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Paterno: ‘I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees’ decision’

November 10, 2011 Express Telegraph

Joe Paterno, in a statement, said he is “disappointed with the Board of Trustees’ decision,” but admitted, “I have to accept it.” The long-time Penn State football coach was fired late Wednesday in the wake of a child sex scandal involving a former assistant coach. “A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed,” Paterno said. “I appreciate the outpouring of support but want to emphasize that everyone

Two Penn State officials face criminal charges

November 7, 2011 Express Telegraph

Following an executive session Sunday night, members of Penn State’s Board of Trustees and President Graham Spanier received a request from athletic director Tim Curley to be placed on administrative leave so he can “devote the time needed to defend himself against recent allegations” by the Pennsylvania Attorney General. In addition, Gary Schultz, interim senior vice president for finance and business, will step down so that he also can defend himself and return to retirement. Both

Former Braves announcer Ernie Johnson dies at 87

August 14, 2011 Express Telegraph

Ernie Johnson, an Atlanta Braves legend and the former voice of the team, died Friday, the team announced. He was 87.

UPDATE: Atlanta hockey team moving to Canada…again

June 1, 2011 Caboose Chronicle

The Atlanta Thrashers are going the way of the Atlanta Flames.

Atlanta hockey team moving to Canada…again

May 31, 2011 Caboose Chronicle

The Atlanta Thrashers are going the way of the Atlanta Flames.

Thrashers goalie loses consciousness during game

October 9, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Atlanta Thrashers Goalie Ondrej Pavelec “lost consciousness during the first period” of last night’s game and was taken to the hospital.

MLB announces 2010 Division Series Umpires

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

MLB News Release Major League Baseball has assigned the four umpiring crews that will work the American League and National League Division Series, which are scheduled to begin on Wednesday and Thursday. The four crew chiefs will be veterans Jerry Crawford, Dana DeMuth, John Hirschbeck and Tim Welke. Crawford, a 34-year Major League Umpire, will work the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins, beginning on Wednesday at Target

Hudson, Liriano win 2010 MLB Comeback Player of the Year Awards

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

Edited from MLB News Release Tim Hudson of the Atlanta Braves and Francisco Liriano of the Minnesota Twins are the recipients of the 2010 Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Awards. The Comeback Player of the Year Award is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball, and is presented annually to one player in each League who has re-emerged on the baseball field during the season. Hudson, who made just seven starts in 2009

Angels minor leaguer suspended

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

MLB News Release The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Minor League pitcher Jordany Gomez has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for Phentermine and Mephentermine, performance-enhancing substances in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension of Gomez, who is currently on the roster of the Angels’ Dominican Summer League club, is effective at the start of next season.

Division series rotations taking shape

October 6, 2010 Express Telegraph

By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 Barry Zito is out? Divisional series starting rotations were set Tuesday and both Barry Zito and A.J. Burnett are the odd men out, according to media reports. The Yankees are planning to start CC Sabathia, Andy Petittitte and Phil Huges in their series against the Minnesota Twins. The Atlanta Braves are planning to start Derek Lowe, Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson in their series against the San Francisco Giants.