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Young Dodgers fan wears his heart on his sleeve in Giants country
It was a graduation speech. Each fifth-grader at Burlingame's Lincoln Elementary gave one. They were allotted one minute to describe their favorite school memory. Some talked about their first teacher. Others talked about a recent field trip to the...
Tags: Dodger Stadium, Pablo Sandoval, Los Angeles Dodgers, Sports, Halloween
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Mayweather-'Canelo': gran negocio detrás de una gran pelea
En una decisión tan sensata como salvadora, la Confederación Caribeña del Béisbol autorizó finalmente esta semana el retorno de Cuba a la agonizante Serie del Caribe. El movimiento, que se venía gestando desde hace algunos meses, le devolvería...
Tags: Carlos', Brandon Phillips, Greg Dobbs, Justin Bieber, Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
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'Smoky' Joe Wood Provides A Voice From The Past
The Hartford CourantThe gruff, old man's voice on the other end of the line fit perfectly with the pictures I had seen. "Sure, come on over," he said. When is the best time to … "Right now! Come on over!" Howard Ellsworth Wood was the owner of that voice, and a...Tags: Radio, John F. Kennedy, Oakland Athletics, Fenway Park, New York Yankees
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When celebrity interviews go bad
Let us consider for a moment the Hollywood performance that never gets nominated for awards but can be just as indelible as any Oscar-winning role. I'm referring to the celebrity interview that goes viral. Typically interviews that are done during a...
Tags: Now You See Me (movie), Satellite and Cable Service, Jonah Hill, Social Media, Rolling Stone
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Yasiel Puig could get the Dodgers a trophy -- rookie of the year
The Dodgers are on pace to end a significant drought. A World Series title, their first since 1988? Hardly. That race appears to have been run. But rookie of the year, once as much a Chavez Ravine tradition as Dodger Dogs, is certainly a possibility....
Tags: Sports, Baseball
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'42'
The story of baseball icon Jackie Robinson is recounted with sincerity and reverence in director Brian Helgeland's drama. Relative unknown Chadwick Boseman strikes the right notes in the central role, conveying Robinson's dignity and grace while facing...Tags: Movies, Christopher Meloni, Entertainment, Lucas Black
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Old-timers to play in Dodgers-Yankees 1963 World Series celebration
Tommy Davis, whose name oozes excellence and tradition among Dodgers fans, doesn't go to Dodger Stadium much these days. "I like my refrigerator too much," he says. But the 74-year-old Davis, once the gold standard of left fielders, will be on the...Tags: Dodger Stadium, New York Yankees, Arthritis, World Series, Yankee Stadium
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Jackie Robinson World Series Glove Sells At Auction For $373,002
The Hartford CourantA baseball glove believed to be used by Jackie Robinson in the 1955 and '56 World Series sold for $373,002 in an auction Monday. ESPN reported that the glove was sold by New York-based Steiner Sports. It was thought that the glove might break a record...Tags: ESPN (tv network), New York Yankees, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Sports, Auction Service
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San Diego's Kris Bryant has long weekend in NCAA baseball regional
San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant entered the NCAA baseball tournament a potential top-five draft pick. He left with a bottom 10 moment. Bryant was hitting .340 with a nation-leading 31 home runs before a lost weekend at Jackie Robinson Stadium....
Tags: Sports, College Sports, College Baseball, San Diego Toreros, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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UCLA's Adam Plutko delivers Bruins to 5-3 win over San Diego State
There was repetitive motion from the start. UCLA pitcher Adam Plutko would go into the windup and 14 speed guns would be raised. Major league baseball scouts behind home plate examined Plutko's qualifications for his next job. He was busy taking care of...Tags: Sports, College Sports, UCLA Bruins, College Baseball, Cal Poly Mustangs
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UCLA bullpen has a firm grip on things
UCLA pitcher David Berg unlocked the gate to the bullpen at Jackie Robinson Stadium. He took a seat along the rail, staring out at the field. Welcome to the office of Kaprielian, Weiss and Berg. Their motto? "We lock things down," Berg said. James...Tags: Cal State Fullerton Titans, University of California, Irvine, Sports, College Sports, Rich Hill
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Robinson glove sells for $373,002
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Robinson glove sells for $373,002 A baseball glove believed to be used by Jackie Robinson in the 1955 and '56 World Series sold for $373,002 in an auction Monday. ESPN reported that the glove was sold by New York-based Steiner...Tags: New York Yankees, ESPN (tv network), Hurricane Sandy (2012), Sports, Auction Service
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