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Many say that he was the greatest Softball Pitcher to ever play the game.

Bobo Holloman is the only modern pitcher to pitch a no-hitter in his first start. According to Bill James, it was the second most unlikely no-hitter ever.

Nationwide radio host Don Imus said a controversal statement about the Rutgers Women's Basketball Team, which recently led to his termination from CBS and MSNBC.

Ted Williams and Stan Musial were finishing up, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays were reaching their peaks, while Frank and Brooks Robinson were just starting.

The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Indians play in the Central Division of the American League.

They say that video killed the radio star - but did it also kill the lore and legend that is/was baseball?

The New York Mets are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Mets play in the East Division of the National League.

I guess for all practical purposes you could call this article a trip down trivia or memory lane where baseball history is concerned. Baseball has pretty much been my life as far back as I can remember and .....

There have been so many great players and characters in baseball over the years. Here is a breakdown of the best players for each decade, starting in 1870 and working up to the present. Enjoy.

The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Braves play in the East Division of the National League.

When baseball entered the 1960's, we were nearing the end of a Yankees dynasty that began in 1921 and would end in 1964. We were in the midst of the Cold War with the Soviet Union, the Vietnam War .....

The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The White Sox play in the Central Division of the American League.

In a lot of cities across North America, it seems that the professional baseball stadiums have nothing around them.

Reaching 500 home runs used to be considered one of the most special milestones a major league baseball player could achieve. But with four players approaching the 500-homer mark this season, the milestone doesn't mean quite as much as it used to.

Jim Rice was one of the best hitters in major league baseball for over a decade, eventually racking up 2,452 hits, 382 home runs and 1,451 RBIs in his career during baseball's Second Deadball Era. He deserves enshrinement in the Hall of Fame.

The National League enetered the decade of the Fifities facing a 12-4 disadvantage in the All-Star Game results. By the time the Fifities gave way to the turbulent Sixties, the National League had made up significant ground.

The Yankees and Pirates won the pennants, and then engaged in an odd Series.

The American League won 8 of the 10 All-Star games played during the decade of the Forties, to give then a 12-4 overall advanatge in the series. This article details the key plays of these 9 contests, as the 1945 game was cancelled due to W W II.

The National League began to dominate the All-Star Game in the Sixties, threatening to make the Midsummer Classic their personel playground.

A ranking of baseball's 30 farm systems, with a small blurb about each system's best prospects

These team's players all have a last name that begins with the same letter.

Every major sport always has players that radiate with talent and stand above the crowd. So to is the fact that on occasion, there is that player that for one game sees a moment of glory that only happens .....

The honor has been given to future Hall of Famers and absolute busts.

When I was a kid, there were a handful of men with more than 500 home runs. Now there are 22!

Here are some suggestions are what the new Mets Stadium should be called. Many people are calling for it to be named after Jackie Robinson, but I would prefer it named after someone asociated with the Mets.

O's fans will find this article interesting since it tells them some things about the careers of some former Baltimore greats.

Bill Bevens was one out away from the first no-hitter in World Series history on October 3rd, 1947 when a fading former All-Star shattered his dream.

A list of the best baseball players born in New York.

This article details how smart baseball teams can exploit a loophole in the rules and use dwarfs to gain a competitive advantage.

The Baltimore Orioles have a rich baseball history. They consistently field a competitive team. Can t his be their year to break loose from the pack and make a World Series appearance.

Earl Weaver fought with his players and the umpires as the manager of the Baltimore Orioles, but he sure knew his baseball.

The Chicago Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) is given the credit for selecting a rookie of the year (hereafter referred to as ROY Award) in baseball beginning in 1940.

Which of today's second basemen belong in the Hall of Fame? What, in fact, does a Hall of Fame second baseman look like? In this article we'll compare the cream of the crop of recent second baseman with those already enshired in Cooperstown.

A Bounty Hunter with a since of humor.

Rich, ritzy and glamorous, Beverly Hills, California is not only famous for its people and celebrity watching, shopping and fine restaurants and expensive stores and boutiques, but is one very nice place to live and work!

The Dodgers' improbable 9th inning rally that avoided a no-hitter and won a World Series game!

Rafael Palmeiro is at the center of the steroids controversy, but the numbers he put up in his 20 years career are certainly Hall of Fame caliber

For 14 years, Jim Rice has been on the Hall of Fame ballot but been denied induction. Are the voters making the right decision, or are they overlooking a Hall of Fame caliber player?

If the world's largest bobblehead, Barry Bonds, thinks he can get away with something just because "there was no rule against it," he's got company. Check out these news stories straight out of Barry's Wacky World.

Baseball's Rookie of the Year award is no sure ticket to Cooperstown. There have been some future Hall members honored, along with lots of busts.

Inside this Celebrity Home Picture Tour we visit the houses of famous football players.

There's one game to play. Here's my all-time 25-man roster.

This article makes an objective case for former Red Sox fielder Jim Rice getting into the Hall of Fame. Contrary to much debate, the numbers show he is well above the threshold for entry based on two of the most important statistics for sluggers.

Though you would not know it from their recent stretch of losing seasons, the Baltimore Orioles have had their share of success, they also have had their share of great players, and here is a look at the greatest players in team history.

A list of the best players born in Texas.

The story of Buck Weaver

There are several country legends that have inspired current entertainers - and often fans don't think to go back and listen to these people. Newer fans may not know who they are - and are missing on some awesome music.

Overview of the Greater Detroit area

Major League Pitcher Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees recently earned his 350th win to become only the second pitcher to reach that milestone in the last 75 years.

An examination of how the film and movie versions of Eight Men Out differ, as well as an analysis of why the Black Sox scandal ever happened in the first place.

Eddie Robinson passed away on April 3rd, 2007, here is a look back at his coaching career.

Mixing up James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Jackie Wilson, Teddy Pendergrass, and some of his own wiseass persona, Eddie Murphy's portrayal of Jimmy leaps off the screen both in his scorching numbers (his proto-rap is a killer) and dialogue scenes.

This is an article on Eddie Murphy's marriage to Tracey Edmonds.

There are some people whose greatness exceeds sport, and Eddie Robinson is one of those people. He wasn't just a great coach, he was a great man.

It's official...former Spice Girl Melanie Brown has legally declared that Eddie Murphy is the father of her newborn daughter. But Mr. Murphy's not convinced...read on to get the latest scoop on this high-profile paternity case.

Melanie Brown, AKA Scary Spice of the Spice Girls, has reportedly had her daughter Fortuna Daphne Bay's DNA taken for a test to prove that actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is her father.

I remember when I was a snot-nosed kid running around the streets of Philadelphia in the mid-1970s pretending to be either, former Miami Dolphins quarterback, Bob Griese or pulverizing fullback, Larry Csonka.

The MLS All-Stars defeat heavily favored Chelsea FC of England 1-0 behind a second-half game winner from Canada international and game MVP Dwayne DeRosario. It was only the seventh loss all year for the English Premier League champions.

A look at the Titans star Linebacker and how he has improved his team's Defense.

Miority Coaches Not getting the respect they deserve in College and High School Football.

An article on the success of the top black college football game of 2007.

This article gives a recap of the highlights of the Grambling University National Alumni Association's 2007 National Alumni Convention which was held in Chicago, IL at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Hotel from 7/26/07 - 7/29/07

Many noteworthy persons passed away in 2007. Read here about a few of them and what made them most interesting.

Five men lost their lives this past year, ranging from two great coaches to three standout players from different generations.

Dallas hadn't won a game against their South Texas rivals this year. They'll now try and hold a lead they couldn't the last two years.

An article detailing ten close call games lost by the Iowa Cyclones football team that have prevented them from taking the next step to becoming a solid college program.

There are two types of Christians: overcomers and non-overcomers. Which group are you in?

Nate Jaqua and Dwayne De Rosario back to the MLS Cup Final.

Film Review Of 'Dreamgirls'

"Dreamgirls," an exceptional rendition of an 80s award-winning Broadway play, hits all the right emotional notes.

A review of Hollywood's new musical Blockbuster...

The most influential stable in the history of professional wrestling, hands down. From De-Generation X to the New World Order to later "homages," such as the Xtreme Horsemen (Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling and Japan) all owe elements of their history to four men

Possibly the best known vocal group of all time, the Temptations are next up in the series. Theirs is a story of success of legendary proportions, as well as the dangers of addiction.

A two-CD set of unreleased material that Crowes fans will be happy to hear.

In 2006, some of Hollywood's greatest actors and some on their way to super-stardom, made some truly awesome films. Some of these you are sure to hear more about as Oscar season rolls around. Some you may not. But all the films on this list are definite must sees.

An essay examining the permissive cinema of the early 70's and how it allowed Alfred Hitchcock to use more graphic images in his 1972 film "Frenzy".

The 38th annual NAACP Image Awards took place Friday March 2, 2007 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The two hour event was broadcasted live for the first time.

When the last race ends and Churchill Downs closes, few people are ready to head home for the evening. This article will show you the best places in Louisville to continue your Kentucky Derby party.

Top twelve vaudeville performances on YouTube

The Nets are a veteran team with a lot of talent.

In Theaters Christmas Day!!!

Children and parents had no idea the houses in their neighborhood housed multiple sex-offenders.

As the fictional musical trio The Dreams (played by Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose) sing in the title song of the smash hit and instant classic Dreamgirls..."Dreamgirls will never leave you." And they are right

The Funk Brothers were responsible for all of the backround music for Motown.

Coaches, Piotr Nowak and Bob Bradley, have rebuilt the U.S. Men's National Team after a poor showing at the World Cup. HOw will this new team fair against Denmark?

The Atlantic Division was dominated by the Nets during the 2005-06 season and they will look to repeat that performance this season. Also, Knicks coach Isiah Thomas is on the hot seat as he looks to lead New York back to the playoffs. Can he do it?

this is a great DVD, be you a Deadhead, a Jerry freak, or someone who just likes to have live concerts to watch in your humble abode

This article lists the Billboard Top Ten Songs as well as the top ten singles of the 1970's year by year. It also offers the Song of the Year, music from the top grossing movies and some little known facts about the decade.

I am one who likes production. And, I won;' be at any NBA pre-draft workouts anyway, so my opinions are not likely to change much. So, here is my mock draft, based on who I would select with each pick, not who I think the team will actually choose.

This summer will mark 29 years since the release of the classic movie comedy "Animal House."

This was one of the last films to feature the unbelievably talented River Phoenix, who died of a drug overdose on October 31, 1993, roughly a month or so after the film was released in theaters.

Following, are eight forgotten movies of the 1940s. Some were low budget "B" movies while others were main programmers.

There are only 10 films you will need to see this summer. And Lo and Behold, we got em all right here. Listen to this list, and you'll have a successful summer. Let's get crackin'!

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

Discusses the rankings of wide recievers from all 32 NFL teams, and provides insight as to what round they should be drafted in, and in which order. Provides specific statistical information to support draft position.

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