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Burnett, Yanks top O's to complete another sweep

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:13:00 -0400

Despite back-to-back homers in the ninth off Brian Bruney, the Yankees defeated the Orioles, 6-4, for their second straight sweep at the Stadium.

Mets discussing Bernazard's fate

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:08:00 -0400

A report surfaced today saying Mets executive Tony Bernazard challenged players of the Mets' Double-A team in Binghamton to a fight.

Islanders add goalie Biron; where's DiPietro?

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:23:00 -0400

The Islanders have signed goaltender Martin Biron to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.

Mattingly's son accused of spitting in mom's face

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:27:00 -0400

The son of former New York Yankees star first baseman Don Mattingly has been arrested on charges of shoving his mother and spitting in her face.

ESPN bans NY Post reporters from its shows

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:53:00 -0400

ESPN has banned staffers from the New York Post from appearing on any of its programming after the newspaper ran photos from the video showing sideline reporter Erin Andrews nude in a hotel room.

St. John's Mason granted extra year of eligibility

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:37:00 -0400

Anthony Mason Jr. was granted a medical hardship by the Big East Conference on Tuesday and will rejoin the Red Storm for a redshirt senior season in 2009-10.

Alex Rodriguez gives $250k to NY dental clinic

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:57:00 -0400

Yankees player Alex Rodriguez has donated a quarter of a million dollars toward a mobile dental clinic that will serve his old New York City neighborhood.

NFL looks into allegations against Roethlisberger

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:13:00 -0400

Law enforcement officials in Nevada say they do not intend to open a criminal investigation into allegations

Odd reaction to Erin Andrews saga

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:20:00 -0400

The tide finally receded late yesterday, as Erin Andrews' four-day reign atop Google's most-searched list fell.

Marvin Harrison's accuser shot again in Philadelphia

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:57:00 -0400

A Philadelphia man who says he was shot by NFL receiver Marvin Harrison last year remains in critical condition after being shot again.