Cubs icon Santo, 70, passes away

Cubs icon Santo, 70, passes away
Ron Santo, one of the greatest players in Chicago Cubs history and a longtime radio announcer, died Thursday at the age of 70.
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Welcome Home Cody Ross
CARLSBAD – World Series Champion. NLCS Most Valuable Player. Two-time New Mexico State Baseball Champion.
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Cubs great Ron Santo dies at 70
CHICAGO — Ron Santo’s love for the Chicago Cubs stretched from his days as a standout third baseman who one season even jumped and clicked his heels to celebrate victories to the two decades he spent unabashedly pulling for his team as a…
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Andrea Gilmore & Caitlin Basset – ANZ Away from the Game

West Coast Fever netball stars Andrea Gilmore and Caitlin Basset challenge each other to a game of ten pin bowling. Check out more ANZ Championship videos at anznetball.com
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Los Angeles Dodgers lure infield Juan Uribe away from San Francisco Giants with three-year, $21 million deal

Los Angeles Dodgers lure infield Juan Uribe away from San Francisco Giants with three-year, million deal
L.A. lures clutch-hitting infielder with 3-year deal worth million
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Sports Briefs: U.S. women’s soccer team tops Itlay to earn Cup berth
The U.S. is on its way to the Women’s World Cup after beating Italy 1-0 yesterday on a first-half goal by Amy Rodriguez. The Americans won the home-and-home playoff on 2-0 aggregate to clinch the last spot in next summer’s 16-nation World Cup, which will be played June 26 to July 17 in Germany. The draw is Monday in Frankfurt. The top-ranked Americans were in danger of missing the tournament …
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White Sox announce Dunn signing
Adam Dunn wasted no time going to bat for his new team after he finalized his deal with the Chicago White Sox.
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Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame Manager, Passes Away

Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame Manager, Passes Away
Thursday was a sad day for Major League Baseball, as they lost a Hall of Fame manager.
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National League offseason power poll
Hole to fill: : Werth’s departure would create the need for a righthanded power bat. Top target: : A trade for Rangers RF Jeff Francoeur could provide depth and a righthanded bat.
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Ohio inmate fired from jail kitchen for serving too many pancakes wins early release
CINCINNATI – An Ohio judge has granted early release to an inmate who was fired from a jail’s kitchen for handing out too many pancakes — earning himself the nickname Mr. Pancake.
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Arsenal punish 10-man City with 3-0 away win

Arsenal punish 10-man City with 3-0 away win
* Red card for Man City’s Boyata after five minutes
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Law extends more legal rights to homeowners
Homeowners facing foreclosure have a new legal tool in their arsenal, thanks to a recently signed law authored by eastern Queens Assemblyman Rory Lancman.
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Roy Hodgson warns United to stay away from Pepe Reina

Roy Hodgson warns United to stay away from Pepe Reina
The Spain international was linked with the Reds’ arch-rivals earlier this week and Arsenal have been mentioned as potential suitors in the past. Speculation over the future of Reina – and other star players – has arisen because of the recent instability at Anfield and the poor start made by the club to the Barclays Premier League season.
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Mark your calendar
NOVEMBER 4 “Monty Python’s Spamalot’’ at Symphony Hall in Springfield. www.citystage.symphonyhall.com NOVEMBER 5 F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream’’ opens at Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. www.fudgetheatre.com
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For first time, Ryne Sandberg shifts focus away from Cubs

For first time, Ryne Sandberg shifts focus away from Cubs
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who was bypassed for the Cubs’ managerial job when the team hired Mike Quade on Tuesday, told the Chicago Sun-Times that he will look for opportunities elsewhere.
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Tipsheet: Cubs break Ryne Sandberg’s heart
Baseball lifer Mike Quade earned the chance tomanage the Cubs moving forward. After replacing lame duckLou Piniella, he guided the Small Bears back ontrack – posting a 24-13 record as interim manager.
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Fire away! 3 managers given the boot following disappointing seasons

Fire away! 3 managers given the boot following disappointing seasons
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Mets, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh gave their managers the boot Monday, firing them after disappointing seasons with underperforming teams.
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