Archive for April, 2009

Bottom’s up: Sponsored seats generate revenue for MLB teams

Major League Baseball teams are finding another source of revenue in a depressed economy: seating sections named for corporate …


Pacquiao, Hatton get serious in preparation for big fight

The smiles are long gone, at least for Ricky Hatton. The usually affable Englishman has become a bit edgy as he draws closer …


Howard-less Magic blow out 76ers, advance to second round

Despite missing suspended star Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic advanced to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

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Seattle re-signs Hill

The Seattle Seahawks and starting outside linebacker Leroy Hill have reached agreement on six-year contract worth a guaranteed $15.5 million.

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At the age of 82, Joe Paterno is turning back the clock

College football can rest easy. At 82, after a season of great physical pain, just when it appeared time had caught up with him, …


Richmond rivalry: Kyle Busch, Junior could keep sparks flying

As discussion finally abates over Sunday’s wild finish at Talladega Superspeedway, the bullring that is Richmond International …


Short Hops: Busch Stadium host of All-Star Game? How appropriate

Whoever came up with ‘All-Star Summer’ must have known the league-best Cardinals would have been hitting and pitching like this. Scott Miller says it’s only fitting that St. Louis will host the midsummer classic.

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Indianapolis 500 a speed bump for Tony Kanaan

Tony Kanaan has been a perennial contender in racing’s most prestigious event: the Indianapolis 500. Kanaan was third in 2003, …


Former slugger Canseco set to take cuts as fighter

Jose Canseco used his mammoth muscles to take pitchers deep and trade blows with Danny Bonaduce. Now the former MVP will step onto the mat and try MMA.

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Franchise tag dropped, Seahawks, Hill agree to long-term deal

The Seattle Seahawks and starting outside linebacker Leroy Hill have reached agreement on six-year contract worth a guaranteed …