by on December 15, 2010 Leave a Comment

Baseball news: With signings, Red Sox put pressure on Yanks

Baseball news: With signings, Red Sox put pressure on Yanks
The Red Sox have apparently put the hurt on the Rangers’ quest for free-agent left-hander Cliff Lee — and there have been precious few mentions of Boston even being in the running for him. A day after offering Lee a six-year, 0 million deal, the Yankees sweetened their offer by guaranteeing a seventh year.
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Celtics Not Ready to Call Knicks ‘Rivals’ Despite New York’s Win Streak
Celtics captain Paul Pierce was surprised on Tuesday morning to be asked for his feelings on the basketball “rivalry” between New York and Boston.
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Red Sox reportedly give dangerous outfielder Crawford 2 million for seven years
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Outfielder Carl Crawford has reached a preliminary agreement with the Boston Red Sox on a 2 million, seven-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The .
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by on December 4, 2010 Leave a Comment

Okinawa election eases pressure on US military base location

Okinawa election eases pressure on US military base location
Okinawans reelected the incumbent governor, who is less opposed to US military bases than his challenger. The US wants to move ahead with a 2006 deal to relocate Futenma air base within Okinawa.
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Critics say Obama administration is lagging on protecting endangered species
WASHINGTON — Environmental groups are criticizing the Obama administration for what they say is a continuing backlog of plants and animals in need of protection under the Endangered Species Act. The Fish and Wildlife Service says 251 species are candidates…
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by on November 15, 2010 Leave a Comment

Premier League – Paper round: Pressure increases at City

Premier League – Paper round: Pressure increases at City
Pressure is increasing on Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini after he was roundly booed by fans during a dour goalless draw at Eastlands.
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Mancini does not feel any pressure
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has defended his tactics after a second scoreless draw on home soil in four days.
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Manchester United Captain Nemanja Vidic Insists His Side Wanted To Defeat City In Derby
Serbian laments failure to create enough chances at Eastlands.
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by on November 6, 2010 Leave a Comment

Mancini defiant as pressure grows after three defeats

Mancini defiant as pressure grows after three defeats
If Manchester City had lost three matches in a row not so long ago it would hardly have raised an eyebrow, but now it has prompted doubts about coach Roberto Mancini’s future at Eastlands.
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by on October 27, 2010 Leave a Comment

Rangers’ Andrus feels no postseason pressure

Rangers’ Andrus feels no postseason pressure
ARLINGTON, Texas – The postseason has been known to swallow up young players – and older ones, for that matter – but Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is one who is thriving in the limelight.
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Early taste of Halloween expected at Series opener
The Texas Rangers can expect an early taste of Halloween when they take the field for Wednesday’s opening game of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants.
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by on October 8, 2010 Leave a Comment

Reds are new to playoff pressure

Reds are new to playoff pressure
Closer Francisco Cordero has to pass when asked what it’s like for the Cincinnati Reds to be in the playoffs. In his long career, he’s never made it there. Same goes for most of his teammates. These Reds are really green when it comes to the postseason. Bronson Arroyo is the only member of the playoff rotation who has pitched in the postseason.
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Cincinnati Reds Post-Season – Listen on AM1240
You may run into some traffic tie-ups on Interstate 70 eastbound Thursday. The Ohio Department of Transportation says 70 eastbound will be restricted to two lanes at the 129.5 mile marker. That is between Buckeye Lake and the rest area.
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Reds – Phillies pitching probables
Today’s starters
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by on October 5, 2010 Leave a Comment

Giggs: the pressure on Rooney is ‘massive’

Giggs: the pressure on Rooney is ‘massive’
Ryan Giggs yesterday mounted a trenchant defence of Wayne Rooney in the face of Kevin Keegan’s outspoken criticism of the player, insisting that his team-mate had not invited media scrutiny of his personal life by selling his wedding photographs, as Keegan has suggested, and that Manchester United are not dependent upon him.
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And Scotland win the World Cup…
COMPUTER firms will go to any lengths – even putting a Scot on an edition of FIFA 11
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Fabio can decide on Rooney – Fergie
Sir Alex Ferguson is happy to let Fabio Capello decide whether Wayne Rooney is fit enough to report for England duty next week.
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Fabio can decide on Rooney – Fergie
Sir Alex Ferguson is happy to let Fabio Capello decide whether Wayne Rooney is fit enough to report for England duty next week.
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by on October 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

Hodgson feels the pressure

Hodgson feels the pressure
Liverpool 2 Sunderland 2:ONE VIRTUE that helped Roy Hodgson to become Liverpool’s manager was a level of common sense which appeared to have eluded his two predecessors. Where Gerard Houllier seemed to exude paranoia towards the end of his reign and Rafael Benitez obsessed over feuds with the Anfield hierarchy, Hodgson was seen to be a wise figure who would spread calm through a club in distress.
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Hamstrung Hodgson pleads for time as Anfield’s ire focuses on owners
A VIBRANT and passionate demonstration by Liverpool fans against George Gillett and Tom Hick’s crude and disastrous ownership at Anfield took place after this encounter.
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Soccer Capsules: America defeats Santos 3-2
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Chivas and Pumas were unable to get a win for a fourth straight week, while America beat Santos 3-2 Sunday in the ninth round of the Mexican Apertura football tournament.
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