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White Sox homers deep-six Dodgers

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostWhite Sox homers deep-six DodgersMLB.comBy Jesse Temple / MLB.com The White Sox broke out of their home-field funk in a big way on Wednesday night, blasting six home runs against the Dodgers in a 10-7 victory at US Cellular Field.White Sox hit six home runs in victory over Dodgers Los Angeles TimesWhite Sox crack 6 HRs in 10-7 pounding of Dodgers Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Tribune - MiamiHerald.com - Rotoworld.com - Dekalb Daily Chronicleall 475 news articles
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White Sox blast Dodgers for six homers

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Seattle Post IntelligencerWhite Sox blast Dodgers for six homersLos Angeles TimesCharles Rex Arbogast / AP Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp is unable to get to a first-inning home run by Chicago's Alexei Ramirez, the first of six home runs by the White Sox on Wednesday.VENUE: US Cellular Field CBSSports.comChicago White Sox top Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7 Chicago TribuneMiamiHerald.com - Albany Times Union - Ventura County Star - Rotoworld.comall 544 news articles
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Tigers reel off sixth straight victory

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostTigers reel off sixth straight victoryMLB.comBy Jason Beck / MLB.com DETROIT -- Rick Porcello couldn't get his ninth win, but the Tigers won their sixth in a row. Adam Everett's latest clutch hit pulled Detroit ahead in the sixth before Curtis Granderson's bases-loaded walk added a critical ...Laird, Cabrera help Tigers win sixth straight, 5-3 Washington PostTigers 'relieved' to get 6th straight win Detroit Free PressSports Network - MLive.com - FOXSports.comall 380 news articles
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Ramirez, Ross Lead Marlins Over Orioles

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
MiamiHerald.comRamirez, Ross Lead Marlins Over OriolesWashington PostAP MIAMI, June 24 -- Hanley Ramirez and Cody Ross both drove in two runs and Ricky Nolasco had his fourth straight strong outing since being recalled from the minors as Florida beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Wednesday night, the Marlins' fourth ...Early support helps Nolasco down O's MLB.comSloppy Orioles fall to Marlins Baltimore SunPalm Beach Post - KOAT.com - WDEL 1150AM - Seattle Post Intelligencerall 353 news articles
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Girardi’s ejection lights a fire under lineup in win over Braves

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Seattle Post IntelligencerGirardi's ejection lights a fire under lineup in win over BravesMLB.comBy Bryan Hoch / MLB.com ATLANTA -- Joe Girardi does not favor the salty brand of four-letter language that typically earns quick ejections from big league umpires, but the Yankees' manager had decided he wouldn't be leaving the field until forced to.Girardi Waves His Arms, and Yankees Swing Their Bats New York TimesA-Rod powers Yankees Boston HeraldNew York Daily News - MiamiHerald.com - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Rotoworld.comall 724 news articles
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Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas shot and killed

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Seattle Post IntelligencerParkersburg football coach Ed Thomas shot and killedDesMoinesRegister.comLaw enforcement officials in Parkersburg provided updates this afternoon on the investigation into the shooting death of Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas.Video: Former Player Charged With Killing Iowa Coach The Associated PressMeester remembers high school coach in aftermath of tragedy CBSSports.comSports Network - New York Times - WOWT - Los Angeles Timesall 1,626 news articles
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Mets pour on the offense in win over Cards

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostMets pour on the offense in win over CardsMLB.comBy Marty Noble / MLB.com NEW YORK -- The Mets' peculiar June -- exasperating at times, exhilarating in other moments -- continued Wednesday night at Citi Field.Nieve extends super start with 6 scoreless innings Washington PostMets' Nieve sharp again in 11-0 rout of Cardinals NewsdayRotoworld.com - StlCardinals.com - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - MetsBlog.comall 118 news articles
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Thabeet Ready To Take Next Step In Journey, Likely To Memphis

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
ESPNThabeet Ready To Take Next Step In Journey, Likely To MemphisHartford CourantBy MIKE ANTHONY NEW YORK - The first time Hasheem Thabeet set foot in America about five years ago, he was reluctant to trust the man in Los Angeles International Airport holding a sign that simply read, "Hasheem.Even Thabeet, Rubio Come With Doubts in This Draft Washington PostJenkins: Will Warriors be in 7th heaven? San Francisco ChronicleNESN.com - Los Angeles Times - ESPN - CharlotteObserver.comall 1,054 news articles
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US topples mighty Spain 2-0 in Confederations Cup

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
XinhuaUS topples mighty Spain 2-0 in Confederations CupChicago TribuneBy Grahame L. Jones | Tribune Newspapers Having agreed to attend the opening game of soccer's 2010 World Cup, if possible, the president might want to consider a much earlier trip.Americans Stun Spain and the Soccer World New York TimesUS stuns Spain in soccer Los Angeles TimesUSA Today - MLS - Major League Soccer - ESPN - Washington Postall 2,418 news articles
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Offensive eruption ends skid for Bucs

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
The Southern LedgerOffensive eruption ends skid for BucsMLB.comBy Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates broke out of a five-game losing skid in emphatic fashion on Wednesday night, batting around the order in two of the first four frames as the club ran away with a 10-6 win over the Indians in front ...Pirates rough up Pavano, beat Indians 10-6 Sacramento BeeEarly exit for Pavano, long night for Tribe Indians.comCleveland Leader - Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comall 178 news articles
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David Ortiz, Red Sox have blast

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostDavid Ortiz, Red Sox have blastBoston HeraldBy John Tomase WASHINGTON - David Ortiz [stats] finally started hitting home runs a month ago, but even as the long balls have come with greater frequency, we've been waiting for him to really get a hold of one.No road woes for AL East leaders MLB.comSmoltz set for Red Sox debut USA TodayWashington Times - Washington Post - The Union Leader - WEEI.comall 604 news articles
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Papi, Varitek and Lester tame Nats

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostPapi, Varitek and Lester tame NatsMLB.comBy Ian Browne / MLB.com WASHINGTON -- The road that was once filled with jarring potholes has become nice and smooth for the Red Sox, who no longer need to wear their home whites to look like an upper-echelon team.Red Sox-Nationals Runs The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comOrtiz, Varitek homer in Sox win WEEI.comProvidence Journal - NESN.com - Boston Globe - The Associated Pressall 441 news articles
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Blue Jays batter Arroyo again, beat Reds 8-2

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Washington PostBlue Jays batter Arroyo again, beat Reds 8-2Washington PostAP TORONTO -- Aaron Hill, Adam Lind and Vernon Wells homered in a five-run first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays again battered Bronson Arroyo, beating the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 Wednesday night.Blue Jays' hit parade downs Reds' Arroyo National PostHill homers as Jays slug past Reds Rotoworld.comWBIR-TV - Cincinnati Reds - CBC.ca - Toronto Starall 534 news articles
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Rays even Series rematch with Phillies

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Yahoo! SportsRays even Series rematch with PhilliesWashington PostBy FRED GOODALL AP ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Matt Garza shut down Philadelphia's offense and ex-Phillies slugger Pat Burrell homered for the first time in over two months to help Tampa Bay beat his former team 7-1 on Wednesday night.Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia Kansas City StarSweet revenge: Garza rewarded by rallies MLB.comPhiladelphia Inquirer - WDEL 1150AM - Tampabay.com - Phillies.comall 546 news articles
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Keyes redeems himself with two-run home run

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Tiger Sports DigestKeyes redeems himself with two-run home runESPNOMAHA, Neb. -- Texas right fielder Kevin Keyes, who left the bases loaded by striking out in the first inning, belted a two-run homer to left to tie the score at 4-4 in the fifth inning of the deciding game of the College World Series championship ...Texas 4, LSU 4, end of fifth inning Dallas Morning NewsHere Comes the Rain Again New York TimesLSUSports.net - Burnt Orange Nation - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com - Dawg Postall 10 news articles
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Iowa high school football coach killed

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
BBC NewsIowa high school football coach killedSports NetworkParkersburg, IA (Sports Network) - Police have charged a former player in connection with the shooting death of Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas.Video: Former Player Charged With Killing Iowa Coach The Associated PressHlas: To Thomas, leading and giving were winning Gazette OnlineNew York Times - Detroit Free Press - DesMoinesRegister.com - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courierall 1,481 news articles
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US stuns Spain in soccer

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Reuters UKUS stuns Spain in soccerLos Angeles TimesAlbert Riera battles Jonathan Spector for the ball during their match in the 2009 Confederations Cup on Wednesday. The United States scored one of the most memorable victories in the nation's soccer history today, defeating European champion Spain, ...US on emotional high after massive win MLS - Major League SoccerUS euphoric after upset of Spain USA TodayMiamiHerald.com - New York Times - ESPN - Washington Postall 2,360 news articles
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Americans Stun Spain and the Soccer World

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
New Zealand HeraldAmericans Stun Spain and the Soccer WorldNew York TimesBy JERÉ LONGMAN BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - When the final whistle blew and the United States had collected one of its greatest soccer victories, defeating Spain, the No.Old Spain returns in loss to US at Confed Cup USA TodayUS Shocks No. 1 Spain In Confederations Cup Washington PostLos Angeles Times - Chicago Tribune - MLS - Major League Soccer - MiamiHerald.comall 2,627 news articles
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Warriors trade for point guard

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
TSN.caWarriors trade for point guardSan Francisco ChronicleThe Warriors traded for a point guard Wednesday, a player once considered one of the finest in the nation, but fans shouldn't take this the wrong way.Hawks set to get Crawford from Warriors Seattle Post IntelligencerCrawford trade won't be official until July 1 Rotoworld.comBleacher Report - SLAM Online - Golden State of Mind - abc11tv.comall 68 news articles
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Proposal to dramatically change BCS receives ‘no traction’

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Proposal to dramatically change BCS receives 'no traction'USA TodayBy Jack Carey, USA TODAY The Mountain West Conference's proposal to make dramatic changes to how the Bowl Championship Series determines a national title winner in college football is dead for at least the forseeable future.BCS presidents reject Mountain West playoff plan Washington PostThe Mtn. West's last stand: 'Presidents, tear down those polls' Yahoo! SportsDenver Postall 74 news articles
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