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In politics, Chicago way is American way
The Swampby Frank James Chicago is once again drawing fire from Republicans who have seemingly convinced themselves that they have to run not only against Sen. Barack Obama but against an entire city. Sen. John McCain, for instance, has recently gone......Tags: Corruption, Baseball, John McCain, Local Elections, Values
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Myers helps Phillies take 2-0 lead over Dodgers
Of all those big hitters in Philadelphia's potent lineup, no one ever expected pitcher Brett Myers to put them in control of the NL championship series with his bat. Myers did better at the plate than on the mound, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs, Shane...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball, Manny Ramirez, Philadelphia Phillies
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Royals add new seating, raise most ticket prices for 2009 season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Kansas City Royals are raising prices on most of their tickets for 2009. The Royals announced 2009 prices on Friday, adding new seating after renovations at Kauffman Stadium and increasing other ticket prices. Some of the...Tags: Baseball, Kansas City Royals
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Rays not likely to play at Disney in 2009
Sentinel Staff WriterDon't expect the Tampa Bay Rays to play regular-season games at Disney's Wide World of Sports in 2009. During an on-field interview Friday prior to Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field, Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg said the...Tags: Baseball, American League, Tampa Bay Rays, Disney's Wide World of Sports
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Manuel's mother dies
Forgive Phillies manager Charlie Manuel if his mind wanders a few times today. Manuel, 64, got a phone call Friday morning that his mother, June Manuel, had died. She was 87. Manuel's pre-game press conference was canceled and he did not speak to...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Joe Torre, Public Relations, Death and Dying, Baseball
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Political football: Obama-McCain dilemma puts big-money NFL players in the middle
AP Sports WriterASHBURN, Va. (AP) _ As the presidential race revs up, political conversations in NFL locker rooms echo those in workplaces nationwide. Taxes. Economy. McCain. Obama. War. Terrorism. White. Black. And a dilemma for these high-paid athletes: principles or...Tags: Referenda, Motor Racing, Baseball, John McCain, Athletes
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Done deal if he plays: Budding talent chooses US over Mexico, could play Saturday vs Cuba
AP Sports WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ If Jose Francisco Torres plays for the United States on Saturday in a World Cup qualifier against Cuba, there will be no going back. He'll be committed to the U.S. team for life, having chosen the Americans over Mexico. In Torres' mind,...Tags: Washington Post Company, Multi-Sport Events, Baseball, Soccer, Olympic Games
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No Bush league: South Carolina's Little League softball champs meet the president
Associated Press WriterCHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Winning the Little League Softball World Series is great. But shaking the president's hand is not exactly Bush league. Just ask the youngsters on the Simpsonville Stars softball squad. The team, which won the series back in...Tags: All Stars, Armed Forces, Defense, Baseball, Government
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Pitcher Brett Myers goes 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs, Phillies beat Dodgers 8-5 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
AP Sports WriterPHILADELPHIA (AP) _ There are so many big hitters in Philadelphia's potent lineup, no one ever expected it would be pitcher Brett Myers who put the Phillies in control of the NL championship series with his bat. Myers did better at the plate than on...Tags: Nomar Garciaparra, Hiroki Kuroda, Casey Blake, Baseball, Jamie Moyer
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Phillies beat Dodgers to take 2-0 series lead
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterPHILADELPHIA -- If the Dodgers are going to advance to the World Series, they'll have to make history to do it. After today's 8-5 shellacking at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers...Tags: All Stars, Casey Blake, Hiroki Kuroda, National League, Chad Billingsley
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Beltran for Cano? Right. Sure. Maybe throw in A-Rod?
On the Mets beatWhy, why, why would the Mets think of trading Carlos Beltran for the Yankees' Robinson Cano, as "internet rumors" have suggested? Because they want to have a huge hole in centerfield rather than an easily filled one at second base?......Tags: All Stars, New York Mets, Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran
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Charlie Manuel
A grieving Charlie Manuel plans to be in the Philadelphia Phillies' dugout Friday afternoon for Game 2 of the NLCS, just hours after his mother died. The Phillies said that Charlie Manuel's mother, June, died Friday morning at Roanoke (Va.) Memorial...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Joe Torre, Baseball, Manny Ramirez, Philadelphia Phillies
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