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Ramirez Avoids Drug Ban, at Ease With Retirement

NEW YORK -- Unwilling to face another drug ban, Manny Ramirez is leaving baseball and at peace with his decision while the sport confronts the specter of steroids again. "I'm at ease," Ramirez told ESPNdeportes.com by phone from his home in Miami. "God knows what's best (for me). I'm now an officially retired baseball...

Midge Rendell: 5 Facts on Pa.'s Former First Lady and Ed's Soon-to-Be Ex

In an e-mail sent to friends today, former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and his wife, Midge, announced they are separating after 40 years of marriage. NBC Philadelphia reports the couple called the split "amicable" and asked their friends to continue inviting both of them to social events. Surge Desk has learned more...

Baseball Star Chase Utley and Wife Jen Take a Swing Against Animal Abuse

(Dec. 10) -- When Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Chase Utley isn't hitting home runs on the field, he and his wife, Jennifer, are striking out against animal abusers. The Utleys are both passionate animal lovers who working to educate the community about the proper treatment of animals and help fund nonprofit...