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		<title>Giants unveil the 30 people inducted into their ring of honor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Maras, Parcells, Taylor head Giants&#8217; ring of honor

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Three members of the Mara family, three coaches who led the New York Giants to championships and 11 Hall of Famers are among the 30 men being inducted into the team&#8217;s new ring of honor.
The Giants released the list of those to be honored ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/03/giants-unveil-the-30-people-inducted-into-their-ring-of-honor-154000/" title="Giants unveil the 30 people inducted into their ring of honor">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Crawford, Longoria homer back-to-back, Rays beat Yankees 7-2 to cut AL East gap to 1½ games</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howie Rumberg</dc:creator>
		
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Crawford, Longoria homer, Rays beat Yankees 7-2

NEW YORK — Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria hit consecutive homers Wednesday night, and the Tampa Bay Rays feasted on a fallible New York bullpen after a long rain delay took some of the luster out of a key September game for a 7-2 victory over the Yankees.
Dan Johnson ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/23/crawford-longoria-homer-back-to-back-rays-beat-yankees-7-2-to-cut-al-east-gap-to-1%c2%bd-games-144385/">Crawford, Longoria homer back-to-back, Rays beat Yankees 7-2 to cut AL East gap to 1½ games</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jim Brown&#8217;s expected absence can&#8217;t diminish Cleveland Browns&#8217; ring of honor ceremony</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Browns celebrate past with ring of honor
CLEVELAND — Jim Brown&#8217;s controversial absence didn&#8217;t tarnish another memorable day for Cleveland&#8217;s other football giants.

The team unveiled its new ring of honor during a halftime ceremony on Sunday, an event Brown boycotted because of the Hall of Fame running back&#8217;s rift with team president Mike Holmgren, who stripped .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/19/jim-browns-expected-absence-cant-diminish-cleveland-browns-ring-of-honor-ceremony-139658/">Jim Brown&#8217;s expected absence can&#8217;t diminish Cleveland Browns&#8217; ring of honor ceremony</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Joe Torre to retire as Dodgers manager, Don Mattingly will replace him</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/17/joe-torre-to-retire-as-dodgers-manager-don-mattingly-will-replace-him-136431/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:40:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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Torre to retire as Dodgers manager
LOS ANGELES — Joe Torre never got the Los Angeles Dodgers to the heights his Yankees once reached, and now the veteran manager is moving on.
Torre said Friday he will retire after his third season with the Dodgers, and Los Angeles immediately announced hitting coach Don Mattingly will .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/17/joe-torre-to-retire-as-dodgers-manager-don-mattingly-will-replace-him-136431/">Joe Torre to retire as Dodgers manager, Don Mattingly will replace him</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cleveland Browns trying to patch up differences with Hall of Famer Jim Brown</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Browns hoping Jim Brown will attend ceremony

CLEVELAND — The Browns are doing all they can to tackle Jim Brown.
Team president Mike Holmgren has reached out again to the Hall of Fame running back, asking Brown to reconsider not attending this Sunday&#8217;s ring of honor ceremony at halftime of Cleveland&#8217;s home opener against Kansas City.
Brown, the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/13/cleveland-browns-trying-to-patch-up-differences-with-hall-of-famer-jim-brown-135552/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Cleveland Browns trying to patch up differences with Hall of Famer Jim Brown</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dream Team prepares to enter Hall of Fame; 1960 gold medalists, Pippen, Malone to be enshrined</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Mahoney</dc:creator>
		
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Hall of Fame prepares to welcome a Dream Team

There had never been a basketball team like the one that climbed onto the gold medal platform in 1992.
Now the members of the Dream Team are ready to stand together again — as Hall of Famers.
Already inducted as individuals, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson will .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/12/dream-team-prepares-to-enter-hall-of-fame-1960-gold-medalists-pippen-malone-to-be-enshrined-126713/">Original source &nbsp;: Dream Team prepares to enter Hall of Fame; 1960 gold medalists, Pippen, Malone to be enshrined</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>How not to offend: UK issues etiquette guide to help snarky citizens welcome Olympic tourists</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stringer</dc:creator>
		
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Snarky no more: UK issues Olympics etiquette guide

LONDON — Hold off from hugging an Indian, don&#8217;t be alarmed if the French are rude and never mistake a Canadian for an American.
Britain&#8217;s national tourism agency issued guidelines Wednesday on the etiquette of dealing with the hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors who will be coming to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/11/how-not-to-offend-uk-issues-etiquette-guide-to-help-snarky-citizens-welcome-olympic-tourists-126469/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : How not to offend: UK issues etiquette guide to help snarky citizens welcome Olympic tourists</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Strasburg returns from DL, gets roughed up in Nationals&#8217; 8-2 loss to Uggla, Marlins</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Fendrich</dc:creator>
		
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Uggla, Marlins pound Strasburg, beat Nats 8-2

WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg returned from his first trip to the disabled list and turned in the worst start of his sometimes-spectacular rookie season.
Washington&#8217;s prized right-hander allowed a career-high six earned runs in a career-low 4 1-3 innings Tuesday night, and the Florida Marlins beat the Nationals 8-2.
Dan Uggla ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/10/strasburg-returns-from-dl-gets-roughed-up-in-nationals-8-2-loss-to-uggla-marlins-126352/" title="Strasburg returns from DL, gets roughed up in Nationals&#8217; 8-2 loss to Uggla, Marlins">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Andre Dawson, Whitey Herzog and Doug Harvey inducted into Baseball&#8217;s Hall of Fame</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Kekis</dc:creator>
		
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Dawson, Herzog and Harvey enter Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Andre Dawson left a lasting impression on the ballfield with his true grit and sense of integrity. His eloquent speech upon entering the pantheon of baseball&#8217;s greatest stars likely won&#8217;t soon be forgotten, either.
At his induction Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Dawson charmed .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/26/andre-dawson-whitey-herzog-and-doug-harvey-inducted-into-baseballs-hall-of-fame-122870/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Andre Dawson, Whitey Herzog and Doug Harvey inducted into Baseball&#8217;s Hall of Fame</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Andre Dawson, Whitey Herzog, and Doug Harvey inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Kekis</dc:creator>
		
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Dawson, Herzog and Harvey inducted into BB HOF

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — &#8220;The Hawk&#8221; has landed in Cooperstown.
Andre Dawson, who endured 12 knee surgeries to forge an impressive 21-year major league career, was inducted Sunday into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming just the 203rd player in the game&#8217;s long history to receive the honor.
&#8220;Thank you ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/25/andre-dawson-whitey-herzog-and-doug-harvey-inducted-into-baseball-hall-of-fame-122783/" title="Andre Dawson, Whitey Herzog, and Doug Harvey inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the No. 3 to Victory Lane at Daytona</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenna Fryer</dc:creator>
		
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Earnhardt drives No. 3 to Daytona victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It had been 85 points races since Dale Earnhardt Jr. made it to Victory Lane.

The end of the drought finally came at Daytona International Speedway, in the famed No. 3 car, in race that honored his late father and stirred emotions to even the most .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/02/dale-earnhardt-jr-drives-the-no-3-to-victory-lane-at-daytona-117691/">Original source &nbsp;: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the No. 3 to Victory Lane at Daytona</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wimbledon marathon loser Mahut will give well-worn racket, shirt to tennis hall of fame</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Mahut&#8217;s well-used racket headed for tennis hall

A racket and shirt Nicolas Mahut (mah-HOOT) used for his record-setting match at Wimbledon will go on display at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The Frenchman told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he will donate the artifacts when he goes to the Newport, R.I., museum for next week&#8217;s ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/30/wimbledon-marathon-loser-mahut-will-give-well-worn-racket-shirt-to-tennis-hall-of-fame-117029/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Wimbledon marathon loser Mahut will give well-worn racket, shirt to tennis hall of fame</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Marathon Wimbledon match player Mahut gets wild card in Hall of Fame Tennis Championships</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Mahut gets wild card in Hall of Fame championship

NEWPORT, R.I. — A week after playing the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon, Nicolas Mahut has landed a wild-card spot in a grass court event in Newport, R.I.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Monday that Mahut will play in the Campbell&#8217;s Hall of Fame ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/28/marathon-wimbledon-match-player-mahut-gets-wild-card-in-hall-of-fame-tennis-championships-116471/" title="Marathon Wimbledon match player Mahut gets wild card in Hall of Fame Tennis Championships">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Brazil&#8217;s masterful play and colorful fans out on the best show at the World Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Brazil proves to be irresistible at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG — Banging on tambourines, waving flags and sporting every green-and-gold ensemble imaginable— including a big, fuzzy canary suit — the Brazilians came to the World Cup for the party, and the rest of the globe is eagerly tagging along.
Brazil is the envy at this, and every, World ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/28/brazils-masterful-play-and-colorful-fans-out-on-the-best-show-at-the-world-cup-116453/">Brazil&#8217;s masterful play and colorful fans out on the best show at the World Cup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Oversized versions of bowling, billiards, foosball highlight &#8220;PLAY&#8221; at Henry Ford Museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Oversized games open at Henry Ford Museum
DEARBORN, Mich. — A new exhibit opening at Henry Ford Museum gives visitors a chance to get into the game in a big way.

&#8220;PLAY&#8221; has just opened at the museum in Dearborn and is scheduled to run through Sept. 19. It offers the chance to play in oversized versions .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/21/oversized-versions-of-bowling-billiards-foosball-highlight-play-at-henry-ford-museum-113861/">Oversized versions of bowling, billiards, foosball highlight &#8220;PLAY&#8221; at Henry Ford Museum</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NASCAR pioneer Raymond Parks, owner of 1st championship-winning car, dies at 96</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
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NASCAR pioneer Raymond Parks dies at 96
ATLANTA — Raymond Parks, owner of NASCAR&#8217;s first championship winning car and an integral part of the series&#8217; formation, has died. He was 96.

NASCAR said Parks passed away at his home Sunday morning in Atlanta. Parks, who was confined to a wheelchair, attended a reception May 20 for the ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/20/nascar-pioneer-raymond-parks-owner-of-1st-championship-winning-car-dies-at-96-113502/" title="NASCAR pioneer Raymond Parks, owner of 1st championship-winning car, dies at 96">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hall of Fame already calling: Hat, ball from Strasburg&#8217;s 14K debut donated to Cooperstown</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Hat, ball from Strasburg&#8217;s debut donated to Hall

WASHINGTON — It took only one start for the Hall of Fame — and David Letterman — to take notice of Stephen Strasburg.
The Washington Nationals said Thursday they are donating to Cooperstown a Strasburg hat and a ball from his 14-strikeout major league debut this week.
Strasburg also taped ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/10/hall-of-fame-already-calling-hat-ball-from-strasburgs-14k-debut-donated-to-cooperstown-110082/">Hall of Fame already calling: Hat, ball from Strasburg&#8217;s 14K debut donated to Cooperstown</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hall of Fame perfectly fine with this call: Tigers donating base, spikes from Galarraga&#8217;s gem</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Walker</dc:creator>
		
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Bagged! Hall to get base, spikes of Galarraga gem

The Hall of Fame has bagged the key evidence from Armando Galarraga&#8217;s stolen perfect game.
The Detroit Tigers have told the Hall they will donate the first-base bag, Galarraga&#8217;s spikes and a ball from last week&#8217;s near-miss at Comerica Park.
A blown call by umpire Jim Joyce at first .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/07/hall-of-fame-perfectly-fine-with-this-call-tigers-donating-base-spikes-from-galarragas-gem-109164/">Hall of Fame perfectly fine with this call: Tigers donating base, spikes from Galarraga&#8217;s gem</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Abdul-Jabbar, Walton honor former coach Wooden at NBA finals; Winter, Ramsay receive awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:32:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Wooden honored with moment of silence at finals

LOS ANGELES — John Wooden was honored with a moment of silence before Game 2 of the NBA finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics on Sunday.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, two of Wooden&#8217;s greatest players at UCLA, took turns speaking publicly for the first time .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/06/abdul-jabbar-walton-honor-former-coach-wooden-at-nba-finals-winter-ramsay-receive-awards-108921/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Abdul-Jabbar, Walton honor former coach Wooden at NBA finals; Winter, Ramsay receive awards</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Time to give NASCAR credit for making positive changes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 05:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenna Fryer</dc:creator>
		
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NASCAR deserves credit for positive changes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It&#8217;s been easy the last several seasons to kick NASCAR as it struggled with sinking ratings, slipping sponsorships and, worst of all, lousy racing.
It&#8217;s not fair, though, to talk only about what&#8217;s gone wrong, particularly at a time when NASCAR is doing many things right. Those positive ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/26/time-to-give-nascar-credit-for-making-positive-changes-104932/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Time to give NASCAR credit for making positive changes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stewart makes U-turn, will skip Bump Day to attend NASCAR ceremonies at Hall induction Sunday</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 19:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenna Fryer</dc:creator>
		
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Stewart to attend Hall of Fame induction ceremony

CONCORD, N.C. — Two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart will attend the inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday.
Stewart was one of several active champions under fire for not planning to attend any of the Hall of Fame events. He was testing during the May 11 grand opening, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/21/stewart-makes-u-turn-will-skip-bump-day-to-attend-nascar-ceremonies-at-hall-induction-sunday-103865/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Stewart makes U-turn, will skip Bump Day to attend NASCAR ceremonies at Hall induction Sunday</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Current NASCAR drivers have no excuse for skipping Hall of Fame induction</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 23:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenna Fryer</dc:creator>
		
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No excuse for skipping Hall of Fame induction

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NASCAR Hall of Fame opened its doors with a star-studded ceremony showcasing many of its stars.
Retired champions Dale Jarrett, Darrell Waltrip and Rusty Wallace sat on stage alongside current drivers Greg Biffle, Kurt Busch and Bobby Labonte. Heavyweight team owners Rick Hendrick and Richard ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/17/current-nascar-drivers-have-no-excuse-for-skipping-hall-of-fame-induction-102677/">Current NASCAR drivers have no excuse for skipping Hall of Fame induction</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Willie Mays, Billie Jean King, Harry Belafonte honored by baseball</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 21:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Kay</dc:creator>
		
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Mays, King, Belafonte honored by MLB
CINCINNATI — Willie Mays says it was all worth it.

The Hall of Fame outfielder was honored with one of Major League Baseball&#8217;s Beacon awards on Saturday as part of its annual Civil Rights weekend. Mays recalled at a luncheon that he experienced prejudice when he broke into the big leagues, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/15/willie-mays-billie-jean-king-harry-belafonte-honored-by-baseball-102191/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Willie Mays, Billie Jean King, Harry Belafonte honored by baseball</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Retired female jockeys to ride again at Pimlico in race approved for legalized wagering</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 19:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Harris</dc:creator>
		
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Retired female jockeys to ride again at Pimlico

BALTIMORE — Patti Cooksey is taking her one-day comeback seriously. She&#8217;s lost weight and has been getting on horses again in a tuneup for the Lady Legends race featuring former female jockeys.
Cooksey is back at Pimlico this week where she was the first woman to ride in the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/12/retired-female-jockeys-to-ride-again-at-pimlico-in-race-approved-for-legalized-wagering-101140/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Retired female jockeys to ride again at Pimlico in race approved for legalized wagering</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NASCAR Hall of Fame celebrates sport&#8217;s history in high-tech fashion</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 21:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Cranston</dc:creator>
		
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Tech savvy NASCAR Hall of Fame opens in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The most difficult item to assemble at the new NASCAR Hall of Fame wasn&#8217;t one of the mesmerizing touchscreens and interactive displays, but Junior Johnson&#8217;s rebuilt moonshine still from yesteryear.
The problem was only solved with the help of an expert. A call was placed ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/10/nascar-hall-of-fame-celebrates-sports-history-in-high-tech-fashion-100556/">NASCAR Hall of Fame celebrates sport&#8217;s history in high-tech fashion</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Visitors to Kentucky Derby Museum get inside look at world&#8217;s most famous race</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Schreiner</dc:creator>
		
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Derby Museum lets fans soak in Run for Roses

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Within the shadows of venerable Churchill Downs, the world&#8217;s most famous horse race never ends. Nor does the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby Museum, situated just off Gate 1 at Churchill, offers a treasure trove of Derby memories for horse racing aficionados ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/20/visitors-to-kentucky-derby-museum-get-inside-look-at-worlds-most-famous-race-95222/">Visitors to Kentucky Derby Museum get inside look at world&#8217;s most famous race</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>6 Hall of Famers, Selig attend dedication of Hank Aaron&#8217;s boyhood home-turned-museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Zenor</dc:creator>
		
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Aaron&#8217;s hometown gives Hall of Fame-style honor

MOBILE, Ala. — Hank Aaron gathered with a handful of fellow Hall of Famers on his front porch and grabbed a seat next to commissioner Bud Selig.
It was anything but the typical homecoming. Aaron, the former homer king, received a Hall of Fame-style tribute when his boyhood home-turned-museum was .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/14/6-hall-of-famers-selig-attend-dedication-of-hank-aarons-boyhood-home-turned-museum-93744/">6 Hall of Famers, Selig attend dedication of Hank Aaron&#8217;s boyhood home-turned-museum</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice to take swing at pro golf in Nationwide Tour event in Calif.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janie Mccauley</dc:creator>
		
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Jerry Rice to make debut in professional golf

HAYWARD, Calif. — Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice is taking a swing at professional golf, and insists it&#8217;s no publicity stunt.
He will make his pro debut Thursday in a Nationwide Tour event. He also will serve as host of the 156-player tournament, with his foundation receiving  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/13/hall-of-fame-receiver-jerry-rice-to-take-swing-at-pro-golf-in-nationwide-tour-event-in-calif-93460/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hall of Fame boxing referee Arthur Mercante, third man in ring for Ali-Frazier, dead at 90</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Hall of Fame referee Arthur Mercante dead at 90

NEW YORK — Hall of Fame boxing referee Arthur Mercante, the third man in the ring for the first Ali-Frazier fight and more than a hundred other world title bouts, died Saturday. He was 90.
Mercante died at his home in Westbury, said Edward Brophy, executive director of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/10/hall-of-fame-boxing-referee-arthur-mercante-third-man-in-ring-for-ali-frazier-dead-at-90-92659/" title="Hall of Fame boxing referee Arthur Mercante, third man in ring for Ali-Frazier, dead at 90">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Visitors glimpse, touch baseball history at Louisville Slugger Museum &amp; Factory</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Schreiner</dc:creator>
		
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Slugger Museum offers glimpse into baseball&#8217;s past

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Grabbing a bat once swung by Johnny Bench brought a rush of cherished memories for James Montgomery during a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum &#038; Factory — where baseball memorabilia mixes with a close-up look at how the famed bats are crafted.
Just touching the bat ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/03/visitors-glimpse-touch-baseball-history-at-louisville-slugger-museum-factory-80947/" title="Visitors glimpse, touch baseball history at Louisville Slugger Museum &#038; Factory">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Saints QB suits up as monarch of Bacchus, one of New Orleans&#8217; biggest Carnival parades</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Foster</dc:creator>
		
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Brees leads major New Orleans Carnival parade

NEW ORLEANS — One of the most accurate arms in the NFL had no trouble finding receivers Sunday night.
Thousands lined the streets to catch small, foam footballs thrown by Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees while he served as monarch of Bacchus, one of the biggest parades of the Carnival ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/14/saints-qb-suits-up-as-monarch-of-bacchus-one-of-new-orleans-biggest-carnival-parades-75603/" title="Saints QB suits up as monarch of Bacchus, one of New Orleans&#8217; biggest Carnival parades">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Grambling State opens museum for longtime football coach Eddie Robinson, who died in 2007</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Foster</dc:creator>
		
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Grambling State opens museum to honor &#8216;Coach Rob&#8217;

GRAMBLING, La. — Grambling State&#8217;s permanent tribute to longtime football coach Eddie Robinson is ready to be unveiled.
An 18,000-square-foot museum honoring the legendary coach, who died in 2007, will open on the Grambling campus Saturday.
The building will house many of the awards, plaques and honors Robinson received during .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/12/grambling-state-opens-museum-for-longtime-football-coach-eddie-robinson-who-died-in-2007-74804/">Grambling State opens museum for longtime football coach Eddie Robinson, who died in 2007</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Saints fans celebrate &#8220;Lombardi Gras&#8221; with Super Bowl victory parade</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Kunzelman</dc:creator>
		
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Good times roll at Saints victory parade
NEW ORLEANS — Only a Super Bowl victory parade could upstage Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Carnival floats carrying Saints players, coaches and team owner Tom Benson rolled past tens of thousands of jubilant fans in downtown New Orleans on Tuesday, two days after the 43-year-old franchise won its ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/09/saints-fans-celebrate-lombardi-gras-with-super-bowl-victory-parade-73825/">Read more : Saints fans celebrate &#8220;Lombardi Gras&#8221; with Super Bowl victory parade</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Victorious Saints to borrow Mardi Gras floats for parade through grateful New Orleans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Kunzelman</dc:creator>
		
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Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria

NEW ORLEANS — Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.
The Carnival-flavored parade honoring the team&#8217;s 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts is scheduled ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/09/victorious-saints-to-borrow-mardi-gras-floats-for-parade-through-grateful-new-orleans-73670/">Read : Victorious Saints to borrow Mardi Gras floats for parade through grateful New Orleans</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Super Bowl victory beefs up the Carnival street party in New Orleans</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey Plaisance</dc:creator>
		
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New Orleans fetes Saints victory, Carnival season

NEW ORLEANS — Saints fans hugged, kissed, and spilled onto the streets Sunday as a citywide party erupted after their once woebegone NFL franchise defeated the Indiapolis Colts in the Super Bowl.
French Quarter crowds, beefed up by tourists in town for Carnival season and by those wanting to experience ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/07/super-bowl-victory-beefs-up-the-carnival-street-party-in-new-orleans-73375/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Super Bowl victory beefs up the Carnival street party in New Orleans</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Win or lose, New Orleans ready to party as Saints make first Super Bowl appearance in Miami</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
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New Orleans Carnival parades are rolling tailgate

NEW ORLEANS — Dogs dressed in Saints jerseys and gaudy floats carrying masked riders provided a rolling pre-game tailgate party for thousands as New Orleans started partying long before the Super Bowl kicked off.
The game fell on the first big weekend of Carnival season parades, and most who came ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/07/win-or-lose-new-orleans-ready-to-party-as-saints-make-first-super-bowl-appearance-in-miami-73304/">Read more : Win or lose, New Orleans ready to party as Saints make first Super Bowl appearance in Miami</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former Redskins lineman Russ Grimm says Hall of Fame selection &#8216;a great day in my life&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Grimm says Hall selection &#8216;a great day in my life&#8217;

TEMPE, Ariz. — Russ Grimm wasn&#8217;t sure when, if ever, he&#8217;d make to the pro football Hall of Fame, but he said his selection Saturday made it &#8220;a great day in my life.&#8221;
The Arizona Cardinals assistant head coach and offensive line coach was honored for his .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/06/former-redskins-lineman-russ-grimm-says-hall-of-fame-selection-a-great-day-in-my-life-73131/">Source &nbsp;: Former Redskins lineman Russ Grimm says Hall of Fame selection &#8216;a great day in my life&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Saints Super Bowl trip means rescheduled Carnival parades in New Orleans and maybe an extra 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Foster</dc:creator>
		
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N&#8217;Orleans Carnival parades adjust for Super Bowl

NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season — which sees more than 70 parades roll through greater New Orleans before Fat Tuesday — is getting one more.
The Saints-crazed city plans to celebrate the team&#8217;s first-ever trip to the Super Bowl with a parade to honor them.
&#8220;There will be some type of .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/27/saints-super-bowl-trip-means-rescheduled-carnival-parades-in-new-orleans-and-maybe-an-extra-1-69874/">Original article &nbsp;: Saints Super Bowl trip means rescheduled Carnival parades in New Orleans and maybe an extra 1</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hall of Fame moves enshrinement ceremony to Aug. 13, avoids conflict with world championships</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Hall of Fame moves enshrinement to Aug. 13

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is moving its enshrinement ceremony to Aug. 13, avoiding a conflict with the world championships.
The Hall expects to welcome its second straight decorated class, with the 1992 U.S. men&#8217;s Olympic &#8220;Dream Team,&#8221; plus Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen, ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/21/hall-of-fame-moves-enshrinement-ceremony-to-aug-13-avoids-conflict-with-world-championships-67685/">Hall of Fame moves enshrinement ceremony to Aug. 13, avoids conflict with world championships</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Toronto Blue Jays slugger Adam Lind wins DH award named in honor of Edgar Martinez</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Toronto Blue Jays slugger Adam Lind wins DH award

NEW YORK — Adam Lind of the Toronto Blue Jays has won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award.
The commissioner&#8217;s office made the announcement Tuesday.
Lind batted .305 with 35 home runs, 114 RBIs and 46 doubles last season. He appeared in 95 games as a DH, compiling ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/12/15/toronto-blue-jays-slugger-adam-lind-wins-dh-award-named-in-honor-of-edgar-martinez-56541/" title="Toronto Blue Jays slugger Adam Lind wins DH award named in honor of Edgar Martinez">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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