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- Minor league baseball: Where do these teams play?
Minor league baseball teams often choose nicknames that reflect the local characteristics of the cities they represent. Some of these can be pretty obscure, such as the Toledo Mud Hens, Fort Wayne Tin Caps, or the Las Vegas 51s. Others more strongly hint at their locations.
Augusta National admits first women – all two of themFormer Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and financier Darla Moore are invited to join Augusta National. The 80-year-old golfing club has been under pressure for 10 years to admit women.
Felix Hernandez is perfect, but the return of the Dead Ball Era? Nah.Felix Hernandez pitched the third perfect game of the major league season – a record. But several factors suggest that the current pitching dominance could be part of a normal cycle.
Remembering Johnny Pesky: the little big man of the Boston Red SoxEnos Slaughter, the former Cardinals star, says Pesky was not to blame on a key play in the 1946 World Series.
Does Olympic gold light a path to riches? Not for everyone.The perception is that gold-winning Olympians find it easy to turn success into lucrative corporate sponsorships (Gabby Douglas is already on Corn Flakes boxes). But that's the exception to the rule.
Peyton Manning: Denver hopes he's 'comfortable' as NFL preseason kicks offPeyton Manning debuts in a Broncos uniform Thursday night for an NFL preseason game in Chicago. John Elway says the veteran QB will play 'one or two series.'
Penn State aftermath: Fired former president denies knowing of abuseEven as Penn State tried to digest the severe NCAA sanctions imposed on its athletic program, the school's former president, Graham Spanier, says he 'hadn't the slightest inkling' about the systematic sexual abuse.
Penn State sanctions: NCAA aims to end 'mindset' that led to tragedyPenn State sanctions rival the worse NCAA penalty ever, including a $60 million fine, a four-year ban on bowls, and 40 fewer football scholarships. But sanctions also aim to scale back the outsized role of football on campus.
NCAA punishes Penn State for Sandusky scandalPenn State gets hit with a $60 million fine and other sanctions for the Sandusky scandal, punishments that will cripple the school's famed football program for years and weaken its brand as a powerhouse collegiate sports brand. But was the NCAA too lenient?
NCAA poised to hit Penn State with 'corrective and punitive measures'On Monday, the NCAA is scheduled to hit Penn State with 'corrective and punitive measures' for the university's failure to prevent repeated sexual abuse of young boys by former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
End of 'Linsanity'? New York Knicks fans brace for Jeremy Lin exit.The New York Knicks have another day to up their offer to star point guard Jeremy Lin, but fans sense that last season's sensation is heading for Houston – and they're OK with that.
Surprise! The Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nats are in first – for nowAt the MLB All-Star break, Pittsburgh and Washington have shed their losing images in a 2012 season marked by an uncommon number of brilliant pitching performances. Can the Pirates and Nats keep it up?
Why did Jeneba Tarmoh pull out of 100-meter runoff?Jeneba Tarmoh was supposed to race Allyson Felix Monday to break a tie and see who would run the race in the London Olympics. But Tarmoh pulled out as emotions ran high.
LeBron delivers on first NBA title as Heat cruise past ThunderThe Miami Heat got 20+ points from four players last night, including NBA Finals MVP LeBron James, to win their second NBA title by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-106.
College football may get a Final Four – and millions in new revenueThe proposed playoff structure marks a big philosophical shift within the world of college football and opens the door to a Cinderella team winning a national championship.
NBA Finals: Heat come from behind again in Game 4 win over ThunderThe Heat leads the series over Oklahoma City, 3-1. One year after losing to Dallas in the NBA Finals, Miami is on the cusp of its first title in six years. Game 5 takes place Thursday evening in Miami.
Thunder can’t close deal in Game 3 loss to HeatMiami overcame an Oklahoma City scoring run in the third period to defeat the Thunder last night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Miami. Game 4 is Tuesday night on ABC.
US Open: leaders stride into third round just one under parTiger Woods, David Toms and Jim Furyk are all tied for first going into Saturday's round.
Why Bear Bryant might not have liked Pop Warner's new concussion rulesYouth football coaches can still be old school and gladiatorial about practice sessions. New Pop Warner rules, however, suggest that concussion research has changed the game.
2012 US Open golf championship: Who and what to watch for2012 US Open: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Bubba Watson will play together on Thursday. How will they play the historic 16th hole at the Olympic Club in San Francisco?
