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TIGERS CORNER | PUDGE RETURNS: Justin Verlander: Pudge deserves an ovation
01.09.2008 00:27
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When Justin Verlander started Game 1 of the 2006 World Series, Pudge Rodriguez was his catcher. When Verlander pitched a no-hitter against Milwaukee in 2007, Rodriguez was his catcher. But when Verlander pitches today at Comerica Park, Rodriguez will be beside the plate, not behind it.
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Flat first half doomed Spartans vs. California
01.09.2008 00:27
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BERKELEY, Calif. -- Mark Dantonio's record as Michigan State's head coach is now 7-7, and he can still say that his Spartans haven't lost by more than a touchdown in each of their defeats.
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SHANNON SHELTON: Spartans' run game stifled; WRs shine
01.09.2008 00:27
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BERKELEY, Calif. -- MSU was forced to turn to its passing game for much of the second half because Javon Ringer couldn't get much going on the ground.
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MIKE BRUDENELL: Racing icon Roger Penske working hard for city and long term
01.09.2008 00:27
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In another life, he could have run for governor, and I'm betting he'd have been right up there at the finish line.
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Mick McCabe's prep rankings
01.09.2008 00:27
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SUPER 10 w-l div. 1. Rochester Adams 1-0 2 2. East Grand Rapids 1-0 3 3. Hudsonville 1-0 2 4. Macomb Dakota 1-0 1 5. Birmingham Brother Rice 1-0 2 6. Lowell 1-0 2 7. Adrian 1-0 3 8. Rockford 1-0 1 9. Chelsea 1-0 3 10. St. Joseph 1-0 3
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MICK MCCABE: Scoring 40 vs. Adams is rare feat
01.09.2008 00:27
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Tony Patritto didn't understand the significance of the date Oct. 18, 2002. "I was still at Bishop Foley," said Patritto, whose Foley team lost to Riverview Richard, 26-14, that day.
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NOTEBOOK: Was Dan Wheldon's late wreck intentional?
01.09.2008 00:27
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When Dan Wheldon hit a tire barrier on the 69th lap of Sunday's IndyCar race on Belle Isle, there were suspicions that Wheldon had taken one for Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon, the series points leader who was running in fifth place behind Helio Castroneves of the Team Penske.
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Ernie Harwell: Baseball gimmicks: Fair and foul
01.09.2008 00:27
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Tampa Bay has matched its magical season with a top-notch promotion. When a home run is hit by a Rays player, the fan takes the ball to the Fan Assistance Center. He or she waits while a team representative visits the clubhouse, gets the hitter's autograph on the ball and returns it to the fan.
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Sunday's hero, goat and more from the Belle Isle Grand Prix
01.09.2008 00:27
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OVERHEARD "We did what we did because it's a pretty easy call."
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SCCA SPEED WORLD CHALLENGE GT: Points-leader Pobst delivers an all-out run
01.09.2008 00:27
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Pole-sitter Randy Pobst entered Sunday's SCCA SPEED GT World Challenge GT Series race with a 102-point lead in the standings and only three races remaining on the schedule. Some drivers might navigate cautiously in those circumstances, but not Pobst, who delivered a dominating performance on Belle Isle, leading all 26 laps en route to the victory.
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Belle Isle Grand Prix: How they finished
01.09.2008 00:27
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FIN ST NO. DRIVER SPEED COMMENT 1. (4) 02 Justin Wilson 89.911 Earned his first IndyCar Series victory of his rookie season. 2. (2) 3 Helio Castroneves running Block on Lap 72 caused IndyCar Series to penalize him the lead position. 3. (8) 11 Tony Kanaan running Ran up front all day, but couldn't repeat last year's winning success. 4. (3) 5 Oriol Servia running Fourth top-five finish of his 2008 campaign. 5. (1) 9 Scott Dixon running Poor fuel strategy left him fighting through the field the entire race. 6. (7) 17 Ryan Hunter-Reay running Didn't enjoy strategy to sit back and conserve fuel, but had good points day. 7. (24) 18 Bruno Junqueira running Started 24th, but fought quickly through the field, 17 spots, to earn a tough top 10. 8. (12) 8 Will Power running Solid run left him with the fourth top 10 of his rookie campaign. 9. (5) 6 Ryan Briscoe running Another good finish with his 10th top 10 of the season. 10. (17) 2 A.J. Foyt IV running Was really enthused with strategy and the strong finish. 11. (16) 27 Hideki Mutoh running Communication problems and failed strategy left rookie disappointed. 12. (15) 14 Darren Manning running Would have loved to repeat last year's top-five finish. 13. (6) 06 Graham Rahal running Ninth finish of the season placing 13th or better. 14. (20) 20 Ed Carpenter running Was pleased with the car and pit strategy. Thought the team ran a clean race. 15. (19) 19 Mario Moraes running Had to be happy with his fourth-best finish of the season. 16. (10) 7 Danica Patrick running Involved in spin with Vitor Meira on Lap 34 resulting in both drivers cutting tires. 17. (14) 4 Vitor Meira running Didn't give Danica much room on Lap 34 when the two ended their chance at a top 10. 18. (13) 26 Marco Andretti mechanical Still having a difficult time figuring out the Belle Isle track; finished 17th last year. 19. (18) 15 Buddy Rice mechanical After the race, he was disappointed with everything from pit strategy to quality of the car. 20. (11) 10 Dan Wheldon contact Never looked anywhere near repeating third-place finish from a year ago. 21. (25) 12 Tomas Scheckter running Broke a drive shaft for the second consecutive race. 22. (21) 36 Alex Tagliani mechanical Was never a factor as he filled in for injured Enrigue Bernoldi. 23. (23) 23 Milka Duno handling Spun on first lap when collided with the No. 18. After, she believed he was "over-aggressive." 24. (9) 33 E.J. Viso contact Day was done after tangling with Danica and Meira on Lap 34. 25. (22) 34 Jaime Camara contact On Lap 19, was left with worst finish since Indy after wreck with Wheldon entering Turn 8. 26. dns 25 Marty Roth didn't start --
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WNBA: results and standings
01.09.2008 00:27
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x-clinched playoff spot SUNDAY'S RESULTS Chicago 82, Detroit 82 (OT) Connecticut 80, Seattle 76 SATURDAY'S RESULTS Indiana 87, Atlanta 70 Minnesota 92, Washington 78 Sacramento 80, Houston 65
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Baseball by the numbers
01.09.2008 00:27
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4 One-hitters in the majors this year, including Sunday's by CC Sabathia of the Brewers. The others were pitched by James Shields and Matt Garza of the Rays, and Hiroki Kuroda of the Dodgers. Jon Lester of the Red Sox pitched the only no-hitter. 4-14
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NATIONAL LEAGUE: Brewers say CC Sabathia pitched no-hitter
01.09.2008 00:27
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PITTSBURGH -- The Brewers say CC Sabathia pitched a no-hitter. The official scorer disagreed. The Brewers are going to try to change his mind.
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AROUND THE HORN: D'backs get Eckstein
01.09.2008 00:27
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NEW YORK -- David Eckstein was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league right-hander Chad Beck on Sunday, giving the National League West leaders a late-season spark plug with October credentials.
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