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Cubs to announce new chief of sales

Bruce Levine

...most recently a senior advisor for Chicago 2016, the group responsible for raising funds for Chicago's Olympics bid. Through Hayward's efforts the group was able to raise $1.7 billion for that venture...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Nats hire Johnson as senior adviser

Associated Press

The Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a senior adviser.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Merger would unite USOC network rivals

Associated Press

Cable giant Comcast Corp. is expected to purchase NBC Universal, a transaction that would merge the two TV companies that were at odds over the U.S. Olympic Committee's plans to start its own network.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Great patriotic moments in U.S. sports

ESPN.com

Check out our list of the top 10 patriotic moments in U.S. sports.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Vera needs reconstructive surgery

Associated Press

The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Orioles in the United States a decade ago tried to stop a fight and was smashed in the face with a blunt object. His injuries are not life-threatening but he will need reconstructive surgery.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Fehr receives $11 million package

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

When Donald Fehr officially steps down as the head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, he will leave with an $11 million compensation package, according to a memo sent out to players late last month and seen by ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Pedro won't make Game 3 start for Phils

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Cold temperatures in Denver on Saturday forced Game 3 of the Phillies-Rockies series to be postponed and pushed the game back to Sunday instead.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

High Noon Showdown: 10/9

...NCAA football, only 3 games to watch this weekend; which ones? What is favorite Summer and Winter Olympic event. Worst excuse a player can make for a loss

Audio PodCast | October 09, 2009

Jeter, Rodriguez power Yankees as Sabathia shuts down Twins

Associated Press

Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, CC Sabathia was the ace the Yankees signed him to be and New York romped over the tired Twins 7-2 in the opener of their AL playoff series.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Twins still have some life left

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Twins didn't win pretty against the Tigers on Thursday, but this part of the season isn't about aesthetics -- it's about survival, and Minnesota kept the AL Central race going.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Colvin's second chance

Nick Friedell

Tyler Colvin thought his season was over. He had just finished up playing for the Tennessee Smokies in the Southern League playoffs and was ready to h...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Sweet Lou backs Chicago's bid

Nick Friedell

Maybe the Chicago Olympic Committee should have taken Lou Piniella to Copenhagen, Denmark. The Cubs' manager was the latest big name...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Pair of big innings help White Sox stop streaking Tigers as Twins series looms

Associated Press

Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer in his second straight game, rookie Daniel Hudson earned his first major league victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 Sunday for their third win in 11 games.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2009

U.S. tops Cuba 10-5 in World Cup final

Associated Press

The United States has defended its baseball World Cup title, beating Cuba 10-5 behind catcher Lucas May's three-run homer.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Rookie Anderson wins fourth straight as A's split series with Rangers

Associated Press

Jack Cust homered to help rookie Brett Anderson win his fourth straight start, Cliff Pennington hit a two-run triple and the Oakland Athletics salvaged a split of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers with a 12-3 rout Thursday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 24, 2009