Archive for July, 2006

NFL Network to go camping with inside look at training (USA Today)

Friday, July 28th, 2006

NFL Network to go camping with inside look at training (USA Today) Remember HBO’s HardKnocks series that took viewers inside the training camps of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys? That was one of the best sports-based reality shows because it lifted the curtain on pro sports. The NFL Network is launching a new […]

First annual Mohawk Alumni Baseball game raises $290 

Friday, July 28th, 2006

First annual Mohawk Alumni Baseball game raises $290 The smell of Icy Hot permeated the air, as the first annual Mohawk Alumni Baseball game commenced on Saturday, July 22, at Independence Park in Piggott.
Barmes once again ‘deer’ to fantasy owners  That zany Clint Barmes. If he isn’t breaking his collarbone hauling deer meat up the stairs […]

Bonds’ Attorney Demands Leak Probe

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Bonds’ Attorney Demands Leak ProbeKFMB - SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds’ attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate the possible leak of the baseball star’s medical records in the government’s ongoing investigation of Bonds for perjury and tax evasion. Citing two people familiar
Baseball TodayCBS Sportsline - Cincinnati at Houston (8:05 p.m. EDT). […]

NFL, WNBA, amatuer baseball, golf (The Toledo Blade)

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

NFL, WNBA, amatuer baseball, golf (The Toledo Blade) TRANSACTIONS
Football wins over baseball (Kansas City Star) The Chiefs agreed to terms Wednesday with former UCLA safety Jarrad Page, ending his flirtation with professional baseball.
New roots for NFL transplants (Inside Bay Area) I’M NOT SURE exactly when it happened, but sometime in the past six […]

OUT OF TOWN

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

OUT OF TOWNAustin Chronicle - STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN MEMORABILIA from the private collection of Craig Hopkins, the Dallas-based president of the SRV Fan Club, includes guitars, stage suits, and personal items. Sat. & Sun., through October, 11am-3pm; or by appointment. Artist
Bonds’ Bad News Could Be Good for AuctionPost-Star - Any PR is […]

NFL, WNBA, amatuer baseball, golf (The Toledo Blade)

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

NFL, WNBA, amatuer baseball, golf (The Toledo Blade) TRANSACTIONS
‘Faith Day’ Hits The Big Leagues (CBS News) The Atlanta Braves will be the first major league baseball team to host a “Faith Day.” After the game, John Smoltz will talk about his Christian faith. “Faith Days” are spreading from the minor leagues into the majors, […]

Area briefs: Legion flea market

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Area briefs: Legion flea marketDaily News Transcript, MA - Jul 26, 2006… $3.38. Donors can write their names on the paper baseballs, which will then be displayed on the windows of the supermarket. The …
Dream of a midsummer’s nightUSA Today - Jul 11, 2006… Water sports: Below the bridge, just past the right-field stands, five gigantic, floating […]

Baseball trade winds

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Baseball trade windsNewark Star Ledger,  USA - 5 hours agoBY DAN GRAZIANO. The Yankees have talked about a trade that would send Proctor to Atlanta for infielder Wilson Betemit, but it looks less likely by the day. …
VFW Baseball ActionMurray County News, MN - 16 hours agoEdgerton jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first […]

April storm costly for insurance companies

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

April storm costly for insurance companiesFort Wayne News-Sentinel - For some homeowners, the icy onslaught of large hailstones some of which were the size of tennis balls or baseballs was actually good news. For a $500 or $1,000 deductible, their homes will receive a new roof costing […]

NFL narrows search list for next commish (The Courier News)

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

NFL narrows search list for next commish (The Courier News) ROMULUS, Mich. The list of candidates for Paul Tagliabue ’s job as NFL commissioner is down to 11, although with two weeks to go until the final selection meeting, a majority of the owners still don’t know who is on it. […]