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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: John McCain, Local Elections, Corrupt Practices, Tony Rezko, Nelson Algren
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Dice-K takes no-hit bid into 7th inning, Red Sox beat Rays 2-0 in ALCS opener
AP Sports WriterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Daisuke Matsuzaka's brilliant escape act bewildered Tampa Bay and put the Boston Red Sox on top in the AL championship series. Matsuzaka took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and worked out of trouble all game, pitching...Tags: Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Jacoby Ellsbury, Fenway Park, Jason Varitek
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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: Carlos Beltran, Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, New York Mets, All Stars
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Dodgers vs. Phillies
PHILLIES LEAD SERIES 2-0 (Best of 7) *–if necessary Friday: PHILADELPHIA 8-5 Sunday: Phi. (Jamie Moyer 16-7) at L.A. (Hiroki Kuroda 9-10), 7:22 Monday: Phi. (Joe Blanton 4-0) at Los Angeles (TBA), 7:22 Wednesday: at Los...Tags: Jamie Moyer, Baseball, Hiroki Kuroda, Philadelphia Phillies
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Cubs' loss good
Top 10 reasons why it's good the Cubs went out in the first round of playoffs: 1. Fewer hangovers. 2. Good practice for next year's letdown. 3. May get back the $500 I spent on a future playoff ticket. 4. Can finish those reports that were due at...Tags: Kyle Orton, Baseball, All Stars
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Rays-Red Sox schedule
RED SOX LEAD SERIES 1-0 (Best of 7) *–if necessary Friday: Boston 2-0 Saturday's pitching matchup ++++++++++++++++++++ || TIME || 2008 || 2008 || TM || || PITCHER || LINE || W-L || ERA || REC || || Bos || Josh Beckett...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Baseball, Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox, Jon Lester
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Phillies overmatch foe in all facets of game
There was a time when Nomar Garciaparra was just about the last hitter a pitcher wanted to see at the plate in a big situation. That time wasn't Friday, however.
Brad Lidge absolutely obliterated Garciaparra in a three-pitch mismatch at the end of Game 2...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Manny Ramirez
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Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tops Rays
Chicago Tribune reporterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There's a maddening style to Daisuke Matsuzaka's success. It's not a form that's recommended for youths, but it worked Friday night for Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox. Despite early control problems, Matsuzaka held Tampa...Tags: Mike Lowell, Injuries, Kevin Youkilis, Terry Francona, Baseball
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Allen's 25 points helps Celtics beat Cavs
AP Sports WriterLeBron James only needed two preseason games to get back into a groove. The Cleveland star scored 12 points in the first quarter, finishing with 15 in 13{ minutes on Friday night to help the Cavaliers open an early lead before the Boston reserves took...Tags: LeBron James, Mike Brown, Lorenzen Wright, Injuries, Kevin Garnett
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ALCS Game 1: Red Sox beat Rays
Tribune staff reporterThe Boston Red Sox have learned to accept Daisuke Matsuzaka's high-wire act over the last two years. Especially when the result turns out to be as impressive as it was Friday night in a 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the best-of-seven American...Tags: Baseball, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Boston Red Sox, Kevin Youkilis, All Stars
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Phillies Lead Dodgers, 2-0
All games on Ch. 61 Game 1: Phillies, 3-2 Friday: Phillies, 8-5 Sunday: at Los Angeles ( Jamie Moyer, 16-7, 1-0, 3.71 ERA vs. Hiroki Kuroda, 9-10, 1-0, 3.73), 8:15 p.m. Monday: at L.A. (Joe Blanton, 9-12, 1-0, 4.69 vs. TBA), 8:15 p.m. Wednesday: at...Tags: Jamie Moyer, Baseball, Hiroki Kuroda, Philadelphia Phillies
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Phillies Take 2-0 Lead In NLCS
Brett Myers stood on first base, shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders. He couldn't explain his hitting success, and no one ever expected it. Myers did better at the plate than on the mound, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, and Shane Victorino...Tags: Chad Durbin, Jamie Moyer, Jimmy Rollins, Bernie Williams, Chad Billingsley
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