RRSports Collectables Report May 31, 2008
USA Baseball will set you back $60 a box for the set plus seven autographs per box and two game used items per box ... Also, there are two game used items per box, so you get a lot, but the price is a little high. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Games Review: Gaming into shape with `Wii Fit' May 21, 2008
But I apparently took quite a bit of latitude with my Mii's body shape, and the game used the Balance Board's weight sensors to make some, uh, "corrections.". It was equally hilarious and depressing to watch my Mii look down in horror as his body ballooned to more accurate proportions. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
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Williston Herald - Online Edition. To subscribe to the complete edition of the Williston Herald. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Welsh is top player again Apr 19, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008. From distributing the basketball to taking the big shot. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Ochoa (7 up) is well on her way Apr 13, 2008
Ochoa has made golf popular in a developing country where the game used to be only for the super rich and vacationing foreigners. Alicia Bustamante, a 41-year-old from Irapuato, said Ochoa's rise convinced her to try her luck. (Boston Globe)
2008 All-Area Boys’ Basketball Team Apr 8, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. Sports 2008 All-Area Boys Basketball Team Senior guard transforms game to lead Rebels to area s best record By HARLEY TOMLINSON, Posted: Monday, April 7, 2008 9:25 AM CDT. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Computer games make players less violent Apr 5, 2008
" Tags: Further reading Wide-ranging recommendations designed to protect children Third installment to sport brand new engine Gaming legend Gary Gygax dies at 69 Gadget allows gamers to interact with the virtual world Related articles Our reporter explains why people with high emotional intelligence are more likely to have a better time of it at work, and in life Pick the right employees, say occupational psychologists Digital disease in online game used to study possible effects of genuine... (VNUNet.com)
Area lakes stocked with hatchery trout Mar 27, 2008
The California Department of Fish and Game used to stock Lagoon Creek Pond south of Crescent City, but stopped because of water quality issues. Dry Lake, off of French Hill Road, is scheduled to be stocked for the first time this season the week of March 30. (Daily Triplicate)
Bearcats score early, often vs. Eagles Mar 22, 2008
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Scranton Prep’s Joyce hits two free throws for comeback victory Mar 5, 2008
Scranton Prep s Joyce hits two free throws for comeback victory BY JOBY FAWCETTSTAFF WRITER 03/05/2008. POTTSVILLE Standing alone, his toes nearly touching the free-throw line, his knees likely buckling beneath his baggy shorts, Billy Joyce stared down his foe. (Scranton Times, PA)
It's quiz time!What went pear-shaped at the agricultural fair? Feb 29, 2008
Designs for a previously unknown board game used for divination. Illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci. (BBC News)
State of the Genre: Adventure Gaming -- The Response Feb 15, 2008
An adventure game used to be Space Quest, Kings Quest, or Robin Hood. The puzzles were easy and you played for the story. (IGN PC Games)
Sharks feast on Lions Feb 7, 2008
Mtawarira, a cult figure in Durban who goes by the nickname of Beast, scored either side of the half-time break in a game used by both teams for final experimentation before the tournament proper gets underway next week. The Sharks were full value for their win, but both sides would have rued missed chances the result of the difficult conditions common in Durban in February, with the ball taking on the characteristics of a bar of soap. (iAfrica.com)
Celizic: Pats true test? Getting record TV audience Jan 26, 2008
The NFL and FOX would probably be beyond delighted if the Pats and Giants can do a similar number, but unless they exceed a 45, all theyve done is return to what the game used to do as a matter of course. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jan 26, 2008
Meanwhile Tuff Stuff says a signed 8-x-10 Mathews photo is worth $50 while a "cut'' signature is worth $10. I suspect the value of the card (if it has an authentic Mathews signature) is going to fall somewhere in that $10-$50 range -- probably closer to the bottom end. Dear Babe: I have six 1989 Hall of Fame postcards signed by Willie Stargell, Johnny Mize, Willie McCovey, Brooks Robinson, Enos Slaughter and Stan Musial. -- Dan Benjamin, Galeton, Pa. Tuff Stuff includes values for the gold... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Sunday North: NA's Walker selected to Big 33 staff Jan 13, 2008
The fact the Big 33 Classic has been moved to June -- the game used to be played in late July before college teams went to training camp -- means Walker will miss a week of preseason conditioning with his North Allegheny players. That might bother some coaches, but not him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wildcats earn first win Jan 11, 2008
Friday 11 January, 2008. Ernie Bertothy, Correspondent. (Derby Valley Gazette, CT)
TRYING TO LAND THE BIG TICKET Jan 1, 2008
Going to the big game used to be the dream of a lifetime. Sports fans were fulfilled when they secured a ducat for the World Series, the Super Bowl or a heavyweight championship fight. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'Roids age: Mitchell report sheds light on dark era in MLB Dec 14, 2007
30-day news archives. "Mitchell said he invited every player identified in his report to meet with him but said nearly all of them refused. Giambi, under the threat of Commissioner Bud Selig, and Blue Jays slugger Frank Thomas were the only active players known to cooperate with Mitchell."His report is a call to action, and I will act," Selig said later Thursday of Mitchell's report. He said he would work with players to implement the report's recommendations.Selig also promised to "reach out"... (Florida Today)
Fifth Third MU Classic Features Marshall-Pitt Dec 1, 2007
Marshall Thundering Herd Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers Marshall athletics. (Goherd.com)
Cincinnati/NKU Post Game Report Nov 1, 2007
Cincinnati Bearcats Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. Covers University of Cincinnati athletics on the Scout. (BearcatInsider.com)
Lightning Seeking More Drive During Road Trips Oct 31, 2007
We had some things we needed to take care of; it was no big deal, really," center Brad Richards said. And what about the lengthy team meeting that was held before the players got on the bus in full gear? "I'm not going to talk about what we talked about. We'll be ready for [tonight]," Richards said. One does not need to read between too many lines, however, to figure out the events of Monday's game and the chain reaction they created on Tuesday. Heading into tonight's game at New Jersey's new... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Super Bowl used to attract business Oct 21, 2007
Game used to attract business ... Game used to attract business. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Not the usual Kentucky-South Carolina game this year Oct 2, 2007
Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier knows too well where this game used to rank in the Southeastern Conference. "You guys have seen this game for how many years? What'd it mean? Somebody won, somebody lost and somebody's still in position to win six" games to qualify for a bowl game, Spurrier said Monday. (WKRC.com, OH)
Wolfpack self-destructs against Cards, 29-10 Sep 30, 2007
North Carolina State Wolfpack Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers North Carolina State athletics. (StateFans.com)
Goodbye, Test cricket Sep 20, 2007
Yet, even the speed at which they walk out is bound to increase, reflecting the changed pace of life in societies where this slow summer game used to be played without a thought for the clock. An international study has found that average urban walking speeds around the world have increased by about 10 per cent in the last decade. (India Times, India)
Historic, offbeat pieces of sports history up for bid Aug 17, 2007
Some of the items to be auctioned by Mastro Auctions include a Hank Aaron 1969 Atlanta Braves signed game worn home jersey, a Mickey Mantle 500th home run ball (darker), a Babe Ruth single signed ball, a Ty Cobb game used bat, and a set of T215 Pirate Cigarette baseball cards. Conversation guidelines: USA TODAY welcomes your thoughts, stories and information related to this article. (USA Today -- Sports)
ACC preview: Virginia Tech an emotional preseason favorite Aug 13, 2007
Oct. 20 Miami at FSU: The winner of this game used to project into the national championship picture. Nov. 3 Clemson at Duke: The Blue Devils' last ACC win was vs. Clemson in 2004. (USA Today -- Sports)
Views in the Valley - Who knew a guardian angel served beer? Jul 24, 2007
I came away from it with a game used souvenir baseball, a St. Louis police report number, a wallet I left home with, and an unwavering sense of gratitude going out to a currently anonymous beer vendor who just might be wearing guardian angel wings. Thank you beer man. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Treasuring a goalie mask and hockey stick Jul 21, 2007
Neither is game used. Mark Fini, Monument, Colo. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
3 New England teams in Hall of Fame Challenge Jul 11, 2007
3 New England teams in 2007 Hall of Fame Challenge - Wire Services - Basketball - MSNBC.com. 3 New England teams in 2007 Hall of Fame Challenge. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Three New England schools join '07 HOF Challenge Jul 11, 2007
The Providence-Boston College game used to be a Big East matchup. Boston College left the conference for the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2005. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Barry Bonds Would Start Baseball's All-Star Game on Bench in Player Vote Jul 10, 2007
While the game used to be only a midsummer exhibition, it now carries more weight. For the past five years, home-field advantage in the World Series was awarded to the winning league. (Bloomberg -- US)
Why the No. 7 is so important: Jul 7, 2007
It is the sum of any two opposite sides on a standard six-sided die In casinos, the line 7-7-7 is a common winning line on slot machines Poker s Texas Hold em game, the card game used in casino tournaments shown on TV, involves seven cards two cards dealt down to the bettor and five community cards dealt up Tennis advances to a seventh game for its tiebreaking system Some current athletes wearing No. 7: Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets (above); Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins; Craig Biggio, 2B,... (New Haven Register, CT)
Rivalry Week: Lost rivalries we'd like to see Jul 1, 2007
This game used to decide a trip to the Cotton Bowl. Like this rivalry, the Cotton Bowl has seen its significance drop considerably. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
RAKOWSKI: Voting hits and misses Jun 29, 2007
The All Star Game used to generate a lot more interest than it does now. The advent of inter-league play and dish network has taken much of the steam from the mid-summer classic. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
MULE': Debating the history of LSU football Jun 28, 2007
Louisiana State Tigers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. By Featured ColumnistPosted Jun 28, 2007 Ask em. (TigerRag.com)
Brunswick FB Needs More Attention Jun 9, 2007
A pure blocking back, he is a bruiser in the ground game used to open up holes, but also a solid running back who can wear down defenses by running north-south. "I break a lot of tackles and I'm a very hard runner," said Cash. (The Insiders -- Georgia Prep)
Durant signs deal with Upper Deck May 26, 2007
Durant will make his rookie card debut in Fleer Ultra SE and Upper Decks First Edition Basketball, and his first autographed card will be found in Upper Deck SP Game Used Basketball. Durant's deal with Upper Deck also means he'll be featured in an exclusive line of autographed items, including jerseys, basketballs and limited-edition lithographs. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Spurs keep Jazz out of tune again for 2-0 series lead May 23, 2007
Spurs keep momentum in Game 2 - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rehab going well for Jays prospect May 23, 2007
Did you save anything game used from that spring. -- Scott R., Greenwood, IN. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
TNT's Sager tied to sports moments May 18, 2007
Tony Verna whose long career as a TV director included creating instant replay on TV sports and debuting it on CBS' telecast of the 1963 Army-Navy game used overhead live shots on CBS Triple Crown race coverage in the late 1960s. His shots came from a helicopter. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fox set to shuffle World Series schedule May 14, 2007
Sunday nights, when the Series' second game used to air on TV's most-watched and most-competitive night, aren't what they used to be. Now, the NFL's lead primetime TV package with, on paper, the best game schedule is on NBC Sunday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wildcats Earn Fourth-Straight Trip to NCAA Round of 16; Defeat Indiana, 4-1 May 13, 2007
com - Women's Tennis - Official Athletic site of the Northwestern University Wildcats. Cats making seventh trip to round of 16 in nine seasons. (Nusports.com)
Defense dominates 60-27 in Blue-Silver Game as Vikings end spring drills May 13, 2007
The game used a modified scoring system which gave the defense three points for a stop, three points for holding the offense to a field goal after moving inside the 20-yard line, and four points for forcing a turnover. Offensive points were given by the standard method. (Wwuvikings.com)
Rising fortunes inChina's e-world May 12, 2007
Last September, Tencent's popular QQ Game used Captiv8's platform for hosting China E-Sport Games (CEG). Tencent's instant-messaging platform QQ regularly sees more than 25 million concurrent users, and its integrated QQ Game platform saw a peak of 3 million concurrent users this March. (Asia Times Online)
Vintage Sports Report Apr 29, 2007
Authentic cracked or non-cracked game used bats ... Here are some values for game used bats with autographs. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Konami Hosts Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME and Video Game World Championship Tournaments at Comic-Con International in San Diego Apr 22, 2007
The official video game used in the upcoming tournaments will be Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh. World Championship Tournament 2007 for the Nintendo DS. The game offers an incredibly faithful adaptation of the hit trading card game, with more than 1600 cards to use, new modes and full online play with community support via Nintendo(R) Wi-Fi Connection including full voice chat capabilities. (PR Newswire)
Time for change: A's beat Yanks at own (slow) game Apr 14, 2007
And while time of game used to be a pleasant way to complain about baseball's stubborn old-timeyness, the truth is fast games usually get played by bad teams. While time of game is not a goal in and of itself, there are ways to control pace, and just as Carlton Fisk did it for the Red Sox and White Sox in his career, the Yankees do it even better. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Honoring the 1982 National Champs: The Grand Illusion Apr 14, 2007
Baseball hurricanesports. com - University of Miami Official Athletic Site. (Hurricanesports.com)
Bid for local stations to film game action denied Apr 4, 2007
An average Cardinals home game used to draw seven local crews and two crews from the visiting team, said Art Brooks of the Arizona Broadcasters Association. The new policy allows five cameras per team, and Proper said local crews could fill spots visiting crews do not use. (AZCentral -- Sports)
1957 Millwaukee Braves played for love of game, 1-year contracts Mar 26, 2007
So Conley must keep telling stories, to keep alive the Golden Era of baseball, to really remember the way the game used to be played. "Baseball was a different game then," says Ernie Johnson, 82, a relief pitcher on the '57 team who also attended Burdette's memorial service in Orlando "But it was a super time to play.". (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Those were the days Mar 25, 2007
" "Loose as a goose," Gene says. They told stories about the good ol' days at a memorial service for Burdette, who died in February after a long battle with cancer. Only 12 of the 23 players on the World Series roster are still alive. So Conley must keep telling stories, to keep alive the Golden Era of baseball, to really remember the way the game used to be played. "Baseball was a different game then," says Ernie Johnson, 82, a relief pitcher on the '57 team who also attended Burdette's... (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Rattlers get 1st win despite injuries Mar 24, 2007
Rattlers get first win despite injuries. Rattlers get first win despite injuries. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Winners of St. Patrick's Day Promotion Announced Mar 20, 2007
The following list of fans were deemed the "Lucky 25", as each fan will receive a game used autographed baseball cap worn by their respective player. In honor of St. Patrick's Day this past Saturday, all members of the Hurricanes baseball team wore commemorative caps marking the occasion. (Hurricanesports.com)
Game site skirts censors' ban Mar 16, 2007
The Queensland parties were also concerned that the graffiti artists in the game used weapons such as baseball bats to attack other characters who were identifiable as council employees. Ironically, Getting Up - which is set in a city of the future - features a world where freedom of expression is suppressed by a tyrannical city government. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Women's NCAA tournament: Summitt at the pinnacle of the Tennessee women's game Mar 15, 2007
We're seeing within our game coaches who understand the value of playing inside-out and instead of outside-in the way the women's game used to be. " Summitt's teams, as always, are out front when it comes to the way women play the game of basketball. (Phil Axelrod can be reached at or 412-263-1322. ) | | | | | | | | | Copyright ?1997-2007 PG Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Orlando's digital moves Mar 14, 2007
SENTINEL BUSINESS BLOG. Most E-mailed Articles. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
'Hats Off' to Hurricane Fans this Saturday Mar 14, 2007
Immediately following the game, all Hurricanes players and coaches will autograph their game used cap and 25 winners will be selected among the fans who've signed up. All fans are encouraged to stop by the main entrance of Mark Light Field throughout the game and enter to win your very own cap. (Hurricanesports.com)
12 Questions with... David Pollack Mar 11, 2007
My favorite video game used to be Halo, but now it has been taken over by Madden. Any challengers are welcome. (WKRC.com, OH)
Looming stinks in the year of league... Mar 9, 2007
Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett revealed yesterday one of the most imposing players in the game used to be a nervous wreck before matches. by SMH Online at. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bubble trouble Mar 8, 2007
There are some that would like to see the play-in game used to determine the final at-large bid. Some coaches would also like to see the tournament field expanded, possibly even doubled so that worthy teams aren't left out when the tournament selection committee has to choose between the sixth team from, say, the SEC and the fifth team from the Big East. (Shoals TimesDaily)
At Spring Training: An other-worldly night at City of Palms Park Mar 3, 2007
His biggest concern now is learning the major league strike zone, which he couldn't start much on last night because the game used a collegiate umpire. "I enjoy pitching in the games," he said, "so I had more fun today.". (The Standard-Times, MA)
Derby Dolls punch up a competition Feb 23, 2007
But some folks still don't consider it a true sport because of the game's cyclic past and stereotypes attached to the way the game used to be played staged theatrics and rigged outcomes. There are also new stereotypes suggesting this current roller derby era is only for tattooed, punk-rock chicks who like to party. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sobocinski looks back as his King's career nears end Feb 21, 2007
The guy that will run through a tunnel of King s players, and get his name announced at the beginning of the game used to have his feet nailed to the floor. His four years, as Sobocinski put it, ran the gamut from being a freshman on JV to becoming a Monarchs mainstay. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
