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February 27, 2008 Archives


Poll: Most believe Clemens lied about steroids, but still should enter Hall

1:51 PM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

WASHINGTON (AP) - A majority of baseball fans think pitching great Roger Clemens lied when he told Congress he has never used steroids, yet most also say he should enter the sport's Hall of Fame, according to a poll released......

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Congress requests investigation of Clemens statements

12:51 PM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress asked the Justice Department on Wednesday to investigate whether Roger Clemens made false statements to a House committee. The chairman and ranking Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said they sent a letter......

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Draft preparation for fantasy baseball owners

10:53 AM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Right now on our fantasy sports blog, you will find early-bird position-by-position player rankings and complete pitcher rankings, an analysis of rookies to watch in both leagues, and columns that predict how veterans who switched teams over the offseason will......

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Today's college hoops chat canceled

10:10 AM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Because of a late change in his schedule, Kevin McNamara will not be able to do today's hoops chat as planned. He sends his apologies and encourages readers to still send in questions; he will answer some of them later......

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Multimedia: Paul Kenyon previews URI-George Washington

9:22 AM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Click the play button below to see and hear the show, as Paul Kenyon previews the Rams game Wednesday against the Colonials.......

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Live video of congressional hearings on drugs in sports

8:20 AM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Through AP Video, we will have live coverage of today's hearings in the House of Representatives on drug use in sports. The hearings will begin at 9:30; go to this link to watch. Expected to testify: Former Sen. George Mitchell;......

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Download today's Sports cover

8:12 AM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Rich Lee    Email

Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to key the Red Sox batting order as well as be named the team's starting center fielder. Also, the Patriots release Rosevelt Colvin, and it's High School playoff time. Download file......

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Live video of Sox' trip to the White House

7:56 AM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Weather-permitting, we plan to have a live video feed of the ceremony on the South Lawn today, when the MLB champion Red Sox meet President Bush. Check this link today at 3 p.m., when the ceremony is scheduled to start,......

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