Archive for July 12th, 2008

Youkilis’ career-high 6 RBIs lead Red Sox’s rout

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

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Deserters No Longer Find Safe Haven in Canada

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Canada’s efforts to remove Americans who deserted from the Iraq war contrasts with the warm reception given to deserters and draft avoiders from the United States during the war in Vietnam. “It’s quite clear that the current Canadian government does not want to annoy the U.S. government on this issue and will not give any ground,” said law professor Michael Byers.

Pedro leaves Mets’ start in fourth with groin injury

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Mets right-hander Pedro Martinez left his start against the Colorado Rockies after the fourth inning on Saturday with tightness in his right shoulder.

France Rejects Veiled Muslim Wife

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

A French court has denied citizenship to a Muslim woman, ruling that her practice of “radical” Islam — as demonstrated by her veil and living in total submission to her male relatives — is not compatible with French values.

Klitschko keeps heavyweight belts with knockout

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Wladimir Klitschko retained his IBF and WBO heavyweight titles on Saturday with an 11th round knockout against American challenger Tony Thompson.

D’Orazio’s 8 TDs pave Philly’s path to ArenaBowl

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

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Curlin second to Red Rocks in Man o’ War

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Curlin made it close but finished second in his first test of the turf.

Heart Surgeon Michael DeBakey Dies

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Dr. Michael DeBakey, the world-famous cardiovascular surgeon who pioneered such now-common procedures as bypass surgery and invented a host of devices to help heart patients, died Friday night at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, officials announced. He was 99.

Red Sox place Lugo on 15-day DL, call up Lowrie

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Julio Lugo on the 15-day disabled list with a left quad strain on Saturday.

Forrest Griffin Is Somewhat Headstrong [That’s Using Your DUAN]

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

UFC light heavyweight Forrest Griffin either possesses Homer Simpson Syndrome or as a teenager had very little regard for the condition of his cranium. Either way, he makes John Randle look sedate….

Yankees’ ex-star, broadcaster Murcer dies at 62

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer died from cancer Saturday.

Inside The Hauler: Kyle Busch on a rare roll

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Kyle Busch has been on a great run this season, everyone knows that. Just how good? He’s on pace to keep company with the likes of Petty, Earnhardt, Waltrip, Pearson, Yarborough and Gordon, writes David Newton.