by on September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Gerrard vows to lead slumping Liverpool

Gerrard vows to lead slumping Liverpool
London – Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has promised to lead from the front as the fallen giants of English football bid to recover from the embarrassment of their League Cup defeat by fourth-tier Northampton.
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Gerrard vows to lead slumping Liverpool
London – Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has promised to lead from the front as the fallen giants of English football bid to recover from the embarrassment of their League Cup defeat by fourth-tier Northampton.
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Chelsea faces tough test against Man City
English Premier League leader Chelsea should be given its toughest test yet this season when it visits big-spending Manchester City on Saturday, three days after both teams were knocked out of the Carling Cup.
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by on September 4, 2010 Leave a Comment

Pence hits 3-run HR, Astros sweep slumping Cards

Pence hits 3-run HR, Astros sweep slumping Cards
Associated Press – September 1, 2010 5:25 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) – Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros completed a sweep of St. Louis with a 5-2 victory Wednesday, handing the…
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Happ throws two-hitter as Astros shut out Cards, 3-0
HOUSTON (AP) — J.A. Happ was determined to pitch better on Monday night than he did in his last outing against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Houston lefty certainly accomplished his goal.
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by on September 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

What’s wrong with the slumping Cardinals?

What’s wrong with the slumping Cardinals?
Tony La Russa hasn’t managed many poor teams during his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals. In fact, the Cardinals have missed the playoffs only six times since La Russa took over the ballclub back in 1996.
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Astros – Cardinals Tuesday box score
Astros 3, Cardinals 0
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The Cardinals’ skid continues, lose to Astros 5-2
Another series against a bad team in the books, another series loss. The Cardinals lost 5-2 to the Astros today, completing the sweep for Houston.  This follows the Redbirds dropping three of four to the Nats and two of three…
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by on August 21, 2010 Leave a Comment

Giants handle slumping Cardinals 6-3

Giants handle slumping Cardinals 6-3
AP The Cardinals’ Brendan Ryan sits in the dugout after grounding out during the seventh inning of Friday’s loss to the Giants at Busch Stadium.
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Giants update: Absence of Bengie Molina may be factor in Tim Lincecum’s struggles with San Francisco
BC-SJ-GIANTS NOTEBOOKBy Andrew BaggarlySan Jose Mercury NewsPHILADELPHIA — Among the many well-meaning amateur theories to explain Tim Lincecum’s struggles this season, one appears to have some statistical merit.
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by on August 3, 2010 Leave a Comment

Slumping Dodgers hold team meeting

Slumping Dodgers hold team meeting
Slumping Dodgers hold team meeting
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Dodgers manager emphasizes patience
After a skid spanning five straight losses and 12 in the 17 games since the All-Star break, Dodgers manager Joe Torre felt it was time to do something. He called a meeting. The team held a short closed-door session before Monday’s batting practice. Torre did not want to elaborate on what was said — “That’s between us” — but confirmed he did most of the talking.
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Dodgers add Lilly, discuss Manny trade
SAN FRANCISCO — Joe Torre believes his Dodgers can make a playoff run with their latest upgrades. The Los Angeles manager has a familiar face for the push: left-hander Ted Lilly.
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