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Jackie Robinson backlash

Posted June 25, 2009 12:00:00 AM
It seems that a number of Mets fans aren't particularly thrilled with Citi Field's emphasis on honoring the memory of Jackie Robinson while seemingly ignoring the Mets' rich history.
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A's "celebrate" 20th anniversary Series win

Posted June 24, 2009 12:00:00 AM
Without Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco, the Oakland Athletics' so-called celebration of their 1989 World Series triumph was a sham.
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Satchel Paige bio alert

Posted June 21, 2009 12:00:00 AM
There's a new book out, a biography of Satchel Paige, one of the most colorful, legendary figures in American sports history.
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Tale of two heavyweights

Posted June 20, 2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Sunday, Lennox Lewis was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. On the same day, the New York Times ran a story about ex-heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe selling memorabilia at a New Jersey flea market.
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The Dusty Rhodes-Barry Bonds connection

Posted June 18, 2009 5:58:16 PM
Dusty Rhodes, the hero of the Giants' last World Series championship -- a mere 55 years ago, died Wednesday at 82. What, besides having played for the Giants, did Rhodes have in common with Bonds?
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Omar matches Little Louie

Posted June 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM
Omar Vizquel matched Luis Aparacio with his 2,677th hit Wednesday night -- the most by a player from Venezuela. Just how good was Aparicio?
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