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- UNC begins season short-handed Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:26AMInvestigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State's office have subpoenaed Tar Heels defensive tackle Marvin Austin, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
- Local high school roundup: Asheboro, Trinity split cross country meet Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:25AMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives. ARCHDALE — Asheboro and Trinity High Schools split a cross country meet Tuesday at Creekside Park.
- Roundup: Longmont, Garcia storm back to beat archrival skyline Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:25AMAfter spotting crosstown rival Skyline a 14-0 lead, No. 3 Longmont roared back to win 29-14 and even its record at 1-1.
- Schumaker has another mulit-hit game Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:24AMCardinals 2B Skip Schumaker went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Reds. Over his last eight games, five have been two-hit performances. Over those games he's hitting .367 (11 for 30) with four RBI and two runs scored. Skip Schumaker - Run - Games - Run batted in - Cincinnati Reds
- FLC volleyball ekes out a pair of opening wins Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:24AMThe first was a come-from-behind win against Chaminade, the second a hotly contested victory over Abilene Christian. At any rate, Fort Lewis College volleyball is 2-0.
- Drugmakers Script Social Media To Push Meds Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:24AMAn outgunned FDA tries to get tough as pharmaceutical companies get creative.
- Skyhawks' offense sputters early, recovers in 90th minute for 1-0 win Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:23AMFor 89 minutes at Dirks Field on Friday, the Fort Lewis College women's soccer team was stuck in neutral offensively. Players appeared anxious on the ball in their attempts to navigate through the St. Cloud State University defense.
- Carmel keeps the Copper Kettle Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:21AMGreyhounds pick up third straight regular season win in another close game with Center Grove 21-14. Greyhounds pick up third straight regular season win in another close game with Center Grove 21-14.
- Callahan finally gets his shot Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:21AMWILLIAMSBURG — Backup quarterbacks are always one play away from becoming the starter.
- Warriors to face plenty of emotion Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:56AMThe Warriors are expecting to experience the atmosphere of finals football a week early when they take on Parramatta on Saturday.
- Autumn Fest in Little Elm Park Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:56AMThis year's Autumn Fest is scheduled in Little Elm Park from Sept. 23 through Sept. 26. Activities for the entire family include Pretty Baby Contest, horseshoes and washer toss, barbecue cook-off, homemade salsa contest, Little Miss Autumn Fest, Anything that Floats Race and a 5K fun run and 1 mile walk.
- Tom Powers: Big sports night runs hot and cold Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:56AMWe knew it was going to be a busy night. And we knew it was going to be a historic night with the Twins and Vikings playing home games simultaneously for the first time. But would it be a successful night? It could be a showcase evening for the local teams. Or it could be one of the all-time disasters with everybody getting clobbered.
- Bulls must stand up to Sharks Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:55AMThere will be a major dogfight for places in the team up for grabs when the Blue Bulls lock horns with the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld tomorrow.
- Mesquite ISD teams carry high hopes into 2010 football season Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:54AMThe long wait is finally over for area football fans, as the 2010 season is set to kick off tonight.
- Horse project team grabs a place at nationals Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:54AMSubmitted photo courtesy of Richard Voets - Jamie Voets, Kristyn Harris, Katrina Gorski and Ashlyn Milam of the Lone Star 4H team of Collin County will be representing Texas at the national contest in Denver, Colo.
- Nate's Niche Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:52AMI don't know if there is anybody more excited than me as far as coming back to play. Being that my last game was in 2008, I'm ready to get back out there and go through it one more time. You could say this is the most anticipated game of my life.
- Comfort Inn becomes hurricane hostel for those who choose to ride out Earl on Outer Banks Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:52AMBUXTON, N.C. — A two-story Comfort Inn has become a makeshift hurricane hostel on North Carolina's Outer Banks for those who want to stay close to their homes but know they need better shelter from the onslaught of Earl.
- Leisel Jones excited about Delhi Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:51AMOlympic swimming champion Leisel Jones is fired up for the Commonwealth Games.
- Morgan's 'crime spree' about to come to an end Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:51AMGood weather, cheap tickets, convenient parking and even bobblehead giveaway nights can't spark much interest in a meaningless September game between the Nationals and Marlins, two teams whose payrolls tipped off their lowly intentions to fans even before the season began.
- Arizona Cardinals' Matt Leinart on the Trading Block: A Look at All 31 NFL Teams Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:33PMWith the news being broken (thank you, Jay Glazer), that Arizona Cardinals quarterback has been demoted and is now on the trading block , there's just one thing left to do. Look at all of the potential options. This isn't Michael Vick , Brett Favre , or Donovan McNabb . To a certain degree, it's not even Chad Pennington or Jim Sorgi. However, Matt Leinart is a former Heisman Trophy winner, BCS ...
- Tigers prospect Cale Iorg finally showing promise at shortstop Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:33PMIt was one thing when Iorg put together a reassuring second half at Double-A Erie. Now that he's picked up steam at Triple-A Toledo, the Tigers see one more sign a one-time blue-chip prospect is moving closer to the big leagues.
- Donovan McNabb's Decade in Philadelphia: '00-'04 McNabb Vs. '05-'09 McNabb Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:32PMWith a new era of Eagles football set to begin in less than two weeks, this article represents this author taking one final look back at Donovan McNabb’s career in Philly. No, this column doesn’t address how Donovan was booed on Draft Day, feuded with T.O., or whether or not he actually threw up in the Super Bowl. It’s about how, essentially, McNabb was two different QBs during his tenure in ...
- Real money from non-real stuff: The business of virtual goods Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:32PMSOCIAL gaming is big business.
- EA Claims Madden Dominance Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:32PMMadden NFL 11 (X360) EA Sports sacks the competition.
- Chelios calls it a career after 27 NHL seasons Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:30PMChris Chelios knew the day would come when he finally had to pack in his NHL career.
- Alabama will be 'OK' without Heisman winner Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:29PMNick Saban has this strange little tic when things aren’t exactly what they should be. Which is to say, when anyone or anything doesn’t fall in line with the World According to Nick.
- Navy among the potential BCS busters Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:29PMBoise State has become Kleenex, Xerox and Band-Aid, the brand-name non-AQ team most fans point to when the conversation turns toward potential BCS busters. But the Broncos are no longer just thinking about stopping by the big boys' table for a bite -- they're thinking about sticking around for the whole meal.
- Kinston Wins Their Seventh Straight Game Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:29PMThe K-Tribe rallied with nine unanswered runs to beat Frederick 9-2 in their series opener on Tuesday night in Maryland. Kinston has won a season-high seven straight contests and 12 of 15 overall, and now has a magic number of six to clinch a playoff spot.
- Richard's Blast Keys Bulls to Victory Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:28PMDurham, NC - A day which saw the Bulls take three of the four major International League awards ended in victory as they downed division rival Charlotte, 5-2.
- 1B Shealy fights through tough season for PawSox Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:55AMPAWTUCKET - A big slugger with 169 MLB games under his belt with Colorado, Kansas City and five games in Boston this season, Ryan Shealy fully expected to provide more and better results for the Red Sox organization this year.
- Browns’ Davis tackling new NFL reality Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:54AMBEREA - The words couldn’t have been easy for James Davis to say. “The long run’s always good, but I’m going to tell you, I’d rather make a tackle on a kickoff,” he said. “Coach wants to see me tackle somebody.” As a lifelong star running back, Davis made it to the NFL with game-changing runs. As [...]
- Falconi finds positives in loss Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:54AMIrina Falconi got excited when she swept the first service game of her match last night against 19th seed Flavia Pennetta. "Then I lost the next four points," Falconi said with a laugh. "That was when I realized I was playing against a top 20 player." It was the high...
- Protect all players equally: Lyon Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:53AMSt Kilda coach Ross Lyon says umpires should forget about just scrutinising Steven Baker and making sure all players are protected
- 50 things to ponder about college football for 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:53AMbarkowe@phillynews.com SEPTEMBER IS FOR back-to-school sales, Mets fans waiting till next year and a new season of college football. This report will cover everything from the juiciest early season games to why Jake Locker rode a fire engine.
- Cypress volleyball looks to join elite Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:52AMOver the past 10 years, Lee County preseason high school volleyball conversations centered around four programs.
- PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Shelton transfers from Taft to Crenshaw Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:52AMShaquille Shelton, a former Taft running back/defensive back who was among the area's top returning players, has transferred to defending City Section champion Crenshaw after checking out of Taft on Wednesday.
- GOBIS: Hitting the big time Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:52AMWhere did it all begin? The pickup games in the driveway or down the street at some friends' house? Over at the gym at King Philip Regional High School? On the outdoor courts over at the Wrentham State School or the Billy Rice Athletic Complex?
- Jim Seip: Put Penn State down for nine wins Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:51AMHere's what the Nittany Lions can expect from the 2010 season. Big news this summer: Joe Paterno is old. Several media reports mentioned the 83-year-old doesn't sound like the fiery, cantankerous 82-year-old Joe we knew last season.
- GOBIS: Congdon has good excuse to miss AAGA Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:50AMOut of the field for the 50th annual AAGA Open next week will be former Foxboro High, Bryant University and Foxborough CC star Scott Congdon, having to bypass the four-day fest to partake in the U.S. Amateur Championship Aug. 23-29 at the Chambers Bay Golf Course in Washington.
- Last-inning rally carries North Syracuse to World Series title Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:31PMA summer-long baseball odyssey by North Syracuse's 13-15 All-Star team has resulted in the highest honor possible - the championship of the Babe Ruth World Series. And it was
- Corpus Christi next for Keppinger, Lindstrom Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:30PMCorpus Christi next for Keppinger, Lindstrom
- Hong Kong going strong Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:30PMThe Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair is a far cry from the luxury Swiss watch shows, there are no state-of-the-art stands and exhibitors look at you like you are stark raving mad if you ask for a press kit, but this is one of the largest watch fairs in the world.
- Freddie Ljungberg returns to Seattle to face Sounders Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:29PMA month after he was traded by Sounders FC, Freddie Ljungberg will return to Qwest Field with his new team, the Chicago Fire.
- Tina Thompson, last original WNBA player, has carried Los Angeles this season Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:29PMVeteran Tina Thompson was the key to the Los Angeles Sparks' turnaround at midseason. The Sparks face an elimination game Saturday against the Storm.
- Citizens' revolt at hand Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:26PMManchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor threatens to pack his bags for greener pitches ahead of Sunderland clash
- Internet sensation Lambert returns from suspension Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:26PMMorry Gash New Mexico's Elizabeth Lambert watches the NCAA college soccer game against the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee from the bench Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Milwaukee. Lambert drew intense scrutiny for her hair pulling incident and rough play in game last season.
- Win over Kiwis won't sate Aussie coach Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:26PMAustralia's netball coach Norma Plummer has something stuck in her craw - and victory over New Zealand on Sunday won't release it.
- West High Dance Team Debut Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:26PMThe Majorettes program at West High School made its final performance spring 2010, but, for the 2010-2011 school year, a new team takes its place: a dance squad.
- Jones receives contract extension at SMU Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:25PMDALLAS, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Southern Methodist University announced Friday football Coach June Jones had signed a two-year extension through the 2014 season. Southern Methodist University - June Jones - American football - Conference USA - Sports
- Time running out for Maple Leafs Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:31PMGM has until midnight Sunday before trade window closes on veteran defenceman Kaberle