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A Player Destined for the Majors Chose First to Play for Himself
31.05.2008 18:08
nytimes.com
Pedro Alvarez, widely expected to be among the top three picks in the draft, initially chose college over professional baseball and is now likely to become a multimillionaire.
World
Baseball
Red-Faced Hall Fades to Bronze
31.05.2008 18:08
nytimes.com
There is a twist to the Hall of Fame’s commissioning a bronze likeness of Buck O’Neil, who was rejected for election in one of the organization’s most controversial votes.
World
Baseball
Posada Makes Two Strong Throws
31.05.2008 18:08
nytimes.com
Jorge Posada passed a key test in his rehabilitation program for a sore right shoulder and could rejoin the Yankees as early as Wednesday.
World
Baseball
Calls for Daly to Reform Don’t Come From Within
31.05.2008 18:07
nytimes.com
Pat Perez is hoping his best friend, John Daly, will somehow hear what he is saying. His message has to do more with life than with golf.
World
Golf
Golf Notebook: Top Officials Join Forces in Bid for Olympic Status
31.05.2008 18:07
nytimes.com
PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem says he cannot think of a better situation when the International Olympic Committee meets in October 2009.
World
Golf
Parker, Leslie among 9 selected for U.S. women's hoops roster
31.05.2008 17:16
usatoday.com
The U.S. women's Olympic basketball team is a blend of youth - such as first-time Olympian Candace Parker - and experience - such as Lisa Leslie, the USA's all-time leading scorer, rebounder and shot blocker.
USA
Olympic Games
Griffey one home run from milestone after hitting No. 599
31.05.2008 17:16
usatoday.com
Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 599th career homer Saturday off Atlanta's Jair Jurrjens, a two-run shot that left him one away from an elite mark.
USA
Baseball
Soriano powers Cubs to sixth straight win
31.05.2008 17:16
usatoday.com
Alfonso Soriano homered and drove in three runs Saturday to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 for their sixth straight win.
USA
Baseball
Weather always a factor, but '08 no chillier than usual
31.05.2008 17:16
usatoday.com
Whatever ails your team, don't blame the weather. Overall, this spring hasn't been a lot different from most colder, for sure, across the swath of states from Chicago to Boston than in the rest of the nation but not at all out of line with previous years.
USA
Baseball
Drogheda earn biggest win of the season
31.05.2008 17:15
breakingnews.ie
Cobh Ramblers 0 Drogheda United 4 Eamon Zayed scored twice as champions Drogheda eased to their biggest win of the season at St Colman's Park.
Ireland
Sports
Galliani reveals Chelsea approach for Ancelotti
31.05.2008 17:15
breakingnews.ie
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani claims the club have turned down an approach from Chelsea for coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Ireland
Sports
El Perro Del Mar - Glory To The World
31.05.2008 17:12
roomthirteen.com
El Perro Del Mar’s new single ‘Glory To The World’ is anything but glorious.
World
Books & CD
Karen David - The Live Sessions EP
31.05.2008 17:12
roomthirteen.com
Karen David is out to impress the UK with one of the most original releases of 2008.
World
Books & CD
Maple State - Temperature Lives
31.05.2008 17:12
roomthirteen.com
The Maple State prove themselves to be a band you could fall in love with with the release of their new single.
World
Books & CD
White Denim - Let'sTalk About It
31.05.2008 17:12
roomthirteen.com
White Denim are hoping to steal Bowling For Soup's crown as the kings of Texas with the release of their debut single.
World
Books & CD
English