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Wu Chia-ching
22 July 2010 1:43 PM | No CommentsWu Chia-ching is a professional pool player. He is nicknamed the “Taisun” (“Little Genius”).
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Johnny Archer
22 July 2010 1:42 PM | No CommentsJohnny Archer (born 12 November 1968 in Waycross, Georgia) is an American professional pool player. He is nicknamed “the Scorpion” (his zodiac sign is Scorpio, and one of his sponsors is Scorpion Cues). On June 8, 2009, Johnny Archer was nominated to be inducted into...
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Baseball Archive
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Mariano Rivera rocked by Rays as Yankees lose ugly one at Stadium
Posted on June 6, 2009 | No CommentsWaiting the extra day for the anticipated pitching duel between Tampa phenom David Price and established ace CC Sabathia only temporarily seemed worth the delay. And while the Yankees have made waiting until the latter stages of games worth their fans’ while for several weeks,... -
Storms postpone Randy Johnson’s bid for 300th win
Posted on June 3, 2009 | No CommentsThe Big Unit was held up by Mother Nature, putting history on hold. Randy Johnson’s bid for 300 wins was postponed Wednesday night after a series of thunderstorms left the field at Nationals Park unplayable for Johnson’s San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals. At... -
Thome powers White Sox to 6-2 win
Posted on June 1, 2009 | No CommentsJim Thome hit the 550th homer of his career in the eighth inning to put the White Sox ahead and Chicago went on to beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Monday night. A.J. Pierzynksi homered and Scott Podsednik scored two runs for the White Sox,... -
Zambrano suspended for 6 games
Posted on May 29, 2009 | No CommentsCubs ace Carlos Zambrano was suspended for six games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, a day after his tirade during a game against the Pirates. Zambrano said he won’t appeal the penalty, which included a fine. Barring rainouts, he is eligible to return next... -
Zambrano ousted, Cubs win
Posted on May 29, 2009 | No CommentsCarlos Zambrano’s tantrum kept escalating. The emotional ace of the Cubs went wild, throwing a ball into the outfield, heaving his glove, and then whacking a dugout drink dispenser with a bat. It was an outpouring of anger yesterday in Chicago that likely will lead... -
Mets recall Martinez in time to face Nationals
Posted on May 27, 2009 | No CommentsFernando Martinez will not get a chance to extend his seven-game hitting streak for the Buffalo Bisons tonight. He will, however, get a chance to start a one-game hitting streak for the New York Mets. The Mets called up the red-hot Bisons prospect this afternoon... -
Zaun plays part in Blue Jays’ 7th straight loss
Posted on May 25, 2009 | No CommentsGregg Zaun endured his fair share of losing streaks in five years with the Toronto Blue Jays, and now he’s contributing to one from the other side. The 38-year-old catcher singled to left field off Blue Jays starter Brian Tallet in the bottom of the... -
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis shows Mets same attitude as Yankees
Posted on May 24, 2009 | No CommentsRed Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis has grown into a compelling figure in New York. It started with Yankee fans, who began to see him as a villain after several heated clashes with Joba Chamberlain over inside pitching. And after his run-in with Johan Santana... -
Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal continues to struggle
Posted on May 18, 2009 | No CommentsThe evidence of Rafael Furcal’s frustration was inside the visitors’ clubhouse at Land Shark Stadium on Sunday. There, atop an equipment trunk, were the remnants of a batting helmet, shattered in a pique of anger the night before. “He’s getting frustrated. There’s no question,” Manager... -
Brewers move into tie with Mets for wild-card lead
Posted on September 25, 2008 | No CommentsCC Sabathia did his part for the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Chicago Cubs did the rest. Sabathia sizzled on short rest, giving up four hits over seven innings while striking out a season-high 11 and the Brewers rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday...
