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Oct 03 10 9:38am EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Days as a Bargain About to End

The Cincinnati Reds 2010 payroll was near the bottom in Major League Baseball. At about $70 million, the Reds spend a third as much as the New York Yankees, who have a $206 million payroll. Yet the Reds' bargain team still managed to win the National League Central Division. Continue


Sep 29 10 7:33am EDT

Give It Away Now

Where have all the fans gone for the playoff-contending Tampa Bay Rays? Continue


Sep 23 10 12:49pm EDT

Small World: Delhi Games Face Mounting Criticism

In total contrast to the supremely well organized Beijing Olympics, the Commonwealth Games in Delhi are shaping up as a sad disappointment. The BBC takes a look at how things went off course. Continue


Sep 21 10 12:21pm EDT

Digital Home Run

EMC has struck a deal to digitize the archives of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Continue


Sep 17 10 5:41pm EDT

O'Malley Calls For New Dodgers Ownership

Peter O'Malley, who knows something about owning the Los Angeles Dodgers, is calling for new ownership of the club amidst the McCourt divorce proceedings. Continue


Sep 07 10 2:32pm EDT

Helmet Dispute Leads to Bankruptcy

Schutt Sports has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after losing a patent infringement lawsuit brought by rival Riddell Inc. Continue


Sep 04 10 2:25pm EDT

Volley for Play

The AVP Tour may have pulled the plug last month, but one entrepreneur is determined to bring it back with the help of some famous players. But will sponsors pay to be part of a troubled brand? Continue


Sep 02 10 10:21am EDT

Divorce McCourt Reveals Dodger Debt

Documents in the McCourt divorce case show the Los Angeles Dodgers are burdened with a heavy debt load. Continue


Aug 26 10 12:14pm EDT

Bucking Broncos

Boise State has a lofty preseason ranking and is poised to make a run at the National Championship. But will anyone be watching? Continue


Aug 25 10 1:03pm EDT

Damon Does Detroit

Johnny Damon shocked the baseball world, that is, Massachusetts, by saying "thanks, but no thanks" to an offer that would've sent him back to the Boston Red Sox. Continue


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