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- India returns to England as masters of the game Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:00AMLondon, July 20: From India's maiden encounter against their Imperial masters in 1932, a Test series against England has always captured the imagination of the game's fan-following in both nations. Now the contest between these two great cricketing sides has come
- Summer Baseball: Milford forces Game 3 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:00AMAlex Tonkonogy went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs for third-seeded Milford, as the host Micros rebounded to defeat second-seeded Franklin 9-5 in the the second game of their best-of-three Central Mass. Senior Babe Ruth South playoff series last night.
- Legion Baseball | Redhawks beat Patriots 24-14 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:59PMThe Rochester Redhawks slugged three home runs and collected 26 hits in outscoring the Rochester Patriots 24-14 in the first round of the First District, Division I playoffs on Tuesday in American Legion baseball.
- Dambaugh in U.S. Girls match play Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:59PMOLYMPIA FIELDS, WASH. -- Katelyn Dambaugh of Goose Creek advanced into the match play portion of the U.S. Golf Association's Girls Junior Championship for the second straight year, posting a 2-over-par 72 Tuesday at Olympia Fields Country Club.
- Frequency Rocks! Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:59PM“Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends. ” Atlanta, Georgia (my home town) has accomplished something no other US city has done - lost two NHL professional hockey teams to Canada! Several US teams came from Canada to more money and fans down South.
- Ubaldo, Tulo, CarGo lead Rockies past Braves 12-3 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:59PMDENVER — Ubaldo Jimenez brushed aside Atlanta's powerful bats along with all that trade talk, and Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez homered as the Rockies routed the Braves 12-3 Tuesday night. I...
- Council members to run again Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:58PMGreenville City Councilman Calvin Mercer announced his intention to run for re-election this November through a postal mailing to voters and a news release Tuesday afternoon.
- GPY&R claims digital first: web link as prose for Byron Bay Writer’s Festival Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:58PMGPY&R is claiming a digital first with a campaign for the Byron Bay Writer’s Festival that turns an html link into prose. http://www.wordslikehangoutincreepyplaces.be/ware_You_can-findthem_skulking_around_ancient_maya_temples/the_belltower_ofNotreDame/orthebelly_ofGIANTsandworms/you’llcatch_them-ina-VictorianOrphanage-filled_with-dirtyclothes+crackedsmiles/Onwild-horses+wilderwomen ...
- Cubs squander lead late, fall 4-2 to Philadelphia Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:58PMCHICAGO — The Philadelphia Phillies were having trouble getting hits, let alone runs. That changed just in time for them.
- Jake Peavy sharp, but not sharp enough, in Sox loss Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:58PMKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jake Peavy pitched much better than he had in his previous three starts. It still wasn’t good enough for the Chicago White Sox right-hander to pick up his first victory in nearly a month.
- Toyota's hybrid technology to help ease power crunch in disaster-hit northeast of Japan Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:21AMTOKYO - Toyota's electric-gasoline hybrid car technology will be utilized to help ease power shortages in Japan's disaster-struck northeast, part of a set of measures the automaker hopes will underline its commitment to the region.
- Sun shines on Lowe as Braves beat Rockies Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:21AMIt's the age-old excuse: the sun got in my eyes. Only this time, it was the truth.
- Big inning propels Crushers to victory Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:21AMAVON — The Crushers batted around and scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat the Rockford RiverHawks, 8-3, for Lake Erie’s first win in three games.
- Better pitching, same result for Royals' Davies Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:20AMThe Associated Press The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Kyle Davies pitched better against the Chicago White Sox. The result wound up the same. Davies allowed only two earned runs while pitching into the sixth inning, and struck out a career-best nine, before shortstop Alcides Escobar threw away his chance for a victory with a critical error that led to two more unearned runs. The Chicago ...
- Collmenter tosses gem, D-backs beat Milwaukee 3-0 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:20AMBOB BAUM AP Sports Writer PHOENIX Josh Collmenter pitched eight innings of three-hit ball for his first win in six weeks and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 Monday night in the opener of their four-game series. The right-hander retired 21 of his last 22 batters in the longest outing of his rookie season. Yuniesky Betancourt reached on a bunt single leading off the sixth ...
- Toyota utilizing hybrids to help with power crunch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:20AMToyota's electric-gasoline hybrid car technology will be utilized to help ease power shortages in Japan's disaster-struck northeast, part of a set of measures the automaker hopes will underline its commitment to the...
- Red Sox use 8-run 8th to beat Orioles 15-10 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:19AMThe Boston Red Sox were coming off an exhausting night. They were missing their leading home run hitter and operating with a thin bullpen.
- Softball Roundup: 10U Sliders making big strides Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:19AMThe Calaveras Sliders 10U team took second place at Rainbow Fields in Modesto. Courtesy photo The Calaveras Sliders 10-and-under fastpitch girls softball team reached the championship game of a tournament at Rainbow Fields in Modesto last month.
- Matilda Bay launches Dirty Granny cider Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:18AMMatilda Bay, the brewer that makes Beez Neez, Fat Yak and Barking Flamingo beers, has launched a brand of cider. Called Dirty Granny, the beverage, which has a “rich and full flavour which combines sweetness and acidity”, is being promoted using PR, by Liquid Ideas, experiential marketing, by District, and point of sale. As part [...]
- Wood struggles as Cubs lose 7-5 to Marlins Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:53PMThe Chicago Cubs thought Brett Hayes was out. Hayes thought he was safe, and second base umpire Lance Barrett agreed.
- Voeckler: In yellow, but 'zero' chance of Tour win Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:52PM(07-17) 15:07 PDT MONTPELLIER, France (AP) -- Thomas Voeckler kept up with the big Tour de France favorites in the mountains. He's had the yellow jersey for six days. And cycling experts such as Lance Armstrong think...
- 7. Home for children desperately needs donors Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:52PMBUTTERWORTH: Dedicating their lives to taking care of less fortunate children and youth has never been a burden for Steven Joseph and Mary Josephine Augustine.
- Dowd, Maloney try their hands at professional baseball Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:52PMEast Bridgewater’s Mike Dowd and Brockton’s Brian Maloney were battery mates for 32 games the past three seasons for the Franklin Pierce University baseball team, but are in the minor leagues this summeer, trying to make it to the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants, respectively.
- Pineiro suffers short outing Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:52PMJoel Pineiro hopes the shortest start of his career was just a one-time thing.
- Outspoken rights watchdog chief is an ordained priest Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:51PMThe new head of Northern Ireland's human rights watchdog, Michael O'Flaherty, is an ordained priest in the diocese of Galway, the Catholic Church has confirmed. Related Stories Search for missing teenager resumes Man arrested after double stabbing N Ireland 'home to best golfers' Oldie Darren Clarke takes Open win Hit-and-run treated as murder bid
- Indians fall to Orioles, split series Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:51PMBALTIMORE (AP) — Robert Andino homered and had a career-high four RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 8-3 Sunday to secure their first winning streak in nearly a month.
- Joey Logano Ignores Rumors, Finishes Fourth In Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:51PMAs rumors continued to swirl Sunday about possible changes in the Sprint Cup Series stable at Joe Gibbs Racing in 2012, Middletown native Joey Logano had a homecoming statement day.
- Luckett shows varied interests Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:51PMJACKSON – Bill Luckett is sitting in his downtown Jackson apartment answering questions from a member of the media and intermittently checking the computer for an update on a line of thunderstorms that could affect his flight to the Gulf Coast for another campaign event.
- Hodges Homers Power Squirrels Past Bowie Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:06PMWes Hodges hit two home runs and Ryan Verdugo pitched seven strong innings to lead the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 4-2 victory over Bowie on Friday night.
- Sellers’ RBI gives Personal Best win Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:06PMDerek Sellers hit a walk off single, scoring Bronson Becker from third, to give Personal Best a 4-3 win over Barrelville Outdoor Club Friday at Femi Field.
- Phillips' 2-run HR sends Reds over Cardinals 6-5 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:06PMCINCINNATI (AP) - The Cardinals were one out away from a good start to the rest of the season. Brandon Phillips spoiled their celebration with one of his own - the last thing St. Louis wanted to see.
- Fort Cumberland thumps Frostburg Farrady, 15-2 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:06PMKevin Myers struck out 11 and Fort Cumberland Post 13 pounded out 17 hits to defeat Frostburg Farrady Post 24 15-2 Friday evening at Mountain Ridge High School.
- Phillips' 2-run homer lifts Reds over Cards 6-5 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:05PMBrandon Phillips thought about re-enacting a celebration from the movie "Major League" and rounding the bases with bat in hand. No need. He'd provided enough drama already. Phillips hit a two-out, two-run homer off Fernando Salas in the ninth inning Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 victory over the St.
- B-Mets Back-to-Back Jacks Not Enough Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:05PMClick here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
- Unbeaten Brakettes take two from Newtown Rock Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:05PMSTRATFORD -- Melissa Mancuso 's RBI single drove in Becca Carden with the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Stratford Brakettes kept their unbeaten status alive with a 3-1 win over the Newtown (Pa.) Rock Friday night at DeLuca Field.
- Nicasio, Fowler lead Rockies over Brewers 4-0 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:05PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press DENVER Rookie Juan Nicasio pitched seven strong innings and Dexter Fowler doubled, walked and scored twice in his return from a nearly month-long demotion to the minor leagues, leading the Colorado Rockies past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 Friday night. Mark Ellis doubled twice and Todd Helton added a pair of RBI singles to help Colorado win for the fourth ...
- News briefs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:05PMPennsylvanians are invited to share their ideas for highway planning during a series of public hearings, including one in the Poconos, to update the state's 12-Year Transportation Program.
- Pottstown Schools Finance committee: sale of annex building is doubtful; School for unruly Reading teens to be outside ... Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:28AMPOTTSTOWN — There were no votes, and no final decisions made, but there was also little appetite shown Thursday night for selling the Administrative Annex building near Franklin Elementary School to an alternative high school teaching troubled Reading teenagers.
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- Alonso 'revelling' in the joy of first win Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:28AMDays after his first win of the season, Fernando Alonso says he's still feeling the high that goes along with taking the top step of the podium...
- Matt Calkins column: Inspirational coach stays in game Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:27AMA youth baseball game. An ambulance pulling up to the field. Players, parents and coaches all welling up with tears. “It was wonderful,” said a glowing Blanca Orr, wife to Jim Orr, the man who was being transported in the emergency vehicle that evening. “It was like the perfect day.”
- Wingnuts win no-hitter Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:26AMWichita Wingnuts pitchers Junior Guerra, Matthew Nevarez and Josh Dew combined for a no-hitter as Wichita downed the Shreveport-Bossier Captains 1-0 Wednesday in American Association play at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.
- Having fun while learning to manage their disease Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:26AMFor kids with diabetes, Camp Nejeda provides it all, By Rose Sgarlato
- Army treats brain injuries in field Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:26AMBAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - The traumatic brain injury that Army Staff Sgt. Isidoro Castillo suffered when...
- Financial gain put before care of an injured cat Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:25AMThis is an open letter to Paul Breciani, hospital administrator, at Veterinary Emergency and Surgery Hospital in Brentwood. This letter is in regards to a critically injured feline on June 29.
- Airlines give military family the run-around Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:25AMMy 23-year-old son is about to go to Afghanistan, to war. His current base changed his go-home date so he can come home 24 hours earlier (for a visit). He is willing to pay the $150 change-of-flight fee, but they will not comply.
- E: Prosecutors; mistrial in Clemens case Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:25AMWASHINGTON - One minute Roger Clemens was on trial for his freedom. Then, on just the second day of testimony, it was suddenly all over and the former baseball star was outside signing autographs for fans.
- Jeter gets ball, fan gets card Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:29AMThe fan who returned Derek Jeter's ball from his 3,000th hit will get a bit of memorabilia to keep: his own baseball card.
- Dark ads do little to dim Hudak glow - Column by Brian MacLeod Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:29AMOntarians are in desperate need of a defence against the dark arts. Forgive the shameless play on the pending final chapter of Pottermania, but it is too apropos to ignore. The province has been jolted by a bad spell of ad nauseam, this time from the Liberals.[...]
- Car show is 'all about nostalgia' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:29AMThe North Platte Telegraph If cars could talk, the 1930 Ford Model A "Woody" station wagon that will be displayed at the Platte River Mall this weekend could probably spin quite a tale. It will be the featured vehicle at the Flatlander Car Club's annual show.