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Weekly MLB Report: Ron Santo and Barry Larkin Lead Hall of Fame Class of 2012
The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. welcomed its 2012 class on Sunday, while pennant races tightened in the Central division of both leagues. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball:
This Weekend in Sports — The British Open, UFC 149 and the Tour de France Finale
Competition for a major golf championship, a fighting title and cycling’s biggest prize highlights this weekend’s sports offerings. Here’s what to watch this weekend in sports:
Weekly MLB Report: Josh Hamilton Sets Record For All-Star Votes Received [VIDEO]
Major League Baseball announced which players will represent their respective leagues at the All-Star Game in Kansas City on July 10.
LeBron James’ Gets Triple-Double to Lead Miami Heat Past Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to Win the NBA Title
LeBron James recorded a triple-double, and the Miami Heat won the 2012 NBA title with a 121-106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Miami on Thursday night.
Roger Clemens Verdict: Not Guilty
A jury acquitted Roger Clemens on all charges Monday in his federal perjury trial, deciding the seven-time Cy Young Award winner did not lie when he denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs in front of a Congressional committee in February of 2008.
I’ll Have Another Will Not Run at Belmont, Erases Chance of Winning Triple Crown
I’ll Have Another will not run at the 144th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The horse, who was vying to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978, was ruled out by his trainer Doug O’Neill, who spoke about the matter on ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ on radio Friday morning.
Josh Hamilton Hits Four Home Runs for Texas Rangers in 10-3 Win Over Baltimore Orioles [VIDEO]
Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton hit four home runs in his team’s 10-3 win against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Tuesday night. Hamilton became the 16th player in Major League Baseball history to accomplish the feat and the first since Carlos Delgado of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sept. 25, 2003.
Peyton Manning Will Reportedly Sign with the Denver Broncos; Tim Tebow’s Status Up in the Air
Free agent quarterback Peyton Manning will reportedly sign with the Denver Broncos. Representatives of Manning and the team are finalizing the structure of a contract reported to worth $90 million over five years.
NCAA Basketball Tournament Report: VCU and Colorado Only Surprise Winners Thus Far
Higher-seeded teams won all but two games during Thursday’s play in the second round of the NCAA basketball tournament. VCU and Colorado were the only lower-seeded teams to record victories. Here’s a recap of all of the day’s action in the NCAA tournament:
Website Helps Find The Cheapest Beer Prices Near You
When a website uses a giant winking keg as its spokesmodel, you know it is as good for you as it is bad for your liver. SaveOnBrew.com helps you find the cheapest beer near you, so you can concentrate on drinking beer instead of shopping for it.
Super Bowl XLVI Recap:
Indianapolis, IN – Game MVP Eli Manning led an 88-yard, go-ahead touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter, and the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. The victory was the New York franchise’s fourth Super Bowl title, and its second in five years.
St. Louis Cardinals Beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to Win World Series
Allen Craig hit a solo home run to provide the go-ahead run, as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 to win the 2011 World Series four games to three in St. Louis on Friday night.
Third baseman David Freese, who was named the World Series MVP, had a two-run double in the bottom of the first inning that tied the score at 2-2
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