Ortiz, one of the 104, not consoled by decision saying government had no right to listAugust 27th, 2009 Decision a small consolation for exposed playersBOSTON — David Ortiz sat at the computer in the home clubhouse at Fenway Park, checking his e-mail, when a group of reporters sidled up to him with some news: A federal court ruled investigators were wrong to seize the list of baseball players who allegedly failed drug tests in 2003. A list that included Ortiz.
SoCal prison riot prompts transfer of 1,000 inmates from overcrowded facilityAugust 10th, 2009 SoCal prison riot prompts transfer of inmatesCHINO, Calif. —A California state prison where 175 inmates were injured in a riot remains locked down and more than 1,000 prisoners are being moved.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park wants oral history from people who lived thereJuly 14th, 2009 Park Service seeks Smokies memoriesGATLINBURG, Tenn. — The National Park Service hopes people who have firsthand accounts of living in the Smokies or attending the national park dedication will share those memories.
Bo Obama featured on the newest baseball card in WashingtonJune 20th, 2009 Bo Obama featured in White House baseball cardWASHINGTON — You don't have to trade your vintage Joe DiMaggio to get this baseball card. The Obama White House, known for embracing the newest digital trends, is inviting Internet users to download and print out the baseball card for the first family's dog, Bo Obama.
New water park attractions around the countryJune 15th, 2009 New water park attractions around the countryALEXANDRIA, Va. — Theme parks and water parks have opened a variety of new water rides and other aquatic attractions to keep visitors cool this summer.
Longoria hits 2-run homer, drives in 5 as Tampa Bay Rays roll past Boston Red Sox 14-5May 10th, 2009 Longoria connects again in Rays' romp over Red SoxBOSTON — Evan Longoria homered and drove in five runs to raise his major league-leading total to 44 RBIs, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 14-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Pat Burrell, Carlos Pena, Ben Zobrist and Akinori Iwamura each drove in two runs for Tampa Bay, which has won seven of 10.
Baseball catching up in KeralaMay 10th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Baseball, the national sport of the US, is slowly but steadily finding a place in the sports curriculum of many educational institutions in Kerala. Baseball, known as a 'distant cousin' of cricket in this part of the world, got a huge boost here when the state hosted the Sixth South Zone senior baseball championships which conclude here Sunday.
Former Red Sox great Dom DiMaggio, younger brother of Yankees legend Joe, dies at 92May 8th, 2009 Red Sox great Dom DiMaggio, Joe's brother, diesBOSTON — Dominic DiMaggio, the bespectacled Boston Red Sox center fielder who made his own mark on the major leagues despite playing in the shadow of Hall of Fame brother Joe and teammate Ted Williams, died early Friday at his Massachusetts home. He was 92. DiMaggio died at about 1 a.m.
Shock, dismay ... scouting, in reaction to Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspensionMay 8th, 2009 Baseball reacts to 50-game Ramirez suspensionSt. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was talking to reporters before Thursday's game against Pittsburgh when a clubhouse attendant stuck his head in and said: "Manny Ramirez, 50 games."
La Russa's first reaction: "You're kidding me."
Then he checked the schedule to see whether the Cardinals would be playing the Dodgers while Ramirez is out.
Boston 1B Kevin Youkilis out with tightness in left sideMay 6th, 2009 Youkilis out with tightness in left sideNEW YORK — Boston first baseman Kevin Youkilis was out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night because of tightness in his left side. Youkilis left Monday night's game in the sixth inning because of the injury.
Red Sox executive Michael Dee hired as Miami Dolphins' chief executive officerMay 4th, 2009 Red Sox executive hired as Dolphins' CEODAVIE, Fla. — Boston Red Sox executive Michael Dee has been hired as chief executive officer of the Miami Dolphins and Dolphin Stadium.
Red Sox owners deny reports they might buy Boston Globe from New York Times Co.April 30th, 2009 Red Sox owners say no interest in Boston GlobeBOSTON — The owners of the Boston Red Sox are denying reports that they might try to buy the struggling Boston Globe. The team released a statement Thursday that said neither owners John Henry and Tom Werner nor any other affiliates of the Red Sox were involved in efforts to buy the newspaper.
Rag trade: Buy Major League Baseball replica jersey, get 2 ticketsApril 29th, 2009 Rag trade: Buy replica jersey, get 2 ticketsNEW YORK — Major League Baseball has a new rag trade promotion: Buy a replica jersey this season and receive two tickets. Twenty-five of the 30 teams are participating in the ticket promotion, baseball spokesman Jeff Heckelman said Wednesday.
Asst. professor dies after being hit by baseball at Va. college athletic field while pitchingApril 29th, 2009 Va. professor dies after being struck by baseballLYNCHBURG, Va. — An assistant professor at Liberty University in Virginia has died after being hit by a baseball at a neighboring college athletic field.
Now, Maharashtra DGP wants postponement of IPL tourneyMarch 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - With barely three weeks to go before its opening, the beleagured Indian Premier League (IPL) got another jolt Friday with the Maharashtra police seeking postponement of the cricket tournament on grounds of security. The state's Director-General of Police (Elections) Suprabhat Chakravarty said the security forces would be severely constrained in view of the Lok Sabha elections during the period the IPL is proposed to be held.
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