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  • Duffy pitches Royals to 4-2 win over White Sox Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:22PMKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Danny Duffy sat in the Kansas City clubhouse before Tuesday night's game against the White Sox...
  • Revs Win Seventh Straight With Offensive Explosion Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:59PMThe York Revolution defeated the Road Warriors 10-6 Tuesday night in front of 3,229 fans at Sovereign Bank Stadium. There was no shortage of offense from either team with a combined 27 hits between the two.
  • Support for International Softball Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:39PMNorth Harbour softball is heading into a new era following Upper Harbour Local Board approval for a ground lease that is a step toward a new two-storey stadium at Rosedale Park, Albany.
  • Around Whittier, July 20 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:27PMThe trial for a man charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of an elderly Montebello woman has been delayed.
  • Ex-CEO convicted in scam at auto-chemical company Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:15PMA former corporate executive officer of a New York-based automotive-chemical company was convicted Tuesday in a multimillion-dollar investor fraud scheme that enabled him to buy expensive jewelry and take private jets.
  • It's hot - must be county fair time Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:50PMThe Church Stand at the Marshall County Fair has been serving meals and snacks for a long time. Photo by Sally Gray The fun begins Thursday at the fair.
  • Danny Groner: Jim Thome: Is 600 Home Runs Not What It Used to Be? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:07PMWhile Thome has earned the distinction over the course of a 21-year career, some commentators are wondering if his pending accomplishment forces us to reassess what 600 homers means anymore.
  • Defense does in Davies, KC Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:01PMKANSAS CITY (AP) — Kyle Davies pitched better against the Chicago White Sox. The result wound up the same.
  • Buehrle pitches White Sox to 5-2 win over Royals Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:28PMKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Buerhle lasted seven innings in another impressive start, and the Chicago White Sox capitalized on an error by young shortstop Alcides Escobar to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on a steamy Monday night.
  • Buehrle Impressive As White Sox Beat Royals 5-2 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:43PMMark Buehrle lasted seven innings in another impressive start, and the Chicago White Sox capitalized on an error by young shortstop Alcides Escobar to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on a steamy Monday night.
  • Mark Buehrle pitches White Sox to 5-2 win over Royals Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:39PMKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mark Buerhle lasted seven innings in another impressive start, and the Chicago White Sox capitalized...
  • Grimes' Walk-Off Single Helps York Remain Unbeaten In Second Half Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:27PMThe York Revolution defeated the Road Warriors 5-4 in walk-off fashion on Monday night in front of 3,853 fans at Sovereign Bank Stadium. Scott Grimes chopped an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to score Liu Rodriguez giving York the victory to remain undefeated in the second half.
  • Ella Fitzgerald & Norman Granz: She Was His Star Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:27PMNorman Granz , the impresario who made his name at the helm of Jazz at the Philharmonic, was hardly impressed when he first heard Ella Fitzgerald with the Ink Spots in his hometown of Los Angeles in the early ’40s.
  • Time for Hendry to make some moves Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:59PMCubs fans should be hoping GM Jim Hendry makes room on the plane for some of the kids he watched play Monday at AAA Iowa.
  • Chicago Cubs: 5 Bold Second Half Predictions Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:46PMThe Chicago Cubs have had a brutal 2011 thus far, to say the least. As Murphy's Law states, "Everything that can go wrong, will." This law holds absolutely 100-percent true for the Cubs in 2011. Even with the struggles of 2011, I'm going to make five bold predictions about the second half of the season. Who will be traded? Who will get an extension? Anyone going to be fired? What about how many ...
  • Vernon Hills Stingers 16U Elite team keeps on winning Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:24PMThis seven-game stretch of dominance is almost the stuff of fiction. The Vernon Hills Stingers 16U Elite team cruised to a championship in its own tournament last weekend. The Stingers outscored the opposition 49-4 during the seven-game stint. Leading the charge was the pitching staff of Jordyn Comitor (Vernon Hills High School), Nicole Bitter (Carmel Catholic) and Erika Schoenfeld (Carmel ...
  • Revs Exorcise Demons In Southern Maryland Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:27PMAfter four and a half seasons and many near misses, the York Revolution finally earned their first ever sweep on the road, doing it at Southern Maryland's Regency Furniture Stadium which had historically been a problematic place to visit for the Revs. York's 5-4 win over the Blue Crabs on Sunday afternoon improves the Revs' record to 3-0 to begin the second half, while their current winning ...
  • Revs earn first road series sweep in franchise history Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:17PMAfter 41/2 seasons and many near misses, the York Revolution finally earned its first-ever sweep of a road series.
  • Corpus Christi Hooks Game Notes Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:13PMCorpus Christi scored four runs over the first four frames last night and the bullpen held on late for a 4-2 victory over Frisco in the third of a four-game series at Dr Pepper Ballpark.
  • EAST WINDSOR & HIGHTSOWN: Briefs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:56PMGolf, Tennis Classic offered
  • 20 Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:15PMThe NFL rookie class of 2011 will be remembered for a number of things, from dramatic trades, quarterback reaches and, of course, the labor lockout. However, we want to know which rookies will have the talent and conviction to make immediate impacts for their teams this year, overcoming the adversity of being locked out of OTAs and mini-camps in the process. We want to establish the 20 rookies ...
  • Knights, city OK tentative agreement Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:49PMNASHUA – It was a win on the field and off it for the Nashua Silver Knights on Friday. While they stomped Martha’s Vineyard 7-3 behind the pitching of Eric Perrault and a Mark Sanborn grand slam, the team also reached a tentative agreement with the city on a two-year extension to its current lease. Team and city officials huddled in Mayor Donnalee Lozeau’s office Friday morning and the terms of ...
  • Jays give Yankees an encore beating Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:38PMSo, these are the mighty Yankees? Bunch of marshmallows. Eh?
  • Phillips’ biggest ever means big win Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:19PMBrandon Phillips considered the question for a second. “Was it my biggest ever?,” Phillips said. “Yeah, I’m going to go ahead and say yes, especially the situations — needing that win and playing the Cardinals. It was just a great situation to get that key home run.” Phillips’ two-run, two-out walkoff home run gave the [...]
  • MLB Bold Predictions: 5 Managers You Won't See in 2012 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:14PMBaseball has never been tighter heading into the second half. All six divisions will be a dogfight to the end. With the July 31st trade deadline approaching many teams are at a make or break point.  This year many managers have brought their teams out of obscurity while a some just aren't getting the job done. Some of these managers are victims of circumstance while a couple of them are ...
  • Syracuse Silver Knights Unveiled Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:57PMSyracuse, NY-The Syracuse Silver Knights were unveiled today at a press conference at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena, which will be the club's home when it opens the Major Indoor Soccer League season in November.
  • Forget 101 Dalmatians, 16 are driving me dotty! Meet the unruly brood and the human and canine mothers looking after ... Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:02PMThis rural scene in Shropshire is like something out of a painting by Turner or Constable, but suddenly it erupts into chaos more reminiscent of the Keystone Kops.
  • Sports capsule Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:22AMAmCan girls basketball youth camp deadline Sunday
  • Ten traffic jams to get you through Carmegeddon Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:18AMTen traffic jams to get you through Carmegeddon this weekend.
  • NEW: Instant Classic: Galgoci wins UMP Modified feature by six inches at Mt. Pleasant Speedway Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:10AMThe difference between first and second place in last Friday’s Chuck ’s Discount Foods UMP Modified feature at the Mt. Pleasant Speedway was so close that it took almost an extra lap to make the official call.
  • Sports roundup Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:54PMYouth baseball The Concord National Little League 11-12-year-old All-Stars defeated Merrimack Valley, 6-0. Concord's John Taranovich and Christian McClellan combined for the shutout on the mound, Bradley Murphy belted a three-run homer for Concord, and Jake Philbrick singled and tripled. Brian Nylen and Trevor Collins pitched well for Merrimack Valley. Golf tournaments The '98 NH Jr. Monarchs ...
  • Rangers' Derek Holland pitches complete game shutout in 5-0 win Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:33PMThe Rangers will try to extend their season-high seven-game winning streak Thursday night when they open a four-game series at Safeco Field.
  • BASEBALL: Baler shortstop tries out for exclusive showcase Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:42PMSan Benito shortstop Ryan Jacob recently tried out for the 2001 Area Code Baseball Games in Stockton. Photo by: Free Lance file photo HOLLISTER It's one thing to hit batting practice alone, with your dad or teammate hucking fastballs at, maybe, 70 miles per hour (depends on the dad or teammate). But it's a completely different story when BP involves a pitcher tossing 90-plus miles per hour, and ...
  • Ownership situation is Dodgers' biggest second-half story Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:01PMMatt Kemp is a most-valuable-player candidate and Clayton Kershaw is becoming one of baseball's top pitchers, but Frank McCourt's battle to retain control of the team is likely to overshadow their performances. Matt Kemp is a most-valuable-player candidate and Clayton Kershaw is becoming one of baseball's top pitchers, but Frank McCourt's battle to retain control of the team is likely to ...
  • Rangers-Mariners, 9:10 p.m.; Derek Holland opens the road trip Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:11PMThe Rangers will try to extend their season-high seven-game winning streak Thursday night when they open a four-game series at Safeco Field.
  • Erie SeaWolves Vs. Altoona Curve...Game One of Four...Game Notes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:29PMTonight, the SeaWolves look to get back on track as they begin the unofficial second half of the season, opening up a four-game series against the Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates) at Jerry Uht Park. The SeaWolves ended an eight-game road trip with a 6-3 loss on Monday night in Akron.
  • Round Rock Express - Game Notes at Memphis Redbirds Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:28PMGAME 91 | 14 JULY 2011 | 7:05 P.M. CDT | AUTOZONE PARK | MEMPHIS, TENN. Round Rock returns to action following the All-Star break, opening a four-game series at Memphis (St. Louis Cardinals).
  • Ready Set Go calendar, 7/15 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:26PMUpcoming local entertainment events.
  • Roohi wins 27th Annual Pohanka Nissan Hyundai Honda YMCA Sprint Colonial Beach Triathlon Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:39PMSpeed and endurance is her signature, but the thrill of winning continues to inspire King George resident Molly Roohi. On Saturday, the 30-year veteran triathlete finished first overall in the 27th Annual Pohanka Nissan Hyundai Honda YMCA Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon. Among a field of 114 women, Roohi’s time of 1:14.02 surpassed her closest competitor, Diane Haupt by more than a minute and a ...
  • Sunday, July 3, 2011 - 00:05 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:43AMSINSHEIM, Germany (AP) -- The U.S. advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup, routing Colombia 3-0 on Saturday behind goals from Heather O'Reilly, Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd. The scoreline could have been even worse for Colombia, which is playing in its first World Cup. The...
  • Rockies head into 2nd half 8½ games behind Giants Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:25AMPAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER So far, the Colorado Rockies have wobbled under weighty expectations. Boasting a powerful 1-2 punch on the mound and two potent hitters, the Rockies were a trendy pick coming out of spring training to win the NL West. But injuries and inconsistent play have hampered the Rockies, who trail World Series champion San Francisco by 8½ games heading into the second ...
  • Sounds have time for PCL turnaround Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:24AMThe Nashville Sounds have time to make up ground in the PCL standings but need improvement on offense and from the bullpen.
  • Good Times: Bay Area entertainment guide for July 15-21 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:16AMYour guide to what's happening July 15-21MusicSound reunionIt's getting increasingly hard to care about reunion tours.
  • 25 numbers to ponder as Phillies start second half Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:13AMBaseball and numbers go together like baseball and hot dogs or baseball and beer ... So, while we step out for lunch and a libation, you can feast upon these 25 numbers that represent what we have seen - and may see - from the 2011 Phillies:
  • Rockies head into 2nd half 81/2 games behind Giants Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:07AMSo far, the Colorado Rockies have wobbled under weighty expectations. Boasting a powerful 1-2 punch on the mound and two potent hitters, the Rockies were a trendy pick coming out of spring training to win the NL West. But injuries and inconsistent play have hampered the Rockies, who trail World Series champion San Francisco by 8 1/2 games heading into the second half of the season.
  • Eagle Scout helps the green thumbs at Wolfle Elementary Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:13PMReed Rambough led a $7,000 renovation of the school's garden.
  • Montana Sports Snapshots Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:51PMBillings woman gets 2 holes-in-one in same round
  • Post 6 advances to district competition with runner-up finish in Sub-District A tournament Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:38PMWith a pair of potent offensive outbursts Post 6 punched its ticket to the American Legion 2nd District baseball tournament as the Sub-District A runner-up, which begins Friday in Redwood Falls.
  • Musial's homer voted top All-Star moment Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:33PMMusial's homer voted top All-Star moment
  • Salty Ears and Salient Culture Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:23PMPERM — The picture on a city sign shows a white stick figure wielding a baseball bat, clearly on the verge of doing some hideous violence to an unseen victim.