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2007 Oakland A's Baseball Preview
The 2007 Oakland A's may be in trouble. They lost their best hitter and top starter to free agency. Their new lineup is made up of aging vets and career underachievers.
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1976 Oakland Raiders
Finishing 16-1, the 1976 Oakland Raiders are often called the best Raider team in history.
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1980 Oakland Raiders
Adding to world drama of 1980, the NFL's Oakland Raiders made noise in the courtroom and on the playing field.
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Oakland Debates
The Raiders need a quarterback, but can they afford to pass on Calvin Johnson, the draft's best player? Its a classic debate between need and the best available player.
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Beane Ball
Billy Beane has stated that not winning a division series does is not a sore spot for him. Contrast this with George Steinbrenner's philosophy.
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Raiders Crush Dolphins 35-17
The Oakland Raiders improve to 2-2 while Miami falls to 0-4.
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The Five Best MLB General Managers
Inside Profiles and Rankings for each of the five best general managers in Major League Baseball.
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The A's and Mets in 1973
The 1973 World Series pitted two similar teams in a riveting showdown that went seven games. The Mets won only 82 games, but were built for a short series.
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Houston Texans Pass on Reggie Bush
Every NFL draft has its surprises and miscalculations. This year's first pick may be one of the biggest blunders in many years.
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NFL Draft Review
Analysis of the 2007 Draft, see who this year's biggest winners were in the first round.
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The Great 1989 A's
They were one of the greatest, most dominant World Champions since World War II, yet they are almost never mentioned when outstanding teams are discussed.
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SPONTANEOUS SUMMER STRIPERS
San Francisco Bay Summer Striped Bass Fishing
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World Series MVP Guide (1970-1984)
From Brooks Robinson to Allan Trammell, these are the best players from each annual Fall Classic from 1970 through 1984.
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DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PROPOSITION 215??????
This list depicts those who are determined to sway the minds of people who ignorantly oppose the use of medically prescribed marijuana.
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American League West up for grabs
Any of four teams -- the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's or Seattle Mariners -- could win Major League Baseball's American League West division.
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Brand New 2007 MLB Power Rankings
The MLB Power Rankings change day-to-day in the early part of the MLB season. So far, most of the preseason favorites have struggled with injuries and poor fielding.
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Detroit's Choice
The Lions hold the key to the upcoming NFL Draft with the second overall pick. Here are three scenarios that might occur on draft day.
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Pitching Wins the World Series
Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.
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Fun With Lawns - the Amazing Maze
A simple grass maze can free you from stress as well as become a fun thing to do with the lawn
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4 Famous and Infamous Showmances
Do romances begun on reality TV series ever really work? We follow up on some of the most famous – and infamous – showmances in reality TV history.
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No More Pettitte. So What?
Andy Pettitte is gone. He has signed with the Houston Astros. leaving the Yankees and most of their fans upset. Pettitte won 21 games this past season and some think that he might have become the greatest of all Yankees left-handers. I don’t think so.
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Joe To Start Touring Friday
Joe Releases a new album today and hits the road Friday. It's time to check out the stats on the new album!
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1983 Raiders
The Raiders' third Super Bowl win was another true test of their might.
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2007 NFL Draft Rankings: Top 10
They've been photgraphed, filmed, timed, poked, prodded and analyzed to the point of exhaustion. Now it's time to rank the ten best 2007 NFL Draft picks.
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The Big Red Machine
In a decade full of great teams, the Cincinnati Reds led by Johnny Bench, Pete Rose and Joe Morgan were the very best.
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TV Series: Black Sheep Squadron
From 1976-78 Robert Conrad starred as Marine Corps fighter ace Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington in NBC's controversial World War II TV series, Black Sheep Squadron.
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World Series MVP Guide (1985-2007)
A quick list and statistical summary of the players who won the World Series MVP from 1985 through 2007.
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Conversation with Rockin Robin Continues
Part two of our exclusive interview with Rockin Robin, Elvis collector and eBay ambassador.
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Love Alive V
Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir album "Love Alive V The 25th Anniversary Reunion" has been heralded as the most anticipated gospel album this year...It embraces a central theme of giving praise and thanks to God. Come learn what all the excitement is about.....
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More on the Engine That Could
We're still nearly two weeks from the next race in the CART/FedEx series, and so we're left to speculate on engines, the IRL and why CART may no longer be the premier auto racing series in the USA.
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Hot Sheet
Fantasy Baseball Article
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It's Salad Time at the Suite!
It's Spring, time to get out those running shoes, hit the road, get into shape, and refuel your body. What better way -- Salad! Nobody says you have to stick to plain old Iceburg anymore, kick up your heels, tantalize your tongue, and go wild!
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Modem Booster 1.0
Get this neat new utility to boost your internet connectivity!


The Twins Win!
Are the Twins the Up-and-Comers?
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A Tougher Road
This season could be a tougher one for the M's. Are they up to the challenge?
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Division Series Fever
The low-down on the show-down.
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Quack? Cry Fowl!
A report of quack cures for cancer, HIV/AIDS, and heart disease.
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Game Six of the 1968 World Series
Detroit's fortunes in the 1968 World Series turned in Game Five and rebounded in Game Six behind the sterling effort of 31-game winner Denny McLain, forcing a 7th game.
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A SABR story
All about the Society of American Baseball Research and its annual convention
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Artist Profiles: Dorothea Lange (1895-1965)
Artisit Profile on Dorothea Lange, one of the 20th Centuries Masters of Photography. Dorothea Lange captured the plight of the American people as they dealt with change across the nation.
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Automotive Mascots: Brief History of the 1930-1950 Car Hood Ornament Era
The automotive mascot, usually a hood ornament, captured the imaginations of motorists for two decades, and still exists in a few remaining examples today. How and why they came about, and some resources for finding out more about these interesting artifacts, comprise the subjects of this article.
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In Defense of Free Speech
An angry reply to the current wave of opposition being thrown at free speech across American Colleges.
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League may consider penalty quota
Hockey researchers urge NHL to consider a minimum of 30 penalties a game to increase scoring. An exclusive Suite 101 report.
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