Big Unit beats Dodgers 2-1 in Ramirez's LA debut Aug 2, 2008
Johnson, a five-time Cy Young winner, struck out six to increase his career total to 4,723, second all-time behind Nolan Ryan. He was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the seventh, when the Diamondbacks pulled ahead with two runs against reliever Chan Ho Park (4-3). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Webb pitches Diamondbacks past Dodgers 2-1 Aug 1, 2008
The 2006 NL Cy Young Award winner is 8-0 in his last nine starts against Los Angeles, allowing nine runs in 71 innings. Brandon Lyon blanked the Dodgers in the ninth to earn his 23rd save in 28 chances. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ramirez traded to Dodgers, Red Sox get Jason Bay Aug 1, 2008
"Hopefully it pays dividends. We're confident we've got one of the best hitters in baseball coming in here _ one of the best hitters of his generation from the right side. He's a champion, he's a winner, and we really couldn't be happier with trying to make the club better at this point in time than to do this."We wanted this player at least for the next two months, and hopefully longer. So we're willing to take the chance and go with this guy. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Edmonds hits slam, Cubs rout Brews 11-4 for sweep Aug 1, 2008
Reigning AL Cy Young winner CC Sabathia and NL All-Star starter Ben Sheets couldn't beat Ted Lilly or Carlos Zambrano. Ryan Dempster pushed the Brewers to the brink of being swept Wednesday night with another strong effort, setting the stage for Harden. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lynch's decision catches Broncos by surprise Aug 1, 2008
"He's a proven winner.". Lynch wished his team well on his way out. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cinnafilm Ships Cinnafilm HD1, the Industry's First All-in-One Format Conversion Platform Jul 31, 2008
Privately held Cinnafilm, Inc. was founded by President and CEO Lance Maurer in 2003, and is operated by a board of directors that includes Brad Carvey, an Emmy award winner in technical achievement and special effects. For additional information on Cinnafilm, please visit. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
SKY New Zealand Chooses XTV(TM) and EPG from NDS to Power New High Definition DVR Jul 31, 2008
The combination of hundreds of hours of great HD content with unrivalled technology from NDS, enabling viewers to pause, play back, fast-forward, rewind and record, is a sure fire winner for our customers, said Charles Ingley, SKYs Director of Technology. We have relied on NDS to secure and enhance our pay-TV services for many years and have witnessed first-hand why NDS remains at the forefront of innovation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dempster, Cubs beat Brewers to widen division lead Jul 31, 2008
Chicago has handled Milwaukee's top starters so far, getting the better of reigning AL Cy Young winner CC Sabathia on Monday, four-time All-Star Ben Sheets on Tuesday and emerging left-hander Manny Parra (9-4) on Wednesday. Soriano had three hits and two walks, and is now 6-for-12 in the series. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Inkster shoots 65 to take early lead Jul 31, 2008
Inkster, at 48 trying to become the oldest winner of a major title, was one of the earliest players out on the Sunningdale course and made the turn at 4-under 32, helped by an eagle at the par-4 ninth. By the time the American walked off the 18th, Inkster was the leader, one shot ahead of Ji-Yai Shin, Yuri Fudoh and Momoko Ueda. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Post 22 pounds Pierre Jul 31, 2008
The winner advances to the championship game. Pierre drops into the loser s bracket and will play Post 320 today at 3 p.m.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Big deal: Angels acquire Teixeira from Braves Jul 30, 2008
A two-time Gold Glove winner, Teixeira has hit at least 26 home runs in every season since making his big league debut with Texas in 2003. He hit a career-high 43 homers and was an All-Star in 2005, and has had four straight years with at least 100 RBIs. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Alicia Keys, Jack White to sing 007 theme tune Jul 30, 2008
Producers said White has written and produced the song and also plays drums, as well as singing with 11-time Grammy winner Keys. Producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they were "delighted and pleased to have two such exciting artists as Jack and Alicia, who were inspired by our film to join together their extraordinary talents in creating a unique sound for 'Quantum of Solace.'". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Baseball: Region 3A anyone's ballgame Jul 30, 2008
The bracket tournament is double-elimination with the winner of the tourney and the runner-up advancing to the ... Pierre Post 8 (21-15 overall) and Sturgis (9-23) play in Game 1 at 11 a.m. with the winner advancing to play Rapid City Post 22 (28-29), which drew a first-round bye, at 5 p.m. tonight ... The winner of the Spearfish- Rapid City Post 320 game will advance to the undefeated game which will determine which team goes into the championship game, against the winner of Rapid City Post 22... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lisa believes Angels saw nominations Jul 29, 2008
We chat to the winner of series four of Britain's Next Top Model. and. (Digital Spy)
EP-J opens Legion tourney in Milbank Jul 29, 2008
If EP-J wins its opener it would tangle with the winner of the Lead-Deadwood and Milbank contest Thursday at 7:30. If EP-loses it would face the loser of Lead and Milbank at 12:30 Thursday in Milbank. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
FANTASY CLICKS: Real NFL playoff horses Jul 29, 2008
the 2005 National League Cy Young winner, is set to make his first start since Opening Night 2007 on Wednesday, a mere 12 months and six days after he underwent Carpenter's arrival could serve as a trade-deadline-like boost for the Cardinals, who trail the Cubs (4 games) and Brewers (3) in the NL Central. Of course, that's assuming Carpenter is ready to contribute at a high level again. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Elvis anniversary: Karaoke heaven for singing fans Jul 29, 2008
The winner performs at Graceland on Aug. 12 for fans gathered on a side lawn to watch Elvis movies and listen to a band playing Presley songs. "This is actually on the grounds of Graceland," Kern said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Two claim honors at national meet Jul 29, 2008
Winner s 189-pounder, Jayd Docken, went 3-2 in the Cadet Greco Nationals bouncing back from a loss in his first match to win his next three. A pair of wrestlers earned the rare triple crown winning in three different styles. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Post 31 headed to first Class B state tourney Jul 29, 2008
Lead-Deadwood (26-17 overall) attained its goal of winning the regional crown by dispatching perennial state tournament contender and past champion Winner/Colome, 18-7, in the championship game ... Many of the teams that Lead-Deadwood will face in Milbank are experienced state tournament teams with defending champion Parkston, winner of two of last three state Class B titles, the probable favorite. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
ND horse park manager loves horse business Jul 29, 2008
The newly appointed general manager of the North Dakota Horse Park has a photo of Sunday Silence, the race's winner, hanging in her office to remind her why she started to love horse racing ... While developing her own marketing strategies, Benson worked as a thoroughbred racing analyst for Case the Race, owned by Dr. Gary Knapp, who bred this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, Big Brown. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lee, Cubs beat Brewers to increase NL Central lead Jul 29, 2008
The Cubs took an early lead off reigning AL Cy Young winner CC Sabathia, the Brewers' prized acquisition picked up in a trade with Cleveland before the All-Star break. Soriano doubled, stole a base and then scored on Lee's single in the first. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Meade County Fair all about fun Jul 29, 2008
Everybody got 50 cents for participating and the winner of each heat won a dollar. At the end, there was a "hop-off" between the winners of the four heats. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Canyon Lake Little Leaguers looking for perfect balance Jul 29, 2008
The winner of the regional tournament advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. from Aug. 15-24. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sastre wins doping-scarred Tour de France Jul 28, 2008
One German newspaper cited unnamed sources as linking Riis and Frank Schleck to a December 2005 visit to the clinic run by Madrid-based doctor Eufemiano Fuentes _ the man at the center of the blood-doping scandal that had rocked cycling in 2006 and led to 1997 Tour winner Jan Ullrich and 2005 runner-up Ivan Basso _ then Riis' star rider _ being kicked out ... Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre of Spain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, rides holding a Spanish flag as the Arc de... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Santana cruises, Mets beat Cards 9-1 to win series Jul 28, 2008
The two-time Cy Young Award winner pitched his seventh complete game, Fernando Tatis and Ramon Castro hit two-run homers and New York pounded Kyle Lohse and the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Sunday to wrap up another successful homestand. (120). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Elshere tames broncs; Lockhart wins barrels Jul 28, 2008
Cash Myers from Athens, Texas, was the only winner in both the go-round and the average. His 3. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Air Force Association will honor 'Bud' Day Jul 27, 2008
He is Sioux City's only Medal of Honor winner and the nation's most-decorated living service member. Day, 83, now living in Shalimar, Fla. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
All-star teams begin state, regional action with wins Jul 27, 2008
The MABA All-Stars continued to advance through the winner s bracket of the 14-year-old state tournament in Aurora on Friday with a 14-8 victory over host SW Ozarks. Ollie Siebert had a big 4-for-5 performance at the plate with a double, while Nick Daugherty and Joey Hagan each added two singles for MABA. Garrett Manion allowed three runs and struck out six over five innings for the win. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008
A new feature at the festival will be presentations by school-age poets and artists who are winners of the library's River of Words environmental art and poetry contest ... The winner of the eight-lap Toyota Race of Legends, scheduled for the final day of the event, will earn $25,000 to be donated to the charity of his choice ... Returning to defend his 2007 win in the Monterey event will be Derek Bell of Britain, the five-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Danny Woodhead put on waived injured list by Jets Jul 27, 2008
Woodhead also compiled 9,479 career all-purpose yards, second-best in college football history, and was a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner as the nation's top Division II player. Woodhead was a long shot to make the opening day roster, but received a lot of work during the Jets' first three training camp practices on offense and special teams. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Salter, Pridey lead Amateur Jul 27, 2008
Two-time defending Match Play Championship winner Tom Carlson (70) of Sioux Falls and Brookings Scott O Brien (75) are another shot back at 145, while Rapid City s Ron Farris (75), Lead s Tyler Evenson (75), Bon Homme s Ryan Tjeerdsma (74), Flandreau s Matthew Johnson (72), Mitchell s Brandon Sigmund (74) and Sioux Falls Chad Dubisar (73) are at 146. Anybody up there could shoot a low number just go out and play your game, and see what happens when you re done, Salter added. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Johnson wins Brickyard pole; Martin optimistic Jul 27, 2008
"Was it ever.Martin turned a lap Saturday at 181.393 mph in his Chevrolet to beat everyone in qualifying except Johnson. His lap of 181.763 gave him his first pole at the Brickyard, and an up-close look at what Martin has in store for the field in Sunday's race."He's a much better racer than he is at qualifying, so I would assume he's going to be one of the guys to beat," said Johnson, winner of the 2006 race here. "Of course, I'm very optimistic about our car and what we're doing ... "Ryan... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dixon wins IndyCar race in Edmonton Jul 27, 2008
The Indianapolis 500 winner then led the rest of the way. Castroneves did his best to catch the leader until he locked up his brakes and skidded through turn one on lap 86. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Post 22 ends regular season with victory Jul 27, 2008
They will take on the winner of Pierre and Sturgis at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
No Jackpot Winner Jul 27, 2008
There were no Power Play Match 5 winners. On the Net. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Recreation sports standings: Saturday, July 26 issue Jul 27, 2008
Diamond Badge Winner (Events 8 & 9). Champion Tim Reed, Bath, 196. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lee gets 14th win, Indians edge Twins 5-4 Jul 26, 2008
Lee, who at this time one year ago was packing his bags for the minor leagues, stayed on pace to become Cleveland's first 20-game winner in 34 years and the Indians ended an eight-game losing streak inside the AL Central by holding off the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Friday night ... But the 29-year-old, who started for the AL in the All-Star game, became baseball's first 14-game winner and avenged one of his two losses this season ... The Indians haven't had a 20-game winner since Hall of... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Familiar names atop scoreboard at mens amateur Jul 26, 2008
Brummer is this year s Two-Man Championship winner. Hometown golfer Geoff Mead, who shot a 74, is tied with Spearfish s Wally Byrne and five other golfers for 22nd place. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NCAA career leading rusher Danny Woodhead injured at Jets camp Jul 26, 2008
Woodhead also compiled 9,479 career all-purpose yards, second-best in college football history, and was a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner as the nation's top Division II player. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pelfrey, Delgado lead first-place Mets past Cards Jul 26, 2008
Notes:@ Cardinals RHP Chris Carpenter, the 2005 NL Cy Young Award winner, was scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Friday night and could return to the rotation soon. Mets RF Ryan Church (post-concussion syndrome) was cleared to begin light conditioning work but is not expected back before Thursday's trade deadline. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Speedweek: New track, better racing Jul 25, 2008
Kart winners included Dylan Pudwill, Levi Brown, Chelsea Oines, Jacee Gerlach, Darin Hauff, Mackenzie VonColln, Heath Keffler and Jess Gikling ... Leader Tyler Liebig (55) contends with eventual winner Levi Brown (28), Trevor Plambeck (8), Derek Knodel (127), Steven Michelson (57) and Kyler Bruce (26). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Fives: Cute little babies, a church youth group under fire and high speed chases Jul 25, 2008
A video designed to show how Children's Miracle Network helps out local families is the runaway winner as the most popular video of the month, outdistancing even the very popular Mount Rushmore fireworks display. The images of a mother with her newborn babies (she had triplets) proved to be one visitors to the Web site couldn't get enough of. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Golf: Men's Amateur features small field, big talent Jul 25, 2008
Jansa, an 11-time SDGA winner, holds the record for most Amateur titles (6) and most wins in succession (4), however, he hasn t won since 2004 ... Although Brummer has 13 career SDGA titles, tied for most amongst men and second overall all-time, he s never found the winner s circle at the amateur. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Baseball: Rain plays havoc on Tubbs Classic Jul 25, 2008
RAPID CITY Rain proved to be the big winner Thursday at the Marshall Tubbs American Legion baseball classic at Fitzgerald Stadium. (129). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
McCain's choice Jul 24, 2008
Born: 7 January 1961 Status: South Dakota Senator Advantage: Perceived as a winner Disadvantage: Relatively inexperienced. The South Dakota senator entered the Senate in 2004 with a reputation as a giant-killer, after he unseated Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle in the most expensive election of the year. (BBC News -- Americas)
A DePue boat racing spectator's guide Jul 24, 2008
When the heats are finished, the points are totaled to determine the winner. The drivers are ranked according to this total points figure and are then given a final position based on this figure. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals Jul 24, 2008
The 6-7, 290-pound left-hander has won all four starts since the Brewers acquired the 2007 AL Cy Young winner from Cleveland ... The last game to not sell out was July 2 against the New York Mets and Pedro Martinez, a three-time Cy Young winner. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
MABA teams earn trip to Regionals Jul 23, 2008
The All-Star will play the winner of the Burlington, Colorado and South Dakota team. The All-Stars game is at 4 p.m. on Friday. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
SEARCH NARROWS... Jul 22, 2008
Jonathan Martin's Blog: McCain closes in on VP - Politico. s a wonderful person. (The Drudge Report)
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McCain To Meet With Jindal - The Fix. The Fix runs through the potential VP picks. (The Drudge Report)
Area residents play with the big dogs in Vegas during World Series of Poker Jul 22, 2008
After getting sent to the rail, Stan Scheurer ran into two-time main event winner Johnny Chan, fresh from winning 1. 9 million in the HORSE tourney. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Saints get TE Shockey from Giants for draft picks Jul 22, 2008
The Giants, a proven winner without Shockey in the lineup, cut ties with a player who provided plenty of excitement on the field and plenty of distractions off it _ once throwing a cup of ice in the stands during a playoff game in San Francisco, criticizing Giants fans for leaving a game early, blaming Giants coach Tom Coughlin's staff for a loss in 2006 and skipping voluntary team workouts in favor an offseason program run by his agent. The Giants also unload the remainder of a five-year, $31. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Brocade deals for Foundry Networks in Cisco salvo Jul 22, 2008
They add that all the companies in this space are working quickly to develop products for the next generation of data centers, and that a winner hasn't been crowned. "Together we're going to be a bigger, stronger company," Tom Buiocchi, vice president of marketing for Brocade, told The Associated Press. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Baseball teams vying for district title Jul 22, 2008
The tournament runs through Thursday with the winner advancing to Indianapolis, Ind. where teams are hoping to punch a ticket to Williamsport, Pa. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
10 comments Jul 21, 2008
Caption Contest Winner: It's a Bird ... Bowser and each weekly winner's name will be printed in the HUMAN EVENTS print edition as well. (Human Events Online)
McDonnell takes the long road to victory Jul 21, 2008
Island, current BMSA point leader and winner of Saturday night s trophy dash, settled for second, with Brandon Mills, Jeff Mount and B feature winner Larry Reub rounding out the top five ... The Dakota Kart Racers Briggs Medium class finale ended with even the apparent winner unsure of where he finished ... Gikling was scored the winner. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Serena Williams injures knee; retires in semifinal Jul 20, 2008
Wozniak will play in Sunday's final against the winner of the night semifinal between sixth-seeded Marion Bartoli and Ai Sugiyama. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
There's plenty of reasons to watch British Open Jul 19, 2008
A seven-time winner on the PGA Tour _ the most of any Asian player _ he overcame a bogey on the first hole to play flawlessly Friday. "Probably my best round I've ever played at the British Open," said Choi, who trailed Sergio Garcia by two shots going into the third round at Carnoustie last year before fading to a tie for eighth. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Harney and Canyon Lake to play in Little League softball title game Jul 19, 2008
Bryce Winger was 3-for-3 for the winners with Emily Witcraft and Caitlan Oster adding two hits each for Harney ... The winner of the Harney and Canyon Lake game will advance to Joplin, Mo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
A's trade Blanton to Phillies for minor leaguers Jul 18, 2008
The 27-year-old Blanton, a 14-game winner last season, was 5-12 with a 4 ... "We've made no secret that we're trying to build a longtime winner. We're trying to build something that's going to last. We want to be the ones who are being chased. We don't want to be doing the chasing.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Norman atop British Open leaderboard with 70 Jul 18, 2008
After a perfect drive on No. 18, Norman walked up the fairway twirling his club and taking in a huge roar from the British gallery, which knows him as a two-time winner of the Open, not the guy who squandered numerous chances to win majors on the other side of the Atlantic. Norman's approach came up far short of the flag, then he rolled a putt 20 feet past. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Speedweek: Gillette, Wyo., hosts WoO Late Models event Jul 18, 2008
Yellow Flags: 3 (Laps 13, 24, 46)Lap Leaders: Fuller (1-39); Mars (40); Fuller (41); Mars (42-48); Fuller (49-50)Provisional Starters: Hapka, Jeff Isabell Jr.Rookie of the Race: Coffey ( 250)WoO LMS Bonus Bucks Winner: Mars ( 500)Integra Shocks Crew Chief of the Race ( 50): Chris Mars (Jimmy Mars)Chick Hawk Racing Hot Lap Award: (half-off tire warmers)Super Clean Start of the Race : Fuller ( 100)Time Trial Results (Position/No. Driver/Hometown/Best Lap):1. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Poll: Obama backers are more excited than McCain's Jul 18, 2008
"It's exciting because it looks like we've got a winner," said Susan Gates, 55, a Democrat from Chelmsford, Mass. All Democrats don't feel that way. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tiger Woods, New York Giants big winners at ESPYs Jul 17, 2008
Candace Parker was a double winner, earning female athlete of the year and female college athlete honors ... Tennis players Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, along with Woods, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., NHL star Sidney Crosby and bowler Norm Duke repeated as winners in their individual sports categories ... Winners in all but the Jimmy V, Arthur Ashe and comeback categories were determined by online fan voting for the fifth consecutive year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lawyer: Slips used to send HGH to Clemens found Jul 17, 2008
Clemens sued McNamee, his former trainer, for defamation this year after McNamee claimed the seven-time Cy Young Award winner used steroids and human growth hormone. "Radomski sent a package to Clemens. Apparently, from what we understand, Brian did not sign for it even though he requested HGH for Clemens and/or his wife," McNamee's lawyer, Richard Emery, said Wednesday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)