Baseball teams
Fenway Sports Group, the owners of the Liverpool FC, are set to benefit from a rule change in Major League Baseball that allows commercial sponsorship on team uniforms. As part of the collective bargaining agreement between the MLB players' union MLBPA and MLB owners, sponsorship patches will be permitted
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The Lafayette College baseball team traveled to Bucknell, Pennsylvania, to take on their arch-rivals, the Bison, in a doubleheader on Saturday. Although the Leopards were unable to secure a series sweep, they won the second game of the day in convincing fashion, 7-2. The team's star player, junior
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Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Cory Lidle apologized to his former teammates for critical remarks he made about their effort and will to win, saying they were misinterpreted. Lidle's comments, made on a conference call Monday, were seen as a swipe at his former teammates, who he said did
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Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley has been on a tear, batting .404 in his 33-game hitting streak, the ninth longest in National League history. But despite the impressive accomplishment, Utley remains tight-lipped about the streak, refusing to talk to anyone about it, including his teammates, coaches, and even
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David Ortiz showed off his hitting skills in the fifth inning against the Phillies, hitting a deep shot off Jon Lieber that landed under the third deck's McDonald's sign, just like Barry Bonds' 713th career homer two weeks ago. The Red Sox' designated hitter
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Barry Bonds, a slugger for the San Francisco Giants, narrowly missed a home run in the second inning, maintaining his pursuit of Hank Aaron's record for most career home runs. In the same series against the Houston Astros, tensions rose after Astros pitcher Russ Springer hit Bonds with
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Barry Bonds made his much-anticipated visit to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, but the massive turnout was not to celebrate the slugger's accomplishment, but rather to protest his alleged steroid use and tainted record. Barry Bonds is just two home runs shy of tying Babe Ruth's
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Philadelphia fans are in for a rare treat as Aaron Rowand and Shane Victorino, outfielders for the Philadelphia Phillies, will be hosting an exclusive "Meet and Greet" event at McFadden's Restaurant on May 8, 2006. The event, organized by the Players Choice Club, will provide fans
DiMaggio, Joe
DiMaggio's devotion to Marilyn Monroe after her death, particularly his role in handling her funeral arrangements, showcases his extraordinary character. He was the only one willing to handle the arrangements, visiting her crypt alone on multiple occasions to pay his respects. This display of humanity and empathy is
DiMaggio, Joe
Joe DiMaggio, one of the most iconic figures in baseball history, left behind a trail of mystery and intrigue. As a sports columnist, Mark Purdy had the privilege of speaking with DiMaggio on multiple occasions, but the enigmatic slugger remained elusive, always keeping his personal life and thoughts hidden from
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The players association has alleviated fears that the 1995 World Series would be canceled due to the ongoing labor dispute, with Donald Fehr, the union's executive director, issuing a statement assuring fans that the season will be completed and a new champion crowned. This comes after weeks of
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Phil Garner, manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, cites California Angels slugger Tim Salmon as a top contender for the American League MVP award, along with Boston's Mo Vaughn and Cleveland's Albert Belle. Salmon's defensive prowess and all-around play make him a standout, says Garner.
