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College Football-ACC Notes From Week 10

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 7:01 am
CLEMSON—The Tigers improved to 4-2 in the league and can clinch a berth in the ACC championship game with wins over North Carolina State and Virginia in their two remaining league games. They ho...
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On This Date in Sports History-November 10

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 5:13 am
1934 – Armand Mondou (Montreal Canadiens) was awarded the first penalty shot in the NHL. George Hainsworth (Toronto) stopped the shot. 1940 – The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia E...
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On This Date in Sports History-November 9

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 3:28 am
1861 – The first document Canadian football game took place at the University of Toronto. 1952 – Maurice “The Rocket” Richard became the NHL’s leading goal scorer with hi...
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On This Date in Baseball History-November 4

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:53 am
1935– Former Green Bay Packers’ pro football tackle Cal Hubbard becomes an American League umpire. 1957– With a new balk rule, the hitter now has an option after the call is made. If...
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On This Date in NBA History-November 4

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 5:58 am
November 4, 1965 -Johnny Kerr played in the last of his 844 consecutive games spanning 12 seasons, then an NBA record, as his Baltimore Bullets lost 108-107 at New York. November 4, 1987 -The Blazers ...
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Quotes of the Day-November 4

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 5:21 am
“The only thing that keeps this organization from being recognized as one of the finest in baseball is wins and losses at the major league level.” – Devil Rays GM Chuck Lamar on his...
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College Football-SEC West Notes From Week 9

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 10:34 am
Auburn—RB Ben Tate’s big day Saturday boosted him into some elite company. Tate reached 3,000 yards for his career, making him just the fifth player in Auburn history to do so. He finished...
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College Football: SEC East Notes from Week 9

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 8:07 am
Florida—Brandon Spikes tried to gouge a Georgia players eye out this past Saturday and will be suspended for the first half of this weeks game. Meyer defended his weak penalty saying that if he...
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On This Date in Baseball History-November 3

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 6:27 am
1953 The Rules Committee re-establishes the sacrifice fly ruling which credits a batter with a RBI who flies out driving in a run without charging the hitter with a time at bat. The rule had been drop...
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On This Date in NBA History-November 3

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 5:26 am
November 3, 1948 –The Washington Capitols beat the Philadelphia Warriors 77-70, to win the first of 15 consecutive games to start the season, the best start in NBA history. The mark stood for 45...
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Joke of the Day-November 3

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 4:05 am
‘I am a Yankees fan,’ a first-grade teacher explains to her class. ‘Who likes the Yankees?’ Everyone raises a hand except one little girl. ‘Janie,’ the teacher says...
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On This Date in NBA History-November 2

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 6:46 am
November 2, 1946 Red Auerbach  made his professional coaching debut for the Washington Capitols in a 50-33 road win over the Detroit Falcons. November 2, 1949 Slater Martin  and Vern Mikkelsen  mad...
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Quotes of the Day-November 2

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 6:25 am
“They shot the ball well early. What comes out of the microwave hot doesn’t always stay hot. I know, because I eat bagels in the morning.” – Shaquille O’Neal “I kn...
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On This Date in Baseball History-November 2

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 5:47 am
1938— Receiving 19 of 22 first-place votes, Red Sox first baseman Jimmie Foxx (.349, 50, 175) becomes the first player to win the Most Valuable Player award three times. The 31-year old slugger ...
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Yankees Take 2-1 Series Lead With 8-5 Victory

Dennis W. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 6:03 am
Andy Pettitte pitched six innings, giving up 5 hits, 4 ER and2 Hr’s and 4 relievers held off The Phillies for an 8-5 victory in game three. Pettitte also had a single, driving in a tying run an...
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Today in Sports History-October 31

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 7:53 am
1948 – Sammy Baugh of Washington passes for 446 yards and four touchdowns, and Dan Sandifer has four interceptions, including two for touchdowns, as the Redskins beat the Boston Yanks 56-21. 19...
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Georgia-Florida Game Preview

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 10:20 am
Georgia—-They rebounded from back-to-back losses against LSU and Tennessee with a 34-10 victory at Vanderbilt on Oct. 17 and are coming off a bye. Georgia had one of its best games of the season...
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West Virginia@South Florida Game Preview

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 8:07 am
West Virginia—-The Mountaineers have averaged 15.0 points in their last three games against the Bulls, going 1-2. West Virginia won 13-7 at home last season despite being outgained 326-280. West...
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Yankees Beat the Phillies 3-1 to Even Series

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 5:55 am
The Yankees got a strong performance from A J Burnett( 4 hits, 1 ER and 9 SO) and HR’s by Teixeira and Matsui to lead them to a 3-1 win and tie the Series at one game apiece. Matsui put New Yor...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 30

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 5:34 am
On October 30, 2007, the New York Yankees name Joe Girardi their manager. Girardi, who earned three World Series rings as a catcher with the Yankees in the 1990s, replaces Joe Torre, who had declined ...
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Quotes of the Day-October 30

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 5:02 am
As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.—-Ben Hogan Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get thr...
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Phillies Take Game One With Complete Game Masterpiece by Lee

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 5:29 am
I said yesterday that I thought the Phillies would take game one because of Lee, but I didn’t realize that he would be so dominant. Comment - Like

On This Date in Baseball History-October 29

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 5:01 am
On October 29 2008 Playing three inning at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies complete the first-ever suspended game in World Series history beating the Rays, 4-3, in Game 5 to win the Fall Classic. It ...
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Quotes of the Day-October 29

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 5:00 am
What a wonderful life I’ve had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner. Life is full of disappointments, and I’m full of life! The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of get...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 28

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 4:51 am
On October 28, 2007 During the middle of Game 4 of the World Series between the Red Sox and World Series, S.I. com reports Alex Rodriguez has decided to opt out of his contract with the Yankees. The t...
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Yankees Dispatch Angels With 5-2 Win

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 5:31 am
The N.Y. Yankees sent the Angels back to Anaheim with a 5-2 win  in the 6th game of the ALCS and now turn their attention to the Phillies. Andy Pettitte pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up 7 hits and 1 ...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 26

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 5:00 am
On October 26, 2005, the Chicago White Sox defeat the Astros, 1-0, to earn their first World Series title since 1917. The victory gives the Sox a four-game sweep of Houston, whose making their first t...
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Quotes of the Day-October 26

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 4:27 am
Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you are right.  –~Henry Ford If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.  ...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 25

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 7:21 am
On October 25, 2003, Josh Beckett is too much for the Yankees, going the distance to pitch a Game Six 2-0 victory over New York to win the World Series for the Florida Marlins in Yankee Stadium. On Oc...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 23

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 4:59 am
On October 23, 1996, the New York Yankees come back from a 6-0 deficit to win Game Four of the World Series, 8-6, over the Atlanta Braves. Jim Leyritz ties the game with a dramatic home run in the eig...
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Quotes of the Day-October 23

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 4:40 am
The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.        - Helen Keller The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him ab...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 22

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 3:19 am
On October 22, 2006, Detroit starter Kenny Rogers is embroiled in controversy when he pitches the first inning of Game Two of the World Series with a black smudge on his pitching hand. Television came...
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SEC West Notes From Week 7

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 6:17 am
Alabama—-TE Colin Peek has been added to the watch list for the John Mackey Award, which goes to the player voted college football’s best tight end. RB Mark Ingram was named SEC offensive ...
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SEC East Notes From Week 7

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 5:49 am
Florida—-Florida only won by ten points over Tennessee a few weeks ago and blames they’re performance on the flu. After only beating Arkansas by three on Saturday, Urbie thinks most of the...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 21

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 5:24 am
On October 21, 2007, the Boston Red Sox complete a comeback from a three-games-to-one deficit to win the American League Championship Series over the Cleveland Indians and advance to their second Worl...
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Angels Beat Yankees 5-4 in 11 Innings and Phillies Win to Take 3-1 Series Lead

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 5:47 am
After 2 chilly games in New York, in which the Yankees took both games, the Angels came home to warmer weather and beat the Yankees in 11 innings 5-4. Jeff Mathis drove home Howie Kendrick with a tw...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 20

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 5:15 am
On October 20, 2004, the Red Sox complete an improbable and historic comeback by defeating New York in Yankee Stadium, 10-3 in Game Seven of the ALCS. The Red Sox win the final four games of the serie...
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Quotes of the Day-October 20

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 4:58 am
“To err is human; to blame it on somebody else is even more human.” –John Nadeau “If your left hand doesn’t know what your right hand is doing, you should consider running for a jo...
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PAC-10 Team Notes From Week 7

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 5:50 pm
Arizona—-Sophomore quarterback Nick Foles, in just three starts, is the top-rated passer in the Pac-10, with a rating of 151.89. He has completed 73.89 percent of his passes (116 of 157), which ...
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Brady Throws 5 TD Passes in 2nd Quarter to set NFL Record

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 5:57 am
New England-59  Tennessee Titans-0   —-Tom Brady  set an NFL record yesterday with 5 TD passes in one quarter and threw 6 overall. People used to say that inclement weather would have an adv...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 19

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 5:29 am
On October 19, 1987, the New York Yankees hire controversial manager Billy Martin for a fifth time. Martin succeeds Lou Piniella, who is named the Yankees’ general manager in their latest restructur...
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Quotes of the Day-October 19

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 5:20 am
“Baseball fans are junkies, and their heroin is the statistic.” —-Robert S. Wieder “Baseball is a harbor, a seclusion from failure that really matters, a playful utopia in whi...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 18

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 5:09 am
On October 18, 2007, Joe Torre declines the Yankees contract offer and ends his 12-year stint as manager of New York. The Yankees offered a one-year, $3 million pay cut with incentive bonuses. Torre g...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 17

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 4:52 am
On October 17, 1991, the Atlanta Braves win their first National League pennant since their move from Milwaukee. John Smoltz pitches a complete game, six-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates to ...
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On This Date in Baseball History-Oct. 16

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 5:40 am
On October 16, 2003, the Yankees defeat the Red Sox in one of the greatest games in baseball history. With the two rivals meeting in Game Seven of the ALCS, the Red Sox hold a 5-2 lead entering the bo...
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Quotes of the Day-October 16

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 5:25 am
... in a mirror, how come his hair is always so neatly combed?” Steven Wright. “Happiness is sitting down to watch slides of your neighbor’s vacation and finding out he spent two...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 15

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 6:00 am
On October 15, 2007, the Colorado Rockies advance to their first World Series. The Rockies sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 6-4 victory in Game Four of the National League Championship Series. Th...
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On This Date in Baseball History-October 14

Dennis W. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 6:26 am
On October 14, 2006, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tiger right fielder Magglio Ordonez slugs a three-run, walk-off homer off A’s closer Huston Street to win the American League pennant. On Octobe...
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