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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The largest federal criminal investigation into sports doping began more than nine years ago with a tax agent digging through the trash of the now notorious Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative. Barring an appeal, the government’s work comes to an anti-climactic end Friday when Barry Bonds – the probe’s highest-profile catch – is sentenced for obstruction of justice.
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The Chicago Cubs have hired a manager and his name is Dale Sveum.
Many don’t know who Sveum is, and considering their big splash in snatching Theo Epstein from the Red Sox for their GM position, expected a bigger name.
For those who don’t know a thing about Sveum, we decided to educate you on the Cubs’ new skipper.
Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Dale Sveum.
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By Michael Tapia
Last night was an extremely emotional one in the city of Atlanta, as the San Francisco Giants eliminated the undermanned Atlanta Braves to win the NLDS three games to one. But where the emotions really poured out was at the fact that the Braves not seeing their long time skipper, Bobby Cox, standing on those dugout steps for another 162 game season.
After an illustrious 29-year career
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SAN DIEGO — Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn says he has cancer in a salivary gland.
He told The San Diego Union-Tribune the cancer was discovered last month and he faces seven to eight weeks of treatment – radiation five times a week and chemotherapy once a week.
“The doctors have told me they feel they caught the cancer early and there was not much of it there,” he said in a story
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By Michael F. Tapia:
It’s been a long wait, but the “Fall Classic” is here and everyone is hyped about the upcoming MLB Playoffs.
This year’s postseason features a somewhat different cast of teams, as five of the eight did not qualify last year. The three returning teams are the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies; with the other four including the Tampa Bay Rays, Texas
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Stephen Strasburg has a significant tear on the ulnar collateral ligament that probably will require reconstructive Tommy John elbow surgery, the Washington Nationals announced Friday.
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Roger Clemens perjury
The New York Times reported on its website Thursday that federal authorities have decided to indict Roger Clemens on charges of making false statements to Congress about his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Welcome to the Newsone Daily Sports Roundup.
At the end of each day, we will provide you with a recap of the top news stories in the world of sports.
1. Report: Brett Favre will play if healthy.
Newsone Analysis: Can this guy finally make his mind up? I’m not sure whether ESPN dropped the ball on this report or if Brett actually went back on what he allegedly told his teammates yesterday. One thing
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With the passing of George Steinbrenner, we at News One decided to compile a list of the best Black Yankee ball-players that were signed under “The Boss’s” watch. Aside from the first Black Yankee ever, Elston Howard, all the players on this list were brought on by Steinbrenner.
We developed our own lineup card with who we feel were the best at their respective positions beginning at catcher. Additionally, we included some other
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