US to spend $50 million in stimulus on fish food to help acquaculture farmers after feed spikeJune 12th, 2009 $50M in stimulus will help fish farmers buy feedOSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The United States is about to spend $50 million in stimulus money on fish food to help fish farmers who have been struggling since feed prices jumped 50 percent last year.
3 fans arrested after Italian Cup final; questions raised over Champions League safetyMay 14th, 2009 3 fans arrested, shops attacked after Italian CupROME — Three fans have been arrested and five police officers injured in disturbances connected to an Italian Cup soccer final between Sampdoria and Lazio. With Rome hosting the Champions League final in two weeks, mayor Gianni Alemanno had offered assurances before Wednesday's match that police would prevent clashes between fans.
Arizona puts Conor Jackson on 15-day DL with illnessMay 13th, 2009 Arizona puts Jackson on DL with illnessPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed slumping outfielder Conor Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with a "general illness."
Jackson has had a prolonged fever and cough, and the club plans to put him through a battery of tests, manager A.J. Hinch said before the Diamondbacks played Cincinnati on Tuesday night.
Penguins mistakenly tell 460 they won playoff tickets; fans to get gifts, tickets next seasonMay 6th, 2009 Penguins text fans 'you won,' then say never mindPITTSBURGH — Hundreds of Pittsburgh Penguins fans got text messages saying they had won four tickets to an upcoming playoff game, but were disappointed to learn the messages had been sent in error. Team spokesman Tom McMillan says the message was mistakenly sent to 460 fans who entered a recent contest before a game.
A-Rod hits 2 homers and plays 7 innings of defense for the 2nd straight day at extended springMay 5th, 2009 A-Rod hits 2 homers in extended spring gameTAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez homered twice and played seven innings in the field for the second straight day in an extended spring training game on Tuesday.
Brewers LF Ryan Braun out of lineup second straight game with stiff backMay 3rd, 2009 Braun out of lineup second game with stiff backMILWAUKEE — Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun is out of the lineup for the second straight game against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of a stiff back. Braun said on Sunday that he's "day to day" and that there has been no discussion of him missing several games or going on the 15-day disabled list.
Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still haunted by Super BowlMay 2nd, 2009 Whisenhunt haunted by Super BowlTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still hasn't watched a tape of the Cardinals' loss to Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl.
Alex Rodriguez goes 1 for 6, doesn't take questions after extended spring training gameMay 1st, 2009 A-Rod gets more extended spring workBRADENTON, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez took another step toward rejoining the New York Yankees following hip surgery, batting seven times in an extended spring training game against Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguers.
Shortstop Julio Lugo activated by Red Sox after arthroscopic knee surgery in spring trainingApril 27th, 2009 Red Sox activate shortstop Julio LugoBOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have activated shortstop Julio Lugo, who's been sidelined since suffering a knee injury in spring training. To make room for Lugo, the Red Sox announced Monday that right-hander Michael Bowden was being returned to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Indians top pitching prospect Miller faces career-threatening finger operationApril 25th, 2009 Indians' Miller faces career-threatening surgeryCLEVELAND — Adam Miller, the top pitching prospect in the Cleveland Indians organization, will likely undergo career-threatening surgery on his right middle finger next week. Indians head trainer Lonnie Soloff said Miller will meet with Dr.
Tim Lincecum fans 12 in first victory, Giants beat Diamondbacks 5-1 for 4th straight winApril 25th, 2009 Lincecum gets first win, Giants win 4th straightPHOENIX — Tim Lincecum struck out 12 while earning his first victory of the season and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner shut down the Diamondbacks for the second time in less than a week, allowing one run and five hits in eight innings.
Chien-Ming Wang pitches 7 innings in an extended spring trainingApril 23rd, 2009 Wang pitches in extended spring trainingTAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang threw 70 of 91 pitches for strikes over seven innings in an extended spring training game on Thursday.
Carroll names Aaron Corp as USC's quarterback out of spring practiceApril 22nd, 2009 Sophomore Aaron Corp to be USC's QBLOS ANGELES — Southern California coach Pete Carroll says sophomore Aaron Corp will be the Trojans' starting quarterback through the summer and into fall camp. Carroll made the announcement Tuesday on his Web site.
Storied Dodgertown complex to be operated by Minor League Baseball for next 5 yearsApril 22nd, 2009 Dodgertown complex to house Minor League BaseballThe pathways made of crushed seashells. The dugouts with no roofs.
New York Yankees most popular with baseball fans during Grapefruit League seasonApril 21st, 2009 Yankees are big Fla. draw in spring trainingTALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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