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Suzuki again provides power in A's comeback win
September 27, 2009 by
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Catcher joins Cust and others as Oakland rallies from 9-2 deficit to beat Angels.
A's Ellis takes on new role of teacher
September 26, 2009 by
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Oakland blanks Angels as veteran leads team's young players by example and with words of wisdom.
Anderson sets Oakland rookie strikeout mark
September 24, 2009 by
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Anderson sets Oakland rookie strikeout markA's manager Bob Geren talked again Thursday about how he expects his rookie starting pitchers to improve in 2010 based on this year's experience.
A's continue offensive surge
September 24, 2009 by
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Rangers ace Feldman is the latest victim
On deck for A's: at Los Angeles
September 24, 2009 by
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ON DECK FOR A'S: AT LOS ANGELESSite: Angel Stadium of Anaheim.About the Angels: The beat goes on in the AL West, as the Angels close in on their fifth division title in six seasons.
A's rip Rangers to end homestand in style
September 24, 2009 by
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The A's concluded an impressive homestand with a 12-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon, giving them a split of a four-game series.
A's lose hand of Texas Hold 'em
September 24, 2009 by
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Oakland come back for down 4-0 to take lead, but pitchers can't shut down Rangers.
P.A. announcer Steele eyes an Oct. 3 cameo
September 23, 2009 by
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a's updateP.A. announcer Steele eyes an Oct. 3 cameoA familiar element has been missing at the Oakland Coliseum all season.
A's clinch first winning month of season
September 23, 2009 by
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Barton's bat helps team bully Texas
Purdy: Moneyball doesn't go as far as it used to
September 22, 2009 by
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The four current AL playoff qualifiers are the teams with the top four payrolls. In the NL, the high-payroll Dodgers and Phillies are the two best teams. Meanwhile, the smaller-payroll teams are coming up small.
Hairston's injuries and frustration are mounting
September 22, 2009 by
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Hairston's injuries and frustration are mountingScott Hairston's list of injuries is growing, and the frustration bothers him just as much as the pain.
A's winning streak ends
September 22, 2009 by
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Texas jumps on starter Gonzalez early in game
Cahill pulls 'White Rabbit' out of introductory cap
September 21, 2009 by
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Cahill pulls 'White Rabbit' out of introductory capThere are any number of adrenaline-pumping songs that can fire up a pitcher before he takes the mound.
Utah smoking rate dropped in 2008
September 21, 2009 by
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Smoking in Utah dipped to a new low in 2008, with only 9.1 percent of adults reporting they used cigarettes.
The adult smoking rate fluctuated in recent years, hitting 11.
Utah Latino grocery keeps growing
September 21, 2009 by
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Midvale » Adolfo Campos started stocking groceries when he was a kid at his parent's corner stores in the city of Puebla, Mexico.
Now, decades later, Campos and his wife, Ofelia, hope to expand their Utah-based grocery store chain after a dozen years in the business.
Utah hazardous waste incinerator faces penalties
September 21, 2009 by
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An incinerator that burns hazardous material from Utah and around the West is facing more than $500,000 in penalties for environmental violations.
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued 48 violations against Clean Harbors Aragonite, LLC in Utah's West Desert for...
Vehicle windows shot out throughout Davis County
September 21, 2009 by
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Several Davis County cities have had someone shooting out car windows.
In Layton, 16 cars throughout the city had their windows shot out. Few of them occurred in the same area, and the shooter, who likely has a BB or pellet gun, simply shot the window they could aim at best, said Lt.
Destiny Norton's dad charged with drug, weapons crimes
September 21, 2009 by
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Rickey Lee Norton -- whose 5-year-old daughter was found murdered in 2006 on the heels of a citywide search -- now faces felony drug distribution, weapons and child-endangerment charges.
A's sweep Indians, build winning streak to seven games
September 20, 2009 by
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Lefty gets plenty of support as Oakland sweeps Indians
Reliever Meloan is solid in his Oakland A's debut
September 20, 2009 by
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Meloan debuts in style agains his old teammatesA's reliever John Meloan said it felt a bit odd to face the Cleveland Indians on Sunday afternoon at the Oakland Coliseum.
On deck for A's: Texas
September 20, 2009 by
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ON DECK FOR A'S: VS. TEXASSite: Oakland ColiseumAbout the Rangers: Texas' postseason hopes have all but disappeared in the past two-plus weeks as it is 6-9 since Sept.
A's win seventh straight game, sweep Indians
September 20, 2009 by
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Dana Eveland had trouble mastering Triple-A lineups in 21 starts for the Sacramento River Cats this season.
Posey, Bumgarner show promise for future
September 20, 2009 by
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Posey, Bumgarner show promise for team's futureLOS ANGELES — Buster Posey sure takes things in stride.
Giants knocked around by Dodgers
September 20, 2009 by
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Brad Penny got blasted in his return to Chavez Ravine, allowing a grand slam to Ronny Belliard in the first inning, and the Giants never came close after that.
To a halt: Lightning delays Aggie-Miner game for over 2 1/2 hours (10:20 p.m.)
September 19, 2009 by
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LAS CRUCES — A fast beginning quickly hit a speed bump.The New Mexico State versus UTEP football game, NMSU's premier rivalry contest on the season, was delayed Saturday night for over 2 1/2
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