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With the All-Star break at hand, a review of the first half of the Baltimore Orioles season is in order. Their results may look bad, but the team is making progress.

The Syracuse Chiefs are in second place at the All-Star break. After signing with a new affiliate after 32 years, fans have been hungry for a team this good.

The Boston Red Sox have been the class of the AL in the first half of 2009, while other surprises and disappointments have dotted the baseball landscape.

At the All-Star break, the Tigers set the pace in the American League Central but the White Sox and Twins are still in the race.

At the All-Star break, three teams are in the race in the American League West while one is already looking ahead to next year.

Four teams are still in contention in the National League East, while one team is already playing out the string.

The Dodgers have a fairly comfortable lead in the division, but the Giants and Rockies are in the thick of the wild-card race.

With the All-Star break now in the books, it is time to look forward to what should be a very exciting second half of the NBA season, with great playoff races.

Boston Celtics, Seattle Supersonics, Miami Heat, Gary Payton, Tyrus Thomas, and Chicago Bulls updates. The latest news for February 7, 2007

The Raptors took on the Nets on Valentine's Day. Vince Carter came back to Toronto with a second rate New Jersey team and made the game interesting, not due to game play.

Chelokee, the inaugural (2007) Barbaro Stakes winner, trained by Michael Matz, who also taught Barbaro, suffered a broken right ankle in the Alysheba Stakes (gr.3).

Two years ago, Rick Porcello was pitching for Seton Hall College Prep in New Jersey. These days he's pitching for the Detroit Tigers, who played in the 2006 World Series.

Matt Forte' was overlooked coming out of Slidell High School and Tulane University, but he was very well known by the end of his rookie season with the Chicago Bears.

Five teams are still in the hunt in the National League Central while one team is already looking ahead to next year.

Dwayne Wade, Miami Heat, Ron Artest, Sacramento Kings, Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons, and Los Angeles Lakers updates. The latest NBA news for February 26, 2007

The Yankees took two of three from the Mets in the first subway series of the season. Bigger picture, both teams will try to position themselves for a post-season run.

The first half of the 2008 fantasy baseball season is over. Now, it is time to reassess your team and project which players will have a big post all-star break season.

At the All-Star break, the NL Central contained the three best teams in the entire National League, but only two of those teams can make the MLB Playoffs.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Brett Myers pitched games in Allentown and Reading to get ready for his return to the major leagues.

The Red Sox gained a great batter by trading for Victor Martinez, but they lost an even better pitcher to shore up a misconceived problem.

The American League playoff's opening round boasts the two most intriguing matchups.

With the NBA trade deadline near, teams hope to improve their chances of a title run.

The Brewers will rely on timely home runs and hope their bullpen gets hot in the postseason, while the more well rounded Phillies hope to build on 2007's NLDS loss.

While several teams appear ready to make a significant run into the postseason, including the Angels, Tigers and Braves, the Red Sox will win the World Series.

Some baseball players take a while to heat up. For these five players, the hot days of July have been a blessing for their respective swings.

In a move that was not unexpected, the Chicago Bulls promoted former Director of Player Personnel Gar Forman to the general manager's seat to replace John Paxson.

The NBA Power Rankings once again belong to the Dallas Mavericks, who are on yet another winning streak and maintain the best record in the NBA.

The Detroit Tigers haven't lived up to expectations thus far, but with a little luck, they have a shot to win the AL Central and make the playoffs.

Kobe Bryant wins his first ever NBA MVP award.

Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals for the first time in 21 years.

Manny Ramirez has the numbers to be in this year's All-Star game. But will he be voted in or will his recent suspension impact his chances?

Denver Nuggets, Allen Iverson, Derek Fisher, Utah Jazz, Steve Nash, Miami Heat, and Pat Riley updates. The latest news and updates for the NBA as of February 14, 2007.

Baltimore's youthful center fielder Adam Jones has fulfilled the promise he showed when Oriole management traded for him in 2008, by earning an All-Star selection in 2009

An analysis of the records of Major League teams by division for the years 2003-2007.

As July turns to August's Dog Days, more than just the thermometer will be heating up. Let's look at the 2007 MLB divisional races and the Wild Card card fight in the AL.

The 2007 Los Angeles Angels have good pitching, top speed, and Vladimir Guerrero. But will the defense and the balance of the offense be good enough to win the AL West?

There are a lot of genuine MVP candidates in the National League, including old names like Pujols and Howard, and new ones like Ryan Braun and Ryan Ludwick.

The Canadians were one of the favourites to win the Stanley cup this year, especially after their amazing start.

If C.C. Sabathia continues his career season and Travis Hafner heats up, then the Indians have a chance at winning the division, but the Tigers are hot on their heels.

The last game in the "old" Yankee Stadium was pitched by Andy Pettitte, and this year's last game in the "new" Yankee Stadium might also be pitched by Andy Pettitte.

This list contains a lot of veterans who have underperformed for large chunks of the 2007 MLB season. But, each of these guys seems poised for a brilliant second half.

Boston's Manny Ramirez wants to skip the 2006 All-Star game. Who really cares?

The slumping Brewers fired Manager Ned Yost on September 15, 2008 in hopes of rejuvenating a lethargic, slumping team.

The Yankees made it official today: Carl Pavano will return from the DL to start against Baltimore on Saturday. But what will he give the team he's disappointed so much?

Suite101 was one of several reputable sources, predicting the Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the NBA championship. Unlike others, we're sticking by our prediction.

Mets five-tool outfielder welcomes the spotlight in Queens.

Omar Minaya passed on several big trade offers in 2006 and big name free agents this off season in favor of acquiring players like John Maine and Oliver Perez.

Spring training brings high expectations for the 2009 Minnesota Twins, who missed last season's playoffs by a game. Here is a series-by-series schedule for the season.

It was a tumultuous week for the Montreal Canadiens, a team struggling to make the NHL playoffs.

These are the best junior-aged players in baseball's senior circuit, and some of them have aged well beyond their years already.