Former Orioles pitcher Flanagan dies by own action
Former Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan died of a self inflicted shotgun wound to the head, Maryland medical examiner rules. The 59 year old was upset over finances and was home alone when his death occurred. Flanagan helped the Orioles win the 1983 World Series and later worked in broadcasting for the team.
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Panthers Owner Cautions Newton On Tattoos Fashion Clash
In a commentary on generational style, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson recalled telling rookie Cam Newton to avoid tattoos and piercings during a Charlie Rose appearance. The piece notes shifting attitudes toward body art and the changing tastes of NFL fans, especially the 18-25 demographic.
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Biden remark spurs critique from LeftCoastSportsBabe.com
Janice Hough of LeftCoastSportsBabe.com chides Vice President Biden after he claimed no one profits betting against America during his China visit. She says he hasn’t watched major golf or men’s tennis tournaments recently, questioning his sports awareness.
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Tv debut of MLB game at Ebbets Field 1939
NBC TV broadcasts a doubleheader from Brooklyn's Ebbets Field marking the first major league baseball game televised. Reds face Dodgers in the historic telecast as sports media history is made.
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Hurricanes Alter Weekend Sports Schedule Across Leagues
Hurricane Irene prompts rescheduling across MLB NFL tennis and MLS. Marlins Phillies game moved to Saturday 12:05 PM to form a doubleheader while Red Sox Athletics shift to Saturday night. Giants Jets kickoff moved to 1 PM Saturday. New Haven Open final moved to noon to avoid storm. U S Open contingency plans in place. Bruce Pearl faces three year show cause for NCAA violations.
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Frazar Opens Barclays With 64 Amid Irene Disruption
Edison New Jersey Edison Frazar shot 7 under 64 to lead The Barclays as rain delays and Hurricane Irene dominated talk at Plainfield. Officials awaited forecasts to decide on rest of event with 36 holes Saturday already unlikely. Woodland finished 2 under 69.
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Former KU golfer carded 69 in News Sentinel Open
Former Kansas University golfer Chris Thompson played at Fox Den Country Club in Farragut Tennessee and finished day one at 3-under par 69. Leaders John Mallinger and Sunghoon Kang opened at 9-under par 63.
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Woods added to Cup team in Presidents Cup
Fred Couples announced Tiger Woods will join the 12 member Presidents Cup team with Jay Haas as co captain. Couples said Woods is the best player in the world and will be on the squad chosen for the November competition at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia.
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Danica Patrick to join NASCAR full Nationwide run and Sprint Cup
Danica Patrick announced she will leave IndyCar in 2012 to race a full Nationwide schedule with JR Motorsports and up to 10 Sprint Cup races for Stewart-Haas Racing. She has not fixed a Sprint Cup schedule and did not rule out a return to open-wheel racing for the 2012 Indianapolis 500.
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New faces in, vets out for U.S. Soccer
Germany born Fabian Johnson switched allegiance to the United States and was named by Jurgen Klinsmann along with 23 others for friendlies against Costa Rica and Belgium next month. Timmy Chandler also earned a U.S. debut this year while veterans Michael Bradley Jermaine Jones and Ricardo Clark were left out. Freddy Adu was not selected as he adjusts to Philadelphia Union.
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NBA labor talks eye progress after July lockout
New York officials say NBA Commissioner David Stern aims to make progress in the collective bargaining talks by Labor Day. League and players association leaders will meet again next week, the Associated Press was told. It would be only the second session since the lockout began July 1. With little progress, many fear games will be lost in a work stoppage not seen in the league before.
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