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Foote at peace as new captain
September 18, 2009 by
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There is a serenity to Adam Foote now, the kind of peace that comes to a man who has checked off most of his life's goals.
Krieger: Rockies' K's are nothing special
September 18, 2009 by
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Having scored 12 runs in the past five games as they struggle to hold on to the National League wild card, the Rockies' main offensive issue has been exposed.
Sports in Marin: Saturday, Sunday
September 18, 2009 by
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Saturday's local events
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Novato at De La Salle Invitationalall dayConcord
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Terra Linda at Jesse Bethel1:30 p.
Area Events
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Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy will begin their Fall Clinics next week. Clinics are being offered for ages 5 to High School age and will range in offerings from Pitching to Hitting and
Darien Road Race celebrates 30th anniversary
September 18, 2009 by
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There is no hard and fast date to landmark the beginning of the first Running Boom, but there's no question that if the exact epicenter can't be located, the major tremors began around three decades
Clutch hitting earns Twins' Morales some playing time in pivotal series
September 18, 2009 by
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The Twins knew the kid could hit; now they know Jose Morales can hit in the clutch. So with the season on the line, manager Ron Gardenhire said he has no problem sticking the rookie catcher in the lineup.
Shooter Now: Billy Mauer purchases dealership formerly owned by Denny Hecker; Joe Mauer not involved
September 18, 2009 by
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Major League Baseball has told the Minnesota Twins that, depending on this weekend's series against first-place Detroit, season-ticket holders early next week could be receiving information on post-season tickets. The Twins have quietly been preparing for the possibility of playoffs.
Dr. Donohue: How safe is Evista?
September 18, 2009 by
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Q My doctor recently put me on Evista. I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 40 years old. I have taken Fosamax for almost seven years for osteoporosis. Is Evista safe?
The YOU Docs: Debunking myths about the flu
September 18, 2009 by
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The flu — whether it's the usual, seasonal flu or the new H1N1 "swine" flu — is nothing to sneeze at. Protect yourself with these facts.
NYC crime down 40% from same time in `08
September 18, 2009 by
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The New York Police Department says the city is heading toward a record low number of murders this year, about 457. That would break the low of 497 set in 2007. There have been 325 homicides in New York this year through Friday morning.
Bunched spinach sold in Minnesota, other states recalled
September 18, 2009 by
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SALINAS, Calif. — A Salinas Valley distributor is recalling two brands of bunched spinach after routine testing detected salmonella.
Julie Jag: Shopping for relief from fretting about the Santa Cruz Triathlon
September 18, 2009 by
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The first year, bike shorts became my obsession. The next year, I dragged my parents across Santa Cruz and Capitola looking for an affordable pair of race-worthy sunglasses --" just how they envisioned spending their weekend beach getaway, I'm sure.
Girls water polo: Aptos beats Soquel 6-3 in rematch of co-defending SCCAL champs
September 18, 2009 by
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APTOS -- Aptos High girls water polo coach Matt Nowark was among the loudest of fans Thursday, smacking his clipboard with excitement as goalie Laura Horath made a multitude of saves in succession in the second period against Soquel.
New York City crime down 40 percent from 2008 — heading to record low homicides
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Tire thieves foiled when caught on Craigslist
September 18, 2009 by
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A couple staying in Torrance helped police solve their own burglary when they found their stolen tires and rims for sale on the Craigslist Web site, police said Thursday.
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Chicken, meat substitute are in cross hairs of consumer groups
September 18, 2009 by
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Chicken, fake and real, looks to be a target of several consumer and nutrition groups.
Illinois woman dies after catching fire during surgery
September 18, 2009 by
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ST. LOUIS — A southern Illinois woman died after being severely burned in a flash fire while undergoing surgery, a rare but vexing problem in operating rooms.
Sapp writes off Raiders
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Comments on television make Asomugha laugh
Prep football: Week 3 preview capsules
September 18, 2009 by
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WASHINGTON (1-0) at SAN RAFAEL (1-1)
Friday, 7 p.m., San Rafael
Outlook: After dropping the first game in a mistake laden 17-7 first game loss to Sonoma, San Rafael's offense was explosive and their defense nearly impeccable in their second game, a 39-0 win last week against Hercules.
Prep report: Terra Linda boys soccer breaks up Marin Catholic's perfect season
September 18, 2009 by
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Their first 12 games of the season, Marin Catholic High's boys soccer team was perfect, posting 12 consecutive wins.
Marin briefs: Dominican volleyball falls in PacWest opener
September 18, 2009 by
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The Dominican University volleyball team fell to Notre Dame de Namur in Pacific West Conference action on Thursday after winning the first game of the match in a 17-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-21 contest.
In San Jose, gas leak forces evacuations of homes near Japantown
September 18, 2009 by
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Construction crews Thursday afternoon hit a gas main in a San Jose neighborhood just north of Japantown, forcing the evacuations of more than two dozen homes.
Lions make shots count on pitch
September 18, 2009 by
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Neither team registered a shot on goal until more than five minutes were gone in the second half.
However, Red Lion managed to score goals on all three of its second-half shots and defeated Spring Grove, 3-1, in YAIAA Division I boys' soccer action Thursday night at Papermakers...
On deck for Giants: At Los Angeles
September 18, 2009 by
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ON DECK: AT LOS ANGELESSite: Dodger Stadium.About the Dodgers: Joe Torre's team has a five-game lead over Colorado for the NL West lead, and will repeat as division champs barring an epic collapse.
Herhold: Killing of Yale grad student Annie Le has parallels with a 35-year-old Stanford slaying
September 18, 2009 by
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In one case, police made an arrest. In another, they are still baffled decades later.
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