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Tom Verducci: Rare September comebacks, the perfect Manny, phenom fireball flameouts
It’s rare for MLB clubs to stage wild comebacks in September for the division or wild card, which doesn’t bode well for the Cards, Rockies or Red Sox, among others, says Tom Verducci.
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Laird is late scratch with tight back
Tigers catcher Gerald Laird, who hit a game-winning home run on Thursday in Minnesota, was scratched from the lineup on Friday because of lower back tightness.
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Heels’ Austin subpoenaed by N. Carolina (AP)
Investigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State’s office have subpoenaed Tar Heels defensive tackle Marvin Austin, a person familiar with the situation said Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Austin is one of 13 players who did not travel with the 18th-ranked Tar [...]
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Hot Helping of Rapid Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go? Yes, Please
If you’re even thinking of working off-campus without taking this Wi-Fi-spewing wonder card, you’ll need to be fitted for a straight jacket.
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Google to Simplify Privacy Policy
As Google puts it, their privacy policies are, “long, complicated and lawyerly.” We’d say that’s probably accurate. Have you ever tried to read one of those things? Google is looking to change that by updating their privacy policies with less jargon, less volume, and more clear language. The Google blog post does go to great [...]
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Smart Gear for the School Year
Don’t hit the books without getting the right gear. We’ve got all the kit you need from taking scrupulous notes, to working off campus, to being the most popular kid in your dorm.
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Cards keeping 2 rookie QBs; Leinart left in limbo
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have released outside linebacker Cody Brown, a second-round draft pick out of Connecticut a year ago.
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Photo Awesome #6: The Shirt War
We appreciate all the wonderful (and sometimes not) comments we’ve been receiving from our weekly “Photo Awesome” series, but in the interest of narrowing the gap between us and, well you, our loyal readers, we thought we’d have a little competition and let you decide the outcome.
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Kendall undergoes successful surgery
Royals catcher Jason Kendall went through surgery for extensive repairs of his right shoulder on Friday in Los Angeles.
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Pedroia has season-ending foot surgery (AP)
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has undergone season-ending surgery for a broken bone in his left foot. A screw was inserted into the foot in Friday’s operation. The 2008 AL MVP finished the season with 12 homers, 41 RBIs and a .288 batting average. Pedroia fouled a ball off his foot on June 25.
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