Pirates guaranteed of record-breaking 17th consecutive losing season
Associated PressThe Chicago Cubs assured the Pittsburgh Pirates of a record-breaking 17th consecutive losing season, getting two homers from Derrek Lee and an effective start from Ted Lilly while winning 4-2 on Monday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 07, 2009Sports seek injunction vs. Delaware
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Photo | January 03, 2009Clip Reel: 2008
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Blog Entry | Conversation | December 31, 2008The NEXT: Geographical Dispute To Have
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Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2008THE SPORTING EQUIVALENCY: BILL O'REILLY
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Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2008Who's gone next? Could your team move, too?
ESPN.comLooks like the Sonics are leaving Seattle. How does that make you feel about your favorite team's stability? Is it on ESPN.com's list of the next-likeliest franchises to relocate?
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Photo | April 03, 2008Welcome to the Year in Review Quiz
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Photo | July 13, 2007Newcombe enhances Young's appreciation for Jackie
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