Sports Briefs Cubs coach Piniella calls it a career earlier than expected - Fort Bend Herald
CHICAGO, Ill. - After all the wins, all the losses and all those arguments, Lou Piniella clearly felt it was time to leave. The 66-year-old Piniella announced before the Cubs-Atlanta game that he was retiring immediately ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:25:00 GMT

Timex Ironman Triathlon ladies sports watches ? Inexpensive Yet Fashionable - Zimbio
The only modifications done to the ladies sports watcheses are reduced size and different color pattern (or say girly colors such as baby pink, violet, etc). rn In the year 1992, the first major upgrade was made to ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:09:00 GMT

Major thrills fill Tigers rookie Max St. Pierre\'s night - Detroit Free Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Rick Porcello continued to look like he's getting things figured out on the mound, pitching his third straight impressive game Friday night at Kaufman Stadium. And the Tigers won their ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:31:00 GMT

What Are "Retro" Ballparks, and Why Have They Become so Popular in Major League ... - Associated Content
and major use of exposed steel ... not multi-use stadiums for other sports and concerts and such * No dome * Real grass, not artificial turf * Nostalgic construction features like green seats, and exposed steel,
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:22:00 GMT

The biggest September collapses in major-league baseball history - St. Petersburg Times
Here we are on Sept. 5 and the Rays have a 71/2-game lead in the race for a playoff spot. History tells us that's safe. It's rare for a team to blow that kind of a lead, but it's not unheard of. Here's a ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:35:00 GMT

MOYES\' MEMORIES: Old announcer will never forget his first major-league baseball ... - MLive.com
it could also apply to the first major sporting event you witnessed. But for this old sports nut, baseball was always my first love. Sure, we played all sports during my generation (the 1940s and 1950s), but nothing ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:32:00 GMT

Argentina seeks home friendlies against major opponents - CNN Sports Illustrated
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -- A friendly between world champions Spain and Argentina at the River Plate stadium on Tuesday (2000 GMT) could be the start of a new era in visits from high-profile teams with an ...
Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:29:00 GMT

Russell notches 1st major league victory - Chicago Tribune
Pitchers certainly have waited longer for their first major league victory, but none could have been happier, nor had an easier time, than James Russell. In his 47th appearance with the Cubs this season ...
Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:42:00 GMT

From Terre Haute to the Major Leagues: Former Sycamores Ashley, Ciolli get promoted - Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE ? A pair of former Indiana State players were promoted, while another pair of former ISU pitchers came off rehabilitation assignments to join their regular teams this week. Catcher Nevin Ashley was ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:22:00 GMT

Winter Sports Tourists at Higher Risk of Heart Attack - AZCentral.com
Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Skiers and other winter sports tourists who visit the Alps are at increased risk for ... Altitude may have been a major factor, the study authors noted. The patients' heart attacks ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:09:00 GMT