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Premiership Update
The Premiership is well under way now with 8 games already played. As ever it is turning out to be an exciting year. No one has really missed Ronaldo and Manchester United had their best start for a number of years. [We pause a moment to note our friend sites: If you are interested in sports betting,... More
A Beginners Guide to Sports Betting
Online sports betting is a good way of earning a money. If you know how to bet and are able to understand the odds then you can become very skillful at picking winners. Betting on the other hand very interesting . A lot of people will place a bet prior to the start of a game so that the game itself... More
Mark Reynolds gets Final Vote nomination
By Steve Gilbert From his play on the field to his work in the clubhouse, Mark Reynolds is establishing himself as a leader on the Arizona Diamondbacks. He may even wind up being an All-Star. Mark Reynolds is one of the five National League players up for the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote.Read... More
Another Clue That Baseball Auction Has Stolen Items
By JACK CURRY While the Federal Bureau of Investigation examines whether some materials that were supposed to be sold at Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game auction next week were stolen, a baseball historian offered evidence indicating that at least one of the items was taken from the New York Public... More
Lou Gehrig’s courage honored around MLB
By Lisa Winston This year’s 4th July celebrations at 15 Major League ballparks featured more than fireworks and cheering for the red, white and blue. They also offered an opportunity for MLB fans to honor one of the greatest players in the game’s history and make a difference in the search... More
Yanks trade for Hinske, bolster bench
The Yankees moved Tuesday to add a versatile bat to Joe Girardi’s lineup card, acquiring Eric Hinske from the Pirates in exchange for Minor League right-hander Casey Erickson and outfielder Eric Fryer. A 31-year-old left-handed hitter who was part of Boston’s 2007 World Series championship... More
South Florida talent heads to Major League Baseball
The moment finally came for both in the fifth round when the Padres took switch-hitting catcher Hagerty with the 144th pick and the White Sox took Bellamy, a right-handed side-arm closer, 19 picks later. On Wednesday, as the Major League Baseball Draft continued, the Canes’ duo kept that bond... More
Major League Baseball calls four area athletes
By Danny Davis Williams was the 52nd overall pick. Williams, a University of Texas signee who hit .463 with six home runs and 27 steals this year, was drafted on Tuesday by the San Diego Padres in the second round. Andrews pitcher Samuel Selman and Dripping Springs pitcher Josh Urban have all been drafted.... More
Manny breaks silence on suspension
By Ken Gurnick Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez on Tuesday made his first public comments since being suspended on May 7 for violating Major League Baseball’s drug policy. During an unscheduled meeting with reporters prior to the Dodgers’ game against the Padres, Ramirez declined to elaborate... More
Technology and Strasburg reign at ‘09 Draft
By Mark Newman Maybe it will be remembered as the impetus for a glorious pitching career of Stephen Strasburg, the wunderkind selected No. 1 overall by the Nationals. Maybe we are watching Draft picks who will go on to legendary status, similar to that of men like Al Kaline, Craig Biggio, Bill Mazeroski,... More