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- Howie Stalwick: Gray will work his way up fast Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:33PM1. Gray Area: We'll take a wild guess and assume that Steven Gray did not spend endless nights dreaming of playing pro basketball in Latvia when he was growing up in Chimacum. That said, anyone familiar with Gray's ceaseless curiosity and outside-the-box perspective on life anticipates that the former Chimacum and Bainbridge prep stud will savor his experience in Latvia, a tiny republic on the ...
- Nolan Ryan is the man of his Angels dreams Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:20PMThings don't work out as wished, though, and hopes were dashed when team let his hero pitcher go in 1979. In other version, Ryan becomes owner and is front-and-center for 50th anniversary festivities. Things don't work out as wished though, and hopes were dashed when team let his hero pitcher go in 1979.
- The Women's World Cup Final, And A Midsummer's Dream From The Sports Gods Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:08PMTeam US and the Japanese women staged a women's World Cup Final for the ages on Sunday, and it helps explain why we watch sports, in general, and why the people that don't are missing out. Plus: the tragicomedy of AAU hoops, the joy of Darren Clarke, and video of your new favorite sport. Talking Points is a series that highlights some of the best stories in sports (and elsewhere). Read the ...
- Statisticians Tackle Current Sports Issues in Miami Beach Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:13AMFrom which teams get included in March Madness, to referee bias, to why Olympic times are better today than in the past, statisticians from across the United States and around the globe will conduct sessions on current issues in sports at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Miami Beach beginning July 30. Complete descriptions of each session can be found online at http ...
- Newark Bears: A tale of a sidetracked baseball franchise Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:17AMCo-owners face court battles, unpaid bills and a would-be reality TV show
- Court battles, unpaid bills and a would-be reality show sidetracked the Newark Bears franchise Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:17AMAristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerPrior to the start of a recent game outfielder Kyle LaMotta, right, greets owners Douglas Spiel and Danielle Dronet, left. Story on the minor league Newark Bears Baseball team co-owners Tom Cetnar, Danielle Dronet and her fiance Douglas...
- Update on the latest in sports: Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:14AMSANDWICH, England (AP) — GOLF-BRITISH OPEN
- Sports Briefs: July 17 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:57AMSoccer
- Headed for Hall of Fame Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:15AMThe late Glenn (Pop) DuBose and the late Robert (Bob) Steen lead an inaugural class of seven inductees into the Napa Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame. They will be honored at a dinner and awards program on Oct. 1 at Embassy Suites in Napa.
- Learn to expect the unexpected covering Legion baseball Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:26PMJust when I thought I knew what to expect in the Berks Legion League tournament, I found out I was wrong. Again and again and again, actually. Exeter scored six runs in the first inning of a first-round game against West Lawn. Game over, right? Well, not exactly. The Owls fought back to win 7-6.
- Tanner Earns National Award Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:08PMSouth Carolina head coach Ray Tanner has been named National Coach of The Year by Diamond/American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).
- Tanner Earns National Honor Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:44PMSC coach earns second national award this year
- Baseball. Esquer Named Coach of the Year by Perfect Game Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:35PMPerfect Game release Cal's David Esquer, who led Cal to its first CWS win since 1980, was named National Coach of the Year by Perfect Game
- Baseball. Tanner Named Diamond/ABCA National Coach Of The Year Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:29PMSouth Carolina head coach Ray Tanner has been named National Coach of The Year by Diamond/American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). One of the most respected coaches in college baseball, Tanner led the Gamecocks to their second consecutive national championship at the recent College World Series. Collegiate Baseball also honored Tanner earlier this year as the National Coach of the Year ...
- Roundup: Video of a Shark vs. a Man on a Kayak, Video of an 18-foot Crocodile in Australia & a Strange Cheerleading ... Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:55AMElin Nordegren may be dating a billionaire. With tonight being the series finale of Friday Night Lights, there are two FNL links in the Roundup. And hey, look, a really terrific read on Grantland!
- Top 50 Most Influential Teams of All Time Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:44PMEvery so often, a team comes along that changes their sport forever. They're the creators of new offenses and defenses, tweaking, shaping and manipulating tactics of the past, trying things other teams haven't or simply weren't able to for lack of talent. They redefine the boundaries of what's possible, and in some instances, what's acceptable by the rules of the game, or even by the rules of ...
- Semi-pro baseball: Novato Knicks set for league playoffs Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:28PMWith their playoff destiny in their hands, the Novato Knicks made the most of their opportunity. Now, the semi-pro baseball team has a chance to win the Sacramento Rural League championship.
- Thole: Potent quotables: some great, and average, thoughts Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:06PMI'll be honest with you, some of these are better than others.
- Thole: The OSU Blackeyes, I mean Buckeyes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:59PMIt seems that the only opponent that could possibly knock the Ohio State University from its lofty perch atop the Big Ten Conference is the Buckeyes themselves.
- Baseball. Rooney Among Top-20 Collegiate Baseball Coaches in 2011 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:20PMFollowing the Knights' impressive run to the NCAA Regional Tournament in 2011, UCF head coach Terry Rooney was named one of the top-20 collegiate baseball coaches of the year by Perfect Game USA .
- Southern Boone grad is far from done with baseball Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:01PMAfter completing a successful college baseball career at Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Matt Curtis returned home to Ashland for the summer and figured his playing days were over. When the Major League Baseball draft came and went in early June without his name being called, the 2007 Southern Boone graduate started to seriously think about life after baseball.
- 2011 Season Preview: The Oregon State Beavers And The Quality To Respect Ratio Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:38AMOregon State typically earns plaudits for their fearless scheduling, but do the rewards exceed the risk? With one fewer Rodgers brother, problematic defensive depth and another tough slate, the Beavers might be looking at another year with a "Best (Insert Mediocre Record Here) Team In The Country" title. NOTE: Confused? Don't miss the definitions and footnotes at the bottom. One day, we will ...
- Siena Will Host 2012 MAAC Baseball Tournament Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:59PMGames will be at Joe Bruno Stadium
- Seven Cavaliers Named to VaSID All-State Baseball Team Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:52PMCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Seven Virginia players were named to the University Division All-State Baseball team, chosen by the Virginia College Sports Information Directors (VaSID) and announced Tuesday by the organization.
- Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 11:05 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:45AMTODAY Major League Baseball 12:30 p.m., Atlanta Braves at Seattle Mariners, ROOT and KXRO (1320). 4 p.m., Boston Red Sox at Philadelphia Phillies, ESPN2. Soccer 9 a.m., Women's World Cup: Brazil vs. Australia, ESPN. Tennis 10 a.m., Wimbledon, NBC. 10 a.m., Wimbledon, ESPN2. Golf 12:30 p.m., PGA...
- Sunday Too Far Away: Random Thoughts on Football Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:02PMSundays. Autumn. Football. NBA. World Series. Let's see. No NFL (but that looks to be returning shortly). No NBA (when it comes back is anyone's guess.) So how are we filling the time? NBA owners threatening to forgo an entire season just to prove a point. Blogs and chat show hosts and newspaper columnists discussing the ramifications of Deron Williams' decision to play in Turkey. Ama're flip ...
- American Century Championship: Celebrity golf's top five newcomers Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:45PMAMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP WHAT: 22nd annual celebrity golf tournament WHO: About 85 celebrities, including athletes, coaches, actors, musicians, TV personalities and politicians WHEN: Tuesday-Sunday (tournament days, Friday-Sunday) WHERE: Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course (par 72) TV: First round -- Friday, Versus, 1-4 p.m.; second round -- Saturday, NBC, noon-3 p.m.; final round -- Sunday, NBC ...
- Matt Myers Named WKU Baseball Coach Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:19PMWKU associate head coach ascends into top spot within the program after coaching four seasons under Finwood.
- Baseball. David Esquer Earns Coach of the Year Honors Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:39PMCalifornia Golden Bear Head Coach David Esquer was named the 2011 Coach of the Year by CollegeBaseballInsider.com. It was the second Coach of the Year honor earned by Esquer this season.
- Baseball. Dan Hubbs Named Assistant Baseball Coach Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:02PMLOS ANGELES--Former USC All-American pitcher Dan Hubbs, who was the pitching coach at California the past 12 years, has been named the Trojans' pitching coach and associate head coach, USC head coach Frank Cruz announced today (July 11).
- Justin Case for July 11, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:50PMIf you caught Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit ball what would you do with it?
- Union Chief: All-Star Pull-Outs Are 'Circumstance' Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:32AMBaseball union chief Michael Weiner told ESPN.com on Sunday that the numerous withdrawals of players from the All-Star Game are "circumstance" and not apathy.
- UNC trading cards commemorating anniversary have Fayetteville ties Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:44PMBy Earl Vaughan Jr. Scholastic sports editor It's been 36 years since Marsha Mann Lake was a basketball All-American at the University of North Carolina and played for the World University Games team with Tennessee coach Pat Summitt.
- Q&A with All-Star Game umpire crew chief Dale Scott Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:01PMUmpire Dale Scott will be the crew chief for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Chase Field. Scott spoke to The Republic about his memorable moments in the big leagues.
- Bowen Tames Huskies, Honkers Win 3-1 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:28PMRochester, MN - A slightly rejuvenated Rochester Honkers team has started the second half strong, going into today's game with the Duluth Huskies .The Honkers took that newfound energy to the Huskies, winning 3-1 behind a strong pitching performance by Drew Bowen (Jr, Oral Roberts).
- Baseball: A summer to remember Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:01AMCourtesy photo/EMI Photography Former Guyer pitcher Brad Kottman throws during a game in the California Collegiate League this summer. Kottman thought he was headed to the Cope Cod Baseball League, but was sent to play for the Santa Barbara Foresters instead. Kottman will play for Rice next season.Last fall, before he even had an official practice with the Rice baseball team, Brad Kottman got ...
- MONTGOMERY: Friel has good feel at UConn Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:15AMMike Friel feels pretty good about the way that his college baseball career started at Connecticut.
- Former Guyer standout shines in collegiate league Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:56AMLast fall, before he even had an official practice with the Rice baseball team, Brad Kottman got word he would be going to play this summer in the famed Cape Cod Baseball League for the Brewster Whitecaps. But then, just a month before the spring semester ended, Kottman was notified those plans had changed.
- Perno's philosophy changes after pair of tragic injuries Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:26AMDavid Perno has always been a tough guy.
- John Varlas: Dulin's teams play with best nationally Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:00AMIf it's summer, then that means Dulin's Dodgers are doing what they do best: hitting the road and winning baseball games.
- Fans' insider: Cowboys showing their comical side Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:49PMThe Cowboys have another Marvel-ous idea.
- ‘BATS’ OF CONFUSION Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:11PMLegion season has been marred with issue of illegal bats
- Sports Briefs: Ohio State vacates 2010 victories Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:24PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State says it's vacating its wins from the 2010 football season, including the Buckeyes' victory over Arkansas in the 2011 Sugar Bowl.
- Sports In Brief Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:16PMThe 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out a judge's order lifting the NFL lockout,
- Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 11:06 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:13AMOMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- South Carolina coach Ray Tanner didn't go into the season expecting to win a second straight national championship.
- Oldenburg now surprising closer Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:37PMEx-Cougar finds new role with Platteville Grant Oldenburg planned on going into the 2011 season as a starting pitcher for the UW-Platteville baseball team.
- Virginia Named InsidePitching.com National Pitching Staff of Year Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:22PMCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The Virginia pitching staff has earned the 2011 InsidePitching.com National Pitching Staff of the Year Award following its record-setting season.
- Rhode Island Day at Fenway: Ocean Staters on the current sports scene Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:32AMThe Boston Red Sox will conduct their fourth annual celebration of Rhode Island Day at Fenway Park during tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles . In concomitance with the occasion, here is a look at eight Rhode Island-born athletes still active in professional sports and still representing the notion that state size doesn’t matter. Begin Slideshow
- O'Sullivan named Baseball America's coach of year Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:24AMFlorida head baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan earned 2011 College Coach of the Year honors from Baseball America on Thursday.
- Whitson honored as top freshman pitcher Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:24AMFlorida right-hander Karsten Whitson was chosen as the National Freshman Pitcher of the Year by Perfect Game and was named to the organization’s Freshman All-American team.