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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Paterno Family Questions Inquiry of Penn State’s Role in Scandal - NYTimes.com


http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/11/sports/ncaafootball/paterno-family-questions-inquiry-of-penn-states-role-in-scandal.html


It would be stunning upset if Drew Brees' deal with New Orleans Saints isn't done by July 16 - NOLA.com - Mike Triplett -- The Saints have already offered Brees the richest contract in league history, surpassing the $19.2 million per year that the Denver Broncos gave quarterback Peyton Manning earlier this year, though it's not clear exactly how the offer was structured.

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http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/07/drew_brees_deal_with_new_orlea.html


Missed Umpiring Call in 1985 World Series Still Resonates - NYTimes.com - Tyler Kepner - Visitors to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, beyond left field at Kauffman Stadium, can watch a short film about the history of the franchise. Nowhere in the film is the name Don Denkinger mentioned. Denkinger was the first-base umpire for Game 6 of the 1985 World Series between the Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals. He missed a crucial call at first base that sparked a ninth-inning comeback for the Royals, who won the championship the next night. It was probably the most significant missed call in baseball history.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/11/sports/baseball/missed-call-in-1985-world-series-still-resonates.html?_r=1&hpw


Alligator bites off teen's arm in Florida – USATODAY.com


http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-07-10/florida-alligator-teen/56130254/1?csp=hf


Retiring Chipper treated like star among All-Stars | David O'Brien - AJC - Chipper Jones drew a crowd of reporters and cameramen just about anytime he sat or stood stationary the past two days in Kansas City, where the Braves’ 40-year-old third baseman was treated like a cross between an aging rock star and visiting head of state.


http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/07/10/retiring-chipper-treated-like-star-among-all-stars/


NL trounces AL in All-Star Game | FOX Sports


http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/all-star-game-national-league-beats-american-league-san-francisco-giants-steal-show-071012


Bryce Harper's customized Benz features bat rack in trunk - USATODAY -Bryce Harper's custom-made Mercedes-Benz AMG is as flashy as its owner.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2012/07/bryce-harper-car-bat-rack-/1


Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch $3 million – USATODAY.com


http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/story/2012-07-10/Baseball-cards-in-Ohio-attic-might-fetch-millions/56133426/1


New York Times, Gretchen Morgenson Applaud British, Issue Challenge To American Regulators Over LIBOR Scandal | Matt Taibbi | Rolling Stone


http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/new-york-times-gretchen-morgenson-applaud-british-issue-challenge-to-american-regulators-20120709


Lopresti: All-Star Game has regained buzz, meaning – USATODAY.com


http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/lopresti/story/2012-07-09/Lopresti-All-Star-Game-has-regained-buzz-meaning/56118418/1


Verlander, Cain to start in All-Star game - USATODAY.com Video


http://www.usatoday.com/video/sports/1727417229001


The NL East: Pholdin' Phils, floundering Fish and Strasburg's cap | Mark Bradley - AJC


http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2012/07/10/the-nl-east-pholdin-phils-floundering-fish-strasburgs-cap/?cxntfid=blogs_mark_bradley_blog