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Michael Young Trade Talk Won't Go Away

Rangers president Nolan Ryan said last week that Michael Young was going to be their designated hitter on Opening Day. Not everyone is listening to the message. For what feels like the hundredth time this offseason, there's a report that the Rangers are looking to trade Young before April rolls around. It's Buster Olney...

Australians Evacuate 'Life-Threatening' Cyclone

SYDNEY, Australia -- Military helicopters evacuated hospital patients Tuesday as authorities ordered thousands of people to flee a powerful, "life-threatening" cyclone roaring toward waterlogged northeast Australia. Cyclone Yasi was forecast to directly hit the far northern city of Cairns late Wednesday with damaging wind...

Joe Crede Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Rockies

If you found yourself enjoying the 2010 baseball season less than usual because Joe Crede was missing in action, you'll be happy to hear the following bit of news. The Rockies have signed the third baseman to a minor-league deal that comes with an invitation to spring training. Crede, 33 in April, missed the entire 2010...

Pirates Radio Announcers Lose Their Minds In Celebration

When you're the Pittsburgh Pirates every win is a cause for jubilant celebration because, well, they simply don't happen all that often. And when the team's prized rookie -- slugging third baseman Pedro Alvarez -- hits a dramatic, three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the team an 8-7,...

Roto Rush: Octavio Dotel Shines in Closer Role After Time Away

The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen situation has been a little murky as of late. In a six day span over the last week of April, Octavio Dotel blew a save and gave up seven earned runs in three appearances over 3.1 innings. Rumors began flying around that Joel Hanrahan or Evan Meek may be taking over as the team closer,...

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06/02/12 Colonial Downs opens with steeplechase, Thoroughbred... Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch - Richmond VA What happens to attendance and betting handle when the Strawberry Hill Races are combined with the opening day of Thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs?
05/31/12 New Salford mayor appoints 13 assistants (including a... Source: Manchester Evening News - Greater Manchester - UK Salford's newly-elected mayor has been criticised for failing to slim down the cost of the city's leadership.
05/31/12 Ian Stewart a class act Source: Australian Football League It's fair to say that no player in Richmond's proud league football history has had more impact in less than 100 senior games, than Ian Stewart.
05/30/12 Â£30k boost for apprenticeships Source: BBC Cumbria YOUNG people in the South Lakes are to benefit from a funding boost for apprenticeship training.
05/29/12 Cubs End 12-Game Losing Streak, Beat Padres 11-7 Source: The Huffington Post - Local On a windy day at Wrigley Field, the fortunes finally blew in the Chicago Cubs' favor.