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Tendulkar targets 100th hundred in Lord's test Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:37AMSuperstar batsman Sachin Tendulkar will try to crown a spectacular career by scoring his 100th international hundred in India's 100th test against England at Lord's this week.
A look at the England-India 1st test Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:07AMThe world waits to see if Sachin Tendulkar can crown a great career by scoring his 100th international hundred at Lord's this week. Two milestones are in place already: This will be the 2,000th test and the 100th between England and India. Tendulkar scored his 99th hundred against South Africa in the World Cup on March 12 in Nagpur.
Six L-L players earn All-State baseball honors Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:15PMAdam Yunginger and Cameron Gallagher helped lead Manheim Township's baseball team to the PIAA Class AAAA semifinals this spring. Now, the Blue Streak stars and Division I-caliber tandem front a Lancaster-Lebanon League contingent that lists six players on the 2011 Pennsylvania High School Baseball C...
MLB Power Rankings: The League's Most Underrated Player at Every Position Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:44PMEveryone has there favorite player and some guys, such as Derek Jeter seem to get all of the attention. Many people will make the argument that many of the popular players in today's game are overrated . Baseball also has its fair share of underrated players as well. There are guys that put up great numbers but seem to get overlooked because of the team they play for or other players in their ...
MLB Trade Rumors: 5 Contenders That Don't Need to Make a Deadline Deal Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:17PMAs you may have noticed, there are an awful lot of MLB trade rumors floating around out there. It must be that time of year... Gadzooks! It is that time of year! Major League Baseball's July 31 trade deadline is just a couple weeks away. Let the wheeling and dealing begin! As is the case every July, all of us are concerned about which players our favorite teams might go out and add. This is ...
Underachieving A's just not doing it on the road Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:08PMWhen the 2011 A's are bad at something, they are very, very bad. They don't stop at mediocre. They head straight for the bottom. They've shown signs of offensive life, however, as the second half got under way,...
Normoyle Selected as PGCBL All-Star Game Starter Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:52PMShortstop Ryan Normoyle (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape), a rising senior at Washington College, was chosen as a starter for the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League's All-Star Game, to be played in Elmira, NY, tonight at 7:00 p.m
Dustin Pedroia and the 9 Best Boston Red Sox from the First Half Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:44PMAt 57-36, the Boston Red Sox are atop the American League East and look to be getting healthy for the stretch run leading into the playoffs. With Carl Crawford returning from injury today, the Sox have their entire projected starting lineup healthy. The starting rotation is still on the mend, but Josh Beckett and John Lackey, along with Andrew Miller and Tim Wakefield, have been holding serve ...
Power surge helps Red Sox rally past Rays Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:01AMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Boston Red Sox lead the majors in a bunch of offensive categories, including team batting average and runs scored, so they're hardly fazed by falling behind early.
Red Sox Homer 3 Times, Rally Past Rays Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:30AMThe Boston Red Sox lead the majors in a bunch of offensive categories, including team batting average and runs scored, so they're hardly fazed by falling behind early.
Surging Red Sox blast Tampa Bay behind Ellsbury Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:21AMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Boston Red Sox lead the majors in a bunch of offensive categories, including team batting average and runs scored, so they’re hardly fazed by falling behind early. Even against Tampa Bay All-Star pitcher James Shields. Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury and Josh Reddick homered, and John …
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in S.F. Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:38AMHere's a look at the past. Items have been culled from The Chronicle's archives of 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago. July 18: With several thousand gays protesting outside, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor told a...
Pujols pounds Cardinals past Reds Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:16AMFor the second night in a row, a Pujols home run turned a deficit into a lead -- but this time, the Cardinals hung on to win.
Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about the Browns' leaders, Cleveland State's revamped hoops roster and trade targets for the ... Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:53PMCamp Colt could have been a disaster for the Browns' young QB, but he showed some moxie in pulling his teammates together during the lockout.
Bulldogs enjoying final ride Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:37PMOne would think Bettendorf, opening the softball playoffs on the pursuit of perfection, would have been scared when Dubuque Senior had the Bulldogs on the ropes at
Cleveland Indians' interleague opponents should focus on regional rivalries: Hey, Hoynsie! Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:18PMNothing like a pennant race to keep the weekly readers mailbag full for beat writer Paul Hoynes.
Red Sox homer three times, rally past Rays Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:07PMDustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury and Josh Reddick homer and John Lackey settles after a shaky first inning, enabling the AL East leaders to rally for a 9-5 victory on Saturday.
San Jose Giants on Deck: Giants Host Inland Empire for Three Games Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:42AMOurSports Central is your source for the latest news and scores from all minor and independent professional sports leagues.
Jean DePlaicdo column: Reppas, Foley form Impact Athletics in Danvers Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:20AMJean DePlacido It was a unique opportunity that two of the leading physical trainers on the North Shore couldn't pass up, so they closed their businesses and merged. Peter Reppas, owner of Repertoire Fitness in Danvers and Matt Foley of Foley Sports Conditioning in Topsfield are now together at the beautiful new 78,000 square foot Danvers Sports Arena where they formed Impact Athletics.
Blyleven, Alomar ready for Hall Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:08AMCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bert Blyleven knows what took him to where he’s been and where he’s headed — his heritage.
Mt. Lebanon's Kelly takes his position in MLB history Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:47PMDon Kelly was stuck in the minor leagues, wondering if it was time to quit baseball. He had a two-month stint with the Pirates in 2007, but in '08 he was back in the minors, where he already had spent parts of seven years. He and his wife were preparing for the birth of their son, Brett, and he thought briefly about changing careers. He thought better of it.
Owls' Scaggs sizzling at the plate Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:15PMIt’s the weather. That’s about the only explanation Statesville Owls third baseman Robby Scaggs could muster when asked about his surge in offensive productivity.
The Best Seasons in Franchise History: Baltimore Orioles Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:15PMThe St. Louis Browns moved to Baltimore before the 1954 season. Within a 15 years they had successfully shed their image as a perennial loser, winning both the 1966 and 1970 World Series . This transition was made possible in large part because of some outstanding individual performances. This article seeks to build a roster of the best individual seasons at each position in Baltimore Orioles ...
Indians Top Prospect LHP Drew Pomeranz Promoted from Kinston, Will Start for Aeros Tonight Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:57PMAKRON, OH - The Akron Aeros today announced that left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz was promoted to Double-A Akron from High Single-A Kinston and will start tonight at Harrisburg.
Nassau County player profiles Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:36PM-- Courtney Miller, senior pitcher, Yulee High School. The four-year starter and all-Nassau County most valuable player led the Lady Hornets in at-bats (87), runs (27), hits (38), RBIs (29) and doubles (8) and was second in walks with 14. She led the team at the plate with a .537 batting average.
Assessing Vernon Wells' season so far Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:42PMThere are all sorts of ways to look at Vernon Wells' season. Exactly six of them.1. Last year, Vernon Wells was a beast at home. He hit .320/.363/.627 at Rogers Center, which is more or less the same line Vlad Guerrero had when he won the MVP award.But Toronto got crazy for hitters...
Cricket: 20 top test match moments Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:26PM1 The first test, March 15, 1877 Australia win it by 45 runs in Melbourne. Opening batsman Charlie Bannerman scores test cricket's first century with 165. The winning margin was, remarkably, to be replicated in the 1977 Centenary...
Pittsburgh Pirates: Realistic Expectations for the Rest of the 2011 Season Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:14PMAsk Men Magazine recently wrote an article revealing "five things that will surprisingly attract her." The number 1 answer was “scars.” Yes, scars! Personally, I was taken aback with that answer. Then I remembered, it’s July 15 th and the Pittsburgh Pirates are 1 game out of first place! There is nothing that will surprise me anymore. Yes, the same Pirates who many experts predicted to finish ...
Good360 Batting Lead Off in State Farm Go To Bat Charitable Giving Program Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:13PMGood360 is rallying all its fans to help support its participation in the Go to Bat program, an online charitable initiative driven by State Farms commitment to helping communities get to a better state. As a Go To Bat charity, Good360 has an opportunity to win one of the weekly 18,000 donations that will be awarded during the second half of the Major League Baseball MLB season. Supporters can...
E Cape strike next week Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:59AMSTRIKE action which could have an impact on fuel supplies is likely to continue until next week.
Scholar transport on track Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:30AMEASTERN Cape’s new R206million scholar transport plan narrowly missed stalling before it started yesterday when bus and taxi operators demanded its implementation be stopped.
Fielder's stock soars after All-Star blast Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:07AMAn All-Star week full of boos and ill-will turned for Prince Fielder on one timely fourth-inning swing.
Navs drop second straight Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:20AMLYNN - The North Shore Navigators dropped a 4-2 decision last night to the Vermont Mountaineers at Fraser Field, wasting a strong performance by starting pitcher Crayton Bare (Baylor) in the process.
Tributes pouring in for king Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:59AMTRIBUTES poured in for the late amaRharhabe King Maxhoba Sandile who died on Monday after a battle with kidney and heart-related problems.
Gel blocks HIV, says Dr Hugh Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:44AMINSPIRED by former president Nelson Mandela’s call for South Africans to look for solutions , East London family doctor Hugh Brathwaite has developed a gel he believes can prevent HIV/Aids.
Lancers find role on Senior Ranger squad Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:37PMSometimes quantity doesn’t equal quality.
Claire Taylor's dogged application was a lesson to us all | Mike Selvey Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:43PMBatsman's winning mixture of intellect and application helped raise England's game A wonderful career in international cricket came to an end on Thursday in the rural, thatched-pavilioned idyll that is the Getty ground on the estate at Wormsley in Buckinghamshire. Claire Taylor had made 30 when she slapped a delivery to point and stomped from the field for the last time. It had not been one of ...
Kuzma, Conner top All-FRHSD softball Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:10PMHowell High School’s incredible state tournament run made the 2011 softball season in the Freehold Regional High School District one for all-time. read more
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox: 5 Reasons Why Phillies Win the Debate Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:02PMThe Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Red Sox are the favorites in each league. The Red Sox are a very offensive-based team—the Phillies, however, are held up mostly by their pitching. Which one is more important in the postseason? Which team has more useful strengths? Philadelphia does. I'll give you five reasons why. Begin Slideshow
Fantasy Baseball: Albert Pujols and 4 Other Names to Watch After the Break Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:34PMWe have reached the midway point of the regular season in major league baseball and the midway point of the fantasy baseball season as well. There have been pleasant surprises and disappointments throughout fantasy leagues this year and that will only continue on into the second half of the season. Fantasy leagues resume after the All-Star break and here is a list of some players that any ...
Zurcher Named Male Athlete of the Year Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:25PMEven after moving on to his professional baseball career, University of Memphis Chad Zurcher continues to earn more hardware for his outstanding 2011 campaign. The former Tiger was honored as Conference USAs Male Athlete of the Year, league commissioner Britton Banowsky announced Tuesday.
Can American, oddball or not, win Open? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:42PMThere is a great national fret going on in some precincts of the United States golf community these days.
Pro baseball report: Ishikawa has shoulder surgery, season most likely over Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:24PMThe 2002 Federal Way High School graduate had surgery on his shoulder last month after playing the first two months of the season with the San Francisco Giant’s AAA affiliate Fresno Grizzlies. Fresno Manager Steve Decker told the Fresno Bee newspaper on Wednesday that he doesn’t expect Ishikawa to return this year. The first baseman went on the disabled list on June 22.
‘Murder mom’ queries psychologist’s report Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:29AMA MOTHER who admitted to murdering her son last year before dumping his body in a skip has queried the findings of the court-appointed psychologist who analysed her in mitigation of sentencing.
AmaRharhabe king dies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:14AMAMARHARHABE King Maxhobay’akhawuleza Sandile died at Life St Dominic’s Hospital in East London yesterday. Sandile, 54, Ahh Zanesizwe! died after a long battle with kidney disease.
Recovered barge returns to sea Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:14AMA Norwegian-owned barge containing 72m³ of marine diesel has successfully been reconnected to its tug and inspected in East London before resuming its journey.
‘Fest’ triumphs over weather Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:59AMDESPITE power cuts and bad weather, this year’s National Arts Festival in Grahamstown had a 6% increase in attendance numbers – and counting.
Fears of fuel shortages Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:29AMTens of thousands of workers in the petroleum industry nationally downed tools yesterday after wage talks deadlocked, sparking fears of fuel shortages if the strike persists.
McCann returns to All-Star Game Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:06PMHUNTINGTON -- All eyes will be on Brian McCann when the former Huntington Little League player takes the field for the 82nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
DALY: Werth's struggles followed by silence Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:48PMJayson Werth is in a lonely place right now — and I'm not talking about all those empty seats in the right-field stands. The way he's swinging the bat, every pitcher looks like Roy Halladay (if not Christy Mathewson). Worse, he's new in Washington, so it's not like he's built ...