uglier. You can bet on this, though: It won't reach Justin Verlander.
- At Heritage Museums &Gardens Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:05AMCalendar of events.
- 10 About Town: September 10-12 Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:05AMJohn Martin shows you what's going on in East Tennessee this weekend.
- The pen has been mighty for the Tigers this season Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:05AMThink of how hard it is to achieve this: lowest ERA, most innings. Because of shaky starting pitching, Jim Leyland has had to use his bullpen more than any other manager.
- Kirk Maltby may not be Wing in '11 Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:05AMMaltby said he wanted to play somewhere next season. But he knows "somewhere" might mean "somewhere else."
- Red Wings have tools for deeper postseason run in 2010-11 Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:05AMIn the wake of the loss to the Sharks, just remember: This was supposed to be the year the run ended.
- Are Sharks mentally tough enough to prevent breakdown? Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:04AMCan the Red Wings do this? Can they become the third NHL team to win a best-of-seven postseason series after losing the first three games?
- Forget Sharks! Johan Franzen performs superhuman tricks for Red Wings Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:04AMSome players just seem bigger in the playoffs, and Franzen is one of them. I mean that literally: He looks taller, broader, bigger in every way.
- A day of racial violence at South Philadelphia High School changes a student — and the school Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:34PMPHILADELPHIA - Duong Nghe Ly can't wait to begin his senior year at South Philadelphia High School. A day of violence there last year changed his life, and he wants to learn if his school has been transformed as well.
- Uehara, Johnson in the mix to close Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:34PMRHPs Koji Uehara and Jim R. Johnson are in the mix to close for the Orioles this season, though clearly behind LHP Mike Gonzalez , who reached an agreement with the O's on Wednesday.
- Tipp end Kilkenny's reign Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:34PMTipperary 4-17 Kilkenny 1-17:Kilkenny have been denied an unprecedented fifth All-Ireland hurling title in a row by a truly inspirational performance from Tipperary, who outfought and outscored their opponents for the entire 70 minutes.
- Gonzalez reaches deal with Orioles Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:34PMLHP Mike Gonzalez and the Orioles reached a preliminary agreement on a $12 million, two-year contract Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The deal is pending a physical, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been completed. Gonzalez would get $6 million each of the next two seasons and could earn an additional $2 ...
- Guerrero era likely over in L.A. Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:34PMOn Wednesday, the Angels signed Hideki Matsui , who will replace Vladimir Guerrero as their primary DH. Guerrero, who turns 35 in February, also has been hobbled by injuries and is a free agent. "What Vlad has done for our organization, you really can't quantify it," manager Mike Scioscia said. "He's going to go out and obviously continue his career, which is going to be Hall-of-Fame caliber by ...
- Angels finalize deal with H. Matsui Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:34PMThe Angels went from one aging designated hitter to another on Wednesday, finalizing a $6 million, one-year contract with World Series MVP Hideki Matsui that all but signals the end of the Vladimir Guerrero era. Matsui has not played the outfield since June 2008, and the Angels said his availability will be decided in spring training. "It's going to be contingent on his health and how Hideki ...
- Igarashi close to signing with Mets Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:34PMA person familiar with the negotiations tells the Associated Press that the Mets are close to completing a two-year contract with Japanese reliever Ryota Igarashi. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal had not been finalized.
- Santiago, Sizemore insurance, signs deal Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:33PMThe Tigers have agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with infielder Ramon Santiago that avoided arbitration. Santiago had seven homers and 35 RBI -- both career highs -- and hit .267 in 93 games last season for the Tigers. Santiago, who gets $1.25 million annually under Wednesday's agreement, will back up shortstop Adam Everett . But he might get a chance to be Detroit's regular second ...
- Wallace final piece of Halladay deal Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:33PMThe Phillies now have Roy Halladay and the Mariners have Cliff Lee . The Cy Young winners switched teams Wednesday when a complicated, four-team trade was completed. As part of the deal, Halladay agreed to a $60 million, three-year contract extension through 2013. Toronto sent Halladay and $6 million to the Phillies for three minor leaguers: catcher Travis d'Arnaud, right-hander Kyle Drabek and ...
- Payne's 4 TDs lift Virginia past Richmond, 34-13 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:33AMCHARLOTTESVILLE — Dontrelle Inman and his teammates were standing on the sideline when they saw Keith Payne burst through the line and gain 15 yards, carrying several Richmond defenders with him most of the way. Then he did it again, and again. "We almost got a penalty," Inman said of the scene on the sideline as the Cavaliers celebrated Payne's breakout effort. "The refs told us to back up. If ...
- F'mington coach reels in big one Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:30AMJohn Bechtel was on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday morning when he reeled in what proved to be an empty line. "We think we had a big kingfish on the line," he said, "but he got away."
- Time for the year-end awards Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:29AM, Finally, the moment no one’s been waiting for.
- Redemption a theme for this year’s Giants Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:28AMAssociated Press, EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This is one of those years when it’s hard to speculate about the New York Giants.
- Patriots seek AFC East success, not headlines Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:28AMAssociated Press, BOSTON — The New England Patriots took a low-key approach to adding veterans while their AFC East rivals made headline-grabbing moves.
- Time for Rex Ryan, Jets to back up their big talk Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:27AMFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The president is on the New York Jets’ itinerary.
- Camps, clinics and tryouts Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:27AMBaseball ‰The Greater New Haven baseball league is taking registration for its upcoming season. Teams in age brackets 12-U, 13, 14-U, 16-U and 18-U. Season begins in early September. Call Bob Turcio at 203-248-2398 or e-mail battersbox@comcast.net.
- 101 things to do in Wyobraska Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:26AMNothing to do? No way! For years we’ve heard the lament that there’s nothing to do in Nebraska. At the Star-Herald, we don’t believe that.
- Houshmandzadeh expected to be among Seahawks cuts Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:25AMToday is the day NFL teams have to trim their rosters from 75 players to 53, but of all the cuts the Seahawks will make today, one promises to stand out above the rest.
- LSU holds on against short-handed Tar Heels 30-24 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:24AMNorth Carolina Tar Heels running back Johnny White, left, tries to avoid the tackle of LSU Tigers linebacker Kelvin Sheppard in the first half during an NCAA college football game at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
- BORDENTOWN: BRHS girls soccer returning experienced core Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:28AMDominick Castaldo already is seeing the benefits of a season’s experience together on this year’s Bordentown Regional High School girls soccer team.
- Slidell to host Holy Cross in battle of Tigers Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:28AMSlidell opens this year by taking on Holy Cross in a battle of Tigers tonight at L.V. McGinty Stadium.
- CHS squares off with St. Amant in home opener Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27AMCovington’s Fighting Lions open the season tonight at Jack Salter Stadium hosting the St. Amant Gators.
- RSL match MLS record with win over Red Bulls Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27AMSANDY - Real Salt Lake held on to beat New York at home 1-0 off of a Fabian Espindola goal, earning their 22nd consecutive game at home without a loss, equalizing the all-time MLS mark held by Columbus. RSL continued their recent pattern of scoring at home when Kyle Beckerman made a nice one-touch flick over the top to Espindola, who easily beat his marker to the ball and put it away past ...
- Fontainebleau Dawgs hosting Biloxi High Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27AMThe Fontainebleau Bulldogs open the season tonight hosting the Biloxi High Indians. Kick off at the Dawg Pound is set for 7 o’clock. The two clubs opened the season last year with the Bulldogs taking a convincing 33-7 road victory, which turned out to be FHS’ lone victory.
- Welcome to Kent's Komments Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27AMC’mon in, the water’s fine! Welcome to Kent’s Komments – a new online weekly sports column with a twist
- Sports Notes Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27AMT-Ball and soccer registration The West St. Tammany YMCA is late accepting late signups for spring T-Ball until Monday and soccer through Thursday for boys and girls ages 3-6. T-Ball games are start Wednesday and go until Oct. 20. Soccer matches are every Saturday Sept. 11 to Oct. 23. For more information, call 893-9622 or visit ymcaneworleans.org.
- Ready to Rumble Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:26AMMandeville hosts the Class 2A state runner up John Curtis Patriots tomorrow at Lakeshore High School.
- FC Victoria abandon match Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:25AMHighlanders .......................................................(1) 1 FC Victoria ..............................................................0 (Match abandoned after 38 minutes) THE domestic Premiership was dealt another blow when visiting FC Victoria walked off the field in protest over a penalty that was awarded to Highlanders at Barbourfields yesterday.
- Lo-Ma steamrolls over MV Big Reds with season opening score of 62-7 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:24AMYou never know what to expect at a rivalry football game. Some years the teams are so well matched it isn’t evident until the last play of the game who will win. Other years, like this one, one of the teams dominates their rival to set the bar high for the rest of the season. The Logan-Magnolia Panthers traveled to Missouri Valley Aug. 27, one of their biggest rivals in all sports, and left no ...
- Cruz likely will land WR spot with Giants Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe Record (Hackensack N.J.) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Quite frankly it would take a huge upset — perhaps not the caliber of USA hockey over Russia in 1980 Olympic hockey, but close to it — for Victor Cruz not to be included on the Giants' final 53-man roster.
- Politi: So far, the NHL showing it cares more about contract structure than star power Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:56PMImagine the NFL making a decision that forces Tom Brady to play in Canada for a season. Imagine Major League Baseball waving goodbye as Mark Teixeira ships off to Japan.
- Ward cut, Bucs trim roster to 75 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:56PMPublished: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 6:43 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 6:43 p.m. TAMPA, Fla. - Derrick Ward's unproductive stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is over.
- With Jim Sorgi out, Rhett Bomar is Giants No. 2 QB — for now Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:54PMEAST RUTHERFORD — Rhett Bomar is the Giants' backup quarterback, at least for now.
- League: Petero accepts penalty Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:54PMPenrith skipper Petero Civoniceva will miss the next two games after pleading guilty to a reckless high tackle for his swinging arm on Bulldog Gary Warburton on Monday night.
- FIBA World Championships: Lithuania upsets Spain, 76-73 (and that's not good for the USA) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:53PMMaybe Spain misses Paul Gasol more than we thought.After dropping their first game to France it was expected Spain would wake up and start to roll, but on Tuesday they blew an 18-point lead and fell to Lithuania 76-73.Good you...
- Loyola Academy roundup Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:49PMGIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
- Blair Sneers at Brown, Coos Over Bush in Slick Memoir: Review Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:48PMFrom Cool Britannia to the searing legacy of Iraq, Tony Blair’s career as U.K. prime minister had a certain tragic arc: The same people who gushed over him at the beginning hounded him out at the end.
- Herd men's soccer opens Wednesday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:48PMHUNTINGTON — Marshall University opens its men’s soccer season Wednesday against Xavier University at Sam Hood Field. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youth under age 13. Marshall students are admitted free with a valid MU ID.
- Bogalusa wants to take it one game at a time Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:47PMSome may say Bogalusa’s run to the Class 3A regionals last season was a surprise but don’t tell that to coach Craig Jones. The Lumberjacks have a rich football tradition with two state championships and always expect to be competitive.
- CommentPlus: pick of the papers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:15PMThe ten must-read pieces from the Sunday papers. Barack Obama has has already accomplished more in half a term than many presidents manage to achieve in two, says Andrew Rawnsley.