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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Verlander delivers to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of their MLB game in Detroit

Verlander Gets 21st Win for Tigers

Led by a masterful pitching performance from Justin Verlander and the bat of Austin Jackson the Detroit Tigers overpowered the Chicago White Sox 8-1 at Comerica park Friday.

Judge Sets New Trial in Clemens Perjury Case

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Clemens arrives for a motion hearing in Washington
A U.S. judge on Friday ordered a new trial for baseball star Roger Clemens, refusing to throw out charges that he lied about steroids use despite a mistrial after prosecutors used evidence that had been barred.
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McCourt Offered $1.2 Billion for Dodgers: Report

Bill Burke and certain other investors have offered Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team owner Frank McCourt $1.2 billion for the bankrupt team, a Los Angeles Times report said, citing two people familiar with the contents of an offer letter.
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Vernon Wells of the Angels rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against the Orioles in Baltimore

Angels' Long Bombers Sink Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels launched five home runs in a crucial 8-4 victory over Texas on Saturday to reinvigorate their pursuit of the first-place Rangers in the American League West.
Charlie Wi of South Korea lines up his putt on the fifth green during the first round of The Barclays golf tournament in Edison

Sporting Bodies Take Scheduling Hit from Irene

Safety fears over the possible impact of Hurricane Irene have forced the National Football League (NFL) and other North American sporting bodies to reschedule or cancel events for this weekend.
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Hurricane Irene batters weekend MLB schedule

A number of Major League Baseball games have been postponed over the weekend as Hurricane Irene moves ominously over the east cost of the United States, it was announced on Friday.
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Minka Kelly, Derek Jeter strike out

Actress Minka Kelly and New York Yankees star Derek Jeter, once the subject of engagement talk, have ended their three-year relationship, a representative for Kelly told People magazine on Friday.
Yankees' Posada grins as he threw out Athletics' Recker for the final out in New York

Yankees Slam Athletics in Grand Fashion

The New York Yankees hit a Major League record three grand slam home runs in one game to overcome a six-run deficit and rout the Oakland Athletics 22-9 at Yankee Stadium Thursday.
Minnesota Twins' Thome stands in the dug-out as he waits for his turn to bat during their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit

Thome Traded Back to Indians

The Cleveland Indians acquired designated hitter Jim Thome from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday for a player to be named later.
Diamondbacks Johnson rounds second base after hitting an eighth inning home run against Athletics during their MLB Interleague baseball game in Oakland

Blue Jays and Diamondbacks Swap Second Basemen

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired second baseman Kelly Johnson from the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielders Aaron Hill and John McDonald, the two Major League Baseball teams said on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics during the first game of their MLB American League baseball game doubleheader in Oakland, California

Angels Tie Up Weaver Before Free Agency Looms

The Los Angeles Angels have secured the services of their ace pitcher for the next half a decade after Jered Weaver agreed to a five-year contract extension with the AL West team on Sunday.
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Throw Out at Home Gives Tigers Sweep

Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson threw out a Cleveland baserunner at home plate for the dramatic final out as the Tigers escaped with an 8-7 win over the Indians Sunday, to complete a three-game sweep over their division rival.
National League's Wilson pitches against the American League during MLB's All-Star Game in Phoenix

Elbow Inflammation Forces Brian Wilson to DL

All Star closer Brian Wilson was put on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation on Sunday, sidelining the San Francisco pitcher during the Giants' push toward a potential post-season berth.

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