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Archive for July 7th, 2008
The Bachelorette picks Amherst Steele grad
Jesse Csincsak, the professional snowboarder who grew up in Amherst but now lives in Breckenridge, Colo., was the surprise pick of "The Bachelorette" DeAnna Pappas.
He asked her to marry him and she accepted.
UPDATE — Indians get prospects for Sabathia
It’s official — C.C. Sabathia has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers.
In exchange for Sabathia, the defending American League Cy Youing Award winner, the Indians receive highly touted minor league outfielder Matt LaPorta, Triple-A left-handed pitcher Zach Jackson, Class-A right-handed pitcher Rob Bryson and a player to be named.
The player to be named is not [...]
UPDATE — Sabathia is outta here
Reports that broke out of Milwaukee on Sunday night have been confirmed — the Indians are trading C.C. Sabathia to the Brewers.
Cleveland has scheduled a 12:30 p.m. news conference today at Progressive Field, where the team is expected to announce that the defending American League Cy Young Award winner has been dealt to Milwaukee for [...]
Indians: Sabathia headed to Brewers in trade
CLEVELAND — The Indians’ season has reached a new low point. Riding an eight-game losing skid and all but out of contention in the Central Division, the team is reportedly close to trading ace C.C. Sabathia to the Milwaukee Brewers. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Cleveland is on the verge of completing [...]
Indians: Lee’s wild 7th inning dooms Tribe
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cliff Lee was cruising, and the Cleveland Indians were on the verge of a much-needed victory. Then came the seventh inning, and a sign of just how fragile the defending AL Central champions currently are. The Twins took full advantage, using a handful of walks and well-placed singles to send [...]
Indians: Lee, Sizemore named to AL All-Star team
MINNEAPOLIS — Left-hander Cliff Lee and center fielder Grady Sizemore were named to the AL All-Star team Sunday, a bright spot for the Cleveland Indians in a season that’s all but lost. Lee and Sizemore were both acquired by the Indians in a five-player deal in 2002 that sent Bartolo Colon to the [...]
Wimbledon: Nadal outlasts Federer in classic final
WIMBLEDON, England — Rafael Nadal, grass stains on his white shirt and a Spanish flag tucked under his arm, scampered through the Centre Court stands to celebrate his first Wimbledon title with hugs and handshakes. Roger Federer sat in his changeover chair, protected from the night’s chill by his custom-made cream cardigan with [...]
AFL: Gladiators looking for upset in Georgia
CLEVELAND — The devil may have gone down to Georgia in search of a soul, but the Cleveland Gladiators are looking for an upset. The Gladiators (10-7) visit the Georgia Force (10-6) tonight in the quarterfinals of the Arena Football League playoffs. While most Americans were enjoying a day away from the office [...]
Swimming: Torres sets sights on Beijing after 50 freestyle win
OMAHA, Neb. — Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics. That’s not good enough anymore. The 41-year-old Torres won the 50-meter freestyle Sunday night with another American record, giving her the chance to swim two individual events in Beijing. She’s already done what no one thought [...]
Track: Nerves tested at final day of Olympic Trials
EUGENE, Ore. — Allyson Felix felt no final-day pressure at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. She’s just that good. Wallace Spearmon, Jenn Stuczynski and Marshevet Hooker are good, too, but all had to endure their share of bumps, bruises and thumping hearts before their Olympic trips were sewn up Sunday. [...]