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A Fan's Tribute to the Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field, home playing field to the Chicago Cubs baseball team since 1916, has been replicated in miniature in the suburban Chicago backyard of a longtime fan.
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Bus to Visit Los Angeles Baseball Parks of Past
There was organized baseball in Southern California long before the Dodgers got here. Teacher to lead bus tour of sites where teams played nearly a century ago.
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Keeper of the Ivy
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Keeper of the Ivy: Miguel Villasenor.
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Baseball Offseason: What Are Fans To Do?
Now that the season is over, how will baseball fans occupy themselves over the winter while waiting for that glorious day in February when pitchers and catchers report?
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Cubs Home Opener 2008
Cubs erect a statue of "Mr. Cub," Ernie Banks before their 2008 home opener, and Kosuke Fukudome thrills fans during his first game at Wrigley Field.
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Curses! The Bambino, the Billy-goat and Baseball Balderdash
A brief introduction to two of the most infamous 'Curses' of American professional baseball and a brief rasberry imparted by the author thereat.
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Milwaukee Brewers Will Win NL Central in 2009
While the national media has already penciled in the Chicago Cubs as the winners of the NL Central, the 2009 Milwaukee Brewers will prove that last season was no fluke.
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NBC's Great American Road Trip Begins July 2009
This summer, NBC's The Great American Road Trip is packing up seven families and taking them on a fun-filled and once-in-a-lifetime journey across historic Route 66.
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The Brew Crew Will Win the NL Central in 2009
While the national media has already penciled in the Chicago Cubs as the winners of the NL Central, the 2009 Milwaukee Brewers will prove that last season was no fluke.
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The Ferris Bueller Chicago Tour
Adults and kids alike will have a great day in Chicago, imitating Ferris Bueller's "day off" by re-creating the tour he and his friends take that day in the city!
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What Happened to the Chicago Cubs?
They're not called the "Lovable Losers" for nothing as Cubs head into their second century of futility after being bounced from the playoffs again.
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America's Pastime And Stamps
Baseball is often regarded as America's favorite pastime. So it's no surprise that it is the most popular and common subject on U.S. postage stamps.
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Are The Chicago Cubs Cursed?
The Cubs haven't won the World Series since 1908. During the drought, their tormenters have included the Babe, a vengeful goat, a black cat, and a poor sap named Bartman.
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Baseball Spring Training Overview
Who will win the American Legaue Central Division title? Which heavy hitters will play? Who will move to a new team? ...and other interesting questions.
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Chicago Cubs Legendary Curses
Boston and the White Sox both won it all recently. So why can't the Cubs? Is it front office ineptitude, bad play on the field, or the curse of a long dead Billy Goat?
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Famous Baseball Superstitions
For as long as men have played the National Pastime, there have been baseball superstitions. Here are some of the best.
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Ryne Sandberg Gets Promotion To Double-A
The Chicago Cubs gave former Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg a promotion, moving him up from Class A Peoria to manage the Double-A Tennessee Smokies.
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The NHL Outdoor Game in Buffalo
The New Year's Day hockey game between the Sabres and Penguins at Buffalo's Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the NFL Bills, was a raging success. So let's have more.
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US: Chicago Travel Facts & Trivia
Illinois, United States: Information on Cubs baseball, Ernest Hemingway's house, hotdogs, deep dish pizza, Museum of Contemporary Photography & Valentines Day Massacre
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Women's Baseball: Can It Go Professional?
Women's Professional Baseball is trying to go the path of the ABL and WNBA and become the next hot women's sport.
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Chicago Tribune and Rod Blagojevich Story
The Chicago Tribune withheld information that could have compromised the Department of Justice case against "Pay to Play" Governor in Illinois
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Joey Fatone and Lance Bass Lay it All 'On the Line'
An exclusive interview with Lance Bass and Joey Fatone from the hit group NSYNC. In the interview the guys talk about their new movie 'On the Line,' as well as their fans, their success and how fatherhood and just growing up will effect their latest tour and CD.
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2009 Chicago Cubs Preview
The Chicago Cubs are looking for their third National League Central title in a row-and a playoff appearance that doesn't result in a sudden exit.
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Cubs Break .500 With 2-1 Win Over Dodgers
The number one team in baseball was edged out today by the struggling Cubs.
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Tacky Garden Contest
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Thoroughbreds Making a Comeback
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Why Isn't Andre Dawson in the Hall of Fame?
How can voters once again ignore 438 career homers and eight All-Star appearances?
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2007 Chicago Cubs Baseball
The off-season additions of Alfonso Soriano, Lou Piniella, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis will lift the Cubs out of the basement in the 2007 NL Central Division.
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A Bullfight in Seville
For centuries, locals and tourists have come to the historic Plaza de Toros in this Andalucian city to witness a classic confrontation between man and beast.
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Best of the New Baseball Parks
When Camden Yards opened in Baltimore in 1992, it forever changed the way that MLB parks would be designed and built. Here are three of the best new "retro" fields.
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Blagojevich Says He'll Fight Corruption Charges
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, accused of offering the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder, says he's "done nothing wrong."
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Chcago Cubs Bad Luck Continues
The Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series in 100 years and a National League championship in 63 years.
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Great American Road Trip Competition Premieres
Seven families began their journey on Route 66, competing in two competitions along the way; The first family is eliminated
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Grill a Fun 4th of July Hot Dog Recipe
Take a Ball Park Angus Beef Frank, add some spicy salsa, sour cream and blue corn chips and well, you're getting the idea - A Fourth of July recipe to grill and savor.
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Holiday Gifts From the Midwest
Holiday gifts and souvenirs from your home state can be very special. Here are some great gift suggestions from the Midwest United States.
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich in FBI Custody
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been taken into custody by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, on chargss of alleged pay-for-play and corruption.
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Illinois House Impeaches Rod Blagojevich
On January 9, 2009 the Illinois House impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The impeachment included thirteen accusations.
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Jake Peavy Cubs Trade Rumors
The Cubs may attempt to acquire star pitcher Jake Peavy; the Padres simply cannot afford to pay his $63 million contract.
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Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Are we looking for God in a certain place? Do miracles only occur on designated Holy Ground? Or is the very ground we walk on Holy?
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Original Yankee Stadium Gone in 1973
The House that Ruth Built is no more. The New York Yankees said goodbye to its famous home since 1923.
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Sammy Sosa and the Hall of Fame
Sammy Sosa, one of the golden boys of the Steroid Era, recently surpassed the 600 home run mark, prompting debate over his status for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Suite 16 NASCAR Rankings
Each week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on results and performance.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
From the back of an envelope in 1908 to the seventh inning stretch today, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" remains a favorite to American baseball fans.
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The First Night Baseball Games
When it came to playing games under the lights, the majors were slow getting to the party.
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Three Players to Avoid in Fantasy Baseball
The most important statistic in fantasy baseball is not home runs, runs batted in, stolen bases, ERA, saves or strikeouts.
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Travel Games for Kids
Find out how to pass the miles with great games that kids and adults can play together.
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Visiting Progressive Field
A detailed guide to visiting Cleveland's major league baseball park, Progressive Field.
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Where Have All the Sluggers Gone?
Achieving a .600 lifetime slugging average is one of the rarest of all accomplishments. It is significant that the last player to retire with a .600 slugging average, Ted Williams, retired forty four years ago but in the last seven years, both Todd Helton and Barry Bonds have achieved better than .600 lifetime slugging averages.
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Yankee Stadium Bids Farewell
The House that Ruth Built Will Close Its Doors in 2008 to Major League Baseball. The new, more modernized Yankee Stadium Signals a Newer Look for the Bronx Bombers.
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Yankee Stadium's Last Game
The dust has finally settled on last nights celebration at Yankee Stadium and the slow realization will follow that the wrecking ball is not far behind.
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