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  • WVC Team-By Team capsules Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:11AM(State Classification is parenthesis)
  • Ask Hal: Chapman, Valaika start strong Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:01PMHall-of-fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about America’s pastime. If you want to tap into that knowledge, send an e-mail to halmccoy1@hotmail.com. For more Ask Hal, log on to DaytonDailyNews.com/reds.
  • Yankees should bat Jeter at bottom of order Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:13AMThere are many ways to think about a lineup, but there is one inarguable concept when constructing a batting order: You want your best hitters to bat most frequently. So why does Derek Jeter continue to hit in one of the top two spots in the order? The short answer...
  • BLOG: Looking Back: Chowder Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:52PMThis month, two cartoons will have ended their runs permanently on the Cartoon Network. Chowder and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack represent the beginning of an era to some and the end of one to others. Their relatively short lifespans... [read more]
  • FanHouse: Is Durant really the antidote to LeBron? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:24PMIn The Works today: a report from the WNBA 's super-heavyweight Storm-Mercury bout; the World Championship in maps; and readers teach us more about Ramadan.
  • Craig Alan Silverman: The Real Gorilla in the Room Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:17PMNeither John Hickenlooper nor Dan Maes seemed to be enjoying the the first Governor's race debate. Who could blame them?
  • Starting a new streak Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:58AMLOWELL -- It was a great summer for baseball. Unfortunately, there was not great baseball at LeLacheur Park this summer. The Lowell Spinners closed out their home schedule last night with a 3-1 setback, their third straight loss against the Tri-City ValleyCats.
  • For The Record: 9/3/2010 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:55AMScores, statistics, standings and information of local and national sports.
  • MLB: Today in baseball history Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:14AMOn this date 1917 - Philadelphia's Grover Cleveland Alexander went the distance in both games of the Phillies' 5-0 and 9-3 sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1947 - Bill McCahan pitched a 3-0 no-hitter to give the Philadelphia Athletics a 3-0 win over Washington. 1947 - The New York Yankees ...
  • Former editor George Sweers brought color to the pages of the St. Petersburg Times Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:15PMAndrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 2, 2010 George Sweers met Marilyn Monroe in Korea when she was entertaining troops and he worked for the AP. In 1961, Mr. Sweers got a tip that Monroe and husband Joe DiMaggio were staying in the Redington Beach area. Sweers introduced himself and she remembered him. The couple let him to take this photo. ST. PETERSBURG — George Sweers was ...
  • Bill Dwyre: Tennis royalty holds court in Central Park Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:12PMBillie Jean King and Steffi Graf, a borough removed from one of their sport's crown-jewel events, are still spreading tennis gospel to the masses. Thursday morning, well before summer in the city got dirty and gritty, dozens of girls gathered at the Central Park public tennis courts to await visiting royalty.
  • Tennis royalty holds court in Central Park Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:56PMNEW YORK — Thursday morning, well before summer in the city got dirty and gritty, dozens of young girls gathered at the Central Park public tennis courts to await visiting royalty.
  • The Yankees are coming! … We hope ... Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:29PMWill Orlando fans become Yankee Doodle Dandies? You've heard of the Bronx Bombers?
  • Writer-director chases dream of '3000' film Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:57PMBill Mikita's "Chasing 3000" is a largely autobiographical tale of two brothers who travel to Pittsburgh to witness their hero, Roberto Clemente, get his 3,000th hit in 1972.
  • Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom: Not what he used to be? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:22AMHe has never had a bad season. He never seems to have a bad game. And yet ... well, he had a bad game Sunday. There is no getting around it.
  • Tim Tebow: 20 Hottest Good Girls Denver Broncos QB Should Date Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:34PMLadies, you might not know this, but Tim Tebow is an eligible bachelor. Actually, he was recently named the “Most Eligible Christian Bachelor,” an honor bestowed upon him by Christian Partner for Life, a Christian dating website. So heathens need not apply, and you know who you are! But we've taken the time to make a list of some girls that might be God-fearing enough for Mr. Tebow to break ...
  • Former Barron Collier standout Ryan Duffy improving from diving accident Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:52AMAfter damaging six vertebrae, breaking three and fracturing three, in a diving accident, Duffy is healing at Joe DiMaggio Hospital in Miami.
  • S.F. North Beach library a landmark? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:43AMSan Francisco's North Beach branch library is a case study in where the preservation movement is going - and how, in some cases, it's in danger of going too far. The 1959 structure resembles an oversize ranch house, albeit one with thick brick walls and too... San Francisco - North Beach San Francisco - United States - Library - San Francisco Bay Area
  • New coach has Holy Cross brimming with confidence Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:39AMJoe Perugini didn’t crack a smile, didn’t pause to say he was just kidding. With a straight face, the senior goalkeeper on the Holy Cross soccer team made a bold prediction on Monday morning. “I say we’re taking it all this year,” Perugini said. That optimism is...
  • The 11 Best Baseball Quotes of All Time Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:08PM"I can remember a sports writer asking me for a quote and I didn't know what a quote was.  I thought it was some kind of soft drink."-Joe DiMaggio Well, everyone who reads this article probably knows what a quote is (hopefully).  And you have to admit it, sports have had some funny quotes.  And many of them are from baseball. Part of that reason seems to be that baseball just has so many aspects ...
  • Two elite hitters, one elusive feat Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:35AMBoth are All-Star first basemen. Both are MVP candidates. And both have a shot at the elusive Triple Crown - leading the league in batting average, home runs and RBI - and will share the stage next weekend in St. Louis, when the Reds roll into town for a big three-game series.
  • FISCHLER: Mazer still 'Amazin' sportscaster Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:08AMWHEN Bill Mazer held forth as New York’s far-and-away premier sportscaster, he was known as “The Amazin’” and it had nothing to do with an alleged baseball team from Flushing.  
  • Arizona pummels struggling Giants Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:04AMArizona pummels struggling Giants
  • D-Backs beat up Zito; cruise to easy win over Giants Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:14PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
  • Hole in the Wall preps fall, winter play lineup Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:07PMNEW BRITAIN —Pan Riley of Hole in the Wall Theater said she is still working on filling two slots for 2011 (January/February) and (March/April.)
  • On a mission of honor, compassion Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:05PMFrank Richards was too young to understand what was going on when the first telegram arrived, saying that his Uncle Bobby had been killed in battle at Guadalcanal. Guadalcanal - World War II - History - Pacific - Twentieth Century
  • Photo finish for pro hockey scrimmage Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:16AMCROMWELL — Maybe it’s not on par with Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, but Chris Davis has a streak of his own that he’s quite proud of.
  • Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:08AMAug. 29 1918 -- The Chicago Cubs , behind the pitching of Lefty Tyler, clinched the National League pennant with a 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds . 1934 -- The Philadelphia A's ended Schoolboy Rowe's 16-game winning streak with a 13-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers . 1965 -- San Francisco's Willie Mays broke Ralph Kiner's National League record with his 17th home run of the month in an 8 ...
  • Unlike baseball, God never breaks hearts Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:07AMI have often been accused of waxing far too poetic on the subject of baseball. To me, it is more than a mere game. It is, as F. Scott Fitzgerald writes in "The Great Gatsby," "The faith of 50 million."
  • Tampa Bay Rays' bats could shatter an otherwise solid season Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:11PMBy Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Friday, August 27, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — This isn't to say that Manny Ramirez wouldn't have caused headaches. He's moody and old and occasionally disinterested. One of these days, scientists are going to discover squirrels inside of his skull. That said, could the Rays please claim Manny one more time? You know, just to be sure the White Sox are serious ...
  • For what its worth: Divorce behind him, Tiger starts a new chapter Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:31PMFOR WHAT IT'S WORTH:
  • Rural Retreat man keeps memories alive of Wythe County athletes Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:20PMIf you’re interested in knowing about athletes who played on Wythe County teams for the past 100 years or so, then Bill Caldwell is your man.
  • Yankees Honor George Steinbrenner with Monument in Yankee Stadium Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:37PMYankee Stadium may have been 'The House that George Built,' but now the organization is going to unveil an official monument dedicated to their legendary owner, George Steinbrenner , who passed away in July.
  • Dellin Betances always wanted to be a Yankee Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:40PMTRENTON — For Dellin Betances, the choice three years ago to spurn Vanderbilt, a baseball factory as far as colleges are concerned, for the Yankees and the seven-figure bonus they offered was a bit taxing.
  • National Sports Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:01PMNEW YORK (AP) — A monument to George Steinbrenner will be dedicated at Yankee Stadium next month. The late New York Yankees owner will be remembered with the seventh memorial at the ballpark's famed Monument Park. The tribute is set for Sept. 20 before the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Steinbrenner monument at Yankee Stadium set Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:46PMNEW YORK (AP) — A monument to George Steinbrenner will be dedicated at Yankee Stadium next month. The late New York Yankees owner will be remembered with the seventh memorial at the ballpark's famed Monument Park. The tribute is set for Sept. 20 before the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Tigers' Damon vetoes reunion with Red Sox Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:15AMJohnny Damon is staying in Detroit.
  • BASEBALL NOTES / Damon rejects chance to return to Boston Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:46AMJohnny Damon is staying in Detroit. The 36-year-old outfielder passed up a chance to return to the Red Sox, rejecting their waiver claim and choosing to remain with the Tigers. "These guys really like me here," Damon said Tuesday, adding he spoke to each of... Boston Red Sox - Johnny Damon - sport - Detroit Tigers - Outfielder
  • Cameron Maybin back with Marlins Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:36AMThe Florida Marlins recalled Cameron Maybin from Triple-A New Orleans to take over for Cody Ross in centerfield. Both players are former Tigers. On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants claimed Ross -- the third-highest-paid Marlin at $4.45 million -- off waivers.
  • Low & Outside: AL Notes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:01AMMickey, the Babe . . . and the Boss What would Yankee Stadium be without the Boss? George Steinbrenner will have a spot in the New York Yankees' Monument Park near Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle.
  • Boss joining icons in Monument Park Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:13AMTORONTO -- The Boss is going where only the greatest Yankees hang out. Prior to the Sept. 20 game vs. the Rays at the Stadium, George Steinbrenner will be honored with a monument in Monument Park. The Boss, who died July 13, will be the sixth man honored in such...
  • CHASING JACK CHASE, Part 3: Unredeemed Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:49PMTOLEDO: If he kept winning, his lack of professional experience wouldn't matter and his troubled past might be forgiven.
  • Albert Pujols: Can a Player Win a Triple Crown Without an MVP Award? Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:41PMIt happened to Chuck Klein in 1933. It happened to Ted Williams twice, in 1942 and 1947. Could it happen again in 2010? Could Albert Pujols win the Triple Crown without winning his league's Most Valuable Player Award? If this article seems like it is coming out of nowhere, that is understandable. The answer to this question should be, and in all practicality probably is, no. It has been so long ...
  • Italian-American club celebrates 90 years in Oakland Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:55AMOAKLAND -- When the Colombo Club was founded in 1920, members could get a night of dinner and dancing for $2.50.
  • State apologizes for mistreatment of Italian residents during WWII Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:20PMLegislature passes resolution expressing 'deepest regret' for the wartime internment, curfews, confiscations and other indignities that thousands of Italian and Italian American families faced. When Mike Maiorana was a boy during World War II, his family was like a lot of others in his Monterey neighborhood.
  • Italian-American club celebrates 90 years in Oakland Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:00PMOAKLAND -- When the Colombo Club was founded in 1920, members could get a night of dinner and dancing for $2.50. At the 90th anniversary party Saturday night, a prime rib dinner with all the fixings went for $20, and some 500 members and their guests turned out to eat, drink, socialize and work to continue the preservation of Italian-American heritage in Oakland.
  • Sunday Playground: The Week Ahead Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:42PMToday: Tampa Bay at A's, 1:05 p.m., featuring Oakland's Dallas Braden against Matt Garza in a battle of no-hit dudes. Also, Minnesota at 49ers, 5 p.m. (on NBC, in case you're thinking it's a little early in the calendar year to shell out $25 for parking and a security pat-down).
  • Miguel Cabrera knocks in 100th run, joins exclusive club Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:53PMMiguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer off Phil Hughes on Tuesday to reach 100 RBI for the seventh straight season. He's one of just six players to drive in 100 runs seven times through age 27: Mel Ott - 8...
  • PLAY BALL: Wartime baseball a ‘morale booster’ Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:26PMOn Jan. 14, 1942, just a few weeks after the United States entered World War II, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, wrote a letter to President Franklin Roosevelt asking him for guidance on how to deal with the 1942 baseball season which was fast approaching. Roosevelt responded the very next day with what has been called “The green light letter.” In the ...
  • Lupica: Padres teaching Yanks valuable lesson Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:06AMThe Padres spend $173 million less on baseball players than the Yankees do and nearly $25 million less than even the Rays do and you know what they really become if they hang on to win the National League West and maybe even make it to the World Series th.