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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Top of the 49th: Have bat, will travel
BY MIKE CORMACKsportsnet.ca
Given how many times his career his seemingly risen from the dead, it's hard to believe this is finally it for Matt Stairs.But on Monday, shortly after the Washington Nationals released the 43-year-old Canadian slugger, Stairs told Sportsnet he's finally ready to hang 'em up after 19 big-league seasons.
"This is probably it," he said. "I think it's time to walk away. It's been a good run and I've had a great time.A good run?You could say that after
Given how many times his career his seemingly risen from the dead, it's hard to believe this is finally it for Matt Stairs.But on Monday, shortly after the Washington Nationals released the 43-year-old Canadian slugger, Stairs told Sportsnet he's finally ready to hang 'em up after 19 big-league seasons.
"This is probably it," he said. "I think it's time to walk away. It's been a good run and I've had a great time.A good run?You could say that after
Romero, Bautista shine as Jays down Rays
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Ricky Romero made sure the Toronto Blue Jays finally had some success against David Price.
Romero allowed one hit over eight innings and Jose Bautista hit his 32nd homer of the season Tuesday as the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays and their all-star pitcher 3-1.
"It's fun pitching against him," Romero said. "We're good friends. We have talked about it. It was definitely fun going out there to battle against him and I'm happy we
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Ricky Romero made sure the Toronto Blue Jays finally had some success against David Price.
Romero allowed one hit over eight innings and Jose Bautista hit his 32nd homer of the season Tuesday as the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays and their all-star pitcher 3-1.
"It's fun pitching against him," Romero said. "We're good friends. We have talked about it. It was definitely fun going out there to battle against him and I'm happy we
Missouri truck stop is a reality-TV star
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ST. LOUIS — If you've driven west on Interstate 70 near Columbia, Mo., you may be familiar with the Midway Truck Stop, the subject of the Travel Channel's new show, "Truck Stop Missouri."
Midway is more than gasoline pumps and hot coffee. The truck stop consists of 12 businesses, including a motel, a tattoo parlor and a fireworks stand. It's a popular stop for travelers, selling close to a million gallons of fuel a month, and 5,000
ST. LOUIS — If you've driven west on Interstate 70 near Columbia, Mo., you may be familiar with the Midway Truck Stop, the subject of the Travel Channel's new show, "Truck Stop Missouri."
Midway is more than gasoline pumps and hot coffee. The truck stop consists of 12 businesses, including a motel, a tattoo parlor and a fireworks stand. It's a popular stop for travelers, selling close to a million gallons of fuel a month, and 5,000
France has agreed to extradite Noriega, former Panamanian dictator
French authorities have agreed to extradite former Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega to his native Panama, his lawyer said Tuesday.
Yves Leberquier said France’s Prime Minister Francois Fillon signed the extradition on July 6 and that Mr. Noriega was notified last week.
It was not immediately clear when Mr. Noriega would be sent home.
A Panamanian official said his government has not been informed of a decision by France to extradite Noriega.
“We are not aware of nor why Mr.
Yves Leberquier said France’s Prime Minister Francois Fillon signed the extradition on July 6 and that Mr. Noriega was notified last week.
It was not immediately clear when Mr. Noriega would be sent home.
A Panamanian official said his government has not been informed of a decision by France to extradite Noriega.
“We are not aware of nor why Mr.
Monday, August 1, 2011
PTS: Ashby talks Jays, patince with Snider
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'Dukes of Hazzard' sheriff sues for royalties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazzard" — also known as character actor James Best of Hickory, N.C. — filed suit this week seeking back payments from Time Warner for using his image on merchandise ranging from Christmas ornaments to trash cans.
Best played the bumbling lawman constantly in pursuit of Luke and Bo Duke and their Dodge Charger "General Lee" on the popular comedy that ran on CBS from 1979 to 1985.
Best, who turned 85
Best played the bumbling lawman constantly in pursuit of Luke and Bo Duke and their Dodge Charger "General Lee" on the popular comedy that ran on CBS from 1979 to 1985.
Best, who turned 85
Syrian Opposition Echoes Cry For Liberty Or Death
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In a photo provided to AFP by a third party, Syrians demonstrate against the government after Friday prayers in Hama on July 29. The Syrian government has banned most foreign media from entering the country, making it difficult to independently confirm events.
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In a photo provided to AFP by a third party, Syrians demonstrate against the government after Friday prayers in Hama on July 29. The Syrian government has banned
In a photo provided to AFP by a third party, Syrians demonstrate against the government after Friday prayers in Hama on July 29. The Syrian government has banned most foreign media from entering the country, making it difficult to independently confirm events.
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In a photo provided to AFP by a third party, Syrians demonstrate against the government after Friday prayers in Hama on July 29. The Syrian government has banned
Jays retire Alomar's No. 12 in ceremony
BY SHI DAVIDIsportsnet.ca
TORONTO -- Roberto Alomar’s plaque is up at the Baseball Hall of Fame, and now his No. 12 is up in the Rogers Centre rafters.The first player enshrined in Cooperstown wearing a Toronto Blue Jays hat was honoured again Sunday afternoon when his jersey number was retired in another landmark moment for the franchise.The quick-paced, nostalgia-laced, 30-minute ceremony included a couple of highlight videos – with cameos from Tony Gwynn, Paul Molitor, Jim Thome
TORONTO -- Roberto Alomar’s plaque is up at the Baseball Hall of Fame, and now his No. 12 is up in the Rogers Centre rafters.The first player enshrined in Cooperstown wearing a Toronto Blue Jays hat was honoured again Sunday afternoon when his jersey number was retired in another landmark moment for the franchise.The quick-paced, nostalgia-laced, 30-minute ceremony included a couple of highlight videos – with cameos from Tony Gwynn, Paul Molitor, Jim Thome
Top drug-cartel henchman captured: Mexico
A former police officer who allegedly admits ordering 1,500 killings during a campaign of terror as a drug gang chieftain along the U.S. border has been captured in northern Mexico, federal officials said Sunday.
Jose Antonio Acosta Hernandez also is a suspect in last year’s slaying of a U.S. consulate employee near a border crossing in Ciudad Juarez.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon said through his Twitter account that Acosta’s capture is “the biggest blow” to organized crime in
Jose Antonio Acosta Hernandez also is a suspect in last year’s slaying of a U.S. consulate employee near a border crossing in Ciudad Juarez.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon said through his Twitter account that Acosta’s capture is “the biggest blow” to organized crime in
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