MLB evaluates protective headgear for pitchers
MLB advances fast track safety study after head injuries to Brandon McCarthy and Doug Fister. Dan Halem cites minor league cap liner options with Kevlar as a possibility for 2013. Medical director Dr Gary Green discusses protective gear while teams weigh fit, weight and impact on delivery.
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Commentary: Hockey tumbling toward irrelevance
Helene Elliott argues the NHL’s decision to cancel games through November signals a slide toward irrelevance. With 326 games—26.5 percent of the schedule—gone, the league faces lost revenue, disgruntled fans, and looming events like the Winter Classic and All-Star game.
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Thunder trade Harden to Rockets for Martin Lamb picks
Oklahoma City breaks up core after failing to extend James Harden. Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb arrive with two first round picks and a second rounder. Cole Aldrich Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward move to Houston in the deal.
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Royals claim pitcher Volstad on waivers
Kansas City Royals claim Chris Volstad off outright waivers from the Chicago Cubs to fill an active 40 man roster. The 26 year old right hander went 3 12 with a 6 31 ERA in 21 starts for Chicago, totaling 61 strikeouts in 111 13 innings. Since debuting with the Marlins in 2005, Volstad owns a 4 87 ERA over 124 appearances including 123 starts.
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Van Pelt and Garrigus share CIMB lead at 16 under
Van Pelt, defending CIMB Classic champion, balled a 9 under 62 in round three to reach 16 under and tie with Robert Garrigus at Mines Resort. Garrigus carded a 69 to stay two shots back as Chris Kirk moved to 15 under with a 63 while Tiger Woods faded with a 69 after mixed back nine.
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Sore ankle hampers James ahead of Heat opener
Miami star LeBron James may miss nothing as his sore right ankle restates confidence for the season opener against the Boston Celtics. He was hurt twice in the preseason finale, first on an opening minute twist and then when Robin Lopez kicked him in the face. James planned treatment over the next days as Miami trimmed roster to 15 by waiving Garrett Temple.
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Hamlin wins Truck Series race at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin passed Matt Crafton with five laps remaining to win the NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Ty Dillon faced tire trouble late and finished 28th while James Buescher moved to within one point of Dillon after finishing sixth. Nelson Piquet Jr. finished second amid heated racing, with Joey Coulter third, Crafton fourth and Scott Riggs fifth.
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Hanson Leads BMW Masters by One Stroke After Round Three
Sweden's Peter Hanson shot 2-under 70 to hold a one-shot lead over Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy after the third round of the European Tour BMW Masters. Hanson, who won the KLM Open last month, carded a 15-under 200 total at Lake Malaren. McIlroy, last year's winner when the event was unofficial, fired a 69.
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Park leads LPGA Taiwan Championship after 3rd round
Inbee Park of South Korea shot 8-under 64 to sit at 18-under 198 and hold a two-stroke edge at Sunrise Golf and Country Club. She added two eagles and five birdies to surge ahead.
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Calcavecchia Extends Lead With 69 at AT&T Championship
San Antonio Calcavecchia shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to extend his lead to four strokes after the second round of the Champions Tour AT&T Championship. He sits 8-under 136 through two rounds at TPC San Antonio on the Can yons Course.
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Missouri official faces audit over Las Vegas strip club charge
Dwight Perry notes Michael Schumacher, director of video operations for Missouri athletics, faced questions after an audit found a $7,605.50 charge at a Las Vegas strip club. The remark alludes to his Missouri roots.
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Giants Ballpark Construction Begins in San Francisco
Today in sports notes 1958 construction starts on the new Giants ballpark in San Francisco as surrounding rocks resemble candle sticks. In 1981 Pedro Guerrero drives in five runs as the Dodgers beat the Yankees 9-2 to win the World Series in six games. In 1989 the Athletics sweep the Giants 9-6. In 1995 the Braves win their first World Series in Atlanta with a 1-0 Game 6 victory over Cleveland highlighted by Glavine Wohlers one hitter and Justice homer.
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