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Martis glimmer of hope for Nationals
Associated PressWASHINGTON -- Shairon Martis delivered a rare highlight in an otherwise dismal start to the season for the Washington Nationals. Martis pitched a five-hitter, Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer and the Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Saturday....Tags: Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals, Baseball
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OT hold-down: Celtics top Bulls in regulation
AP Sports WriterAfter a record-setting seven overtimes in the first six games, the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics made an early night of it with a dominating stretch in the second. That's second quarter, not second OT. Ray Allen followed his 51-point Game 6...Tags: Bill Murray, Chicago Bulls, Ray Allen, Vinny Del Negro, Ben Gordon
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Chicago White Sox's Carlos Quentin ignores protective gear
Tribune reporterARLINGTON, Texas -- The protective gear sits on the top shelf of Carlos Quentin's locker. And with a little prodding, Quentin might finally elect to sport some protection on his left arm to guard against injuries. "I've thought about it," Quentin said...Tags: Carlos Quentin, American League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baseball
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White Sox pitcher John Danks returns to Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas -- After spending two nights in his own bed, visiting his family and getting reacquainted with his black Labrador, Gus, left-hander John Danks realizes his trip to Texas is primarily business. Danks only has to point to his last start,...Tags: Texas Rangers, Baseball, John Danks, Chicago White Sox, Ozzie Guillen
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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
1. Cardinals (1): Two weeks in a row in the top spot closes the revolving door. If Chris Carpenter gets healthy and throws like he did in spring training, Tony La Russa's team will be tough to catch. 2. Dodgers (2): Andre Ethier has continued the...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Jim Thome, Florida Marlins, B.J. Ryan, Piracy
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Ex-congressman, quarterback
Associated PressWASHINGTON -- Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice presidential nominee and self-described "bleeding-heart conservative," died Saturday. He was 73. Kemp died after a lengthy illness, according to spokeswoman Bona Park and Edwin...Tags: Mitch McConnell, Demographics, Bob Dole, Migration, Dan Quayle
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Chicago Cubs' Lou Piniella doesn't recall facing Ferguson Jenkins
Cubs manager Lou Piniella, a former Yankee, didn't remember facing Ferguson Jenkins when Jenkins was with Texas or Boston. "I might have faced him when he was in Texas," Piniella said. "I'm sure if I did, I hit into a double play." Well, Piniella did...Tags: April (month), Terry Adams, Greg Maddux, Aramis Ramirez, Baseball
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Ryan Theriot powers Chicago Cubs past Florida Marlins again
Tribune reporterThis time, Ryan Theriot was forced to share the spotlight. Now, it might be nice if he and Ted Lilly would take their routine on the road. For the second straight day, Theriot opened the act with a bang, giving him eight career home runs and all of...Tags: Ryan Dempster, Mike Fontenot, Basketball, Baseball, Florida Marlins
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31 things about Fergie Jenkins and Greg Maddux
Tribune reporterOn the day the Cubs retire the No. 31 at Wrigley Field in honor of Ferguson Jenkins and Greg Maddux, here are 31 things you might not have known about the pitchers. 1The first Cubs player to wear No. 31 was Stan Hack in 1932. Between Maddux's two tenures...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Greg Maddux, National League, Dan Plesac, Satchel Paige
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Phil Rogers' whispers
The Tigers are starting to wonder about the decision to hand the car keys to the inexperienced Rick Porcello and Ryan Perry. Porcello, 20, has had one good start in four; Perry, a first-rounder in last year's draft, has walked 10 in 72/3 innings out of...Tags: Spring Training, Dining and Drinking, Mike Morgan, Baseball, Chicago White Sox
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Sweet tweets of April
Here are a few one-liners that others posted to Twitter last month that I thought were amusing enough to re-tweet, or forward along to those who follow me: Chicagoist: Is it just me, or does [Boston Celtics big man Brian] Scalabrine look like a guy who's...Tags: Diseases, Dining and Drinking, Brian Scalabrine, Baseball, Flu
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Tony La Russa, Cito Gaston get better with age
Tony La Russa is 64 and began the weekend with 2,477 career victories, third most all-time. Cito Gaston is 65 and owns two World Series rings he earned with his current team, matching Terry Francona for the most with the team he currently manages. Both...Tags: April (month), Trevor Hoffman, Torii Hunter, All Stars, Referenda
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