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US donates baseball equipment
Sunday, December 18, 2011 THE revival of the little league baseball in the Cordilleras got a needed boost from the United States Embassy this holiday season. A follow-up from the baseball clinic held last July, the baseball equipment were given to children of the Mabini Elementary School as part of the U.S. Embassy’s Sports Diplomacy Program
On Baseball — Astros’ Jeff Luhnow Took Short Walk to New Job
By TYLER KEPNER Published: December 17, 2011 It was like a trade in which the player leaves one clubhouse, crosses a stadium hallway, enters the other team’s clubhouse and starts a new life. That is what happened to Jeff Luhnow on the last night of the winter meetings this month at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas
Khan unanimously approved as Jags owner (AP)
IRVING, Texas (AP)—Shahid Khan was 16 when he moved from Pakistan to the United States to attend the University of Illinois.
Auto Racing News: Red Bull’s Webber hopes Texas GP helps F1 crack U.S.
MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Red Bull driver Mark Webber is looking forward to racing in Texas next year, describing the $300 million Formula One track as “sensational” while urging the sport to seize the opportunity to finally crack the United States market. The inaugural race in Austin will be staged on Nov
Auto Racing Capsules: U.S. Grand Prix in Texas given OK by F1
AUSTIN (AP) — Yeehaw! Formula One is returning to the United States in 2012, bringing its ultra-fast cars and flair for the exotic to the land of longhorn cattle and cowboy hats. Barbecue in the pits, anyone?
Baseball legend Hank Aaron focuses on charity
On the baseball field, Hank Aaron opened new doors for African-American players.
Women’s rugby teams to play in Challenge Cup
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The women’s national rugby teams at the Dubai Sevens are looking to stake their claim on the sport after securing a spot in the 2016 Olympics. The United States is among the favorites to win the inaugural Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup that began Thursday and includes Australia, South Africa, Canada, England, Brazil, China and Spain.
Baseball. Lobo Baseball Head Coach Ray Birmingham to Speak at Coaches’ Clinics Across Country
Dec. 1, 2011 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – Lobo baseball head coach Ray Birmingham has been invited to be a guest speaker at three different High School Baseball Coaching Clinics across the country.
U.S. discussing bid to host 2023 rugby World Cup
(Reuters) – United States are discussing a bid to stage the 2023 rugby World Cup which could involve Canada co-hosting, according to USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville . Former England captain Melville said that the U.S.